Agnes Seminar Info / Registration

Podiatry

The 34th Annual Agnes Seminar & FL Required License Renewal Courses Saturday, March 15, 2025

Barry University 
Andreas Building, Rooms 111 & 112 
11300 NE 2nd Avenue 
Miami Shores, Florida 33161  

The 34th Annual Agnes Seminar will be hosted by Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and the Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association Class of 2027.

Eight (8) Continuing Education Contact Hours will be offered including the Florida Required License Renewal Courses for the 2026 biennium.

  • 2 hours of Medical Errors
  • 1 hour of Laws and Rules
  • 1 hour of Risk Management
  • 4 hours of General

Registration Information  

Physician Registration (includes breakfast and lunch) - $240.00 
Residents (includes breakfast and lunch) - $25.00 
BUSPM - Students - FREE  
BUSPM - Full Time Faculty & Residents – FREE 

Schedule

  • 1 hr – Required Credit - Medical Errors 1
  • 1 hr – Required Credit - Medical Errors 2
  • 1 hr – Required Credit – Laws and Rules
  • 1 hr – Required Credit – Risk Management
  • 1 hr – General Credit – Biofilm and Implication in non-healing wounds
  • 1 hr – General Credit – Diagnosis of Achilles Pathology
  • 30 min – Genera1 Credit – Skin Cancer in Skin of Color Patients
  • 30 min – Genera1 Credit- Podiatric Dermatology Protocols For Better Patient Outcomes
  • 30 min – Genera1 Credit ­­- Achilles Tendinopathy Surgical Management
  • 30 min – Genera1 Credit – IR Case review for Podiatric Patients

At the conclusion of the seminar, Physicians will be able to: 

  • Describe Biofilm
  • Discuss the impact of Biofilm on Wound Healing
  • Surgical Techniques with Tips and Pearls
Gain insights into surgical techniques for managing midportion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy
  • Evaluate Surgical Indications and Procedure Selection
  • Pathophysiology and biomechanics of midportion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy
  • Identify the most common medical and surgical errors 
  • Recognize the importance of communication to prevent errors 
  • Recognize the importance of reporting responsibilities and notifications 
  • Identify podiatric liabilities, risk management techniques and strategies 
  • Participate and assist counsel during litigation Florida 

*Program objectives are subject to change 

Seminar Information

    • Robert J. Snyder, DPM
      Dean
      Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
    • James Losito, DPM
      Professor
      Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
    • Curtis Anderson, MD  
      Interventional Radiologist 
      Florida Endovascular and Interventional
    • Michael R. Lowe, Esq. 
      Health Care Law Attorney 
      Lowe & Evander, P.A.
    • William Scherer, DPM 
      Entrepreneur - Scherer Tech, Inc.
    • Edgar Sy, DPM
      Assistant Professor of Surgery
      Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
  • Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Barry University has approved the 34th Annual Agnes Seminar for a maximum of 8 continuing education contact hours. 

  • Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, in accordance with accreditation requirements, will disclose any significant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an education presentation and with any commercial supporters of the activity. 

    “No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity”.

  • Approximately two weeks following the seminar, you will receive a certificate of attendance via e-mail. 

  • Refunds less a $75 processing fee will be given when written notification is received by February 28, 2025. No refunds will be given for no-shows. BUSPM reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to two weeks prior to the start date of the seminar. BUSPM will make every effort to inform the participants as soon as possible in the event of cancellation. At no time will BUSPM be responsible for any other cost that may have been incurred by the registrant. 

    If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours, please contact the Continuing Education office at 305-899-3266/3249 or via e-mail at agnesseminar@barry.edu. 

  • Please visit our Continuing Education webpage 
    www.barry.edu/cme 

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