Continuing Education and Professional Development
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Department of Surgery
Presents
John W. Whittington, M.D. Endowed Lecture
The 21st Century: The Renaissance Period for American Surgery
October 17, 2015
Tennessee Terrace, Neyland Stadium
University of Tennessee
1235 Phillip Fulmer Way
Knoxville, Tennessee
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mitchell H. Goldman, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Surgery
6:30 -7:30 p.m.
"The 21st Century: The Renaissance Period for American Surgery"
Speaker : L.D. Britt, M.D., M.P.H.
Brickhouse Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgery
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Reception
Course Overview
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and the practice of surgery has been following suit. Changes in reimbursement, outcomes measure, therapies, practice venues and systems, government oversight and regulation, and education are areas that effect the practice of surgery and the education of surgical residents. Surgeons in both the private practice and academic worlds need to know the trends in this environment, how to adapt to them and how to plan for the future. Surgical educators needs to know similar information to plan the education of students, residents and fellows. Knowledge of the past, present and potential trends in medical and surgical care will facilitate preparation for the future and enable surgeons to respond more competently. It will also enable surgical educators to teach residents and other learners so that they will also be able to make judgements about their future needs.
Dr. L.D. Britt was a recent President of the American College of Surgeons and has been at the forefront of surgical interaction with the changing healthcare environment and the institutions that have fomented that change. As one of the most articulate spokespersons in surgery, Dr. Britt will share his experience and help learners understand what to expect in the future through a lecture with a following discussion. Dr. Britt is known throughout the education world as an engaging and educational speaker and his lectures are a perfect venue for him to convey to the learners what the future holds in surgery.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to
- Discuss the historical perspective of healthcare and the evolution of different systems, approaches, and specialties
- Evaluate potential solutions to existing and future challenges
- Debate the overall impact of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare.
Target Audience
This course will be of interest to general surgeons and other healthcare providers.
Accreditation
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
Physicians: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs, NPs and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurses Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certification renewal. This credit is acceptable by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Allied Health Professionals: Professional associations may choose to convert the hours earned to contact hours. Please contact your certifying board to ensure these credit hours will be accepted.
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