Brief Description 2015 Primary Care Workshops
Basic Suturing Skills
Howard Herrell, MD Associate Professor ETSU Dept OB/GYN
Patti Amadio, MD ETSU Assistant Professor Section of Med Ed
 Cover safety, lingo (stitch, throw, etc.), instruments, single interrupted &
running stitches, instrument ties, and suture removal
Advanced Suturing Skills
Guarav Bharti, MD Assistant Professor Dept of Surgery
Sarah Edwards, MD MD Assistant Professor Section of Med Ed
 Cover more complex techniques (subcuticular, matresses, etc.), and decision
making process for suture material & needle based on laceration)
A Variety of Joint Injections using Cadaver Models & Ultrasound
Ben England, MD, Sports & Exercise Medicine specialist, ETSU Athletics team
physician
 Demonstrate injection techniques for the Knee, ankle, wrist and other joints
as times allows. Discuss needle size, injection solution and frequency.
Conquering the ECG
Mark Woodard, MD, Emergency Medicine
 Basic ECG reading techniques and tips for the adult and pediatric patient.
Use of the AED in Basic Life Support Skills Workshop
Jake Drumm, HPS Lab Coordinator
Beth Fox, MD Professor & Director of GME Dept of Family Medicine
 AED simulator – learn and practice how to use an AED and understand why
your office needs one
Ear Acupuncture for Pain
Anton Borja, DO, MATCM Assistant Professor JC Family Med Residency
 Leigh Johnson, MD Assistant Professor & Medical Director JC Family Med
Residency Learn and demonstrate ear acupuncture techniques for pain
Basic Splinting & Casting
Brian Johnston, PhD, MSS, ATC, OTC ETSU Head Athletic Trainer & Director of
Athletic Medicine
Morgan Edwards, Orthotech
 Teach using case scenarios; cover imaging, why/how splint, complications,
etc. and follow with interactive splinting/casting of each other
Interosseous Humeral & Tibial Access Using Cadaver Models
Pediatric Resident or Attending
 Learn different access sites and practice technique for inserting IO catheters
on cadaver models
Applied Dental Anatomy
Andy Armbrister, DDS
 Cover anatomy relevant to dental issues across the ages
Practicing Meditation
Jay Griffith, MD
 Participants will practice meditation (Please wear comfortable clothing)
Communication Skills
Reid Blackwelder, MD
Communications Faculty member
 Brief intro discussion / pointers
 Participants will practice skills with Standardized Patient in small groups &
receive feedback