Speaking

Practical orthopedic education clinicians can use Monday morning.

Vanessa JS Smith, PA-C, brings practical, engaging musculoskeletal education to conferences, workshops, and healthcare organizations nationwide.

INQUIRE ABOUT SPEAKING

Orthopedics doesn't have to feel intimidating.

Vanessa's sessions are designed for clinicians who are often the first point of contact for musculoskeletal injuries—particularly those working in family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, and occupational medicine.

Through case-based teaching, practical examination techniques, imaging pearls, treatment strategies, and hands-on learning, attendees leave knowing not just what to look for—but what to do next.

Evaluate. Manage. Treat with confidence—before referring.

Hand & Wrist

Hand examination • Wrist injuries • Fractures • Tendon injuries • Commonly missed diagnoses

Orthopedic Splinting

Upper and lower extremity splinting • Hands-on workshops • Fiberglass and plaster techniques

Musculoskeletal Evaluation

Shoulder • Elbow • Hip • Knee • Foot & ankle • Practical examination strategies

Early Orthopedic Management

Imaging • Initial treatment • Immobilization • Return to function • Appropriate orthopedic follow-up

WHAT CLINICIANS ARE SAYING

CONFIDENCE. PRACTICAL. ENGAGING.

"Loved the interactiveness of the lecture and the free resources shared. Such a great and helpful lecture"

"Truly appreciate the MDM algorithm for acute vs chronic pain evaluation, work up and treatment. Enough time to discuss all topics, a true professional and asset to the MSK galaxy team!"

"True professional, great knowledge on how to address initial presentation of patient and work up/exams/tx that can be performed by primary care and in orthopedic care plans"

"Such an insightful and informative lesson, one of my two favorites (the other favorite was the other lecture Vanessa gave)!"

"Her enthusiasm and clarity was so engaging! She made the topic of hand exam and treatment plans more interesting than I've ever been previously taught."

"SUPER good talk and speaker. I would love to hear more simply because she’s awesome. I don’t think she could have done better with the limited time she had. Super interactive. Loved it."