Chairperson:
Dr. William Seitz, Cleveland, OH, USA

Seth Dodds, MD, Miami, FL, USA (Practical Part)
Duretti Fufa, MD, New York, NY, USA
Warren Hammert, MD, Morrisville, NC, USA
Sanjeev Kakar, MD, Rochester, MN, USA
Hermann Krimmer, MD, PhD, Ravensburg, Germany
William H. Seitz, Jr., MD, Cleveland, OH, USA
Arnold Peter Weiss, MD, Providence, RI, USA

Main specialty of the event
An interactive seminar and hands- on workshop, addressing trauma and reconstruction with representative cases and discussions. Latest innovations and trends are presented both in theoretical discussions and surgical demonstrations. Practical exercises are designed as close as possible to realities in the operating room (pre-operative discussion of the case, use of pre-fractured or deformed specimen).

Educational needs
A vital scientific exchange between experts of the subspecialty reaching out for the establishment of refined standards in surgery and further improved treatment for patients has been identified as the specific need of this course level. Opening of new perspectives and a solid sounding board. Testing and possible confirmation of individual ideas through discussion with peer experts.

Expected educational outcomes
Broadening of spectrum of good practices and their dissemination, Aware of new/improved techniques and methodologies to diagnose, treat and follow-up patients.

Nature of the event
Empasis is put on case presentations and discussions. Panel discussions analyze operative challenges, followed by „pearls and pitfalls“. Most part of the day focuses on hands-on cadaver lab starting with a preoperative planning
based on radiologic findings. The inter-active course format will engage the participants and highlight the controversy linking lack of evidence and broad range of experience.

Methods to promote active learning
Multimedia presentations; time for question & answer sessions and discussion; cadaver workshop (of pre-fractured specimens) with sharing and discussion of the various cases.

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and IBRA. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sunshine Act Reporting
In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, all attendee meeting expenses will be reported to the U.S. government as in-kind payment such as course fees, shuttle, actual cost of
meals. AdvaMed guidelines also prohibit spouses or guests from participating in dinners and/or meal functions.