Endocrine Surgery: Update on Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disease

Chicago, IL US
September 25, 2015

In light of the constant changes in surgical techniques and treatment guidelines for endocrine patients, the overall goal of this symposium is to provide a concise review of the management guidelines for thyroid cancer, primary hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal incidentalomas. The symposium will also provide overview of the most recent medical discoveries that have the potential to impact patient management.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed for physicians and health care providers in the specialties of primary care physicians, endrocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, general surgeons, and otolaryngology head and neck surgeons.

Learning Objectives

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

  • State the most recent changes to the American Thyroid Association guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer;
  • Explain the controversy surrounding central neck lymph node dissection and the scientific data that supports both sides of the argument;
  • Demonstrate when to refer a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism for surgery and a patient with endocrine disorders for genetic counseling;
  • List differences in thyroid surgery techniques;
  • Summarize the current literature and recommendations for robotic surgery of the thyroid.

 

Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Jaimie Oh
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
[email protected]
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
(773)-834-5296
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Summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 Participation
Event starts: 
09/25/2015 - 7:15am
Event ends: 
09/25/2015 - 5:30pm
Activity opens: 
09/25/2015
Activity expires: 
03/25/2016
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Gleacher Center
450 N Cityfront Plaza
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

COURSE CO-DIRECTORS

Peter Angelos, MD, PhD
Linda Kohler Anderson Professor of Surgery
Chief, Endocrine Surgery
Associate Director, MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics		Raymon Grogan, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Director, Endocrine Surgery Research Program
Co-Director, Von Hippel-Lindau Disease Clinical Care Center

 

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation.  For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.

For complete activity information, visit the conference website or download the brochure below.

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