2024 Desert Foot Conference Agenda

Time zone: Mountain time


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Start Time End Time Lecture Faculty
06:00 AM 07:00 AM

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

06:30 AM 07:00 AM

Current Diabetic Foot Guidelines- Following the Evidence

Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM(Glasg)

07:00 AM 07:30 AM

Recognizing and Managing the Neuroischemic Ulcer

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

07:30 AM 08:00 AM

Understanding Neuropathy and Its Implications for the Diabetic Lower Extremity

Don Curtis, DPM, FACFAS

08:00 AM 08:30 AM

Get to the Source of the Problem - Diabetes Management is Critical for Success

Michael Miller, DO, FACOS, FAPWH, WCC, AWCC

08:30 AM 08:45 AM

The Podimetrics SmartMat™ Program Journey With the VA - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Gary Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS

08:45 AM 09:00 AM

Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

09:00 AM 09:30 AM

Topical Oxygen Therapy: What is the Evidence?

Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc, FACP, FICP, FRCP

09:30 AM 10:00 AM

Break & Visit Exhibitors

10:00 AM 01:00 PM

Workshops
Solventum (Encanto B)
Organogenesis (Camelback A)
Irrisept (Irrimax) (Camelback B)
Athelas (Alhambra)
Healing Biologix (North Mountain)
MicroVascular Tissue (MVT) (Paradise Valley)
NATROX Wound Care (Deer Valley)

01:00 PM 02:00 PM

Lunch & Visit Exhibitors

02:00 PM 02:30 PM

2024 Joint AHA/ACC Guidelines for Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

John N Evans, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS

02:30 PM 03:00 PM

A Pragmatic Approach to Diabetic Foot Surgery

Bhavesh Shah, DPM, MBA

03:00 PM 03:30 PM

Making Sense Out of Non-Invasive Vascular Testing - What, When, and Why?

John N Evans, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS

03:30 PM 03:45 PM

Chronic Wounds: There is Still a Lot to Cover - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Tracy Basso, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS

03:45 PM 04:00 PM

Refuse Limits to Healing With Essity Wound Care Solutions - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Gisele Valentine, RN, BSN, MBA, CWS, DAPWCA

04:00 PM 04:30 PM

Pharmacotherapeutic Interventions for Vascular Disease Beyond the Invasive Options

Michael Miller, DO, FACOS, FAPWH, WCC, AWCC

04:30 PM 05:00 PM

Debridement 101 - Can We Debride Too Much? When Do We STOP?

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

05:00 PM 05:30 PM

Break & Visit Exhibitors

05:30 PM 06:00 PM

VLUs: Recognizing and Treating the Wound and the Underlying Disease

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

06:00 PM 06:30 PM

Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Back to Basics

Lee C Rogers, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glas

06:30 PM 07:00 PM

Promising New Technologies for Managing DFUs

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

07:00 PM 07:30 PM

Secondary Assessment of Chronic Wounds

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

07:30 PM 08:00 PM

Meet the Experts - Q&A Session

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Start Time End Time Lecture Faculty
06:00 AM 07:00 AM

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

06:30 AM 07:00 AM

Challenging Cases From the Diabetic Foot Service

Lee C Rogers, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glas

07:00 AM 07:30 AM

Diabetic Foot Infections - The Problem and a Rational Approach to Management

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

07:30 AM 08:00 AM

Osteomyelitis - Evidence Based Approach

Jaminelli Banks, DPM

08:00 AM 08:15 AM

Dopplex® Ability Automatic ABI System-Fast Easy ABIs for Your Practice - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Kimberly Rozman, MSN, RN, CWON

08:15 AM 08:30 AM

Clinical Insights: Case Analysis on the Application of a Novel Dressing With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Ralph J. Napolitano, DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

08:30 AM 09:00 AM

A Deep Dive Into Diabetic Foot Ulcers With Exposed Structures: Examining the Largest RCT Comparing Fish Skin to Standard of Care

John Lantis, II, MD

09:00 AM 09:30 AM

Advancements and Innovations in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Journey Through Time - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Ralph J. Napolitano, DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

09:30 AM 10:00 AM

Paul Brand Award Lecture - My Journey Through Wound Care

Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD

10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Break & Visit Exhibitors

10:30 AM 01:30 PM

Workshops
BDSC Company (Encanto B)
AOTI (Camelback A)
OVIK Health (Camelback B)
PRP Concepts (Alhambra)
Regenesis Biomedical (North Mountain)
Kerecis (Paradise Valley)
Vale Medical (Deer Valley)

01:30 PM 02:30 PM

Lunch & Visit Exhibitors

02:30 PM 03:00 PM

Lessons Learned From a Globe Trotting Diabetes Professor

Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc, FACP, FICP, FRCP

03:00 PM 03:45 PM

Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Michael P Webb,

03:45 PM 04:00 PM

Orthelligent Vision: Revolutionizing Gait Analysis – Fast, Markerless, Precise - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Carmen Schanderl, MSc, BSc

