MCW/MD Anderson Endocrine Surgery Symposium ~ Full Course

Milwaukee, WI US
June 19, 2015 to June 20, 2015

Overview

This educational activity is designed to highlight current issues in the management of disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands 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. There will be a specific focus on the management of parathyroid disease and the publication of national guidelines.

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 a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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 12 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Please note: a $2.50 processing fee will be assessed for all registrations. 

There is a $50 cancellation fee. 

Target Audience

  • Endocrine Surgeons
  • General Surgeons
  • Endocrinologists
  • Otolaryngolgists
  • Surgical Oncologists
  • Primary Care Physicinas
  • Fellows, Residents, and Students
  • Allied Health Professionals

     

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss indications for surgery in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • 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 in the management benign and malignant thyroid disease
  • Discuss indications for genetic counseling in patients with parathyroid disease
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Heidi Brittnacher
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 805-9427
Email: 
hbrittna@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 12.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
03/20/2015
Course expires: 
09/21/2015
Event starts: 
06/19/2015 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
06/20/2015 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$2.50
Part of: 
2015 Medical College of Wisconsin & MD Anderson Cancer Center Endocrine Surgery Symposium
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Venue

Rumble at the Harley-Davidson Museum®
401 West Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53023
United States
Crowne Plaza Hotel
A block of rooms is reserved for registrants until May 29, 2015, at a special rate of $99 single, plus tax, per night. Please call the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 414.475.9500 and mention MCW Endocrine Surgery Symposium when making your reservations.
 
Crowne Plaza Hotel
10499 West Innovation Drive
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
www.crowneplazamilwaukee.com
 
Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown
A block of rooms is reserved for registrants until May 26, 2015, at a special rate of $139 single, plus tax, per night. Please call the Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown at 414.288.8400 and mention the MCW Endocrine Surgery Symposium when making your reservations.
 
Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown
710 North Old World Third Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
www.marriott.com
 
This course is complimentary for Fellows, Residents and Students; however registration is required; for instructions on how to receive your complimentary registration you must contact Heidi Brittnacher at 414-805-9427 or hbrittna@mcw.edu before attempting to register on-line.

Faculty

INVITED GUEST SPEAKERS

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Shonni J. Silverberg, MD
Professor of Medicine
 
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER (UPMC)
Sally E. Carty, MD
Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Director of the Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Program
Co-Director, UPMC/University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Thyroid Center
 
FEATURED MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN SPEAKERS
Robert D. Blank, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Clinical Nutrition
 
Azadeh A. Carr, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
 
Douglas B. Evans, MD
Chair, Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgical Oncology
 
Gilbert G. Fareau, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
 
James W. Findling, MD
Professor of Medicine
 
Jennifer G. Geurts, MS, CGC
​Genetic Counseling Program Manager
 
Mark D. Hohenwalter, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
 
Bryan C. Hunt, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology
 
Bradley R. Javorsky, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
 
Becky L. Massey, MD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
 
Joseph L. Shaker, MD
Professor of Medicine
 
Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief, Section of Endocrine Surgery
 
Tina W. F. Yen, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Surgery
 
FEATURED SPEAKERS FROM 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
Chair, Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgical Oncology
 
Nancy D. Perrier, MD
Professor of Surgical Oncology
 
In accordance with the ACCMEⓇ standard for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships and had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
 
 
 

Accreditation

Available Credit

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

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Price

Cost:
$2.50
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