This interactive forum via Teams is designed to promote knowledge sharing, collaborative learning, and evidence-based practice for clinicians who treat orthopedic conditions. The structure includes 3-4 case presentations, round table discussion, and supplemental research review.

Course Director:

• Diego Villacis, MD; Orthopedic Surgery, Aurora Orthopedics, Aurora Medical Center - Summit
• Andrew Straszewski, MD; Orthopedic Surgery, Aurora Orthopedic

Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding the series, please contact Christine Hernke at [email protected] or Kirstie Schoenecker at [email protected].

Overall Objectives:

1. Apply new techniques into their medical practice

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, nursing, PAs, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.

Credit Statement

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.