Program Description: 

The goal of this conference is for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, endocrine fellows, physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, nurse practitioners, PhD researchers, residents, and students to have a venue to learn a variety of clinical and basic science topics as well as recent benchmarks in the field for the benefit of improving patient care and research on a vast array of topics in Endocrinology.

Key Words: Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity

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

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

  • Explain the pleiotropic actions of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA)
  • Describe the weight and other multimorbidity beneficial outcomes from using highly effective obesity GLP-1 RA
  • Discuss the emerging nutrient-stimulated hormone-based medications
  • Consider challenges that GLP-1 RA pose to medical care
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Catherine Zhang, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Endocrinology
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert
 
Speaker:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor of Medicine & Medical Education,
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
 
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.
  • Catherine Zhang, MD
Robert Kushner, MDAbbvie, Boehringer Ingelheim, Currax, Eli Lilly, Novo NordiskAdvisory Committee
 Antag, StructureConsultant
 Weight WatchersAdvisory Committee

 

Contact

Name: 
Angela Parish
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-6844
Email: 
[email protected]
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.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
10/23/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
Location: 
HUB/Hybrid - WebEx
8701 W Waterown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
United States
See map: Google Maps
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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