RibFest 2025 will educate learners on the indications and techniques for surgical stabilization of rib and sternal fractures (SSRF) and adjunct pain control techniques. This will be accomplished through a series of lectures and case-based discussions and supervised hands-on cadaver training. Learners will be exposed to both open and intrathoracic techniques for plating, and intercostal nerve cryoablation and use of local anesthesia. Lectures will include: a) indications for surgical stabilization of rib and sternal fractures; b) surgical approaches for open SSRF; c) approaches for intrathoracic SSRF; d) pain control adjuncts to SSRF; e) management of complications after SSRF. The cadaver learning sessions will provide hands-on practical skills for open surgical approaches, intrathoracic approaches, and SSRF techniques. Learners will be exposed to several different instrument platforms. At the completion of this course, learners will able to describe indications for SSRF, demonstrate on a cadaver how to perform SSRF, and be able to discuss management of potential complications after SSRF. The target audience for this CME activity will be surgical residents, trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and thoracic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay and Northern California areas.

Registration

Physicians: $750 
Residents:  $150 
**Course is limited to 8 physicians and 8 Residents**

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.25 hours)

Target Audience

• Specialties - Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
• Professions - Fellow/Resident, Non-Physician, Physician, Physician Associate

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

• Describe indications for surgical stabilization of traumatic rib and sternal fractures
• Demonstrate how to safely stabilize rib and sternal fractures using open and intrathoracic techniques
• Perform pain control adjuncts List potential complications after surgical stabilization of rib fractures and how to manage them

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to stanfordcme@stanford.edu.

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.