The American College of Certified Wound Specialists
Dayton Regional Meeting
September 19, 2007
DAYTON, OHIO

Meeting Summary

The first regional meeting of the American College of Certified Wound Specialist was held in Dayton, Ohio on September 19, 2007. The dinner meeting was sponsored by the local Pfizer representative. Meeting notices were sent out via e-mail to both Fellows of the College and Diplomats of the Academy. Over 15 attendees participated. Fellows from Cincinnati and as far as Michigan were present.

Erin Kelly, Regional Director, facilitated the meeting. A brief background on the College was presented and materials were distributed. An organizational outline for the meeting was discussed and objectives were established. The fundamental purpose for regional meetings is to generate networking among members and recruitment of Fellows and Diplomats.

Dr. Richard Groger (Infectious Disease), was the guest speaker. His presentation highlighted the diagnosis of osteomylelitis and the current treatment of MRSA infections. An open Q&A dialogue followed.

A Fellow from the Cincinnati area has volunteered to help coordinate the next Regional meeting. The goal has informally been set for meetings to be held on a quarterly basis. The meeting was adjourned and mintues will be distributed.