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Dennis G. Maki Infectious Disease Update Conference 2025
Honoring a Legacy, Advancing a Mission: The Dennis G. Maki, MD Infectious Disease Conference
We invite you to join us in honoring Dennis G. Maki, MD, Emeritus Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, for his remarkable legacy as a physician, educator, and leader in the field of Infectious Disease.
This conference addresses the urgent need for accurate, up-to-date information on infectious diseases—especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid a national shortage of ID specialists. With over 80% of Wisconsin counties lacking an infectious disease physician, frontline providers play a vital role in managing both common and emerging infections.
Key topics include:
- Antibiotic stewardship and combating resistance
- Vaccine-preventable diseases and addressing hesitancy
- Practical approaches to infectious disease care in primary and hospital settings
Designed for primary care and hospital-based providers, this event offers evidence-based insights and actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and public health.
Element of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of medical knowledge, patient-centered care, employing evidence-based practice, and population health. This activity also focuses on the interprofessional competencies of roles/responsibilities.
Intended Audience
This activity is intended for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care specialists dealing with infectious disease.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will improve ability to...
- Prevent, accurately diagnose, and optimally treat infectious disease conditions commonly seen by the primary care health care team
- Develop a culture of antimicrobial stewardship to optimize clinical outcomes and minimize unintended consequences of antimicrobial use
- Explain updated infectious disease practice guidelines
- Describe the unique infectious disease risks of vulnerable patient populations
- Identify health disparities that may impact access to care and/or the management of patients
2025 Dennis G. Maki Infectious Disease Update Conference Agenda | |
| Friday, December 19th 2025 | |
| A.M. SESSIONS | |
| 7:00 | Registration Check-in and Continental Breakfast |
| 7:50 - 8:00 | Welcome & Announcements - Joseph McBride, MD and Jessica Tischendorf, MD |
| 8:00 - 9:30 | Critical Infectious Disease Updates - Dennis Maki, MD |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Break |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Swab Stories: Tales and Updates from the Frontlines of STI and HIV Care and Prevention- Rose Staden, NP |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Red Herring or Red Snapper? Ten Tips on Navigating TB and NTM from Cough to Culture - Michael Scolarici, MD |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Infectious Disease Exposure History: A Walk with a Traveling Physician Farmer - Daniel Shirley, MD |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Q & A - Staden, Scolarici, Shirley |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Infectious Disease Diagnostic Dilemmas - Caroline Ewing, MD, MS, Michael Dieterle, MD, MPH, Chris Gelbmann, MD, Meekers Lee, MD, Christopher Saddler, MD, Jeannina Smith, MD |
| 12:45 - 1:45 | Lunch and Exhibits - "Table Talk" Sessions will be offered - Topics TBA |
| P.M. SESSIONS | |
| 1:45 - 2:15 | Wait for It... Vaccine Uptake in Hesitant Times - James Bigham, MD, MPH |
| 2:15 - 2:45 | Long COVID - Aurora Pop-Vicas, MD |
| 2:45 - 3:15 | Outpatient Fungal Infections - Justin Massey, MD |
| 3:15- 3:30 | Q & A - Bigham, Pop-Vicas, Massey |
| 3:30 - 3:45 | Break |
| 3:45 - 4:45 | The Stewardship Files: Complex Issues in Antimicrobial Stewardship - Kelly Bierman, DO, Katherine Cinnamon, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, Brittany Lehrer, MD, MPH - Moderator: Courtney Baus, PharmD |
| 4:45 - 5:00 | Q & A - Bierman, Cinnamon, Lehrer |
| 5:00 | Adjourn Day 1 |
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| A.M. SESSIONS | |
| 8:00 - 8:10 | Welcome & Announcements - Joseph McBride, MD and Jessica Tischendorf, MD |
| 8:10 - 8:40 | RSV Across the Ages - Rebecca Kemnitz, MD |
| 8:40 - 9:10 | Womb to World: Tackling Congenital CMV in Pregnancy and Infancy - Emma Mohr, MD, PhD |
| 9:10 - 9:40 | Wound Care - Ambar Haleem, MD |
| 9:40 - 10:00 | Q & A - Kemnitz, Mohr, Haleem |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Large Language Models for ID Practice - John Cherian, MD |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | ID Controversies Case 1 & 2: Michael Kessler, MD and Swapnil Lanjewar, MD Case 3 & 4: Benjamin Ladner, MD and Mark Mounajjed, MD |
| 11:45 - 12:05 | Q & A - Cherian, Kessler, Ladner, Lanjewar, Mounajjed |
| 12:05 - 12:10 | Closing Remarks |
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.
