Fridays at the University Wound Care Day – January 30, 2026

This session will be online only.

Please note this is a longer day than usual.

Paid registration also provides access to the recording and resources post event. All recordings will be available until August 31, 2026.

Objectives

• Describe the global burden of diabetic foot disease and explain its impact on patient outcomes. (Health Advocate, Scholar)
• Demonstrate the steps of wound debridement in a simulated or clinical setting. (Medical Expert, Professional)
• Differentiate between wound dressing types and select the appropriate dressing based on clinical indications. (Medical Expert, Scholar)

Agenda

0755     Introduction to Wound Day and land acknowledgement – John Embil, MD, University of Manitoba

0800     The Diabetic Foot:  A Global and Patient Perspective – Peter Lazzarini, MD

0815     Diabetic Foot Biomechanics:   Mechanism of Injury and Role of Offloading – Sicco Bus, PhD

0830     The Truth Behind Wound Dressings- Latest Update from the International Working Group – Frances Game, MD

0845     Panel Q &A

0900     The Basics of Wound Care:  Debridement and Dressings – Jessica Winter, MD, University of Manitoba

0915     The Fight Bite:  Do’s and Don’ts – Jennifer Giuffre, MD, University of Manitoba

0930     Thermal Injuries and Their Management – Sarvesh Logsetty, MD, University of Manitoba

0945     Panel Q &A

1000     Break

1015     Making the Impossible Possible:  Management of Wounds in Challenging Care Settings – Adam Stubbe, ACP – Community Paramedic

1030     The Microbiology Laboratory:  Your Allies in Clinical Medicine – Andrew Walkty, MD, University of Manitoba

1045     Spondylodiscitis:  An Uncommon Problem that has Become Common – Michael Goytan, MD, University of Manitoba

1100     Panel Q &A

1115     Leg Ulcers:  Diagnosis and Management – April Boyd, MD, University of Manitoba

1130     Chronic Critical Limb Ischemia: Diagnosis and Management – Gregory Harding, MD, University of Manitoba

1145     Mimics of Skin and Soft Tissue Infection – Don Vinh, MD, McGill University

1200     Panel Q &A

1215     Lunch

1245     Vasculitis and its Management – Shane Silver, MD, University of Manitoba

1300     Contact Dermatitis – Rochelle Van De Velde, MD, University of Manitoba

1315     Dermatologic Malignancies -Tarek Afifii, MD, University of Manitoba

1330     Panel Q &A

1345     Case Histories:  Dermatology in Action – Shane Silver, MD, Lorne Hurst, MD, and Tarek Afifii, MD, University of Manitoba

1500     Closing

Registration

Physicians: $175
Nurse/ Other health professionals: $75
Residents/students: $30

This event is available via livestream. You will be emailed connection information prior to the event.

Only paid registrants can receive credits and access speakers’ presentations post-event.

Study Credits

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for up to 6 .0 Mainpro+ credits.   

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for a maximum of 6.0 hours.

Cancellation Policy

In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:

• More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
• Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.

Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.