42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar 2023

Registration is closed and will re-open tomorrow onsite Friday, March 31, 2023, 7:00 AM at the Park Hyatt Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) are among the most disabling and costly conditions sustained by Americans. 60% of all unintentional injuries involve the musculoskeletal system and account for the largest number of years lost to disability. Within the US military, non-combat-related MSKI remain the largest unsolved public health problem facing the force. The rapidly evolving management of these injuries requires an integrated team that includes not only orthopaedic surgeons, but also allied health professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. The purpose of this three-day seminar is to provide up to date information on the pathogenesis of common orthopaedic injuries as well as provide evidence-based recommendations on the management of these conditions. The seminar will focus on the most common injuries to the shoulder and knee as well as arthritis affecting these joints. Surgical innovations such as minimally-invasive techniques and tools to return patients more rapidly to activity will be a particular focus. Innovations in non-operative management will be discussed and the role of orthobiologics will be featured. Through this course, the gap between state-of-the-art practice and current practices will be closed in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patients with orthopaedic injuries. This approach will improve the quality of care provided to patients, decrease the risk of complications and morbidity, and reduce the overall burden of orthopaedic injuries on the patient and society.

1. Identify the most common orthopaedic conditions of the knee and shoulder and their significance to the burden of overall disease to society.
2. Perform the most appropriate physical examination maneuvers on the knee and shoulder when evaluating an injured patient.
3. Identify the currently available, FDA-approved orthobiologic interventions for knee and shoulder conditions and utilize the appropriate application of each intervention.
4. Describe non-operative measures, state-of-the-art injection therapy, osteotomy, partial arthroplasty, and total joint arthroplasty options for the spectrum of arthritis for each joint for the management of osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder.
5. Identify the optimal imaging modalities to diagnose and guide treatment of common knee and shoulder injuries in the acute, subacute, and chronic presentations.
6. Utilize state-of-the-art on-field diagnostic maneuvers and initial management of common orthopaedic injuries.
7. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
8. Integrate a team-based approach in the care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
9. Optimize postoperative management and rehabilitative programs following knee and shoulder reconstructive procedures, including patient performed and supervised physical and occupational therapy.
10. Review the unique nature of medical care during athletic events to include developing emergency action plans.

Active Military/Residents/Fellows: Complementary (with letter from your chief)
Physicians: $645
Non-Military Residents/Fellows: $200
Physician Assistants: $300
Nurse Practitioner: $300
Nurses: $300
Allied Health Professional (PT, ATC, others): $300
Industry Representatives: $850
1 Day Pass Friday: $200
1 Day Pass Saturday: $200
1/2 Day Pass Sunday: $75

In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health 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 was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Physician Assistants:

 MedStar Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurses: This activity is approved for 17.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapy: This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.75 CEUs." 17.50 contact hours.

Athletic Trainers: MedStar Health is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 17.50 CEUs.  ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
1201 24th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-789-1234

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/washington-dc/park-hyatt-washington-dc/wasph?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_wasph

To book your hotel room with Cherry Blossom discount:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASPH/G-CCB3

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MedStar Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Individuals in a position to control the content of this CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Faculty Member Information

Role in activity

Name of Ineligible Company(s) / Nature of Relationship(s)

Colonel Steven J. Svoboda, MD, USA, Retired
Team Physician
Washington Capitals, MedStar Sports Medicine, MedStar Orthopaedic Institute
Washington, D.C.

Activity Director Content Reviewer, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jeffrey S. Abrams, MD
Senior Attending, Orthopaedics, Clinical Professor, Surgery
Penn Medicine University Medical Center Princeton, Seton Hall University
Princeton, NJ

Course Director, Faculty

Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Smith and Nephew (Relationship has ended)|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Conmed Linvatec|Consulting Fee-Maruho Medical|Consulting Fee-Conmed Linvatec|Consulting Fee-S|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Journal Shoulder and Elbow Surgery|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

M. Mike Malek, MD
Director, President and Founder
Washington Orthopaedic and Knee Clinic, National Knee Research and Education Foundation
Fairfax, VA

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

William R. Beach, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopedic Research of Virginia Member, Tuckahoe Orthopaedics Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
Henrico, VA

Faculty

Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Arthrex

Kevin F. Bonner, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon; Professor- Eastern Virginia Medical School; Director-JYI Research Foundation
Jordan Young Institute, JYI Research Foundation, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Virginia Beach, VA

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Arthroscopy|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Arthroscopy Association of North America|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-COVR Medical|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-DePuy|Paid consultant-Embody|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-LifeNet Health, Inc.|Grant or research support-Orthofix|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Wolters Kluwer|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Zimmer Biomet

Bradley L. Boyd, DO
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Adult Reconstruction, Director Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, Reston Hospital Center
Vienna, VA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Stryker Corporation

Stephen F. Brockmeier, MD
Professor, Sports Medicine
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Faculty

Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Zimmer Biomet|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Exact Sciences|Consulting Fee-Arthrex

Kathryn Brodka, ATC
Manager of Athletic Training Services
MedStar Health
Olney, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Don A. Buford, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Texas Orthobiologics
Dallas, TX

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Amy L. Claypool, DPT
Board-Certified Sports Specialist, President and Chief Clinical Officer
Brooklyn Sports Physical Therapy, P.C.
Brooklyn, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jonathan F. Dickens, MD
Team Physician, Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Duke University
Durham, NC

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Julie Dodds, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Center for Specialty Care
Fairmont, MN

Faculty

Paid consultant-Smith and Nephew|Paid consultant-DePuy

Maj. Michael Donohue, MD
Director, John A. Feagin, Jr. Othropedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
United States Military Academy West Point
West Point, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Wiemi A. Douoguih, MD
Medical Director
MedStar Sports Medicine, MedStar Health
Washington, D.C.

