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Forward2025 UPMC Adrenal Symposium
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, Cardiology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, 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
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.0 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Health Care Professionals
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
- 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 7.00 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.
- 7.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 7.00 Attendance
Price
Physicians: $75.00
RN’s, PA’s, and other health care professionals: $50.00
Medical trainees, including students, residents and fellows-free; registration is required.
Registration fees include:
- Continuing education credits
- Registration
- Vendor e-visits
All cancellations must be sent via email, to Martinml4@UPMC.edu. Cancelations received before February 1, 2025, will be refunded in full.
After February 1, 2025, a $35.00 fee will be assessed, and no refunds will be made after February 7, 2025.
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