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ABPM Certification Explored: Podiatric Surgical Management, Part 1 - Perioperative Evaluation and Risk Assessment
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This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the perioperative considerations essential to successful podiatric surgical outcomes. From risk stratification to interdisciplinary planning, this presentation emphasizes evidence-based strategies to optimize patient safety, reduce complications, and enhance surgical results.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Review current risk assessment and stratification tools applicable to podiatric surgical care.
Identify and manage system-specific risks in the preoperative setting.
Discuss the importance of comprehensive, multi-specialty work-up and collaborative surgical planning.
Describe approaches for medical optimization and surgical planning to improve patient outcomes.
Implement techniques aimed at minimizing surgical morbidity and mortality.
Compare considerations across elective, trauma-related, and limb salvage procedures.
Evaluate common challenges in perioperative medication management and identify strategies to address them.
About Dr. Ghori
Dr. Ghori, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University before completing his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He underwent a rigorous three-year surgical residency at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia, where he served as co-chief resident and received advanced training in foot and ankle reconstruction and diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Ghori currently serves as the Assistant Residency Program Director and Limb Preservation Fellowship Program Director at the Atlanta VA, where he also mentors residents in both clinical and surgical settings. He is a published author and frequent lecturer in the field, actively contributing to professional organizations including the GPMA, APMA, and ACPM, and serves on multiple committees supporting education, finance, and scientific advancement in podiatric medicine.
Agenda
Presentation by Shahzad Ghori, DPM - 8:00p.m. EST
Questions & Answers - 8:50p.m. EST
Conclusion - 9:00p.m. EST
This complimentary program is open to all DPMs and DPM students.
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
The American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. ABPM has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
ABPM reserves the right to cancel this event for any reason with appropriate notice to attendees.
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