June 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Learning Objectives:
Talk 1:
- Be familiar with the leading causes of medical evacuation from theaters of operation, and the effect treatment location has on disposition.
- Provide basic understanding on the peripheral, spinal and central mechanisms of phantom limb pain and implications for treatment.
- Compare the impact military necessity has on research, which may affect DoD funding decisions.
Talk 2:
- Describe the historical contributions of women in anesthesiology and understand how their legacy informs current practices and values within the specialty.
- Analyze systemic and institutional factors that influence gender equity in anesthesiology, including organizational structures, leadership pathways.
- Identify strategies to support gender equity across career stages, with a focus on mentorship, representation, and inclusive training environments for current and future anesthesiologists.