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0530_SHSO_Understanding the Factors Influencing Orthopedic Physicians’ Practice Choices in Rural Areas: Strategies to Address Surgeon Shortages_EM
Overview
Course Description
This one-hour enduring material course explores the growing concern of orthopedic care shortages in rural areas as physicians retire. With rural communities facing persistent disparities in access to care, this course investigates the differences between orthopedic physicians practicing in rural and urban settings. Participants will learn about the factors influencing surgeons' decisions to work in rural areas, including hospital economics, community support, and job satisfaction. The course will also highlight recruitment opportunities and strategies to address the challenges of ensuring continued patient access to orthopedic care in underserved areas, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
Target Audience
Physicians (MD or DO)
Learning Objectives
After attending this activity learners should be able to:
Identify key factors that influence orthopedic physicians' decisions to practice in rural versus urban areas.
Analyze the impact of physician retirement on the availability of orthopedic care in rural communities.
Develop strategies for recruiting and retaining orthopedic surgeons in rural areas to address workforce shortages and improve access to care.
Program
Providing Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases (AB 1195 & 241):
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
SDoH
Wu, Victoria & Schmidt, Jenna & Jella, Tarun & Cwalina, Thomas & Freidl, Sophie & Pumo, Thomas & Kamath, Atul. (2023). Rural Communities in the United States Face Persistent Disparities in Access to Orthopaedic Surgical Care. The Iowa orthopaedic journal. 43. 15-21.
Implicit bias
Selina C. Poon,
The Effect of Implicit Bias and Current Culture in Orthopaedic Surgery,
Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America,
Volume 5, Supplement 1,
2023,
606,
ISSN 2768-2765,
Faculty
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Kerri Maya, MSL, RN
Accreditation
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s)
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health certifies this Enduring activity was designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Register/Take course
Once you "Start Course", you will be provided with two journal articles. Please read each paper in full before proceeding forward.
In order to complete this course you will need to click on "Next" when able to do so, to complete the following components as shown in the "Course Progress" index to the left:
- Journal Articles: You must read both articles.
- Assessment: You must receive a score of 90% or greater to advance in the course
- Evaluation: This is also required, but intentionally very brief. Your feedback in invaluable!
- Credit Claiming: This is an optional step.
- Certificate: It is also an optional step to download your credit certificate; however, you can always return to "My Current Courses" at any time to download a certificate of pdf transcript.
- Direct Reporting Opt-In: PHYSICIANS: If you are a physician and wish to opt-in for direct reporting of CME credit to your licensure board you may complete this form and alert Sutter of your intentions
Participants will have until midnight on 5/28/2025 to complete this course and receive CME credit.
If you have any questions about the process, or require any assistance, please email: SHSO.CPD@sutterhealth.org or use visit the "Support" tab in the software.
Thank you!