Program Description: 

The APC Lecture Series is designed to enhance clinician competence, improve performance, and positively impact patient outcomes. Participants will gain competence by applying evidence-based guidelines and introducing them into day-to-day practice. The series promotes a culture of continuous improvement, peer-to-peer education, and patient-centered practice that integrates safety, quality, and best practices into daily clinical workflows

 Leadership, Evidence-Based Medicine, Education

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

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

  • Learners will apply evidence-based clinical guidelines to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment appropriateness, and patient outcomes.
  • Attendees will engage in effective interprofessional communication, learn to effectively coordinate care across disciplines, and implement structured care processes
  • Learners will apply standardized protocols and best practice models to reduce variation in care delivery and improve consistency of patient outcomes.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Sara Zuiches, PA-C
ThedaCare
 
Planning Committee:
Blair Rathjen, PA-C
ThedaCare
 
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. 
  • Sara Zuiches
  • Blair Rathjen

Contact

Name: 
Kelly Johnson
Email: 
[email protected]
Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 8:00am CST to 12/31/2026 - 9:00pm CST

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 1.00 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 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

 

Group description: 
ThedaCare Best Practices in APC Training, Education, and Patient Safety 2026
Series location: 
Encircle Health
2500 E. Capitol Drive
Room N3040
Appleton, WI 54911
United States
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Sessions

Session Date
Obesity Medicine Updates 08/14/2026 - 9:45am to 10:30am CDT
Ortho-Glass and DME Workshop 08/14/2026 - 10:45am to 12:15pm CDT
Teaching Students in the Community Setting 10/02/2026 - 8:00am to 12:00pm CDT

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