Program Description: 
This conference will provide timely updates on medical treatment options for diseases common to our hospital and clinic population. The information may be selected from cases that are discussed at internal section meetings, such as peer review, as problems identified specific to our hospital.
 
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.  
Target audience: 

Physicians , Physician Assistants, Nurses/Nurse Practioners, Medical Assistants

Learning objectives: 
Incorporate clinical guidelines, quality data, evidence-based medicine, and clinical data into my clinical practice.
 
Evaluate the pathology behind various diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
 
Develop implementation plan for new treatment options as appropriate. 
 
Specifically for this program:
- Differeniate between the different surgical procedures for treatment of obesity.
- Identify who is a candidate for bariatirc surgery, and the appropriate preoperative workup.
- Outline follow-up and metabolic monitoring for the patient who has undergone a bariatirc procedure.
 

 

Faculty & credentials: 

In accordance with the ACCME policy on relevant financial disclosure, all speakers/planners were asked to reveal any relevant financial relationships, and there was nothing to disclose. 

Activity Directors:
Roxanna Aldstadt, D.O.
Christina Rutsch, M.D.
 
 
Speaker:   Dr. James Wallace
                General Surgery, Medical College of WI
 

Contact

Name: 
Community Hospital Division (Medical Staff Office)
Phone number: 
+1 (262) 257-2600
Session date: 
03/20/2015 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm CDT
Location: 
St Joseph's Hospital
3200 Pleasant Valley Road
Conference Room A
West Bend, WI 53095
United States
  • 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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