04:00 PM 04:30 PM

Advanced Wound Care: What's on the Horizon

Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD

04:30 PM 05:00 PM

Psyching Out the Diabetic Foot: Myth vs Reality

Loretta Vileikyte, MD, PhD

05:00 PM 05:30 PM

An Overview of Burns and Their Management

Arpana Jain, Doctor

05:30 PM 05:45 PM

Abstract Poster Winners Announced

05:45 PM 06:15 PM

Break & Visit Exhibitors / Stand By Your Poster Session

06:15 PM 06:45 PM

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - A Multi-Spaced Splendored Complication

Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc, FACP, FICP, FRCP

06:45 PM 07:15 PM

CAMPs - More than Just Skin Equivalents

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

07:15 PM 07:45 PM

Pressure Ulcers - Always the Clear and Present Danger

Ryan Dirks, MS, PA, CWS

Friday, November 1, 2024

Start Time End Time Lecture Faculty
06:00 AM 07:00 AM

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

07:00 AM 07:30 AM

Ankle Fractures in the Diabetic Patient - Proceed With Caution

Dane K Wukich, MD

07:30 AM 08:00 AM

The Diabetic Charcot Foot - A New Look at an Old Problem

Lee C Rogers, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glas

08:00 AM 08:30 AM

Common Pedal Amputations and Indications

Devin Bland, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM

08:30 AM 09:00 AM

Efficacy and Safety of IV Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen After Bunionectomy: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Factorial, Placebo-Controlled Trial - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Ira J Gottlieb, DPM

09:00 AM 09:30 AM

Effective Use of External Fixators in Diabetic Deformity Reconstruction

Collin E Pehde, DPM, FASPS

09:30 AM 10:00 AM

Topical Oxygen Therapy: Has the Evidence Changed My Perspective?

Dane K Wukich, MD

10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Break & Visit Exhibitors

10:30 AM 01:30 PM

Workshops
Integra LifeScieences (encanto B)
PowerStep (Camelback A)
IMS Medical (Camelback B)
Merakris (Alhambra)
Kent Imaging (North Mountain)
ConvaTec (Paradise Valley)

01:30 PM 02:30 PM

Lunch & Visit Exhibitors

02:30 PM 03:00 PM

What's Going On With Medicare and LCDS

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

03:00 PM 03:30 PM

How a Partnership With Pain Management Benefits Your Patients and Your Practice - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Jason C Snyder, DPM

Michael A Fishman, MD, MBA

03:30 PM 04:00 PM

Is Charcot Foot Really a Rare Disease? Critical Look at Current Data

Dane K Wukich, MD

04:00 PM 04:15 PM

The Use of MatriDerm for Complex Wounds and Limb Salvage - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Bradley A Levitt, DPM

04:15 PM 04:30 PM

Why Certify?

04:30 PM 05:00 PM

The Evolution and Future of Wound Care - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Christopher K Bromley, DPM, FACFAS

Julie Rhodovi, MBA, CWCA, LBBH

05:00 PM 05:30 PM

Break & Visit Exhibitors

05:30 PM 06:00 PM

Inviolable Surgical Principles - Attention to Detail in Neuropathic Patients

Johanna Richey, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS

06:00 PM 06:30 PM

Management of the Diabetic Foot in End Stage Renal Disease Patients

Collin E Pehde, DPM, FASPS

06:30 PM 07:00 PM

Flexor Tenotomy for Apical Toe Ulcers - Easy Solution to a Chronic Problem

Jessica Randolph, DPM

07:00 PM 07:30 PM

Meet the Experts - Q&A Session

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Start Time End Time Lecture Faculty
07:30 AM 08:00 AM

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

08:00 AM 08:30 AM

Atypical Wounds That You Need to Be Aware Of

Evelyn Heigh-Rosen, DPM

08:30 AM 09:00 AM

Pressure Ulcers: The New Frontier in Wound Research?

Zwelithini Tunyiswa,

09:00 AM 09:30 AM

The Mental Health Implications of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Lanise R Jamerson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

E. Lynette Gunn, APRN, GCNS-BC, CWCN, CFCN

09:30 AM 10:00 AM

LE Wounds in the SCI Population

Cathy Harmon, DNP, MSN Nrg Ed, FNP-BC, CWOCN

10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Break & Visit Exhibitors

10:30 AM 11:00 AM

Breathing Life into Stalled Wounds: Topical Oxygen in the Inner City

Anil Hingorani, MD

11:00 AM 11:30 AM

Integrated Wound Care - A Holistic Approach

Vin Jain, MD

11:30 AM 12:00 PM

Are We Connected to WIFI Score? Then What?

Sung Byun, DPM

12:00 PM 12:30 PM

Guistillo-Anderson Case With a Case Study

Ivan Vela, DPM

12:30 PM 01:00 PM

Cyclical Topical Oxygen Treatment for Diabetic Traumatic Lower Leg Wounds

Christopher Japour, DPM

01:00 PM 01:30 PM

Improving Patient Care With Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Phillip Tutnauer, DPM, FACPM, FASPS, FAPWH

01:30 PM 02:00 PM

Minimally Invasive Fibula Fixation for Patients With Poor Skin Quality

James C Knudson, DPM

02:00 PM 02:30 PM

Meet the Experts - Q&A Session

02:30 PM 04:00 PM

Federal Services Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting of Members