Disorders of Pituitary-Adrenal Function Conference

Milwaukee, WI US
September 30, 2026 to October 2, 2026
Join leading national and international endocrinology expert clinicians for a comprehensive in-person symposium on the diagnosis and management of pituitary and adrenal disorders. This conference will cover the latest advances and future directions of the diagnosis and management of adrenal insufficiency and hypercortisolism.
 
 
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Corcept and Xeris Pharmaceuticals.

Target Audience

  • Endocrinologists
  • Primary care providers
  • Allied Health Care Professionals
  • Fellows
  • Medical Students
  • Neurosurgeons

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify appropriate candidates for hypercortisolism screening among patients with adrenal nodules, difficult-to-control diabetes, obesity, and high-risk comorbidities, and select first-line screening and confirmatory tests based on current evidence and guidelines.

2. Describe the clinical impact of MACS and non-neoplastic hypercortisolism on cardiometabolic, skeletal, neuropsychiatric, and neurocognitive outcomes, and explain the rationale for treating even mild cortisol excess.

3. Apply guideline-concordant approaches to the diagnosis and management of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency, including use of salivary cortisol/cortisone, safe tapering of long-term glucocorticoids, and prevention of adrenal crisis.

4. Formulate individualized medical management strategies for Cushing syndrome that integrate newer pharmacologic therapies with surgery and radiotherapy, considering mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety profiles, and drug–drug interactions.

5. Incorporate contemporary data into the management of adult congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including the role of newly approved steroidogenesis antagonists in reducing glucocorticoid burden and optimizing androgen control.

Additional information

Contact

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

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 14.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
03/09/2026
Course expires: 
11/16/2026
Event starts: 
09/30/2026 - 11:30am CDT
Event ends: 
10/02/2026 - 2:30pm CDT
Cost:
$1.00
Add to calendar: 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

 - Check In Program

We encourage attendees to arrive at the front end of our check-in program. Take time to check-in, grab all your program materials, network with fellow attendees, enjoy light appetizers in the exhibit hall and figure out the layout of our three day event!

 - Welcome - Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS

 - HPA Axis Physiology - Hershel Raff, PhD, FAAAS, FAPS

 - Clinical and Biochemical Diagnosis of Adrenal Insufficiency - Bradley R. Javorsky, MD

 - Glucocorticoid-induced Adrenal Insufficiency Guidelines - Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc

 - Glucocorticoid withdrawal Syndrome - Catherine Zhang, MD

 - Q & A

 - Management of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Adults - Richard Auchus, MD, PhD

 - Strategies for Glucocorticoid Replacement - John Newell-Price, MD, PhD

 - Avoiding Adrenal Crisis in Patients with AI -Beverly MK Biller, MD

 - Q & A

 - Case Presentations

 - Welcome Reception - Join us over at the Hyatt across the skywalk for a networking welcome reception with light appetizers and cash bar (Non-CME)

 - *Wednesday Evening Dinner Program - Martin Reincke, MD, William F. Young, Jr., MD, MSc (Non-CME)

add-on ticket required* This program will feature two plenary presentations followed by dinner. After dinner guests will head up to the Sky Vue for dessert and coffee bar while they overlook downtown Milwaukee.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

 - Breakfast

 - Incidence/who should be screened? - Ty Carroll, MD

 - Biochemical testing for Hypercortisolism 

 - Q & A

 - Development of Adrenal Cancer from Small Adrenal Nodules - Irina Bancos, MD, MSc

 - Approach to Bilateral Adrenal Nodular Disease - Irina Bancos, MD, MSc

 - “Non-Secretory” Adrenal Nodules - Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc

 - Q & A

 - Clinical and Biochemical Diagnosis of Mild Autonomous Cortisol - Oksana Hamidi, DO

 - Physiologic Impact of MACS - Catherine Zhang, MD

 - Surgical Outcome of MACS - Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO, DABS

 - Q & A

 - Case Presentations

 - Lunch

 - Non-neoplastic Hypercortisolism - James W. Findling, MD

 - Endogenous and Exogenous Glucocorticoid Excess in Critical - Joanna Segal-Spencer, MD, PhD

 - Glucocorticoid Resistance

 - Q & A

MKE Tour Shuttle Busses - If you signed up for a tour during registration please make your way to your assigned shuttle bus. Buses will be labeled with the icon shown on the back of your badge. Buses will depart once all attendees have made their way to the bus and/or at 3pm! (Non-CME)

 - *Thursday Evening Dinner Program (Non-CME)

*add-on ticket required- Join us for an evening of celebration at Jan Serr Studio. Included with your ticket with be an uber voucher, drink ticket (cash bar), welcome reception. Then join us for dinner as we honor Dr. Findling for all his career accomplishments.

