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The 7th Meeting of the American College of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair (ACWHTR) is taking place October 5-6, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. ACWHTR 2018 brings together general surgeons, vascular surgeons, podiatrists, nurses, physical therapists, researchers, wound care specialists, and other allied health care professionals for the advancement of wound care.
Course directors William J. Ennis, DO, MBA, MMM, CPE; William W. Li, MD; and Thomas F. O’Donnell, Jr., MD, alongside new and veteran faculty, will lead a multidisciplinary agenda featuring the latest in research, technology, and health policy as it relates to wound care.
“This year’s meeting will include live cases from wound clinics, interactive intraoperative cases, and a series of speakers and topics that you won’t see at other wound meetings. Our faculty and content are carefully curated to make sure it’s the highest quality for our attendees.”-- Course Director William J. Ennis, DO, MBA, MMM, CPE
The meeting provides physicians the opportunity to earn up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. The conference also offers continuing education credits for nurses and podiatrists.
About the American College of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
The American College of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois committed to advancing the field of wound care through education, research, and advocacy. The College fosters the training of medical professionals through the sharing of a physician-based, clinical fellowship curriculum developed in conjunction with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and allied healthcare colleges and programs. The ultimate goal of the organization is to designate wound care as a board-certified medical specialty. For more information on the meeting and to register, visit https://acwound.org.
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