Saturday October 19th, 2024 - 8:30am - 5pm
Overview
As part of ISHA's commitment to bringing together the whole hip preservation family, the Society will be offering a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Program on Saturday October 19th, 2024. This specially tailored program will be led by an enthusiastic and diverse group of APPs who are passionate about hip arthroscopy and committed to advancing our field through collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing, and will make a fantastic learning opportunity for physician assistants, senior practitioners, nurse practitioners, and other physician extenders working in hip arthroscopy.
Draft Program
08:30 – 10:00 AM
Section 1: Lectures/Talks on Clinical Topics (1.5 hours)
Format: 1 person lecture + 3-4 person panel discussion for each topic
1. In-depth Review of Imaging (20-30 minutes)
2. Surgical Indications/Pre-surgical Planning (30 minutes)
3. Management of Extra-articular Pain (15-20 minutes)
4. PAO – Indications, Rehab, and Expectations (15 minutes)
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Morning Break
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Section 2: Round Table Discussion on Practice Workflow/Models (2-2.5 hours)
Format: 4-5 people briefly present how they approach and manage these in their practice. Open discussion regarding best practices.
1. Practice Flow and Utilization (30-45 minutes)
2. Pre-op Planning and Discussion (30-45 minutes)
3. Optimizing Your Time in the OR (30 minutes)
4. Compensation Model (30 minutes)
1:00 - 1:45 PM
Lunch Break
1:45 – 3:15 PM
Section 3: Graft Prep Lab (1.5 hours)
Format: Lecture + Hands-on Portion
1. Graft Types Overview (30 minutes)
2. Hands-on Graft Preparation (1 hour)
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Break
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Section 4: Ultrasound of the Hip (1.5 hours)
Format: Lecture + Hands-on Portion
1. Ultrasound Evaluation Lecture (30 minutes)
2. Hands-on Ultrasound Session (1-1.5 hours)
Cost
USD 155 (including refreshment breaks and lunch)
Alternatively, why not take advantage of the Main ASM + APP Program package rate, which grants a discount of almost 50% on the APP Program?
More details can be found on the Registration page. Registration opens on April 1st, 2024.
*Bring a Friend Promotion*
Advanced Practice Providers are invited to take advantage of this year's "Bring A Friend" scheme:
If you and a friend both register for either
you can each enjoy a discount of 10% off!
More details and T&Cs can be found on the Registration page.
Leadership
Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Boston MA, USA
Stephen Wright is the Physician Assistant to Dr. Thomas Wuerz, specializing in hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College, and a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bryant University. His clinical training was completed at a variety of area hospitals, including Beth Israel Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Stephen was previously a Medical Assistant at Boston Sports & Shoulder Center.
Faculty
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, Golden CO, USA
Nicole grew up in Denver, CO. She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, where she also was a member of the alpine ski racing team. After college she moved home to Colorado and worked at the Steadman Clinic as a research and medical assistant. She then moved to New York City to complete her PA degree at Weill Cornell Medicine. She graduated this past June and is now the newest member of team Ellman. She is excited to be back home in Colorado, enjoy the outdoors, and be close to her family again.
Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Washington DC, USA
Grey joined WOSM in 2018 and brought a background in athletic training, with her prior experience as the Head Athletic Trainer for Oakdale Highschool in Frederick, MD prior to starting PA school at Campbell University. She is a North Carolina native having been raised in Rocky Mount and graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Athletic Training in 2012. Grey was involved with athletic training for the football, baseball and men’s lacrosse teams while at UNC. Grey works primarily with Dr Andrew Wolff, where she sees patients in the clinic alongside him and assists in surgery as well. Her favorite part of this role is seeing her patients from the beginning of their injury all the way to the end with their successful recovery!
American Hip Institute, Des Plaines IL, USA
Alli Mack is a board-certified physician associate that has been a part of the American Hip Team since 2020. She received her PA degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, currently ranked #8 in the nation by US News & World Report. She graduated with highest honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Master of Public Health and Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Upon graduation, Alli was named to the Senior 100 Honorary list, which recognizes the University’s most outstanding 100 graduating seniors out of a class of 10,000. She worked alongside Dr. Benjamin Domb as a PA student and completed the American Hip Institute's APP residency program. Her passion for sports medicine and hip treatment began as a karate athlete. Her research focuses on martial artists and hip pathology and has resulted in a recent publication focusing on karate athletes with FAI and labral tears. Alli has spoken at multiple conferences for APPs and orthopedic surgeons with a focus on ultrasound guided joint injections. Alli treats patients from across the country and takes pride in caring for every patient like a professional athlete.
Duke Orthopaedics, Durham NC, USA
Bio pending
Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Boston MA, USA
Alexandra Wolfe earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bryant University. Prior to joining Boston Sports & Shoulder Center, Alex worked as a physician assistant at Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates specializing in sports medicine and joint arthroplasty.
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, Golden CO, USA
Barbara was born and raised in Miami, FL. She obtained her undergraduate degree at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She went back to Miami to complete her PA training at Barry University, and subsequently traveled to Colorado to begin practicing. Barbara has been working with Dr. Ellman since 2015.
The Main Annual Scientific Meeting Program
Attendees can purchase registration for the ISHA 2024 Post-Conference APP Program only, but are also warmly welcomed to join the main Annual Scientific Meeting Program from October 17th to 19th. Dedicated rates are available.
APPs are also invited to submit abstracts for presentation as an oral or ePoster presentation as part of the main Meeting.
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