Program Description: 

The Medical College of Wisconsin CVICU Interdisciplinary Case Review Series is a monthly continuing medical education program designed for physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers involved in cardiovascular intensive care. Held on the fourth Tuesday of each month via Zoom, this collaborative educational forum brings together multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to examine complex cardiovascular cases through comprehensive case-based learning. Each session focuses on critical analysis of patient presentations with emphasis on quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality review, and clinical decision-making processes. The series promotes interdisciplinary communication, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development while addressing current challenges and best practices in cardiovascular critical care. Participants will gain valuable insights into multidisciplinary care coordination, risk stratification, and quality metrics that directly impact patient outcomes in the cardiovascular intensive care setting.

Key Words: Critical Care, Heart Failure, Respiratory Insufficiency, Thoracic Surgery, Heart, Heart Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physical (fellow/resident), Medical Students, AP/NP's
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Analyze complex cardiovascular critical care cases using evidence-based approaches to identify optimal diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
  • Evaluate patient care processes and outcomes through systematic case review to identify opportunities for quality improvement and enhanced patient safety
  • Through interdisciplinary collaboration, develop comprehensive care plans that address the multifaceted needs of critically ill cardiovascular patients
  • Assess systems-based factors that influence patient outcomes and propose actionable improvements to care delivery processes
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Tracy Zundel, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Tracy Zundel
 

Contact

Name: 
Mariah Westerlund
Phone number: 
+1 (763) 203-1332
Email: 
[email protected]
Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 8:00am CST to 12/31/2026 - 11:59pm CST

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

 

Group description: 
Anesthesiology CVICU M&M Conference Series 2026
Series location: 
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Sessions

There are no sessions in this series.