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UW Health Northern Illinois: Equipped to be Remarkable: Trauma Symposium 2025
Practice Gap and Needs
UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital is an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Level II Trauma Center. As a Level II trauma center, the emergency department physicians and surgeons are required to obtain 10 hours of trauma related Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit per year to perform procedures safely and remain current with trauma care and management. Through quality reviews, this course was designed for the trauma response team to attend as yearly education for quality trauma care.
Elements of Competence
This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/Nursing: Patient care and procedural skills and systems-based practice
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies: Interprofessional Communication
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, advance practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this activity, participants, as members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Identify common life-threatening imaging findings in patients with blunt or penetrating trauma.
- Discuss spine and vertebral trauma.
- Review the algorithm for management and treatment of traumatically injured patients.
- Explain the importance of Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR).
- Identify and management of pediatric abuse patients.
- Define symptoms and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Assess and management of OB trauma patients.
- Define orthopedic trauma management and treatment.
- Discuss the importance of airway management in trauma patients.
- Improve mass casualty preparedness.
7:30 am - 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
8:00 am - 8:05 am | Introduction Paul Batty, MD FACS Trauma Medical Director and General Surgeon UW Health |
8:05 am - 8:50 am | Spine/vertebral Trauma Dr. Michael Wemhoff Neurosurgeon and Diplomate UW Health |
8:50 am - 9:35 am | Damage Control Resuscitation Dr. Ryan Newberry, DO, MPH Emergency Medicine, Med Flight UW Health |
9:35 am - 9:50 am | Break |
9:50 am - 10:35 pm | Pediatric Abuse Dr. Ray Davis, MD Medical Director MERIT, Pediatrician University of Illinois Chicago |
10:35 pm -11:20 pm | Neurological Trauma Dr. Craig Tschautscher, MD, MS Emergency Medicine, Med Flight UW Health |
11:20 pm - 12:20 pm | Lunch |
12:20 pm - 1:05 pm | OB Trauma Dr. Ryan Luellwitz, DO Obstetrics & Gynecology UW Health |
| 1:05 pm - 1:50 pm | Orthopedic Trauma Andrew Blint, MD/George Lester, NP Orthopedic Surgery UW Health |
| 1:50 pm - 2:35 pm | Airway Management Dr. Andrew Cathers, MD Emergency Medicine, Med Flight UW Health |
| 2:35 pm - 2:50 pm | Break/Afternoon Snack |
| 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm | Keynote Presentation: July 4th Mass Casualty Incident Dr. Brigham Temple, MD Medical Director, Immediate Care and Emergency Preparedness Northshore |
| 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm | Conclusion and CME Information Paul Batty, MD FACS Trauma Medical Director, General Surgeon UW Health |
Valet parking and Shuttle Services are available
For virtual attendees: A link to the conference will be emailed to you prior to the event and will also be available within the course site.
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 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 Relationship Disclosure | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation? |
Paul Batty, MD, FACS Physician UW Health | Course Director; Faculty | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Jennifer Pirrello, BSN, RN, TCRN, TNS Trauma Coordinator UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Heather Nieves, MHA Medical Education Coordinator UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Deanna Berg, DNP UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Pamela Wales Emergency Medicine &Quality Coordinator UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Veronika Yurchenko, PharmD Pharmacy UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Michael Wemhoff, MD Physician, Diplomate- Neurosurgery Surgery UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Carrie Hamilton, MSN UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Ryan Newberry, DO, MPH, EMT-P Physician - Emergency Medicine & Med Flight UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Ray Davis, MD Physician - Pediatric and Medical Director MERIT UIC | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Craig Tschautscher, MD Physician - Emergency Medicine & Med Flight UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Ryan Luellwitz, DO Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Geroge Lester, NP Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Andrew Blint, MD Physician - Orthopedic Surgery UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Andrew Cathers, MD, DRTM Physician - Emergency Medicine & Med Flight UW Health | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Brigham Temple, MD Physician - Medical Director of Immediate Care and Emergency Preparedness Northshore | Planning Committee Member; Faculty/Speaker | No 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.
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 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
 | American Board of Surgery (ABS) - CME Only Successful completion of this CME activity, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements 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. 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 8 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.0 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 8.0 ANCC contact hours. | |
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) A maximum of 8.0 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: | |
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 8.0 continuing education units (CEUs) or 8.0 hours. |
Available Credit
- 8.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 8.00 ABS Accredited CME
- 8.00 ACPE Contact Hours - Pharmacist
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 8.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 8.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Please visit our exhibitors below, and for in-person attendees, during the breaks in the hallway.
Registration Fees
NOTE: Fees are the same for both in-person and virtual course options.
$50 - Non-UW Health Professionals
$25 - UW/VA/UnityPoint Health/UW Health Northern Illinois (SwedishAmerican) Faculty & Staff/Fellows
Free - Residents & Students - please contact [email protected] to request the Resident/Student coupon discount.
The registration fee includes cost of tuition, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $50. In-person attendee fees also include a breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Virtual attendee fees also include access to the virtual platform.
Please note, this conference will not be recorded.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 96 hours prior to the conference will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee ($50.00). No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 96 hours prior to the activity start date.
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 Registration
Email [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.
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]
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Jen Pirrello ([email protected])
Required Hardware/software
Virtual attendees: laptop, desktop, or tablet with video streaming capability will be required in order to view the videos within the course platform.