Acute Injuries of the Hand

Des Moines, IA US
January 10, 2023

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There is no cost to attend.

If you are interested in participating, please email Jaren Dudley.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Determine the types of acute hand injuries that require immediate attention.
  2. Identify how to treat various types of acute hand injuries.
  3. Apply the process of setting and splinting hand injuries.
  4. Discuss the treatment process of hand injuries from diagnosis through recovery.

Speaker

John Heineman, MD, MPH

Dr. John Heineman is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon. He completed a combined orthopedic and plastic surgery hand fellowship at the University of Washington, with training at Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Heineman attended medical school at Oregon Health & Science University, where he served as class president. He obtained a master’s degree in public health at Harvard University, with his thesis examining hand replantation versus transplantation outcomes. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of Iowa, followed by a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Virginia. Throughout his training, he has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, presented at regional and national conferences, and received grants and best paper awards.

Dr. Heineman is a proud Iowa native from Grinnell. He attended the University of Iowa for college, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with honors in biology and political science. He was inspired to go into medicine after volunteering at the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, and he swam across the English Channel as a fundraiser to support the clinic’s mission of service.

Dr. Heineman values time spent with his wife, son, and dog. He enjoys being outside and has finished the Boston Marathon, Hawaii Ironman, Leadville Trail 100, and American Birkebeiner. His favorite week in Iowa is RAGBRAI.

Full biography.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
01/10/2023
Course expires: 
01/10/2023
Event starts: 
01/10/2023 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
01/10/2023 - 9:00am CST
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Location

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave.
Emergency Department Conference Room
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

CE Credits

Accreditation Statements

  • MD:  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and the Iowa Ortho. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live, online activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

DISCLOSURES

The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Jaren Dudley - Moderator
  • Meagan Thompson - Moderator
  • John Heineman, MD, MPH - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)

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