Conference Attire
Casual attire is appropriate for this conference. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, dressing in layers is recommended.
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Wilderness Resort Hotel. Contact the hotel directly at 1-800-867-9453 to make reservations. Please mention "Leader #A62299 at the Glacier Canyon Lodge" to the reservation agent when making your reservation to receive the special block room rate. The block of rooms will be held on a first-come, first served basis and any available rooms that have not been reserved by midnight (CST) on November 18, 2025, will be released to the general public. Discounted room rates as follows:
Double Queen Couch - $109 plus tax (December 18) $149 (December 19-20, 2025)
2 Bedroom Deluxe - $169 plus tax (December 18) $189 (December 19-20, 2025)
3 Bedroom Deluxe - $269 plus tax (December 18) $329 (December 19-20, 2025)
Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.25%) in effect at the time of check in, and a taxable $29.95 nightly Resort fee, or current prevailing fee if changed.
Parking
There is no additional fee for parking.
Located on 600 acres in Wisconsin Dells, they are America’s Largest Waterpark Resort! The Wilderness Territory has 4 indoor and 4 outdoor waterparks, over a dozen attractions, 3 mega arcades, an 18-hole championship golf course, a spa, plenty of onsite dining, and of course hundreds of different lodging options from various styles of hotel rooms, to villas, condominiums, and even luxurious five bedroom cabins! At Glacier Canyon Lodge, choose from stylish standard guest rooms to spacious three-bedroom condos. Glacier Canyon Lodge is also home to our amazing three-acre Lost World outdoor waterpark and our Glacier Canyon Conference Center. Best of all, Glacier Canyon Lodge connects to Wilderness Hotel via an indoor skywalk. And yes, waterparks are included with your stay!
Planning Committee Members:
David Andes, MD Professor, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Courtney Baus, PharmD, BCIDP Infectious Disease Residency Program Coordinator, UW Health Department of Pharmacy
Ann Braus, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Rachel Filipiak, MHA Infectious Disease Administrative Manager, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Adam Flyte, MS Continuing Education and Accreditation Specialist, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Sarah Goecks, NP Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Joseph A. McBride, MD, MA Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Erica Mishek, MBA, MS Program Manager, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Rose Staden, NP Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Ben Tellier, PA Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jessica Tischendorf, MD, MS Assistant Professor (CHS), Program Director Infectious Disease Fellowship, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Presenters:
Kelly Bierman, DO Honorary Associate/Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
James Bigham, MD, MPH Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
John Cherian, MD Clinical Assistant Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Michael Dieterle, MD, MPH Honorary Associate/Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Caroline Ewing, MD, MS Honorary Associate/Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Chris Gelbman, MD, PhD - Honorary Associate/Fellow Research Associate, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Ambar Haleem, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Rebecca Kemnitz, MD Infectious Disease Fellow, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Michael Kessler, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Benjamin Ladner, MD Infectious Disease Fellow, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Swapnil Lanjewar, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Mikyung (Meekers) Lee, MD Professor (CHS), University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Brittany Lehrer, MD, MPH Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dennis G. Maki, MD Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Justin Massey, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Joseph A. McBride, MD Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Emma Mohr, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Mark Mounajjed, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Aurora Pop-Vicas, MD, MPH Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Chris Saddler, MD Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Mike Scolarici, MD UW Health Fellow, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Daniel Shirley, MD, MS Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jeannina Smith, MD Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Rose Staden, NP Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc.
