Bone Day at UK

November 13, 2026

Bone Day at UK, hosted by the Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism, bridges the critical knowledge and clinical performance gaps in identifying, diagnosing, and managing complex bone disorders in both children and adults

Target Audience

The program is intended to support physicians, nurses, physician assistants, advanced practice providers, and researchers in endocrinology, nephrology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, and related disciplines in improving the care and outcomes of patients with bone disease.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the unique physical, functional, and communication challenges experienced by patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) across different stages of disease progression.
  • Identify the major endocrine complications associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and chronic glucocorticoid therapy.
  • Examine evolving clinical needs of individuals with pediatric-onset bone disorders across adulthood, highlighting disease-specific challenges that emerge during adult
  • Describe the basic principles of radiation physics and radiobiology relevant to benign/rare disease.
  • Discuss the current medical and surgical treatment of tumor-induced osteomalacia

Additional Information

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PDF icon Bone Health and Beyond: Comprehensive Endocrine Care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy_Nora Edwards Renthal, MD, PhD13.93 MB
PDF icon Building the Bridge: Transition of Care for Pediatric Bone Disorders_Halley Wasserman, MD1.7 MB
PDF icon Medical and Surgical Management in Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia (TIO)_Alvin Wells, MD, PhD1.26 MB
PDF icon Preserving Function, Maximizing Independence: Skilled Therapy Across the DMD Journey_Lauren Fulks, MD1.8 MB
PDF icon Radiation Therapy for Benign/Rare Conditions_Leah D’Souza, MD700.2 KB

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.25 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.25 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 4.25 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Course opens: 
09/25/2026
Course expires: 
01/12/2027
Event starts: 
11/13/2026 - 9:30am EST
Event ends: 
11/13/2026 - 4:30pm EST
Cost:
$0.01
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Bone Day at UK

Friday, November 13, 2026
Location: University of Kentucky, CTW 127 and Zoom

Agenda

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Registration & Sign-In

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Introduction of First Speaker

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Preserving Function, Maximizing Independence: Skilled Therapy Across the DMD Journey
Lauren Fulks, MD
Golisano Children’s at UK

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Bone Health and Beyond: Comprehensive Endocrine Care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Nora Edwards Renthal, MD, PhD
Boston Children’s Hospital

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break & Networking

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Building the Bridge: Transition of Care for Pediatric Bone Disorders
Halley Wasserman, MD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Medical and Surgical Management in Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia (TIO)
Alvin Wells, MD, PhD
American Medical Group, Rheumatology

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Afternoon Break (Coffee, Drinks and Snacks)

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Case Presentation
Alan Luc and Nolan Lahmann

Please note: Continuing education credit will not be provided for this session.

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Radiation Therapy for Benign/Rare Conditions
Leah D’Souza, MD
UK Radiation Oncology

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Questions & Answers with Speakers

Panelists:

  • Lauren Fulks, MD – Golisano Children’s at UK
  • Nora Edwards Renthal, MD, PhD – Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Halley Wasserman, MD – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
  • Alvin Wells, MD, PhD – American Medical Group, Rheumatology
  • Leah D’Souza, MD – UK Radiation Oncology

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks

Charles T. Wethington Building
900 S Limestone
Lexington, KY
United States
Committee member(s)

Evangelia Kalaitzoglou, MD

has a financial relationship (Other) with BioMarin;.

Madhumathi Rao, MD PhD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Kyowa kirin;.
Planner(s)

Evangelia Kalaitzoglou, MD

has a financial relationship (Other) with BioMarin;.

Paul Netzel, DNP, APRN, ACNP, FNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Madhumathi Rao, MD PhD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Kyowa kirin;.
Speaker(s)

Leah D'Souza, MD, MSc

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lauren Fulks, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Nora Renthal, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Halley Wasserman, MD, MS, CCD

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Kyowa Kiran;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Ascendis;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Pfizer;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Alexion;.

Alvin Wells, MD, PhD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Abbvie;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Amgen;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with AstraZeneca;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with BMS;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with ANI;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with GSK;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with J&J;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Lilly;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Mallinckrodt;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Kyowa Kirin;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with UCB;.

Available Credit

  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.25 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.25 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 4.25 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Price

Cost:
$0.01
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