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

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

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

  • Analyze the evolving documentation of cortisol excess, including its historical context, current definitions of mild hypercortisolism, and prevalence in contemporary practice.
  • Evaluate diagnostic strategies for detecting cortisol excess and interpret recent evidence regarding its clinical significance and associated outcomes.
  • Compare medical and surgical management options for cortisol excess and apply current evidence to guide individualized treatment decisions.
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:
Ty Carroll, MD
Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
 
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
Relationship
Ty Carroll, MD
Neurocrine
Advisory Committee
 
Corcept Therapeutics
Researcher

Contact

Name: 
Angela Parish
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-6724
Email: 
[email protected]

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: 
01/22/2026 - 3:55pm to 5:00pm CST
Location: 
Medical College of Wisconsin/WebEx
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Hub 6520
Milwaukee, 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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