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, Osteoporosis, Pituitary, Adrenal, Obesity

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

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

  • Assess mechanistic relationships between adiposity, lipid metabolism, and type 2 diabetes.
  • Apply data driven approaches to diabetes treatment and research.
  • Evaluate the roles of optimism and shared decision making in implementing strategies to decrease complications for people with diabetes.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director:
Catherine Zhang, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine
 
Planning Committee:
Weiwen Chen, MBBS, PhD
Associate Professor, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine
 
Gilbert G. Fareau, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine
 
Beth M. Lalande, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine
 
Speaker:
Clay F. Semenkovich
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Lipid Research, Irene E. & Michael M. Karl Professor of Medicine, Professor of Cell Biology & Physiology, Washington University, St. Louis
 
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.
  • Weiwen Chen
  • Gilbert G. Fareau
  • Beth M. Lalande
  • Catherine Zhang

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed:

Name

Company

Role

Clay F. Semenkovich, MDAirSeal CardiovascularOwnership Interest
 

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: 
04/09/2026 - 3:55pm to 5:00pm CDT
Location: 
HUB/Hybrid - WebEx
8701 W Waterown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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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