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ForwardAnnual Dr. Parenti Lectureship Limb Salvage Conference 2026
Scranton, PA US
October 2, 2026
This is a hybrid educational activity. This is an annual lectureship hosted by the Musculoskeletal Institute to highlight the importance of the patient-physician relationship in successful limb salvage as exemplified by Dr. John Parenti. This educational event intends to update attendees on new limb salvage strategies in the context of lower extremity Charcot neuroarthropathy. With an emphasis on a team-based approach, it will synergize new technology and new-age research to better manage Charcot in the foot and ankle. Continuing education is paramount to achieving patient-centric outcomes in devastating neurotrophic injuries and restore function.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for Musculoskeletal faculty and staff, including resident physicians, fellows, medical students, and advanced practitioners. Other learner groups such as those in sub-surgical specialties would also benefit from this education.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- explain the epidemiology of Charcot Neuroarthropathy
- identify key clinical and radiographic features of Charcot in the lower extremity
- update clinicians on current research as it is poised to impact evidenced-based care in Charcot management
- articulate functional outcomes and expectations of Charcot feet
- correlate panel experience and expertise to current system-based practices in Charcot
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full. Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity. Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.
Virtual Information
All details pertaining to the links for this activity will be sent once you are registered for the activity.
Schedule
7:00 AM
Dr. Parenti Breakfast with Geisinger Residents (Room TBD)
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast for All (Auditorium Lobby)
8:00 AM
Welcome Address & Remarks
Mark Pallis DO, Chairman, Musculoskeletal Institute
Kathya Zinszer DPM MPH, Chief, Podiatry, Central & Northwest Regions, Co-Chair 2026 Limb Preservation Lectureship
Benjamin Wagner MD, Chief, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Co-Chair 2026 Limb Preservation Lectureship
8:15 AM
Video Presentation: History of Dr. Porzecanski and Dr. Parenti
8:30 AM
What is Charcot? An Introduction
Benjamin Wagner MD, Chief, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Co-Chair 2026 Limb Preservation Lectureship
9:00 AM
“Charcot Neuropathy: Shift in Treatment & Lessons Learned from a Murine Model”
Michael Aynardi MD, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Associate Professor Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program Director, Bone & Joint Institute, Penn State Health
9:30 AM
Morning Break
9:45 AM
“Use of 3D Printing in Lower Extremity Limb Salvage”
Gerard J Cush, Jr. MD, Medical Director, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
10:15 AM
“Minimally Invasive Joint Preparation for Fusion - What We Don’t Know About Arthrodesis”
Michael Aynardi MD, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Associate Professor Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program Director, Bone & Joint Institute, Penn State Health
10:45 AM
Morning Break
11:00 AM
Panel Discussion with Q&A
Benjamin Wagner MD, 2026 Lectureship Co-Chair
Michael Aynardi MD, Keynote Speaker
Gerard J Cush, Jr. MD, Invited Speaker
Kathya Zinszer DPM MPH, 2026 Lectureship Co-Chair
Nicole Branning DPM, 2026 Lectureship Planning Committee
John Parenti MD, Honorary Guest
12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
John Parenti MD, Honorary Guest
Kathya Zinszer DPM MPH, Chief, Podiatry, Central & Northwest Regions, Co-Chair 2026 Limb Preservation Lectureship
Mark Pallis DO, Chairman, Musculoskeletal Institute
12:15 PM
Evaluations/Adjournment
*Topics/speakers are subject to change
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
525 Pine Street
Scranton, PA
18509
United States
Guest Faculty
Michael Aynardi, MD
Activity Speaker
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Associate Professor Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program Director, Bone & Joint Institute
Penn State Health
Gerard J. Cush, Jr., MD
Activity Speaker
Medical Director, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
John Parenti, MD
Activity Speaker, Honorary Guest
Geisinger Faculty
Nicole Branning, DPM, MBA, MHA
Activity Director, Speaker
Co-Chair, Parenti Lectureship/Podiatry
Geisinger, MSKI
Mark Pallis, DO
Activity Speaker
Chairman, MSKI
Ortho General Healthplex CenterPoint Pittston
Sandy Spencer
Activity Planner
Senior Administrative Assistant
Geisinger, MSKI
Benjamin Wagner, MD
Activity Planner, Speaker
Chair, Parenti Lectureship/Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle
Geisinger, MSKI
Kathya Zinszer, DPM, MPH
Activity Planner, Speaker
Co-Chair, Parenti Lectureship/Podiatry
Geisinger, MSKI
Content Disclosure
The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.
Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
*Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of __ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Disclosure Policy
Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).
Commercial Support
None
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.00 Participation Credit