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The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Hand Therapy and Surgery Conference: From Incision to Independence
The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Hand Therapy and Surgery Conference: From Incision to Independence The interdisciplinary conference will bring together hand surgeons, therapist and upper extremity specialists to explore the continuum of care from surgical intervention through functional recovery. Designed to enhance collaboration between surgical and rehabilitation professions, the program will address current concepts, challenging cases, evidenced based treatment strategies and practical solutions for complex upper extremity conditions.
Target Audience
Physician
Physician Assistant
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Certified Occupational therapy assistants
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the course participants should be able to:
1. Apply current evidence-based principles of surgical and rehabilitation management to optimize outcomes for patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions
2. Identify early signs of postoperative complications and implement appropriate intervention strategies
3. Evaluate challenging or non-progressing patient presentations and develop interdisciplinary treatment plans to address barriers to recovery
4. Improve communication and collaboration among surgeons, therapists, and other healthcare professions to enhance continuity of care across the recovery continuum
Course summary
- 7.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 7.75 ABOS Accredited CME
- 7.75 ABS Accredited CME
- 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 7.75 Attendance
Physician Faculty:
Mark Baratz, MD - Chair
Clinical Professor and Vice Chairman
Director Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Orthopedic Specialists – UPMC
Dana Bregman, MD
Physician Department of Plastic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Jennifer D’Auria, MD
Physician Department of Orthopedics
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
John Fowler, MD
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Orthopedic Specialists - UPMC
Robert Goitz, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Orthopedic Specialists – UPMC
Peter Howard, MD
Physician Department of Orthopedics
West Virginia University
Nicole Jarrett, MD, FACS
Division Chief, Hand Surgery Fellowship Director, University of Pittsburgh Department of Plastic Surgery
Robert Kaufmann, MD
Associate Professor Department of Orthopedics, University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Michael Niemann, MD
Physician Department of Orthopedics
West Virginia University
Teun Teunis, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
UPMC Hand Fellows:
Annelise Chaparro, MD
Akhil Dondapati, MD
Jamie Kator, MD
Taylor King, MD
Claire Krohn, MD
Thomas Hays, MD
Jennifer Grauberger, MD
Therapist Faculty:
Jodi Seftchick, MOT, OTR/L, CHT – Chair
Daniel Burkhard, OTD, OTR/L
Joanna Hersick, PT, WCS, CLT
Jacqueline Loeffler, OTR/L, CHT
Anthony Lovat, OTD, OTR/L
Dennis A. Martin, OTR/L, CHT—OT Program Director
Megan Murray, OTR/L, CHT
P. Gregory Savolskis, MOT, OTR/L, CHT—Co Chair
Megan Starkey, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Terry Taylor, OTR/L, CHT
Jacqueline Voegler, OTR/L, CHT
Leighann Warholak, OTD, ORT/L, CHT, COMT
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 7.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 7.75 ABOS Accredited CME
- 7.75 ABS Accredited CME
- 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 7.75 Attendance
Price
Registration Fees:
$175.00 (Before October 9th)
$200.00 (After October 9th)
$45.00 for UPMC Employees and Students (Please register by October 9th)
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelling by 10/9/2026 minus $25.00 processing fee if after October 9th
Mini Fellowship: $150 registration fee
(NON-CME)
October 22nd & 23rd
Limit to 6 attendees
REGISTER HERE FOR MINI FELLOWSHIP