Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Conference

VISITING LECTURER SERIES Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Conference

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. Kresge Eye Institute Auditorium 4717 St. Antoine, Detroit

“Articular Cartilage Repair and Replacement – Decision Making and Treatment Rationale – Part I” Objectives: 1. To be able to understand the spectrum of cartilage injury 2. To be able to understand the treatment options regarding cartilage injury 3. To be able to understand the treatment rationale of cartilage injury

“Articular Cartilage Repair and Replacement – Decision Making and Treatment Rationale – Part II” Objectives: 4. To be able to understand the spectrum of cartilage injury 5. To be able to understand the treatment options regarding cartilage injury 6. To be able to understand the treatment rationale of cartilage injury

Presented by Robert B. Kohen, M.D.

Robert B. Kohen, M.D., received his Medical Degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he also completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York.

Dr. Kohen is the Assistant Team Physician for the Detroit Red Wings, and has served as the Assistant Team Physician for the New York Giants and New York Liberty. Dr. Kohen also served as the NFL Combine Assistant Team Physician for the New York Giants and Assistant Event Physician for the United States Open Tennis Tournament.

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The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this educational activity (CME #2011441319) for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category I CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. DMC Sports Medicine Visiting Lecturer: Robert B. Kohen, M.D.

Robert B. Kohen, M.D., is the Assistant Team Physician for the Detroit Red Wings. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology as well as his Medical Degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. He completed his Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York.

While in New York, Dr. Kohen served as the Assistant Team Physician for the New York Giants and New York Liberty. Dr. Kohen also served as the NFL Combine Assistant Team Physician for the New York Giants and Assistant Event Physician for the United States Open Tennis Tournament.

Dr. Kohen has also served as the Resident Physician for the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University football. Dr. Kohen also provided team coverage for University of Michigan hockey, gymnastics, softball, baseball, and lacrosse programs.

DMC SPORTS MEDICINE Mission:

The Detroit Medical Center Sports Medicine Program is dedicated to a multiple-specialty, multifaceted approach to the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries. We work with and educate athletes of every age and level, and their communities, in leading healthy, active injury-free lives. In the face of lifestyle-changing issues or injuries, we strive to return every individual to abilities at or above pre-injury levels.

Objectives:

The DMC Sports Medicine Program accomplishes our mission through:  Excellent clinical care  Basic science and clinical research  Caring for amateur and professional teams  Resident, fellow and allied health professional education  Community outreach and education