Please join the Department of Surgery for the Global Surgery Institute visiting professor series.
SPEAKER: Tyler G. Hughes, MD, FACS
Dean & Professor of Surgery, The University of Kansas School of Medicine – Salina | Advisory Council for Rural Surgery, ACS Board of Governors
TITLE: “Lessons from American Rural Surgery for the Whole World”
DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
LOCATION: 956 Court Avenue (Coleman Building, North Auditorium)
TIME: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
OBJECTIVES:
- Knowledge: List the major issues in scope of practice of rural surgery by a general surgeon.
- Abilities & Skills: Use judgement in arranging transfers and follow up for rural situations.
- Medical Practice & Care Provided: Relate the importance of initial surgery treatments in rural emergencies.
- Patient Outcomes: Demonstrate how to prevent delay in surgical care.
DISCLOSURES: Dr. Hughes has no disclosures that need to be revealed and will not discuss any off-label uses of products.
ACCREDITATION: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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