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Selig Symposium for Surgical Artificial Intelligence
Target Audience
- Surgeons, All Specialties
- Residents
- Medical Students
- Hospital Administration
- Medical Researchers
Learning Objectives
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
- Review practical strategies for integrating AI-powered tools into surgical workflows and will apply these strategies through case-based exercises to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes in their own clinical practice.
- Analyze the principles and current applications of computer vision and intraoperative AI technologies, and will evaluate how to safely and effectively incorporate these tools into operative decision-making.
- Expand interdisciplinary collaboration in the development and implementation of surgical AI solutions, and will engage in structured activities to foster effective teamwork with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
| Program Agenda | |
| Day 1: Friday, September 12th, 2025 | |
| 1:00 - 1:15 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Doug Evans & Dr. Anai Kothari |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM 2:00 - 2:15 PM | Keynote: Dr. Thomas Kannaampallil Implementing AI-Based Clinical Decision Support for Perioperative Care Q&A Following Keynote |
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Panel: What Does AI in the OR Look Like Today? Moderator: Dr. Thomas Kannampallil Panelists: Dr. Andrew Gostine, Dr. Andrew Nencka, Dr. Sachin Pawar |
| 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Invited Poster Session MCW Researchers |
| 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Research in Motion: Surgical AI Pitches Moderated by Dr. Cornelius Thiels Presenters: Natalie Guzman, Ashok Choudhary, Francisco Mendoza, Jayson Marwaha |
| 5:30 PM | Day 1 Closing Discussion |
| 6:15 PM | Evening Social Event (Non-CME Event) |
| Day 2: Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM 9:45 - 10:00 AM | Keynote: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez Q&A Following Keynote |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Panel: Making AI Useful Today Moderator: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez Sam Burmeister, Dr. Naqi Khan, Dr. Bill Hogan |
| 11:15-12:15 PM | Interactive Workshop: How to Use an LLM in Daily Clinical Life |
| 12:15 PM | Closing Discussion |
The Artificial Intelligence in Surgery Symposium will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 and Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Medical College of Wisconsin Main Campus, located at 8701 W. Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee WI, 53226. The event will take place in the Alumni Center. See parking and building entry directions below, as well as photos in the brochure attached under the "agenda" tab.
Parking: Complimentary lot parking is available across 87th Street from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Follow signage to employee parking lot, pull up to entrance gates.
- If you do not have an MCW Badge:
- At the gate, click the gray button that will ring to Public Safety.
- Wait until someone picks up, and let them know that you are here for the symposium. They will open the gate.
- Park in any surface lot spot or in the covered parking structure.
- Cross 87th St. towards the MCW Building in the photo above.
- Proceed to the MCW main entrance, as seen in the photo.
- The revolving doors will be locked, to the left and right there are entrances with intercoms. Press the button and tell security you are here for the symposium.
- Follow signage to the Alumni Center.
Activity Director:
Anai Kothari, MD, MS
Planning Committee:
Doug Evans, MD
Pat Murphy, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC
Jennifer Merrill, RN, MSN, APNP
Kaitlyn Weyman, MD
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Anai Kothari, MD
Doug Evans, MD
Jennifer Merrill, RN, MSN, APNP
Kaitlyn Weyman, MD
Cornelius Thiels, MD
Natalie Guzman, MD
Ashok Choudhary, MD
Francisco Mendoza, MD
Naqi Khan, MD
Thomas Kannampallil, MD
Sachin Pawar, MD
Sam Burmeister
Bill Hogan, 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 |
| Patrick Murphy, MD | Boston Scientific | Consultant/Speaker |
| Andrew Gostine, MD | Artisight | Employee |
| Andrew A. Gonzalez, MD | Oracle, Intuitive Surgical, Eli Lilly, Abbvie | Stock (publicly traded) |
| Andrew Nencka, MD | Hyperfine, Nexus MD, GE HealthCare, Siemens Healthineers | Research, Consultant, Stock (privately held), Research, Research |
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 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 Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 7.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 7.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
Price
Symposium: please login or create an account to register for the event.
Registration for the symposium is complimentary for all attendees. If you'd like to support our work towards continued development of the Selig Hub, supporting our mission and future programming, please feel free to make a voluntary donation.
| Description: | Pricing: |
| General Registration | Free |
| Selig Hub Voluntary Donation | $50.00 |
Brewers Game Social Event:
We invite you to join us for a social event at the Milwaukee Brewers game on Friday, September 12th, at 7:10 PM at American Family Field, against the St. Louis Cardinals. If you're interested in attending, please complete the survey linked here.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Triomics, your RSVP will include a box ticket, food, and drinks. Additional details regarding bus transportation from MCW to the stadium will be shared at a later date as well.
Please note: Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high interest, all current tickets have been claimed. You are still welcome to complete the survey to be added to the waitlist, and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available.
This social event is not affiliated with the MCW CME-accredited portion of the symposium.
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