Clinical Genetics Advanced Practice Provider Conference (CGAPP) 2023

September 12, 2023 to September 14, 2023

This conference is specifically designed for the advanced practice provider (APP) working in a clinical genetics setting. (If you are unsure if this designation fits you, please email CGAPP@mcw.edu.)

CGAPP is not a credentialing course in Genetics nor is it a 101 class to understand the basics of Genetics. CGAPP focuses on the APP who provides care for genetic and metabolic patients on a regular basis. Presentations will include advanced topics within Genetics.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for advance practice providers currently working in clinical genetics.

Learning Objectives

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to: 
  • Know genetic testing fundamentals, classification of variants, and the future of new testing modalities.
  • Understand how zebra fish models are used for research on variants of uncertain significance. 
  • Know basics on muscular dystrophies, disorders of sexual differentiation, MPS disorders, and mitochondrial disorders. 
  • Update on newborn screening: the advancements and the possible future. 
  • Learn fundamentals on cardiogenetics, gene therapy, and why teratology is important in your physical exam and differential diagnosis.
  • Breakout groups will provide an opportunity to consider some of the ethical dilemmas in clinical genetics, allow providers who treat PKU and LSDs an opportunity to discuss best practices, and general genetics will get an update in clinical guidelines. 
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Stephanie J. Offord, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, AGN-BC
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 266-3347
Email: 
sofford@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 13.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
  • 2.50 NP Pharmacology
    NP Pharmacology credit.
  • 13.50 NP Contact Hours
  • 13.50 PA
    PA credit.
Course opens: 
05/11/2023
Course expires: 
08/25/2023
Event starts: 
09/12/2023 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/14/2023 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$12.00
Add to calendar: 
WI
United States
+1 (888) 536-9008

Conference Location

The conference will be held at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel.

A block of rooms have been reserved for $181/night (plus taxes and fees).

The Journeyman is a boutique hotel located in the historic Third Ward. Just south of downtown Milwaukee, the Third Ward is known for locally owned restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting. The neighborhood is home to the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk and the nationally acclaimed Milwaukee Public Market.

Reservations: (888) 536-9008 Hotel: (414) 291-3970 Fax: (414) 291-3972

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.
 
Ashley Andrews, MSN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah
 
Donald Basel, MD
Section Chief and Professor, Pediatrics
Medical Director, Genetics Center, Children’s Wisconsin
Associate Director of Undiagnosed & Rare Diseases
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Laura Buch, MSPA, PA-C
Genetics Physician Associate
Greenwood Genetics Center
 
Heather Flanagan-Steet, PhD
Director of Functional Studies
Greenwood Genetic Center
 
Angela Fick, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Kelly Jones, MD
Assistant Professor Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Gina Lewis, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Michael Muriello, MD
Assistant Professor Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Wesley G. Patterson, PhD, MSPA, PA-C
Genetics Physician Associate
Greenwood Genetics Center
 
Erika Pyzik, PA-C
Physician Associate
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Gregory M. Rice, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Genetics and Metabolism
Gundersen Health System
 
Roberta Salveson, PhD, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
MultiCare & Mary Bridge Children’s

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 up to 13.5 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Nurse Practitioner:
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 150930. This program has been approved for up to 13.5 contact hours of continuing education (and up to 2.5 hours of pharmacology). Nurse Practitioners should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.

Physician Assistant:
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 09/12/2023 to 09/11/2024. AAPA reference number: CME-202434. 

Available Credit

  • 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 13.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
  • 2.50 NP Pharmacology
    NP Pharmacology credit.
  • 13.50 NP Contact Hours
  • 13.50 PA
    PA credit.

Price

Cost:
$12.00
There are no more spaces available for this course.

This conference is intended for APPs who are currently working in clinical genetics. If you are unsure if this conference is appropriate for you, please contact CGAPP@mcw.edu

Due to our limited capacity, we ask that you limit the number of attendees to two from the same clinical department. 

Registration Fee = $300.00

All registrations will be assessed $12.00 non-refundable processing fee.

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Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email. All cancellations are subject to a nonrefundable processing fee of 10% of all registration fees paid and must be received by August 7, 2023 to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellation notices should be sent to CGAPP@mcw.edu. Allow 4-6 weeks processing time. We are unable to change names or substitute one individual for another currently registered. Scientific meeting registrations CANNOT be transferred to another person. No exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact CGAPP@mcw.edu.

 

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