Program Description: 

There are new preoperative evaluations and surgical techniques that need to be disseminated in order to provide best patient care. Teaching physicians need to stay current in all areas of their specialty in order to teach and supervise residents, particularly when on call.
The most current and relevant cases in surgery are discussed and review of multiple cases that include a variety of complicated cases coupled with the latest literature from peer-reviewed journals will allow continuous performance improvements.

Key Words: Aorta, Surgery and Healthcare, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Diseases

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
Learning objectives: 

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

  • Explain the critical issues relating to complicated aortic disease within the broader scope of the American healthcare.
  • Review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and/or treatment of various vascular and endovascular disorders.
  • Discuss the current changing aspects/newer approaches to vascular and endovascular disease that include the aorta.
  • Discuss the effect of vascular and endovascular disease and other aspects of a patient's general health.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Peter Rossi, MD
Chief Professor
Department of Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Peter Rossi
 

Contact

Name: 
Rebecca Teller
Email: 
rteller@mcw.edu

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.

Session date: 
05/16/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual Meeting
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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