The How and Why I Became a Wound Healing Evangelist: A Panel discussion to Inspire the Next Generation

The cost of treating wounds in the US exceeds $45 billion yet there is still a lack of very basic wound education in the healthcare curriculum. The lack of specialized wound care expertise for the front-line, boots on the ground clinicians translates into challenging circumstances for patients to get appropriate, timely wound care and preventive support. In this panel discussion, key luminaries in the field will discuss how they became inspired to devote their careers to wound healing and are now using their expertise to train the next generation. We will identify the gaps and opportunities that exist to incorporate comprehensive wound care education into various healthcare disciplines, including nursing, medicine, podiatry, and physical therapy. Featuring expert insights on developing effective educational curricula, the session will demonstrate how you can join forces to integrate wound care education into existing professional school training programs while fostering the development of highly skilled wound care professionals for generations to come.