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Welcome and Introductions presented by Nelayda Fonte, DO, FACOS, FICS and Annika Storey, DO, FACOS

Newborn/Infant Surgical Emergencies presented by Michael Allshouse, DO, FACS, FAAP, Professor of Pediatric Surgery at East Tennessee State University

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Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1.  Recognize signs and symptoms of true newborn surgical emergencies. 

2. Differentiate the important types of congenital anomalies and describe the important steps in imaging and intial surgical care. 

3.  Describe the significance of various symptoms such as bilious emesis in the newborn. 

4.  Appreciate the common "lumps and bumps" of infancy with focus on prioritization of treatment vs observation. 

5.  Discuss the surgical approach to neonatal and infant surgical emergencies and recognize those lesions that may need triage to a center with subspecialty pediatric surgical care.

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

Toddler/Child Surgical Emergencies presented by Stephanie Jones, DO, Assistant Professor of Surgery at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1. Initiate the assessment and resuscitation in pediatric trauma patients.

2.  Describe the types of pediatric abdominal injuries from blunt trauma and coordinate management of specific intra-abdominal injuries

3.  Identify and treat aerodigestive tract issues in pediatrics

4.  Describe the differential for abdominal pain in pediatrics and how to identify need for surgical intervention.

5.  Review special cases in pediatrics: Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis and the surgical management of pediatric GERD

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

OB/GYN Considerations for the General Surgeon presented by Lindsay Wardle, DO, OB/GYN Attending Physician and Medical Director of Family Practice Residency Rotation at Kettering Physician Network

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Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1.  Identify ectopic pregnancy/pregnancy of unknown location and possible interventions

2.  Describe pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and possible surgical interventions

3.  Discuss common indications for pelvic exploration – acute vs chronic pelvic pain

4.  Describe common hysterectomy techniques and surgical complications with attention to indications for bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy 

5.  Discuss surgical interventions for gynecologic neoplasms

6.  Discuss the most common scenarios for surgery during pregnancy and surgical considerations

7.  Identify unique considerations for the bariatric pregnant patient

8.  Discuss breast-related concerns in the peripartum period

9.  Briefly discuss COVID considerations for pregnancy 

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

Malignant Melanoma presented by Adam Berger, MD FACS, Chief of Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Disclosure: Cardinal Health (Self) : Board Member/Advisory Panel (Status: Ongoing)

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1.  Understand the appropriate margins to remove when performing wide excision of melanoma.

2.  Understand the available treatment options for patients with Stage III and IV melanoma.

3.  Understand the indications for performing a sentinel lymph node biopsy and its importance.

4.  Understand the preferred methods of biopsying pigmented lesions. 

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

Breast 101 presented by Deepa Halaharvi, DO, Breast Surgeon at OUCOM/Doctors Hospital

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Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1.  Identify the anatomy of the breast
2.  Define Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Breast Lesions
3.  Distinguish between the different types of Nipple Discharge
4.  Identify and define the causes and Gynecomastia
5.  Discuss types of Mastitis

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

Breast Imaging presented by Deepa Halaharvi, DO, Breast Surgeon at OUCOM/Doctors Hospital

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Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1.  Discuss breast screening recommendations
2.  Define breast density
3.  Identify what to look for on a mammogram
4.  Assess patient's need for ultrasound screening
5.  Evaluate need for MRI screening

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

Breast Cancer Work Up presented by Cynthia Aks, DO, Director Breast Program at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center at Legacy Health System

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Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to: 

1.  Explore a thorough history specific for breast issues.

2.  Evaluate Risk Factors for breast disease

3.  Describe what imaging to order and appropriate sequencing.

4.  Develop awareness of criteria for genetic counseling and testing and common inheritable mutations related to breast cancer.

5.  Specify Breast Cancer staging, staging workup and genomic assays.

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees. 

Breast Cancer Treatment & Reconstruction presented by Clarissa Hammer, D.O., FACOS, Private practice at Affiliates in Plastic Surgery

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Learning Objectives:  

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to understand:

1.  Define local breast cancer treatment. 

2.  Define systematic breast cancer treatment. 

3.  Recognize Paget’s disease of nipple. 

4.  Identify inflammatory breast carcinoma. 

5.  Define mastectomy reconstruction options.

After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees.