ERMED ER APC Bootcamp 2025

Milwaukee, WI US
December 10, 2025

This will be a full-day course for emergency department interdisciplinary teams, specifically physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and emergency physicians. This course will include didactic sessions, procedure simulation and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

 

This conference is being held in person.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 7:30am – 4:00pm CST 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs):
    • Accurately assess and manage the most common emergency room (ER) presentations.
    • Integrate POCUS into clinical decision-making for improved patient outcomes.
  • Physicians:
    • Effectively supervise APCs in the evaluation and management of common ER complaints.
    • Incorporate POCUS into both their own practice and APC workflows to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.75 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 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 7.75 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 7.75 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.75 Physician Associates Credit
    Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Course opens: 
01/31/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
12/10/2025 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
12/10/2025 - 4:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Agenda

7:30

Breakfast and Registration

7:55

Welcome

Nicolas Semenchuk, MD

Education Director and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

 

David Koenig, MD

PA Liaison and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

Course Directors

8:00AM-8:10AM

2nd Annual ERMED APC Bootcamp (Overview)

David Koenig, MD

PA Liaison and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

8:10AM-8:30AM

HR Expectations and Professionalism

David Koenig, MD

PA Liaison and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

 

Katie Lopata

Practice Manager

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

8:30AM-10:45AM

Common ER Chief Complaints

Nicolas Semenchuk, MD

Education Director and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

10:45-11AM

Break

11:00AM-12:00PM

ED Ultrasound

Aaron Ginster, MD

Ultrasound Director and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

12:00PM-1:30PM

Round Table Discussion on Procedure Task Trainers/Working Lunch

1:30PM-1:50PM

Order Set Medicine - Stroke, Sepsis, Mental Health

Sean Nolan, DO

Physician Advisor

Government Payor Solutions

Advocate Aurora Inc.

Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

1:50PM-2:10PM

EMTALA and Transfers

Christopher Lundh, MD

Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

2:10PM-2:30PM

ED Fast Track and Workflow Efficiency

Stephanie “Stevie” Dreher, MD

Medical Director

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center Emergency Department

Emergency Physician

ERMED

Milwaukee, WI

 

Danielle “Dani” Dreikosen, PA-C

Physician Assistant

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

2:30PM-4:00PM

ED Communication Skills Workshop

  • Staffing with ED attending
  • Dynamic staffing
  • Calling Consults
  • Disposition Pearls
  • Transfers
  • Sign-outs

Michael Becker, MD

President and Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

 

Erik Almeida, DO

Medical Staff President

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Emergency Physician

ERMED

Milwaukee, WI

 

Jason Tomasello, MD

Director Medical Care Management & Physician Advisor

VP Medical Affairs Office

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

Emergency Physician

ERMED

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

4:00PM

Closing Remarks

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave
Discover and Imagine Conference Rooms
Milwaukee, WI 53215
United States

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
Discover and Imagine Conference Rooms
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Faculty
 

  • Nicolas Semenchuk, MD; Education Director and Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 
  • David Koenig, MD; PA Liaison and Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 
  • Katie Lopata; Practice Manager, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
  • Aaron Ginster, MD; Ultrasound Director and Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 
  • Sean Nolan, DO; Physician Advisor, Government Payor Solutions, Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI - Advocate Aurora Inc. 
  • Christopher Lundh, MD; Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 
  • Stephanie “Stevie” Dreher, MD; Medical Director, Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
  • Danielle “Dani” Dreikosen, PA-C; Physician Assistant, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
  • Michael Becker, MD; President and Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
  • Erik Almeida, DO; Medical Staff President, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Emergency Physician, ERMED, Milwaukee, WI
  • Jason Tomasello, MD; Director Medical Care Management & Physician Advisor, VP Medical Affairs Office, Emergency Physician, ERMED, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. Milwaukee, WI - Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

 

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 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 7.75 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 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 7.75 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 7.75 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.75 Physician Associates Credit
    Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Participation Options


This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only. 


For Further Information
 

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Nicolas Semenchuk, MD at [email protected]

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