Program Description: 

The Hand Conference is a multidisciplinary conference designed to teach hand and upper extremity anatomy, surgical techniques, therapy modalities, imaging and diagnostics, outcomes, and evidence-based medicine relevant in modern day hand surgery. This conference brings together multiple sub-specialties (e.g., Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Imaging, Hand Therapy) who are able to collaborate on cutting edge modalities in the treatment of complex hand conditions.

Key Words: Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Extremity, Hand, Congenital Hand, Hand Injuries, Transplantation

Target audience: 
  • Physicians (fellow/resident); Allied Health Care Professionals
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Discuss The Hand Center and its role in the Department of Plastic Surgery
  • Review more about casting, splinting, use of modalities and other therapeutic interventions 
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Patrick Hettinger, MD
Program Director Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, MCW
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert 
 
Speaker:
Kimberly Schroeder, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Department of Plastic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
  • Patrick Hettinger
  • Kimberly Schroeder 

 

 

Contact

Name: 
Alyssa McNulty
Email: 
[email protected]

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 2.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
09/03/2025 - 7:00am to 9:00am CDT
Location: 
Tosa Health Center
1155 N Mayfair Rd
T2600
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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