Program Description: 

Surgical cases from the previous week are selected for discussion based on a complication, death or interesting feature. The clinical details are presented. Diagnostic images and tests are reviewed. Literature references are presented and discussed. The case is discussed by the faculty and key learning points and opportunities process for improvement are identified.


Key Words: Surgery, Surgical innovation, Surgical education

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse
Learning objectives: 

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

  • Identify the pathophysiology and treatment of various surgical diseases and conditions.
  • Identify the surgical strategies to avoid errors, complications, or death of patients.
  • Maintain current on changing aspects/new approaches to surgical problems.

 

Faculty & credentials: 

Activity Director:

Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH

Professor

Department of Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert

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.

  • Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH

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.

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Contact

Name: 
Theresa Neitzel
Email: 
tneitzel@mcw.edu
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
03/22/2023 - 7:00am to 7:30am CDT
Location: 
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Helfaer Auditorium
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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