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Forward12th Annual PittMcGowan Wound Care Consortium: Improving Clinical Care Through Cutting-Edge Science
*This meeting will be held in person as well as an option for virtual attendance.
This conference is designed to provide state-of-the-art information and best practice guidelines in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. Both medical and surgical management strategies to optimize wound healing will be addressed.
Target Audience
This course is intended for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, podiatrists, dieticians, advanced practice providers, researchers, students, and all clinicians involved in wound healing or wound care issues. Course material will benefit both novice and experienced clinicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:
• Define the outcomes of the NIH Diabetic Foot Consortium
• Describe the use of the PRO Tool and reporting patient outcomes
• Translate the impact of culture and receiving care
• Explain the new technologies utilized to detect pressure wounds
• Describe the methods to ensure the wounded patient is at optimal nutritional status
• Recognize the impact of wound care at the war in Ukraine
• Discover tools to guide differential diagnosis when care for an atypical wound
• Give examples of the methods to measure biofilm in wounds and the relationship
• Demonstrate the impact and care of a person with a wound as the result of xylazine
• Review the surgical options to treat a venous insufficiency
• Demonstrate understanding of the impact of electroceutical dressings on biofilm
• Analyze the method that Ai is being utilized in the medical field
• Demonstrate of the purpose and impact of an alliance
• Discover the patients that would benefit from HBO in their care plan
• Identify techniques to manage complex appliance applications
• Summarize the process to transition the care of a patient
• Identify methods to improve the biomechanics of the patient with a DFU
• Summarize the impact of Charcot foot upon healing wounds
• List the lower extremity vascular assessments
• Interpret the role of the nurse in wound care
• Summarize the method to develop a dashboard to prevent pressure injuries
• Examine barriers with providers that lead to amputation rates
• Explain the steps in developing a power plan
• Choose the proper dressing selection with wound type
• Analyze considerations for the cancer patient
• Consider the knowledge about how personal trauma can affect the patient’s acceptance of care
• Explain methods to expand wound care in the rural area
• Demonstrate the understanding of the patients that would benefit from the use of Capsaicin
***Discounted Room Block Rate of $209 plus taxes***
• Group landing page link https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/pittsburgh-william-penn/12th-annual-upmc-wound-symposium
• Toll free phone number 1-800-THE OMNI (843-6664) and reference the “UPMC Wound Symposium”
• Attendees will have until Tuesday, September 23rd at 5pm to book their rooms at a discounted rate
Parking
Daily valet parking is available to overnight guests only for $45 per night.
If you are not an overnight guest, you must use self-parking in the Mellon Square parking garage Mellon Square - Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh (pittsburghparking.com) located across from the hotel. There are no in/out privileges for this garage. Prices range from $7-$20
Course Directors
Gayle M. Gordillo, MD, FACS
Professor of Plastic Surgery UPMC Department of Plastic Surgery University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Senior Medical Director, UPMC Wound Healing Services
Senior Medical Director for Pressure Injury Prevention and Outcomes, UPMC
Chandan K. Sen, PhD, FNAI
Endowed University Chair and Director, McGowan Inst. for Regenerative Medicine
Associate Vice Chancellor, Life Sciences Innovation and Commercialization
Chief Scientific Officer (Wound Care), Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sponsored by UPMC Wound Healing Services, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC Mercy, and the Pitt McGowan Wound Research Consortium.
UPMC Mercy is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
Planning Committee
Jodi Boory, BSN, RN, CRRN, ACHRN, CWCA, OMS*
Brian Connor, BA, MA*
Alexandra Craig, RN, BSN, WTA-C+
Amy Folk, MSN, RN, CWON+
Constance Greco, PhD, MS, BSN, RN, WCC, DWC*
Lori O’Shea, BSN, RN, WCC*
Shawna Souder, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN^
Stephanie Shields, BA, MSAS, MAL*
Brent Toto, MHA>
Cecilia Zamarripa, PhD, MSN, RN, CWON+
* UPMC Wound Healing Services
>Pitt McGowan Wound Research Consortium
+ UPMC Presbyterian/Shadyside Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Departments
^UPMC Central PA Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Departments
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.
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and ANCC credit. 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.
Please choose In-Person OR Virtual option below:
OR
Registration Information
Pre-Register
Pre-Registrations are due by Oct. 23, 2025.
Live registration is limited to the first 250 registrants. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space.
• Visit our online registration page at: https://cce.upmc.com/12th-annual-comprehensive-wound-care-symposium
• Click the “Register/Take Course” tab and enter all requested information.
• After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided when you registered.
A confirmation letter will be faxed, mailed, or emailed. If registration is completed by the deadline, confirmation will be sent via the method you registered. Please note: Registration is not complete until you receive the confirmation. If you do not receive confirmation within seven days of registration, please contact us at 724-720-5959. You must bring your confirmation with you to the conference.
On-Site Registration
After Oct. 23, all registrations for this conference are accepted as on-site registrations, provided space is still available. The preferred method is to pre-register. If you register on-site, you will need to step out of line and complete the online registration outlined in the pre-registration section or complete a paper form accompanied by a credit card, where you will be enrolled after the event.
Virtual Registration
This conference will also have a virtual meeting option managed by Chorus Call. Virtual registration is limited to the first 500 on-line registrants. The registration link will be provided by CCEHS in your confirmation email after you successfully register for the course and will be active for viewing the day(s) of the conference. Do not share this link with anyone else, and it is recommended that you create an event on your calendar w/ the link for access on day(s) you will be viewing.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, email or fax (see contact information below). Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before Sept. 24 will be refunded in full. After Sept. 24, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded, and no refunds will be made after Oct. 11th.
Cancellation requests can be made to:
Jodi Boory
Manager, Wound Care
UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC Passavant
2030 Mackenzie Way, Suite 400
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Phone: 724-720-5959
Fax: 724-772-8276
Email: [email protected]
The Americans with Disabilities Act information:
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 724-720-5959.
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Additional Information
For additional information regarding the symposium, please contact Brian Connor (412-216-8864, [email protected]) or Jodi Boory (724-720-5959, [email protected]).
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Levels / Registration Rates Early Bird (by Aug. 22nd ) / Registration Rates (After Aug. 22nd)
PHYSICIAN
NON-UPMC/PITT
Full Conference LIVE $349 $399
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $219 $229
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $219 $229
Full Conference VIRTUAL $299 $349
UPMC/PITT
Full Conference LIVE $319 $369
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $199 $209
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $199 $209
Full Conference VIRTUAL $269 $319
NON-PHYSICIAN
NON-UPMC/PITT
Full Conference LIVE $299 $349
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $179 $209
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $179 $209
Full Conference VIRTUAL $249 $299
UPMC/PITT
Full Conference LIVE $269 $319
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $169 $179
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $169 $179
Full Conference VIRTUAL $219 $269
STUDENTS/RESIDENTS
Full Conference LIVE $129 $129
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $79 $79
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $79 $79
Full Conference VIRTUAL $99 $99
UPMC WOUND HEALING SERVICE LINE
Physician – Full Conference LIVE $219 $269
Physician – Full Conference VIRTUAL $199 $249
Non-Physician – Full Conference LIVE $179 $229
Non-Physician – Full Conference VIRTUAL $159 $209
Registration includes:
• Continuing education credit
• Registration and course material
• Breakfast, refreshments, and lunch