2018 Plastic Surgery Symposium
 
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize the effects of XRT on the breast and its reconstruction, and determine the options/timing of reconstruction for best outcomes, least complications
2. Identify-explain pertinent treatment and surgical options for Phalloplasty to the patient; incorporate best practices for care of transgender patient population
3. Categorize and utilize new options for implant based breast reconstructions – one stage, prepectoral, fat grafting, ADM, etc. for optimal reconstruction after mastectomy
4. Utilize alternative strategies and techniques for soft tissue coverage of the hand/upper extremities to avoid complications in soft tissue coverage
5. Identify the signs of BI-ALCL and educate the patient about aspects of this condition and employ an algorithm for treatment plan with BI-ALCL patients
6. Consider anatomy, tissue characteristics, and patient expectations to choose the appropriate type of implant for reconstruction

Accreditation

Physicians - The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Physician Assistants – Attendees may report up to 6 hours toward continuing education requirements for license renewal. ‘CME’ can be written in lieu of the provider number on all licensure renewal applications.

Target Audience:
Primary Target Group: Plastic Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists

Secondary Target Group: Head and Neck surgeons, General surgeons, Hand surgeons, plastic surgery residents and fellows, Physician assistants, Plastic surgery nurses, staff and operating room personnel; and health care professionals in related fields

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meeting. If you have any special dietary or accommodation needs, please notify the meeting planner listed, prior to the symposium in the Department of Physician Education at (626) 405-4630 or tie-line 8-335-4630. This advance notice will help us serve you better.