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Aortic Symposium 2027

Madison, WI US
April 10, 2027

This course provides education on acute and chronic aortic conditions to physicians and APPs who might encounter patients with these conditions in their practice but may not have sufficient familiarity with their management. The course will cover imaging modalities, surveillance recommendations, genetic testing, open and endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissection of the thoracic and abdominal aorta. This course will be useful for PCPs, cardiologists, practicing vascular and cardiac surgeons and APPs who work in these areas.

Activity Format

The format for this series is Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual Live).

Provided by

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)

Elements of Competence

This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:

  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge
  • National Academy of Medicine: Provide patient/person-centered care
  • Interprofessional Education Collaborative: Values and ethics, Teams and teamwork
  • Social Impact and Belonging: Engage in self-reflection

Intended Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses in cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, general practice, internal medicine, and primary care.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this series, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

  • Identify patient groups at increased risk for developing aortic pathology.
  • Apply the correct diagnostic and surgical techniques on the appropriate aortic pathology.
  • Discuss current trends of aortic surgery and apply current guidelines.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 6.00 MOC: ABS Accredited CME
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 6.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 6.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
10/14/2026
Course expires: 
05/25/2027
Event starts: 
04/10/2027 - 7:15am CDT
Event ends: 
04/10/2027 - 3:30pm CDT
Cost:
$100.00
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Aortic Symposium 2027

April 10, 2027, 7:15 AM - 3:30 PM 

TimeSession NameCredit Available
7:15 - 8:00 AMRegistration, Refreshments & Exhibit HallNo Credit Offered
8:00 - 8:10 AM

Welcome & Introduction 

Presenters: Paul DiMusto, MD & Andreas De Biasi, MD

No Credit Offered

8:10 - 9:50 AM

Aortic Surveillance and Imaging

  1. Ascending Aortic Surveillance for Aneurysms by Stephen Philip, MD, MS 
  2. Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms (TAAA) & Type B Dissection Surveillance by John Rectenwald, MD, MS 
  3. Overview of Genetic Aortopathy by Kim Keppler-Noreuil, MD
  4. Aortic Imaging Research and Advancements by Nicholas Burris, MD
  5. Complex Aortic Surveillance Case Discussion by Nicholas Burris, MD 
1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
1.75 AAPA Category 1 CME
1.75 ANCC Contact Hours
9:50 - 10:10 AMBreak & Exhibit HallNo Credit Offered
10:10 AM - 12:10 PM

Ascending and Arch

  1. Aortic Clinical Research / STS Insights by Sameer Hirji, MD, MPH 
  2. Emerging Clinical Trials in Aortic Disease by Paul DiMusto, MD 
  3. Overview of Indications for Interventions for Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections by Peter DeVito Jr., MD, RPVI
  4. Aortic Valve Repair by Andreas De Biasi, MD
  5. The Ross Procedure by Petros V. Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS
  6. Root & Ascending/Arch Aorta Case Review with Audience Discussion by Andreas De Biasi, MD 
2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME
2.0 ANCC Contact Hours
12:10 - 1:00 PMLunch & Exhibit HallNo Credit Offered
1:00 - 3:20 PM

Abdominal and Thoracoabdominal

  1. Aligning Surgical Decision-Making with Older Adults' Outcome Goals  by Margaret Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS 
  2. Medical Management of Type B Aortic Dissections by Elise DeRoo, MD 
  3. Open Thoracoabdominal Repair by Paul DiMusto, MD 
  4. TAMBE: Outcomes, Technical Considerations & Future Directions by Kyla M. Bennett, MD, FACS 
  5. Physician Modified Endovascular Graft (PMEG) by Courtney Morgan, MD 
  6. Two-Stage Hybrid Approaches for Complex Thoracoabdominal Aortic Pathology by Paul DiMusto, MD & Andreas De Biasi, MD 
  7. Complex Aortic Case Review by Paul DiMusto, MD & Andreas De Biasi, MD 
2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
2.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
2.25 ANCC Contact Hours
3:20 PMClosing RemarksNo Credit Offered

 

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center Learning Center Rooms B2706 & B2708
4621 Eastpark Blvd
Madison, WI 53718
United States

The format for this activity is both in-person and virtual live.

The link for this course will be provided prior to the event start.   

 

 

Planning Committee: 

Paul DiMusto, MD - Associate Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Andreas de Biasi, MD - Assistant Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Rachel Pink - Clinical Program Coordinator, UW Health Heart & Vascular Care

Lauren Dallman, NP - Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Chris Goodavish, PA - Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Stephen Philip, MD, MS - Clinical Assistant Professor, UW Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Ashley Bartlett - Continuing Education Program Manager, UW Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Ellie Howard - Accreditation Specialist, University of Wisconsin - Madison 

 

Faculty: 

Paul DiMusto, MD - Associate Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Andreas de Biasi, MD - Assistant Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Stephen Philip, MD, MS - Clinical Assistant Professor, UW Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

John Rectenwald, MD, MS - Professor, Chair, Susan Behrens MD (Class of 1975) Surgery Education Chair, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Kim Keppler-Noreuil, MD - Professor, UW Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism

Nicholas Burris, MD - Associate Professor, David A. Bluemke Professor of Radiology, UW Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging

Sameer Hirji, MD, MPH - Assistant Professor (CHS), UW Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Peter DeVito Jr., MD, RPVI - Assistant Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Petros V. Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS - Professor, Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Margaret "Gretchen" Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS - Professor, Morgridge Professor in Vascular Surgery, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Elise DeRoo, MD - Assistant Professor (CHS), UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Kyla M Bennett, MD, FACS - Associate Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Courtney Morgan, MD - Associate Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Joshua Hermsen, MD - Associate Professor, UW Department of Surgery, Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

 

Policy on 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 the 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.

NAMEROLE(S)FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURESDISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION?
Ellie HowardAccreditation SpecialistNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No

*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.

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Accreditation Statement

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison 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.

 

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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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 6.0 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment 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 6.0 ANCC contact hours.

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American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification CME Only
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Continuing Education Units
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .60 continuing education unit (CEUs) or 6.0 hours.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 6.00 MOC: ABS Accredited CME
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 6.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 6.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost:
$100.00
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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 more than 96 hours prior to the conference start will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $25. No refunds will be made for cancellations received 96 hours or less prior to the activity start date.

Deadline for Materials and Claiming Credit

This course will close 45 days after the last day of the activity. To satisfy reporting obligations and ensure educational content remains compliant with accreditation standards, learners will not be able to claim credit or access course materials after this date.

Accessibility

We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.

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

For questions about registration, please email [email protected]. For general questions about the conference, please contact Ellie Howard at [email protected]. 

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Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader.