Please Join the Department of Surgery for the Visiting Professor in Vascular Surgery

SPEAKER: Gilbert Rivers Upchurch, Jr., MD, DHA
Edward M. Copeland, III, and the Ann & Ira Horowitz Department Chair and Professor
University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL
Department of Surgery

TITLE: "Our Role in Caring for Patients with Complex Diseases"

DATE: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

LOCATION: 956 Court Avenue (Coleman Building, South Auditorium)

TIME: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

OBJECTIVES:

• Knowledge: Review how surgical innovation diffuses into practice.
• Abilities & Skills: Define surgeon responsibility during evolving evidence.
• Medical Practice & Care Provided: Reaffirm role of academic surgery during challenging times.
• Patient Outcomes: Examine innovation, value, and ethics in complex disease.

DISCLOSURES: Dr. Upchurch has no disclosures, which need to be revealed and will not discuss any off-label uses of products.

ACCREDITATION: The UT Health Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT: The UT Health Science Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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