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The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lecture Series

Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lectures are one of the many ways you can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) contact hours. These are sponsored by West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Residency Training Program as well as our generous sponsors.

Get Registered

First-time users will need to create an account. If you already have an account, simply log in and register for the session you’re wanting to attend. Once you have successfully registered, you will receive an email confirmation with further instructions.

Registration Fee

Scott Alter, DPM, Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Payment must be made prior to the session you registered for. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital designates four (4) contact hours upon course completion.

  • $100 per session
  • Buy five (5) for $500, get the 6th session FREE

Payment Methods

For your convenience, you can now make secured payments online. If you are mailing a check, the address is listed below.

Make Check Payable to:  WPFAS

Mail Payment to:  West Penn Hospital

Foot & Ankle Residency

4800 Friendship Avenue, Suite N1

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Upcoming Lectures

The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students.

Scott Alter, DPM Lecture

Register for the upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lecture. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital designates four (4) contact hours upon completion.

  • Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS – Collegeville, PA
  • Matthew D. Sorensen, DPM, FACFAS – Mount Prospect, IL

Saturday, March 4th, 2023

8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (EST)

In-person & Virtual

Scott Alter, DPM Lecture

Register for the upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lecture. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital designates four (4) contact hours upon completion.

  • Patrick R. Burns, DPM, FACFAS – Pittsburgh, PA
  • William Hal Hatchett, DPM, FACFAS – Summerville, SC

Saturday, April 15th, 2023

8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (EST)

In-person & Virtual

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.

Helpful Resources

CME Information

Our CME brochure and Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lecture Series information are available below.

Questions?

Contact Debbie Hoffman, Residency Coordinator, contact@westpennfas.org or call (412) 260-8148.

Intent and 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.

Contact Hours

Each 4-hour course is awarded 4.0 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.

In-person or Virtual Lectures

The West Penn Hospital Wintergarden Conference Center is located in the Friendship Cafeteria – first floor of the North Tower. Virtual lectures are also an option.

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 contact@westpennfas.org 15 days prior to the lecture. There is a $10 cancellation fee.

Obtaining CME Certificate

You will receive a CME certificate by mail upon course completion. The CME credit hours indicated on your certificate will be awarded according to the number of attended hours corresponding with the attendance report.