48th Annual Alumni Association Clinical Conference 2014

Duck Key, FL US
February 25, 2014 to February 28, 2014
This conference has a potpourri of topics and physician attendees from a variety of specialties. It will give a good overview on a variety of clinical topics. The clinical issues will be clear when topics and speakers are reviewed.
 
The variety of topics is broad, giving attendees a wide range of updates.  Those still in practice will be able to use this knowledge with patients, increasing competence and performance.
 
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 12.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.  

 

Target Audience

Alumni of MCW

Learning Objectives

Recognize the importance of using human embryonic stem cell-derived human neurons to study the environmental influences on neuronal development.

Discuss the current guidelines for pediatric anesthesia.

Describe the potential alternative treatments for chronic pain.

Recognize the importance of cell therapy and the mechanisms that are responsible for a robust tissue healing response.

Appreciate the importance of colonoscopy screenings.

Recognize new pathophysiology in colon cancer development.

Understand the differences between true gluten intolerance, wheat allergy and gluten sensitivity.

Gain knowledge on new research in the field related to functional GI disorders.

Define and discuss herbal medicine and herbal medicine history.

Understand the process and data that resulted in the USPSTF recommendations.

Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Angela LaLuzerne
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-4781
Email: 
[email protected]
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 12.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
01/01/2014
Course expires: 
05/31/2014
Event starts: 
02/25/2014 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
02/28/2014 - 12:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
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Hawks Cay Resort
61 Hawks Cay Boulevard
Duck Key, FL 33050
United States
Hotel Accommodations
 
To reserve your space at Hawk’s Cay, call (800) 432-2242 and tell them you are with the Medical College of Wisconsin. Our special rates are good for three days before February 22 and three days after March 1. 
 
Our rates are: $179, plus tax, for an Island View King, $189 for an Island View Queen, $199 for a Water View King, $209 for a Water View Queen, $259 for a Premium Lanai Water View King or Queen, and $299 for the Two-Bedroom Villas.
 
The resort fee is $15 (normally $30). This includes wireless internet throughout the resort, resort transportation, self and valet parking, daily access to Indies Club and Calm Waters Fitness Center/Spa, in-room coffee and free local/ toll-free calls.
 
 
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose
 
Activity Director - Bill Schultz
 
Planning Committee - Kathleen Baugrud MD, Brian Bear MD, Timothy Crummy MD, Paul Hankwitz MD, Edwin Montgomery MD, Sarah Pratt MD, Kathleen Stokes MD
 
Speakers-
 
Zeljko J. Bosnjak, PhD '79
Professor and Vice Chairman for Research, Departments
of Anesthesiology and Physiology, MCW
 
Paul E. Hankwitz, MD '74, GME '78
Compensation & Pension Medical Examiner,
Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
Clinical Professor of Medicine, MCW
 
Walter J. Hogan, MD '58, Fel '64
Professor of Gastroenterology, MCW
 
Jon A. Lehrmann, MD '90, GME '94
Chairman and Professor of Psychiatry, MCW
 
John R. Raymond, Sr., MD
President and CEO, MCW
Professor of Medicine, MCW
 
Rebecca Schultz, MS, FNP-BC
Director, Aurora Family Medicine Residency
Integrative Medicine Program
 
James L. Sebastian, MD, GME '83, Fel '84
Professor of General Internal Medicine, MCW
 
William A. See, MD
Chairman and Professor of Urology, MCW
 
Kenneth B. Simons, MD
Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education, MCW
Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology, MCW
 
Therese M. Whitt, MD, GME '90
Emergency Medicine Physician, Sheridan Healthcorp, Inc.,
Sunrise, FL
 
J. Frank Wilson, MD
Chairman and Professor of Radiation Oncology, MCW

Available Credit

  • 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 12.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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