Ballistic CMF Injuries | Quick Hits!
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Availability
On-Demand
Expires on Oct 26, 2026
Credit Offered
0.25 CME Credit
This Quick Hit offers a brief yet impactful overview of the challenges and considerations in treating ballistic craniofacial injuries. Aimed at plastic surgeons, residents, and para-medical professionals, this session previews key concepts around injury patterns, surgical planning, and the importance of a collaborative care team. As a lead-in to the full presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023, it highlights the critical role of multidisciplinary coordination in achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for these complex cases. 

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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:
  1. Identify commonly seen ballistic craniofacial injuries.
  2. Recognize the different specialties which may contribute to patient care and the need for a comprehensive surgical and rehabilitation plan for optimal patient results.
 
Anand Kumar, MD; Edward Davidson, MD; Michael Golinko, MD, MA; Srinivas Susarla, MD, DMD, MPh
The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed: Patient Care Medical Knowledge
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 CreditsTM. 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
Anand Kumar, MD
Nothing to Disclose
 
Edward Davidson, MD
OUTSIDE RELATIONSHIPS: Johson and Johnson-Consulting Fees/Speaking Engagement; MTF Biologics-Consulting Fees
 
Michael Golinko, MD, MA
OTHER: AO CMF
 
Srinivas Susarla, MD, DMD, MPh
AFFILIATIONS: Associate Editor, PRS
Associate Editor, PRS GO
Consulting Editor, Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
Section Editor, Clinical Oral Investigations
Editorial Board, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

 

Honoraria for lecture, AO CMF North America (Honoraria for lectures)
Honoraria for lecture, AO CMF International
Honoraria for lecture, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Honoraria for lecture, American Society of Craniofacial Surgery
 
 
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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