Course Director: 
Dr. Megan Applewhite (as of 7/1/2026) Mitchell Posner, MD and Peter Angelos, MD, PhD
Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 7:15am CST to 12/31/2026 - 8:15am CST

Accreditation Statement

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement 

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Board of Surgery (ABS)

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Description

Designed for medical students, residents, fellows, and other members of the plastic and reconstructive surgery team, this weekly educational series features expert presentations on current advances in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, innovative techniques, and emerging clinical research. Participants examine evolving approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care while exploring evidence-based practices, updates to clinical protocols, and recommendations from specialists across the breadth of plastic surgery. Through interactive discussion and the integration of current research into clinical practice, learners will strengthen their surgical knowledge, remain current with advances in the field, and enhance their ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Series location: 
UCMC
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
Systems-based Practice