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ABPM Certification Explored: Principles of Infectious Diseases: Management in Osteomyelitis
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This session presents evidence-based approaches to osteomyelitis management in podiatric practice, challenging conventional treatment protocols and examining the scientific foundation for therapeutic decision-making. Attendees will gain practical guidance on antibiotic selection—comparing oral versus intravenous options—and evaluating surgical versus medical management strategies to optimize patient outcomes in infectious bone disease.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Appreciate that the treatment of osteomyelitis may not necessitate the use of 6 weeks of intravenous therapy.
Understand the scientific evidence behind the use of oral antibiotics over intravenous.
Compare the evidence looking at surgical vs. non-surgical (medical) therapy for osteomyelitis.
About Dr. Joseph
Dr. Warren S. Joseph is a specialist in the treatment of lower extremity infectious diseases. He received his podiatric degree from the Wm. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Dr Joseph completed his postgraduate training in podiatric medicine/surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, both in Philadelphia. He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.
Dr Joseph is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and sits on the IDSA Diabetic Foot Infection Guidelines Committee and the International Working Group for the Diabetic Foot. He is also certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, and currently serves as Editor of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr Joseph lectures extensively and his presentations have focused on the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the lower extremity. He has authored close to 100 publications in the field of lower extremity infections.
Agenda
Presentation by Warren Joseph, 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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