CME Designation Statement

PHYSICIANS: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the direct providership of the Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE). FORE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The Planning Committee plans on approximately 18-20 hours of CME Credit which is under development as of 9-20-23.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CME STATEMENT FOR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Nurses 
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants 
AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this conference, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the current pros and cons of current health care legislation nationally and regionally.
• To review the various arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and hip pathology.
• Understand and improve individual use of the electronic medical record.
• Review current concepts in orthopedic trauma.
• Discuss current concepts in total joint replacement.
• 
  

Intended Audience
This program has been developed for Orthopaedic Surgeons, Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants and other Allied Healthcare workers who have an interest in Orthopaedics.