 

 

 - Breakfast

 - Welcome - James W. Findling, MD

 - Differential Diagnosis of ACTH-Dependent Hypercortisolism - Antoine Tabarin, MD, PhD

 - Pituitary Imaging/IPSS - Stephanie K. Cheok, MD

 - Clinical Complications of Cushing Disease - Adriana Ioachimescu, MD, PhD

 - Q & A

 - Reoperation for Cushing Disease - Nathan Zwagerman, MD, FAANS

 - Is perioperative Anti-coagulation for Hypercortisolism Needed? - Maria Fleseriu, MD, FACE

 - Q & A

 - Treatment of Prodigious Life-Threatening Hypercortisolism - Antoine Tabarin, MD, PhD

 - Steroidogenic inhibitor therapy for CS - John Newell-Price, MD, PhD

 - GR Antagonist Therapy - Richard Auchus, MD, PhD

 - Bilateral adrenalectomy: Pros and Cons - Martin Reincke, MD

 - Q & A

 - Lunch

 - Pituitary-directed Treatment for recurrent Cushing disease - Beverly MK Biller, MD

 - New therapies for Cushing syndrome - 

 - Q & A

 - Case Presentations

Adjourn

Baird Center | North Building
405 West Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
United States

Travel

At this time we do not know what the rates will be for the main parking structure connected to the Baird Center. Abundant additional parking options can be found throughout the downtown area, from street spots to nearby garages > https://bairdcenter.com/attendees/parking/

Activity Director:
James W. Findling, MD
 
Planning Committee:
Richard Auchus, MD, PhD
Irina Bancos, MD, MSc
Ty Carroll, MD
Stephanie K. Cheok, MD- missing
Adriana G. Ioachimescu, MD, PhD, FACE
Bradley R. Javorsky, MD
Hershel Raff, PhD, FAAAS, FAPS
Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO, DABS
Catherine Zhang, MD 
Nathan Zwagerman, MD, FAANS - missing

 

Speakers:
Richard Auchus, MD, PhD
Irina Bancos, MD, MSc
Beverly MK Biller, MD
Ty Carroll, MD
Stephanie K. Cheok, MD
James W. Findling, MD
Maria Fleseriu, MD, FACE
Oksana Hamidi, DO
Adriana G. Ioachimescu, MD, PhD, FACE
Bradley R. Javorsky, MD
John Newell-Price, MD, PhD
Hershel Raff, PhD, FAAAS, FAPS
Martin Reincke, MD
Joanna Segal-Spencer, MD, PhD
Antoine Tabarin, MD, PhD 
Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc
Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO, DABS
William F. Young, Jr., MD, MSc
Catherine Zhang, MD
Nathan Zwagerman, MD, FAANS
 
Case Presentations:
Bosky Modi, MD
Beth Lalande, MD
Bahar Force, MD
Shweta Mahesh, MD
James W. FIndling, MD
Catherine Zhang, MD
 

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. 

  • Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO, DABS
  • Hershel Raff, PhD, FAAAS, FAPS
  • Martin Reincke, MD
  • Bosky Modi, MD
  • Beth Lalande, MD
  • Shweta Mahesh, MD
  • Catherine Zhang, MD
  • John D. Newell-Price
  • Stephanie K. Cheok, MD
  • Nathan Zwagerman, MD, FAANS
 

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

James W. Findling, MD
Corcept, Crinetics, Neurocrine/Diurnal
Consultant
Bradley R. Javorsky, MD
Chiesi Farmaceutici
Researcher
Ty Carroll, MD
Neurocrine Biosciences
Advisory Committee
William F. Young, Jr., MD, MSc
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Reveal Health, UpToDate
Advisory Committee, Stock (privately held) Consultant
Richard Auchus, MD, PhD
Neurocrine Biosciences,
Corcept Therapeutics
Quest Diagnostics
Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Novo Nordisk
Merck Sharpe & Dohme
Neurocrine UK, LTD
Recordati Rare Diseases
H Lundbeck A/S
Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Astellas Pharmaceuticals
Acerand Therapeutics
OMass Therapeutics
Blue Earth Diagnostics, LTD
Spruce Biosciences
Aspect Biosystems
Vertex Pharmaceuticals 
Adrenas Therapeutics
Mineralys Pharmaceuticals
Consultant, Research
Beverly MK Biller, MD
Crinetics, Lundbeck, Recordati, Xeris
Consultant
Oksana Hamidi, DO
Corcept Therapeutics, Neurocrine Biosciences, Recordati Rare Diseases, Crinetics Pharmaceutical, Camurus, Adaptyx
Consultant
Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc
AstraZeneca, Moderna, Vertex
Consultant
Irina Bancos, MD
Esteve, Recordati, Corcept, Xeris, Adaptyx, Lufordi, Crinetics, Neurocrine, Diurnal, Sparrow
Consultant, Advisory Committee
Antoine Tabarin, MD, PhD
Crinetics, Esteve, Recordati Rare Diseases
Consultant
Adriana G. Ioachimescu, MD
Xerix, Crinetics, Camurus
Consultant
Maria Fleseriu, MD
Recordati, Xeris, Crinetics
Consultant, Researcher
Bahar Force, MD
Crinetics
Consultant
Joanna Segal-Spencer, MD, PhD
Corcepts, Eton Pharmaceuticals, Camurus AB,
Recordati rare diseases, Chiesi, Crinetics
Consultant, Advisory Committee

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 14.75 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 14.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals. 

Available Credit

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

Thank you to our Supporting Exhibitors!

 

DiamondRecordati
DiamondCorcept Therapeutics 
DiamondNeurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
PlatinumAscendis Pharma 
GoldCrinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
GoldXeris
BronzeAmgen
BronzeRhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BronzeEton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BronzeMadrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BronzeESTEVE Pharmaceuticals
BronzeAscendis Pharma  Medical Affairs

 

Thank you to our program grants!

Corcept Therapeutics 

Xeris

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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Registration TypeRegistration Fee
Physician$500
Allied Health Care Professional$400
Learner$250
Wednesday Keynote Dinner
$65
Thursday Evening Dinner Program$100

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