25th Annual Roger H. Lehman and Alumni Event

Milwaukee, WI US
July 19, 2013 to July 20, 2013

This annual event is a formal educational teaching tool designed to keep physicians and healthcare professionals up to date in developing areas of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, including research, technology and treatments available. A better understanding of disease processes, testing and treatment reduces needless and costly patient care and results in improved quality. The newest research, technologies and treatments must be learned in order to provide best patient care. The event will improve competency and proper care of patients. Potential areas of inadequate performance which may have contributed to an outcome will be addressed, along with how to avoid or improve performance in the future. Patient care standards are adjusted based on outcomes.

Otolaryngologists treat patients with diseases of the head and neck region. An improved understanding of disease processes, testing and treatment reduces needless and costly testing for patients and results in better patient care and improved quality of care.  The newest technologies and treatments must be learned in order to provide best patient care. This educational event improve competency, medical knowledge and appropriate care for patients in the context of each disease process.  Attendees will apply knowledge, skills and judgment in practice.

This activity is designed to improve the following competencies:

  • Practice-based Learning and Improvement
  • Patient Care & Procedural Skills
  • Medical Knowledge
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-based practice

Target Audience

Otolaryngologists, nurses and paramedical personnel.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:

  • Describe disease specific diagnostic and assessment procedures
  • Incorporate new concepts associated with particular surgical procedures into practice
  • Review patient outcomes based on peer reviewed research
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 6.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
04/30/2013
Course expires: 
07/19/2013
Event starts: 
07/19/2013 - 1:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
07/20/2013 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$50.00
The Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Health Research Center Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States

Activity Directors: John S. Rhee, MD, Professor and Chairman
Cecille Sulman, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology

Todd A. Loehri, MD

 

Available Credit

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

Price

Cost:
$50.00
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