#Bettertogether: Plastic and Breast Surgeons Becoming an Effective Dream Team

#Bettertogether: Plastic and Breast Surgeons Becoming an Effective Dream Team | Quick Hits!

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On-Demand

Expires on Oct 26, 2026

Credit Offered

0.25 CME Credit

Descritption
This Quick Hit offers a concise and focused insight into the collaborative dynamics between breast and plastic surgeons during the post-operative phase of care. Designed as a primer ahead of the full session at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023, this segment highlights the importance of aligning patient goals with clinical planning through effective interdisciplinary communication. Ideal for plastic surgeons, residents, and para-medical professionals, this brief overview sets the stage for a deeper dive into improving outcomes in reconstructive surgery.

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Intended Audience

This course is intended for plastic surgeons, residents and para-medical professionals interested in translating expanded knowledge into practice for the improvement of patient outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to do the following:

Describe the roles of breast and plastic surgeons in post-operative care planning.
Describe how collaboration is critical to the review and understanding of patient goals, medical history and special circumstances.

Carolyn De La Cruz, MD; Suhail Kanchwala, MD; Edward Buchel, MD; Mehran Habibi, MD ; Graham Schwarz, MD; Carrie Kai-Cheng Chu, MD; Kristen Broderick, MD; Aparna Vijaasekaran, MBBS; Ashleigh Francis, MD; Susie Sun, MD, MS, FACS; Zahraa AlHilli, MD

The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed:

Medical Knowledge
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Paitent Care

Accreditation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons designates this other activity (live virtual meeting and on demand recordings) for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted in to this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.

Participants in ASPS accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.

Disclosure Policy

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.

Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.

Disclosures

Carolyn De La Cruz, MD

Nothing to Disclose

Suhail Kanchwala, MD

OUTSIDE RELATIONSHIPS: Sientra - Consultant, Tri - Consultant

Edward Buchel, MD

AFFILIATIONS: CMA --District V Chair, Delegate to the HOD

Mehran Habibi, MD

Nothing to Disclose

Graham Schwarz, MD

OUTSIDE RELATIONSHIPS: RTI Surgical - Consultant, Establishment labs - Researcher

AFFILIATIONS: Asps committees; Assoc editor annals of plastic surgery AAPS, ASRM committees
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS: Quest/Olympus; Cleveland clinic

Carrie Kai-Cheng Chu, MD

Nothing to Disclose

Kristen Broderick, MD

INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS: John’s Hopkins COVID Bridge grant

Aparna Vijayasekaran, MBBS

OUTSIDE RELATIONSHIPS: Cortiva - Other

Ashleigh Francis, MD

Nothing to Disclose

Susie Sun, MD

MS FACS Nothing to Disclose

Additional Programs

For Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, these credits have been designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by an ACCME-accredited organization and are applicable to these certifications. These credits/hours may be applicable to your profession. Check PlasticSurgery.org/CME for more information.

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: 0.25
Media: Multimedia
Release Date: 10/26/2023
Expiration Date: 10/26/2026*

Estimate time to complete this course: 0.25 hours

*Course access ends on course expiration date

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