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2026 Hot Topics in Internal Medicine: Skills & Procedures Lab
Please Note: The Skills & Procedures Workshop (April 29) is available in-person ONLY.
Skills & Procedures Sessions
- Suturing
- Trigger Point Injections and Nerve Blocks
- Orthopedic Exams
- Neurological Exams
- Joint Injections
- IUD Management (Double session AM - select two additional workshops)
- Implantable Birth Control (Double session PM - select two additional workshops; NO CE Credit for this Session)
Provided By
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Department of Medicine
- UW Health Internal Medicine
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care and procedural skills and medical knowledge. This activity also focuses on the interprofessional competencies of roles and responsibilities.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the needs of primary care physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and other health care professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their care of patients.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate basic techniques of suturing, injection, aspiration, upper and lower body ortho exam and discussion of examine findings, and inserting/removing IUD techniques.
- Explain indications and contraindications for care.
- Discuss management of complications.
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Skills & Procedures Lab | |
| A.M. | |
| 7:00 | Registration Check-in and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Skills Procedural Sessions* |
| 9:45 | Break |
| 10:00 | Skills Procedural Sessions* |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| P.M. | |
| 12:45 | Skills Procedural Sessions* |
| 2:30 | Break |
| 2:45 | Skills Procedural Sessions* |
| 4:30 | Adjourn |
* Skills Procedural Sessions include:
- Suturing
- Trigger Point Injections and Nerve Blocks
- Orthopedic Exams
- Neurological Exams
- Joint Injections
- IUD Management (Double session AM - select two additional workshops)
- Implantable Birth Control (Double session PM - select two additional workshops; NO CE Credit for this Session)
Conference Attire
Casual attire is appropriate for this conference.. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, dressing in layers is recommended.
Conference Housing
A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference site, The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club. Please contact the hotel directly (1-800-356-8293) or click on the following link to arrange your accommodation:
https://themadisonconcourse.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=4930670
Please mention “Hot Topics in Internal Medicine 2026 Conference” to the hotel staff when making your reservation to receive the special block room rate of $169, plus tax (for a general standard guest room). The block of rooms will be held on a first-come, first-served basis and any available rooms that have not been reserved by 5:00 PM, Mar 29, 2026, will be released to the general public.
Travel
Madison, Wisconsin has one major airport (MSN), the Dane County Regional Airport.
Planning Committee:
Brian Bruno, PA, LAT, Department of Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Samantha Murray-Bainer, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Adrienne Hampton, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Anna T Schmidt, MS, PA-C, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT, Otolaryngology), UW Health
Jeremy P. Smith, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Adam Flyte, MS, Accreditation Specialist, Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Presenters:
Ann Baggot, NP, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Brian Bruno, PA, LAT, Department of Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Douglas Grovergrys, MPT, ATC, CSCS, Physical Therapist, UW Sports Rehabilitation at Science Drive*‡
Ellen Herrera, NP, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Laura Kwitek, DNP, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Katrina Mroz, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jeff Oryall, PA
Sarah Smith, RN, MS, ANP-BC, APNP, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Scott Tauferner, PT,
Sydney Tadrew, PA, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
‡UW Health Sports Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, committee members, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
| NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement | |
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) 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 healthcare team. |
Designation Statements: | |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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. | |
 | American Academy of PAs (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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. |
| American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 ANCC contact hours. |
| Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.7 CEUs or 7.0 hours. |
Available Credit
- 7.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 7.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 7.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Please select the sessions you plan on attending. You will be provided the exact times for each session you chose on the day of the event. Because of limited space and materials, please adhere to your scheduled times for each session.
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 5 days prior to the conference start date will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $50. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 5 days prior to the activity start date.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at [email protected]
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Questions about Registration
Email [email protected].
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Adam Flyte ([email protected]).