WEBINAR - Point of Care Ultrasound: A Game Changer for Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Presentation by: Dr Dean Samaras. Fellow ACPS

Dr Dean Samaras is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (FACPS). He has specialist registration as a podiatric surgeon with AHPRA and is endorsed to prescribe scheduled medicines for conditions relating to the foot and ankle. Dean is accredited to perform reconstructive surgery at 4 hospitals and consults in both metropolitan and regional Victoria. He adopts modern methods of treating foot and ankle conditions including keyhole (MIS) surgery and ultrasound guided injection therapy. Dean is a Trustee of the Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation (APERF) and has published results of his clinical research in local and international journals. Dean is an Adjunct Lecturer of Podiatric Surgery at La Trobe University, Melbourne and has a long history as a clinical examiner and supervisor of students.

This webinar will discuss:

The use of point of care ultrasound is rapidly being adopted across multiple medical disciplines. New technology allows for lightweight, portable and cost effective devices for use in the clinical and operating room setting. Whether you specialise in sports podiatry, general podiatric practice, podiatric surgery or even high risk foot - ultrasound has many applications which will be explored in this webinar. Dr Dean Samaras will present a case based presentation on how ultrasound can change your practice! Webinar outcomes: learn about new, wireless ultrasound technology, MSK, surgical and high risk foot applications.

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When: Monday 4 November, 2019
Where: Webinar (online)
Time: 7:00pm AEDT (daylight savings is in effect in eastern states, please check your local times)

Cost: Free for APodA Members | $50 Non Members

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