Jessica Tischendorf, MD Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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 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.
| NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
| David Andes, MD | Committee Member | ||
| Courtney Baus, PharmD, BCIDP | Committee Member/Speaker/Author | ||
| Ann Braus, MD | Planning Committee | ||
| Kelly Bierman, DO | Speaker/Author | ||
| James Bigham, MD, MPH | Speaker/Author | ||
| John Cherian, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Katherine Cinnamon, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP | Speaker/Author | ||
| Michael Dieterle, MD, MPH | Speaker/Author | ||
| Caroline Ewing, MD, MS | Speaker/Author | ||
| Rachel Filipiak, MHA | Planning Committee | ||
| Chris Gelbman, MD, PhD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Sarah Goecks, NP | Planning Committee | ||
| Ambar Haleem, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Rebecca Kemnitz, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Michael Kessler, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Benjamin Ladner, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Swapnil Lanjewar, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Meekers Lee, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Brittany Lehrer, MD, MPH | Speaker/Author | ||
| Kristen Lucas, MS | Accreditation Specialist | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | |
| Dennis Maki, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Justin Massey, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Joseph McBride, MD | Course Director/Speaker/Author | ||
| Erica Mishek, MBA, MS | Planning Committee | ||
| Emma Mohr, MD, PhD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Mark Mounajjed, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Aurora Pop-Vicas, MD, MPH | Speaker/Author | ||
| Chris Sadler, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Michael Scolarici, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Daniel Shirley, MD, MS | Speaker/Author | ||
| Jeannina Smith, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Rose Staden, NP | Speaker/Author | ||
| Ben Tellier, PA | Planning Committee | ||
| Jessica Tischendorf, MD, MS | Course Director/Speaker/Author |
*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 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 10.75.AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) AAFP Credits to be determined based on approval of application. | |
 | American Board of Internal Medicine (Maintenance of Certification-MOC) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 10.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. By completing the requirements for this activity, the learner gives UW-Madison ICEP permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s). |
 | American Board of Pediatrics (Maintenance of Certification-MOC) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 10.75 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. By completing the requirements for this activity, the learner gives UW-Madison ICEP permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s). |
 | 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 10.75 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 10.75 ANCC contact hours, of which ___ are eligible for pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. | |
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) A maximum of 10.75 hours of knowledge-based CE credit can be earned by successfully completing this live activity. Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program assessment and evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. UAN: JA0000358-0000-25-049-L01-P | |
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 1.075 continuing education units (CEUs) or 10.75 hours. | |
Available Credit
- 10.75 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 10.75 MOC: ABIM Medical Knowledge Points (Part II)
- 10.75 MOC: ABP Lifelong Learning Points (Part II)
- 10.75 ACPE Contact Hours - Pharmacist
- 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 AAFP Credits
- 10.75 ANCC Contact Hours
- 0.00 ANCC Pharmacotherapy Contact Hours
- 10.75 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 10.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Link for Exhibitor Application: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/content/exhibitor-application-dennis-g-maki-infectious-disease-update-conference-2025
Check back periodically for an up-to-date list of exhibitors.
Exhibitors |
Astellas Pharma US |
Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics |
| INSMED INC |
| Karius |
| Melinta Therapeutics |
| Merck & Co., Inc |
| Merck Vaccines |
| Nestle Health Science Pharma |
| Pfizer |
| Shionogi, Inc |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals |
| ViiV Healthcare |
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 h[email protected].
This conference will be in-person only and will not be recorded for post conference viewing.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received more than 5 days prior to the conference start will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $75. No refunds will be made for cancellations received 5 days or less 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 at [email protected]