Surgery
The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) presents a dynamic virtual track exploring contemporary surgical challenges and innovations—from acute care and hernia repair to obesity pharmacotherapy and rural endoscopy—emphasizing evidence-based practice, minimally invasive techniques, and osteopathic principles of holistic, patient-centered care.
Time
Room
Title
Speakers
CME Credit
3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Neopolitan 4
Wound Management for Primary Care Physicians
Benjamin Lam, DO, DFACOS, FACOS, FACS
4 p.m.–5 p.m.
Neopolitan 4
Management of Diastasis Recti
Igor Elyash, DO, FACS, FACOS
Wound Management for Primary Care Physicians
Speakers
BL
Benjamin Lam, DO, DFACOS, FACOS, FACS
Management of Diastasis Recti
Speakers
IE
Igor Elyash, DO, FACS, FACOS
Hidradenitis: The Surgeon's Perspective
Learning Objectives
- Explain the current understanding of the pathophysiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, including the underlying inflammatory mechanisms and disease progression
- Evaluate current treatment algorithms for Hidradenitis Suppurativa and apply evidence-based strategies to patient management
- Assess factors involved in patient optimization and determine appropriate surgical timing for individuals with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Speakers
JC
Julie Caffrey, DO, FACOS, FABA
Antithrombotic Therapy Considerations in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Speakers
LD
Lauren Donatelli, DO, MBA, DFACOS, FACS
Speakers
FO
Frank Oaks, Jr., DO
Speakers
JL
Jesse Lopez, Jr., DO, FACOS
Speakers
JL
Jesse Lopez, Jr., DO, FACOS
The Gut-Brain-Inflammation Connection: Emerging Nutrition Science
Learning Objectives
- Explain the relationship between diet, the gut microbiome, inflammation, and brain health
- Describe current evidence regarding dietary patterns associated with improved digestive, cognitive, and metabolic outcomes
- Identify nutrition interventions that may help reduce chronic inflammation and support overall health
Speakers
JL
Jesse Lopez, Jr., DO, FACOS