June 23-24, 2017

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm both days

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University of Toronto- Department of Anatomy

1 Kings College Circle

Toronto, Ontario Canada

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Target audience 

Physicians in the field of Pain Medicine, PM&R, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Family Practice who have been interested in continuing their education in MSK diagnostics, procedures, regenerative medicine and minimally invasive denervation. 

Outline

The course is designed to provide detailed knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, innervation, Regenerative Medicine andPeripheral Nerve Stimulation.

Learning Objectives

Detailed Anatomy Session

 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- anatomy of the shoulder, sacroiliac, hip and knee joints. Intraarticular and periarticular injections. Inraarticular PRP and BMAC.

 Neurosonology- innervation of large joints and its clinical implications: diagnostic blocks, radiofrequency ablation and peripheral nerve stimulation implants

Course Structure: 

This is structured as a two-day interactive learning experience that will include both didactic and hands on portions. Each participant will have the opportunity to work with each of our faculty members. We will be utilizing both “live models” and cadaveric specimens during the learning experience.

Invited Faculty:

Co-Chairs:

Anne Agur, M.D., Department of Anatomy, University of Toronto Canada

Michael Gofeld, M.D., Assistant Professor-University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital

Faculty:

Anuj Bhatia, M.D., University of Toronto, Wasser Pain Management Centre, Toronto, Canada

Pranab Kumar, M.D., Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada

Sev Perelman, M.D., Mount Sinai Hospital, SimSinai Toronto Ontario

David Smith, M.D., Kingston Orthopaedic Pain Institute, Kingston, Ontario

Nimish Mittal, M.D., Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Ontario

This activity is jointly sponsored by Dannemiller and the WAPMU. This activity has been planned and implemented by Dannemiller and WAPMU. In support of improving patient care, Dannemiller 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.

AMA Designation of Credits: Dannemiller designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ADA statement: Dannemiller and the WAPMU fully comply with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please contact Scot Sarver at ssarver@wapmu.org by May 15, 2017 to receive service.

Faculty Disclosure: As a provider accredited by ACCME, Dannemiller must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.