Milwaukee Vascular Symposium
This educational symposium is designed to highlight a broad range of topics relating to vascular disease. It will familiarize the audience with natural history, surgical techniques, avoidance of complications, and new technology.
Target Audience
- Vascular Surgeons
- Cardiothoracic Surgeons
- General Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Residents, Fellows
- Allied Health Professionals who are involved in the care of patients with vascular, endovascular, and aortic disease
Learning Objectives
Learners who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
- Describe the timing and techniques for ECMO cannulation and assess outcomes with inherent circulatory support.
- Create a protocol for managing acute aortic emergencies, including when to transfer for higher-level care.
- Design and implement an algorithm for the advanced endovascular management of peripheral vascular ischemia.
The symposium will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025.

The Medical College of Wisconsin 2024 Vascular Symposium will be held on March 15, 2024, at the Brookfield Conference Center, located at 325 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005.
Parking: Complimentary lot parking is available at the Brookfield Conference Center. Valet parking is not available.
Lodging: Rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center, located at 265 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53002. A reservation link will be available shortly. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Joseph Hart, MD
Nathan Kugler, MD
Patel Parag, MD
Matthew Scheidt, MD
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.
Name | Company | Role |
Peter Rossi, MD | Shockwave Medical | Consultant |
Suresh Vedantham, MD | Medi USA | Researcher |
Parag J Patel, MD | Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Phillips | Advisory Committee |
Lucian Durham, MD | Abbott, Abiomed | Speaker |
HOURS OF PARTICIPATION FOR ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 6.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION: Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 5.75 Nursing Contact Hours are available. Successful completion of the activity will require attendance at the entire activity and completion of an evaluation form.
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ offered by an ACCME-approved organization may fulfill the requirements of continuing education hours for a number of health professionals including advanced practice providers. Many societies, credentialing bodies, and state licensing boards accept the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure and recertification. Please contact your licensing board prior to registering for the course if you have any questions on whether this activity will qualify.
Available Credit
- 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 6.75 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
This event is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment.
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is a statewide health improvement philanthropy propelling promising work and ideas in health research, health care education, and community health initiatives to improve health and advance health equity in Wisconsin today, and for generations to come. Established by the Medical College of Wisconsin to steward a generous gift from Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, AHW has invested more than $330 million in nearly 560 projects since 2004.
Price
HOW TO REGISTER:
Register at https://ocpe.mcw.edu. Select "Login" in the upper right corner and follow the prompts to login to your existing account or create a new account. Then, select Milwaukee Vascular Symposium under “Featured Courses,” select "Register", and follow the prompts.
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REGISTRATION FEES:
Fees include registration, CME certification, breakfast, and lunch. All registrations will be assessed $4.80 non-refundable processing fee.
Participant | Early Bird Fee | Regular Fee |
Physician | $100 | $120 |
Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, or Allied Health Professional | $45 | $60 |
Trainee (fellow, resident, student)* | $0 | $0 |
*TRAINEE REGISTRATION: Please contact [email protected] or call Monica Kowalczyk (414-955-1824) for complimentary trainee registration.
REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations postmarked February 28, 2025, or earlier will be fully refunded. No refunds are available for cancellations postmarked after February 28, 2025.
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