Endocrine Surgery Symposium - Both Days

Milwaukee, WI US
May 30, 2014 to May 31, 2014

 

The Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Endocrine Surgery Symposium will be held on May 30 and 31, 2014 at the Medical College of Wisconsin's Alumni Center.

Purpose:
This educational activity is designed to highlight current issues in the management of disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glans through didactic lectures, panel discussions, and case presentations. Invited speakers include well-known academic surgeons who are well-published in their respective fields and who can provide up-to-date-summaries of the topics.
 
 
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 11 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 11  hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals. 
 
 
 
Registration fees include course materials and meals.
Please note there is a $1.00 processing fee for all electronic registrations. 
Fellows, Residents and Students - Use Coupon Code Endocrine2014
There is a $25.00 cancellation fee

Target Audience

  • Endocrine Surgeons
  • General Surgeons
  • Endocrinologists
  • Otolaryngologists
  • Surgical Oncologists
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Fellows, residents, and students
  • Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the management, treatment options, and postoperative benefits of parathyroidectomy in patients with parathyroid disease

  • Discuss the management of patients with adrenal nodular disease and adrenal cancer

  • Discuss the treatment options and updated guidelines in the management of well-differentiated thyroid cancers

  • Discuss indications for genetic counseling in patients with adrenal disease
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Dana Schmidman
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 805-5602
Email: 
dschmidman@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 11.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
03/01/2014
Course expires: 
07/31/2014
Event starts: 
05/30/2014 - 1:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
05/31/2014 - 5:00pm CDT
Cost:
$1.00
Part of: 
MCW and University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Endocrine Surgery Symposium
Add to calendar: 
MCW Alumni Center
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States

Accommodations Crowne Plaza Hotel
A block of rooms will be reserved for registrants until May 17, 2014, at a specials rate of $99 single, plus tax, per night. Please call the Crowne Plaza Hotel at (414) 475-9500 and mention MCW/Endocrine Surgery Symposium with making your reservations.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
10499 west Innovation Dr.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
www.crowneplazamilwaukee.com

Invited Speakers

Bryan Haugen, MD
Professor of Medicine and Pathology
Head, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes
Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Char in Endocrine Neuroplasms Center
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado
 
Sazniana A. Roman, MD
Professor of Surgery
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina
 
Julie A. Sosa, MD, MA
Professor of Surgery and Medicine
Chief, Section of Endocrine Surgery
Leader, Endocrine Neoplasia Diseases Group, Duke Cancer Institute
Director, Health Services Research
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina
 

Medical College of Wisconsin

Robert D. Blank, MD
Professor of Medicine
 
Azadeh A. Carr, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
 
Ty B. Carroll, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
 
Douglas B. Evans, MD
Professor and Chair of Surgery
 
Gilbert G. Fareau, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
 
Jennifer Geurts, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
 
Bryan C. Hunt, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology
 
Joseph L. Shaker, MD
Professor of Medicine
 
Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Surgery
 
Tina W.F. Yen, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Surgery
 

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Paul H. Graham, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology
 
Elizabeth G. Grubbs, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology
 
Jeffrey E. Lee, MD
Professor and Chair of Surgical Oncology
 
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons:
 
Bryan Haugen, MD                     Verocyte, Inc                                         Research
Ty B. Carroll, MD                        Concept Therapeutics                            Consultant
Julie Ann Sosa, MD                    Exelixis                                                Speaker

Available Credit

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

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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