cme
Scott Alter, DPM Lecture Series
The West Penn Foot & Ankle Society offers 70 CME credits for FREE each year. The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lecture Series and Radiology Rounds are some of the many ways to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) contact hours throughout the year.
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How To Register
Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lectures are FREE for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Sponsored by West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Residency Program as well as our generous sponsors. Register today!
New Users
First-time users will need to create an account. Once you’ve successfully registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with further instructions.
Existing Users
If you have an account, simply log in to register for the virtual Scott Alter, DPM Lecture Series you wish to attend.
PAYMENTS
Registration Fee
Payments are required prior to the scheduled lecture. You now have the option to make secure online payments. If you prefer to mail a check, please send it to the address provided below.
MAIL A CHECK:
Make payable to: “WPFAS”
Mail payment to:
West Penn Foot & Ankle Residency
c/o Debbie Hoffman
4800 Friendship Ave, Suite N1
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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$500
Buy 5 lectures, get 6th lecture FREE! Discount applied at checkout.
24 CME credits
Six Virtual Lectures
$100 savings!
Single
$100
/per Lecture
4 CME credits
One Virtual Lecture
cme calendar
Upcoming Lectures
7
September 2024
Virtual
Speakers: J. Randolph Clements, DPM, FACFAS– Roanoke, VA
Bradley Lamm, DPM, FACFAS – West Palm Beach, FL
8:00am - 12:15pm (EST)
5
October 2024
Virtual
Speakers: Emily Cook DPM, MPH, FACFAS– Cambridge, MA
Michael Dujela, DPM, FACFAS– Centralia, WA
9:00am - 1:15pm (EST)
16
November 2024
Virtual
Speakers: Matthew Bologna, MD – Pittsburgh, PA
Lawrence Ford, DPM, FACFAS – Oakland, CA
8:00am - 12:15pm (EST)
11
January 2025
Virtual
Speakers: Katherine Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS– Dallas, TX
Sham Persaud, DPM, MS, FACFAS– Washington, PA
8:00am - 12:15pm (EST)
8
february 2025
Virtual
Speakers: Matthew Sorensen, DPM, FACFAS – Libertyville, IL
Glenn Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS– San Francisco, CA
8:00am - 12:15pm (EST)
19
april 2025
Virtual
Speakers: Mark Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS – Wheeling, WV
Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS – Denver, CO
8:00am - 12:15pm (EST)
SPONSORSHIPS
Featured Sponsors
Financial support for the Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lecture Series is provided by our generous sponsors. Thank you for your contribution to the Society and Program.
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FAQ
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Intent & Objectives
Attendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of “state-of-the-art” principles and techniques of foot and ankle surgery. Attendees will understand principles of managing complications and limb-salvage.
Attendees will understand the use and application of emerging techniques involving orthobiologics, arthroscopy, endoscopy, total ankle replacement, intramedullary fixation, external fixation, and cartilage replacement.
Attendees will understand new concepts and techniques utilized in the management of complex diabetic lower extremity problems such as Charcot, ankle fractures, osteomyelitis and significant soft tissue deficits.
Attendees will understand the management of foot and ankle trauma including ankle fractures, calcaneal fractures, forefoot fractures, ankle sprains and osteochondral lesions of the talus.
Who Should Attend?
Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Podiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons and other health care providers involved in the clinical and surgical management of the foot and ankle.
How Many CME Credits?
Each 4-hour course is awarded 4 CME credit hours. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital has approved this activity for a maximum of four (4) continuing education contact hours.
Are Lectures Virtual?
All lectures are virtual via Zoom.
Cancellation Policy
You must notify Debbie Hoffman if you are unable to attend the lecture you registered for. To receive a full refund, cancellation requests must be submitted by email to [email protected] 15 days prior to the lecture. There is a $10 cancellation fee.
Obtaining a CME Certificate
You will receive the CME certificate by email from Debbie Hoffman one week after the lecture.
CME Brochure
Preview the 2024-2025 Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lecture Series brochure.
Residency Questions?
Contact Debbie Hoffman, Residency Coordinator, [email protected] or call (412) 260-8148.