2025 UPMC Adrenal Symposium

February 22, 2025

This course is designed to cover the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal disorders, including the management of incidental adrenal nodules.

Upon completion of this activity, and based on the latest guidelines and newest technology, learners should be able to discuss current strategies and updates in the diagnosis and management of hypercortisolism, including mild autonomous cortisol secretion, adrenal insufficiency, and other primary and secondary adrenal diseases.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other health care professionals practicing in the areas of Endocrinology, Urology, Nephrology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery.

Learning Objectives

1) To use current evidence-based practices in the evaluation of incidental adrenal nodules including initial biochemical and radiographic assessment

2) To diagnose patients with hypercortisolism (including mild autonomous cortisol secretion) and identify medical and operative treatment options

3) To understand adrenal causes of hypertension including the diagnosis, management, and definitive treatment options

4) To identify current operative techniques and safe perioperative patient management

5) To apply knowledge of genetics in the care of patients with adrenal diseases

6) To understand the initial evaluation of adrenal nodules in patients with existing cancer diagnoses and potential treatment

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/07/2024
Course expires: 
06/01/2025
Event starts: 
02/22/2025 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/22/2025 - 4:00pm EST
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Virtual
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, and AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.00 Attendance
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All cancellations must be sent via email, to Martinml4@UPMC.edu.

Cancellations received before February 1, 2025, will be refunded in full. After February 1, a $35.00 fee will be assessed, and no refunds will be made after February 12, 2025. Participation by all individuals is encouraged.

Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by emailing Martinml4@UPMC.edu