Continuing Medical Education

UM Upper Chesapeake Health and University of Maryland Orthopedics proudly invite you to the 2025 Orthopedic and Sports Medicine CME event.

Take advantage of this unique chance for professional development, networking, and staying at the cutting edge of orthopedic and sports medicine. We look forward to your participation in this FREE dynamic and enriching event!

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Learn more about the event

• Agenda
• Event details
• CME credits
• Event leaders
• Why attend
• Who should attend

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Event Details

• Date: February 15, 2025
• Time: 7:30 am - 6 pm
• Location: Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium (Home of the Aberdeen IronBirds)

Please note that breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and drinks will be provided throughout the event.

Why Attend

In addition to expert-led sessions on the latest advancements in orthopedic and sports medicine, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a hands-on workshop on splinting and explore pioneering research through a sports medicine poster presentation.

Who Should Attend

This comprehensive educational program is designed for physicians, nurses, and health care professionals, offering in-depth coverage of orthopedic injuries and treatments, with a focus on trauma care, hip and knee disorders, elbow injuries, and joint care. We warmly welcome:

• Primary care physicians
• Pediatricians
• ER physicians
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician assistants
• Physical therapists
• Occupational therapists

This is a valuable opportunity to broaden your expertise in orthopedic care, improve treatment coordination, and enhance patient outcomes.

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CME Credits

Attendees will be awarded 12 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits for attending the educational sessions and an additional 10 AMA PRA Category 1 credits for participating in the poster presentations and hands-on splinting workshop. Please note that spots for the hands-on splinting workshop and poster presentation are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CME Speakers

Upper Chesapeake Orthopedics, Hand and Plastics, part of UM Upper Chesapeake Health, is proud to partner with and include speakers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Together these partnerships enhance the breadth of information and delivery of educational excellence. 

Event Leaders

UM UCH is proud to partner with Elizabeth Wise, CEO of University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), is a key sponsor of this event. The event is organized by Dr. Sumit Bassi (CME Director) and Dr. Mohit Gilotra (Associate CME Director). UM UCH is committed to advancing orthopedic education and patient care.

 

Elizabeth Wise, CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health, Dr. Sumit Bassi, Dr. Mohit Gilotra, and Dr. William Pierson Cook, IV

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CME Agenda

• 7:30 am to 8 am: Registration and breakfast
• 7:45 am: Opening remarks by Elizabeth Wise, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
• 8 am to 6 pm: CME sessions

Note: From 12 pm to 12:30 pm, there will be lunch, but there's an overlap for those attending the splinting workshop and the case poster presentation with Drs. Joshua Perlman and Katlyn Elliott. 

CME Sessions

Upper Extremities

1. Shoulder
   • Indications for shoulder replacement, nonsurgical treatment options, and determining when to refer for surgery - William Cook, MD
   • Rotator cuff tear management and when to refer - Michael Livesey, MD
2. Elbow
   • Common elbow injuries and treatment - Mohit Gilotra, MD

    

3. Hand
   • Common hand injuries/problems seen in primary care office - Jasson Abraham, MD
   • Common hand injuries/problems seen in primary care office - Mat Thomas, MD

Lower Extremities

1. Hip and Knee
   • Common hip pathology at the primary care office - Valerie Cothran, MD
   • Robotics in hip and knee replacement - Raj Yalamanchili, MD
   • Non-arthritic causes of knee pain - Jonathan Packer, MD
   • Knee pain: When to do knee replacement - Edward O'Mara, MD
   • Red Flags in Knee Pain: When to Refer to a Specialist - Natalie Leong, MD
2. Foot and Ankle
   • Foot and ankle conditions seen in primary care office: Evaluation and treatment - Richard Zell, MD
   • Foot Injuries, indications of surgery - David Vonsteuben DPM

Sports Medicine

1. Regenerative Medicine in Sports Injuries - Idris Amin, MD
2. Advances in Concussion Management - Sumit Bassi, MD
3. Optimizing Patients for Outpatient Total Joint Replacement - Suman Nandi, MD

Back/Spine

1. Back pain: Differentiating between musculoskeletal and systemic causes - Louis Bivona, MD
2. Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms, when to refer - Dan Cavanaugh, MD
3. Exercise prescription for musculoskeletal health - Christina Pedini

Pediatric Care

1. Pediatric musculoskeletal issues in primary care: Recognizing and managing - Alexandra Dunham, MD
2. Pediatric Fracture management and emergencies - Joshua Abzug, MD

Miscellaneous Topics

1. Joint Pain
   • Practical approach to joint pain: Diagnosis and management - Frank Henn, MD
   • Orthopedic red flags in primary care: When to refer - Vincent Ng, MD
2. Emergency Care
   • Orthopedic emergencies - Mike Abraham, M.D
   • Emergent orthopedic infections: When to refer to ER - Milan Vora, MD
3. Osteoporosis
   • Osteoporosis treatment - Hilary Whitlatch, MD
   • Osteoporosis Occurrence and Trends in Post Fracture Care Programs - Ben Diffenderfer, PA-C, MS

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Note: The virtual WebEx option is limited to 30 registrants, and is available on a first come, first serve basis.