UW Health Stroke Continuing Education Series - Part 1, May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Overview

Join us virtually during stroke month for learning and partnership as UW Health hosts our third annual stroke continuing education series. Led by distinguished experts in the field, these immersive sessions will foster a collaborative space where clinicians can actively engage with faculty. The participants will have an  opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of cerebrovascular care. Learners will develop a comprehensive knowledge of stroke, including the differences between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, and the specific characteristics of embolic and small vessel strokes. They will identify presenting signs and symptoms, analyze risk factors, and interpret imaging findings. The sessions will cover the challenging case reviews, pediatric stroke and focus on caring for an intracerebral hemorrhage patient. Learners will also explore recovery strategies with a focus on rehabilitation. 

Intended Audience

This activity is designed for nurses, physicians (including EM, hospitalists, primary care, and neurology), neurosurgeons, and stroke coordinators.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Enhance clinical decision‑making for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), including ICU care principles, application of ENRICH trial data, and evidence‑based strategies to optimize early treatment and outcomes.

  • Apply principles for investigating stroke etiology in hospitalized patients by selecting appropriate imaging, identifying key radiographic findings, and integrating results into time‑sensitive treatment pathways.

  • Strengthen multidisciplinary stroke care across the continuum, including best practices for early rehabilitation planning, post‑stroke management, and considerations for pediatric stroke.

  • Evaluate acute stroke treatments and advancements, including the transition to Tenecteplase and the evolution of endovascular therapy, within acute stroke management.

  • Apply current updates in acute ischemic stroke care and evaluate challenging cases using emerging research, updated guidelines, and real‑world analyses to support nuanced, patient‑centered clinical judgment.

Elements of Competence

American Board of Medical Specialties:

  • Medical knowledge 
  • Professionalism
  • System-based practice
  • Provide patient-centered care 
  • Employ evidence-based practice 
  • Population Health

Interprofessional communication

  • Values and ethics
  • Roles and responsibilities 
  • communication
  • Teams and teamwork

Social Impact and belonging Competencies 

  • Address Differences in Health Outcomes 
  • Engage in Self-reflection
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 4.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 4.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 4.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
03/01/2026
Course expires: 
06/20/2026
Event starts: 
05/06/2026 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
05/06/2026 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Agenda 

 

This session will be held virtually via WebEx. Learners will receive a link to the session prior to the start of the activity. 

Speakers

  • Marin Darsie, MD — Associate Professor
  • Justin Sattin, MD — Associate Professor
  • Jacob Halvorsen, DO — Assistant Professor
  • Cassie Nankee, MD — Assistant Professor
  • Laura McGuire, MD — Assistant Professor
  • Kim Griffin, MD — Assistant Professor
  • Allie Hurst, MD — Assistant Professor
  • Adam Wallace, MD — Associate Professor

Planners 

  • Melanie McCauley, MSN — Stroke Program Manager
  • Sally Kalscheur, BSN — Stroke Program Coordinator
  • Sandy Vergenz, BSN — Telestroke Program Coordinator
  • Jacob McGrath, PA — PA, Physician Assistant – Surgical
  • Cassie Nankee, MD — Neurologist ([email protected])
  • Tess Lee, NP — Nurse Practitioner – Medicine
  • Edward (Luke) Bradbury, MD — Vascular Neurologist

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, 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 Disclosure

Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation?

Melanie McCauleyPlanner/Coordinator No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Cassie NankeeChair/FacultyNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Sally KalscheurPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Edward (Luke) BradburyPlanner/FacultyNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
Jacob McGrathPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
Tess LeePlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Edward (Luke) BradburyPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Sally KalscheurPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Marin DarsieFaculty/Speaker No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Justin SattinFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Jacob HalvorsenFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Cassie NankeeFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Laura McGuireFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Kim GriffinFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Allie HurstFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Adam WallaceFaculty/SpeakerNo 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.

Discloser List CME Internal Report

Accreditation Statement

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 hybrid live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 ANCC contact hours.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (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 4.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.4 continuing education units (CEUs) or 4.0 hours.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 4.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 4.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 4.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost:
$0.00
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Session Fees

Free - This course is free to all healthcare providers. 

Learners will receive an email with the links to the virtual sessions the week of the activity. 

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].

Questions about Materials & Content

Please contact: Melanie L McCauley, [email protected]

Questions about Registration

Email [email protected]

Program Changes

Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserves the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.

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.

 

Required Hardware/software

Learners will need to have access to an internet connection and a device (laptop, tablet, smartphone) capable of accessing video conferencing software. 

For more information on WebEx please visit the UW WebEx IT Help Page.