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Arthrex|Grant or research support-Newclip Technics

Scott C. Faucett, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, President & Vice-Chairman, Director
Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, LLC. CAO Research Foundation, The Hip Preservation Program at George Washington Hospital
Washington, DC

Faculty

Paid consultant-Allosource|Grant or research support-Allosource|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Arthroscopy|Paid consultant-Artoss|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Artoss, Inc|Paid consultant-DePuy, A Johnson & Johnson Company|Paid consultant-Miach|Paid consultant-New Clip|Speakers Bureau-Ossur|Paid consultant-Reparel|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Smith & Nephew|Paid consultant-Smith and Nephew|Grant or research support-Smith and Nephew|Paid consultant-Trice|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Trice Orthopaedics, Inc|Paid consultant-Xiros

Larry Field, MD
Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Jackson, MS

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kala Flagg, DPT, ATC, CSCS
Program Specialist, Head of Rehabilitation
MedStar Lafayette Physical Therapy, Washington Mystics
Washington, DC

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Matt Garber, PT
Associate Professor Assistant Director of Clinical Education Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
The George Washington University
Fairfax Station, VA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jeffrey R. Giuliani, MD
Team Physician, Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery and Orthopaedics
Washington Nationals, Inova Sports Medicine, F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Fairfax, VA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

David L. Glaser, MD
Division Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
Hopsital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Advisor-Aevumed|Advisor-Fx Solutions|Other: Fellowship and Educational Support-Fx Solutions

Stephen B. Gunther, MD
Orthopedic Shoulder/Sports Surgeon Medical Innovator, Entrepreneur
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA

Faculty

Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Medical Device Business Services, Inc.

Korin B. Hudson, MD
Emergency Medicine & Sports Medicine, Team Physician, Professor
Georgetown Athletics, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, MedStar Health
Washington , D.C.

Faculty

Advisor-Cerebro Neurotech|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Wolters Kluwer|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-John Wiley and Sons

Peter Indelicato, MD
Head Team Physician; Emeritus Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

James S. Jelinek, MD
Chairman, Radiology
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, D.C.

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

LTC (ret) Michael Johnson, DPT, DSc, USA
Assistant Professor Rehab and Regenerative Medicine
Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University
New Windsor, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

R. Lance Kelly, MPT, ATC
Director of Professional and Elite Sport Theray
MedStar Health Physical Therapy
Washington, D.C.

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

John J. Klimkiewicz, MD
Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Washington

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

LTC John Mason, PT, DPT
Associate Professor
Army-Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Baylor University
Ft. Sam Houston, TX

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Louis F. McIntyre, MD
Chief Quality Officer
U.S. Orthopedic Partners
Alfaretta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Sean McMillan, DO
Orthopedic Sports Specialist
Virtua Orthopedics
Mullica Hill, NJ

Faculty

Consulting Fee-ConMed|Consulting Fee-trice medical|Consulting Fee-BD|Consulting Fee-DePuy

Steven A. Meyers, MD
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Potomac, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anthony Miniaci, MD
Deputy Chief Medical Executive
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, Baptist Health South Florida
Coral Gables, FL

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Anika|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Anika

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH
Founder
Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
New York, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

John C. Richmond, MD
Chairman Emeritus, Orthopedic Surgery, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
New England Baptist Hospital, Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

Faculty

Speakers Bureau-Flexion Therapeutics (Relationship has ended)|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-CarMell Therapeutics|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Hyalex (Relationship has ended)

Nicholas Rolnick, DPT
Physical Therapist, Orthopaedics
The Human Performance Mechanic
New York, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD
Senior VP and Executive Director, Professor and Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery
Northwell Health Orthopaedic, Zucker Hofstra, Northwell School of Medicine
Great Neck, NY

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Zimmer Biomet|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Zimmer Biomet|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Wolters Kluwer

Ankit B. Shah, MD
Director, Sports & Performance Cardiology, Team Cardiologist, USA Swimming, Assistant Professor, Medicine
Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington

Faculty

Grant or research support-Cardiac Insight (Relationship has ended)

Colonel Mark Slabaugh, MD, USAF, Retired
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Associate Professor, Surgery
Mercy Medical Center, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Baltimore, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Stephen J. Snyder, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Pristine Surgical
Encino, CA

Faculty

Executive-Pristine Surgical|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Sawbones

Raymond Thal, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Medical Innovator
Washington Sports Medicine Institute, Thal Innovations LLC
McLean, VA

Faculty

Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-DePuy|Paid consultant-Maruho Medical

Colonel Christopher J. Tucker, MD
Chair, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Service
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Arlington, VA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

CAPT Shane Vath, PT
Physical Therapist
Naval Health Clinic Annapolis
Annapolis, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Bashir A. Zikria, MD, MSc
Chief, Surgery Aspetar Sports Medicine, Director, Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Education, Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
The Johns Hopkins University, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Sean Michael Huffman
Vice President
MedStar Sports Medicine
Washington, D.C.

Faculty, Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Sarah Swartz, BSN
Patient Care Manager
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, D.C.

Faculty, Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

If you are interested in supporting the program, please contact Elizabeth Romano at [email protected]