Indiana University School of Medicine CME: 31st Annual Garceau-Wray Lectureship

George J. Garceau, M.D.

1896-1977
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery began in 1948, with the appointment of Dr. George J. Garceau as Chairman of the Department. Primarily known for his work in childrens problems, especially clubfoot, Dr. Garceau guided the Department through 1966, when Dr. James B. Wray was appointed the first full-time Professor and Chairman of the Department.

James B. Wray, M.D.

1926-1973
Dr. Wray recruited a young group of orthopaedic surgeons to serve as the nucleus of the full-time academic department. In 1967, Dr. James B. Wray established basic science research in orthopaedics, which continued under National Institutes of Health support until 1984.
Keynote Speakers
John P. Dormans, M. D.
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John P. Dormans, M.D. received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Indiana University. He received his medical degree from Indiana University in 1983. Dr. Dormans completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Michigan State University. He subsequently completed a one year Clinical Pediatric Orthopaedic fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada under the direction of Drs. Peter Armstrong, Ivan Krajbich and Mercer Rang.
He is currently Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. His primary clinical and research interests include cervical spine disorders and neck pain, scoliosis deformity, trauma and tumors. Dr. Dormans is a member of SRS, AOA, CSRS, AAOS and POSNA.

M. L. Chip Routt, Jr., M. D.
Director, Advanced Clinical Experience Program
Orthopaedic Traumatology
Harborview Medical Center
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

M. L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D. received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Tes A&M University. He received his medical degree from the University of Tes-Galveston in 1983. Dr. Routt completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He subsequently completed a one year fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology at Harborview Medical Center.
He is currently Director of the Advanced Clinical Experience (Fellowship) Program in Orthopaedic Traumatology at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Routts practice consists of 95% Orthopaedic Trauma. His primary clinical and research interests include pelvic ring injuries and acetabular fractures. Dr. Routt is a member of AAOS, OTA, AOA, and AO.

Course Description

This course is intended for orthopaedic surgeons, residents and orthopaedic allied health professionals. This lecture series brings the most recent advances in the field of orthopaedic surgery by allowing experts, community physicians and researchers to come together to address a variety of orthopaedic topics in the area of diagnosis and treatment for hip, spine, shoulder, knee, pediatrics, trauma, foot and ankle disorders. Two outstanding Visiting Professors, John Dormans, M.D. from The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and M.L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D., trauma surgeon from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, will share their expertise and knowledge in their respective subspecialties. Local faculty and physicians will present current research and concepts.
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

* Review the appropriate work-up and staging of a child with a musculoskeletal tumor or tumor-like lesion;
* Describe recent advances in pediatric musculoskeletal tumor surgery;
* Review and detail improved fition techniques and complications associated with acetabular fractures; and
* Discuss current trends in orthopaedic surgery.

Accreditation Statement

Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

Indiana University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Statement

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, and planning committee members participating in an IUSM-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

Note

While it offers CME credits, this activity is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.

Fee

A registration fee of $100 has been set for this program. (After May 31, 2007, the registration will be $125.) IU School of Medicine/Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty, staff, and residents-in-training may attend free of charge; however, registration is required. The fee includes conference materials, break refreshments, continental breakfast and lunch on Friday. Special Event tickets are not included in the registration fee and may be purchased for $50 per ticket.
Payment may be made by check payable to Indiana University or by MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover. All registration fees will be refunded if cancellation is made before May 31, 2007.
Location and Lodging Information

The symposium will be held at the University Place conference Center and Hotel located at 850 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, Indiana. Emergency messages may be left at (317) 269-9000 (ask for the Conference Center desk).
Lodging information may be obtained by contacting the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association at (800) 556-INDY.

Special Event: Garceau-Wray/Graduation Dinner

Join us for an informal Friday evening at the NCAA Hall of Champions, 700 W. Washington, Indianapolis, Indiana (White River State Park).The evening's event is $50.
6:00 p.m. The Cocktail Hour and Tour
7:30 p.m. Dinner Served

About IUSM
The IU School of Medicine (IUSM) was founded in 1903 - only the fourth medical school in the United States, after Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Western Reserve, to require two or more years of collegiate work for admission. The school awarded the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree to its first class of 25 in 1907.

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