2nd Annual Navigating Patient Care: Insights from Specialists on Common Medical Conditions

Barrington, IL US
November 8, 2025

The Good Shepherd Hospital 2025 Continuing Medical Education Symposium is organized to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals. The conference aims to provide the latest information on the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions from specialist perspectives, ultimately equipping attendees with the tools necessary to deliver better patient care and make informed treatment decisions. Additionally, the symposium creates valuable networking opportunities for healthcare professionals to connect, share experiences, and collaborate. By helping attendees understand when to refer patients to specialists, the conference also fosters improved continuity of care. Overall, the symposium is designed to support professional development and enhance healthcare outcomes within the community.

 

This conference is being held in person only at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL, 60010

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 7:30am – 3:00pm CST / 8:30am - 4:00pm EST

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians and other healthcare professional.  

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  • Assess and apply evidence-based treatment options effectively for various medical conditions.
  • Recognize specific scenarios that warrant referral to a specialist, ensuring timely and appropriate patient care.
  • Develop strategies for effective communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient management.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.25 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment 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.
  • 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 6.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 6.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
08/20/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
11/08/2025 - 7:30am CST
Event ends: 
11/08/2025 - 3:00pm CST
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Time

Program

7:30 – 7:50am

Welcome, Sign In, Breakfast

 

7:50 – 7:55am

Moderator’s Welcome

Gurbax Saini, MD
Internal Medicine; Advocate Health

7:55 – 8:00am

Vice President & Chief Medical Officer’s Comments
Ghanshyam Shah, MD

8:00 – 8:40am

Hematology & Oncology
Yogesh Jethava, MD
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

8:40 – 9:20am

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Julie Dohr, MD
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

9:20 – 10:00am

Dermatology
Vikram Khanna, MD
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

10:00 – 10:20am

BREAK

10:20 – 11:00am

Podiatric Surgeon
Steven Jasonowicz, DPM
Illinoi Bone and Joint Institute

11:00- 11:40am

Orthopedic Surgery

Anas Minkara, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

11:40 – 12:20pm

Gastroenterology
Chad Spangler, MD
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

12:20 – 1:00pm

LUNCH

1:00 – 1:40pm

Otolaryngology
Jason Cundiff, MD
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

1:40 – 2:10pm

Nephrology
Marco Pagani, MD 
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

2:10 – 3:00pm

Breast Surgery
Barry Rosen, MD
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

3:00pm

DISMISS

 

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
450 W Il Rte 22
Conference Rooms A, B & C
Barrington, IL 60010
United States

Faculty

Gurbax Saini, MD; Internal Medicine; Advocate Health
Jenna Urbanski; Administration Assistant; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Bill Hogan; Director of Physician Relations; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 
Yogesh Jethava, MD; Hematology & Oncology; Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Steven Jasonowicz, DPM; Podiatric Surgeon; Illinoi Bone and Joint Institute
Barry Rosen, MD; Breast Surgery; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 
Julie Dohr, MD; Obstetrics & Gynecology; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 
Anas Minkara, MD; Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 
Marco Pagani, MD; Nephrology; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Jason Cundiff, MD; Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 
Chad Spangler, MD; Gastroenterology; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 
Vikram Khanna, MD; Dermatology; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 

 

Disclosure

Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

 

 

Accreditation Statement


In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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 Statement(s)


American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)


American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement 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.

 

Available Credit

  • 6.25 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment 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.
  • 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 6.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 6.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This conference is being held in person only at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL, 60010

For Further Information
 

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Jenna Urbanski at [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]