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13th Annual UPMC Symposium: PittMcGowan Wound Care Consortium
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.
Call for Poster Abstracts
We will be accepting poster abstracts from May 1st through Aug. 2nd, regarding research and case studies as they relate to wound care. If selected, you will have the opportunity to present your poster. It will be displayed throughout the designated viewing areas during the conference. The highest rated poster in each category will receive a certificate.
For more information, visit the link Abstract Submission Form 13th Annual PittMcGowan Wound Care Consortium (2) – Fill out form
If you need additional assistance or have questions, please contact: Cecilia Zamarripa [email protected] or Amy Folk [email protected]
Target Audience
This course is intended for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, podiatrists, dietitians, advanced practice providers, researchers, 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:
• Examine strategies to manage health injury in the Space environment
• Describe the standards use to analyze AI tools
• Analyze the method that Ai is being utilized in the medical field
• Interpret the current insights on DFU’s
• Review the developments in the vascular field
• Recognize the impact of wound care at the war in Ukraine
• Contrast the military approaches for limb salvage with civilian plan of care
• Discover new research in relation to infectious disease practices
• Differentiate methods techniques to be utilized for limb salvage for difficult foot wounds
• Summarize the role of the plastic surgeon in the limb salvage team
• Review the vascular needs for limb salvage to be successful
• Describe wounds that are the result of the patient’s nutritional status
• Give examples of methods to determine care for wounds on the “bottom” from a nursing perspective
• Identify atypical wounds that are on the “bottom” of the patient
• Examine the surgical management of fistulas
• Summarize the skin changes that can occur at the end of life
• Define skin failure
• Explain the use of bio-impedance detection of skin failure
• Analyze CMS data for trends of groups that do not receive the care they need
• Formulate a plant counter legal considerations for pressure injuries
• Interpret social determinants of health in relation to wound care
• List the gaps in diabetic care
• Translate the updates of biofilm research
• Conclude the impact of the use of hypochlorous acid
• Enhance the ability to choose an antimicrobial wound dressing
• Demonstrate debridement techniques
• Apply TCC with competent technique
• Show methods to provide care for the ostomate
Meeting Location
Regional Learning Alliance | 850 Cranberry Woods Drive | Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Hotel Information
Pittsburgh Marriot North
100 Cranberry Woods Drive | Cranberry Township, PA 16066
UPMC WOUND CARE ROOM BLOCK Details
Start Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
End Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Special group rate for $200.00 per night
Last Day to Book : Thursday, August 20, 2026
Use this link to: Book your group rate for UPMC WOUND CARE ROOM BLOCK,
Or, you can call reservations at 800-853-5574 and reference the group block name listed above.
Travel
Parking is FREE at both the Pittsburgh Marriot North Hotel as well as the Regional Learning Alliance (RLA) Venue.
Course Directors
Gayle M. Gordillo, MD, FACS
Professor of Plastic Surgery, UPMC Department of Plastic Surgery and 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
Bartley P. Griffith, MD, FACS, FRCS, Chair in Regenerative Medicine and Director, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Associate Vice Chancellor, Life Sciences Innovation and Commercialization Chief Scientific Officer (Wound Care), UPMC
Planning Committee
Jodi Boory, MSN, RN, CRRN, ACHRN, CWCA, OMS*
Brian Connor, BA, MA*
Amy Folk, MSN, RN, CWON+
Constance Greco, PhD, MS, BSN, RN, WCC, DWC*
Lori O’Shea, BSN, RN, WCC*
Stephanie Shields, BA, MSAS, MAL*
Shawna Souder, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN^
Brent Toto, MHA>
Cecilia Zamarripa, PhD, MSN, RN, CWON+
* UPMC Wound Healing Services
> Pitt McGowan Wound Research Consortium
+ UPMC Presbyterian Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Department
^ 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.
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 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 12.5 contact hours.
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.
Application for Physical Therapy credits has been submitted and is pending approval.
Application for Dietician credits has been submitted and is pending approval.
Available Credit
- 12.50 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.
- 12.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 12.50 Attendance
OR
Pre-Register | Pre-Registrations are due by Sept 10, 2026.
In-Person registration is limited to the first 250 registrants. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space.
• Click the "In-Person Registration" link above.
• Then choose the "Register/Take Course" tab and enter all requested information.
• Log in if you are an existing user, or Register if you're new to CCEHS and will need to create an account.
• After successfully registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided.
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 Sept. 10th, all registrations for this conference are accepted as on-site registrations, provided space is still available. The preferred method is to pre-register. If done 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 registrants.
The registration link will be provided by CCEHS in your confirmation email that you will receive after successfully registering 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 Policy
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 Aug. 11th will be refunded in full. After Aug. 11th, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded, and no refunds will be made after Aug. 28th.
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]
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Levels Registration Rates
Early Bird (by July 20th) / Registration Rates (After July 20th)
PHYSICIAN
NON-UPMC/PITT Full Conference LIVE $299 / $349
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $159 / $179
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $159 / $179
Full Conference VIRTUAL $249 / $299
UPMC/PITT Full Conference LIVE $249 $299
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $139 / $159
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $139 / $159
Full Conference VIRTUAL $199 / $249
NON-PHYSICIAN
NON-UPMC/PITT Full Conference LIVE $229 / $279
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $119 / $149
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $119 / $149
Full Conference VIRTUAL $199 / $249
UPMC/PITT Full Conference LIVE $169 / $219
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $89 / $109
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $89 / $109
Full Conference VIRTUAL $149 / $199
STUDENTS/RESIDENTS
Full Conference LIVE $99 / $129
1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE $49 / $69
1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE $49 / $69
Full Conference VIRTUAL $79 / $99
Registration includes:
• Continuing education credit
• Registration and course material
• Breakfast, refreshments, and lunch