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ForwardMedical Specialties Medical Director Retreat IL & WI Division: Fall 2025
This twice per year event promises to be an enriching and informative experience for our Medical Directors and nursing leaders. We have arranged for a variety of presenters who will share valuable insights and knowledge. Their presentations will focus on helping our Medical Specialties leaders enhance their skills and gain new perspectives in their roles. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and networking.
This conference is by invitation only
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:30 am – 3:30pm CST
Target Audience
This course is intended for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Describe new communication tools that will assist them in having difficult conversations
- Identify tips and tricks for leading a successful meeting to help their department with future growth and evolution
- Evaluate changes from the government and how they will impact their roles as patient care providers
Time | Program (Topic and Speakers) |
8:30 – 9:00am | Light breakfast and Networking |
9:00 – 9:15am | Welcome & Opening Remarks Speaker Connect to Purpose – Dr. Ted Gronski, MD, Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine Safety Moment – Dr. Batul Valika, MD, Endocrinology |
9:15am – 12:00pm |
Navigating Change Lisa McLaughlin, Change Activation Manager |
12:00-12:30pm
12:30-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
2:00 – 2:15pm
2:15 pm – 2:50pm
2:50-3:20pm
3:20 – 3:30pm |
Lunch
Enterprise Updates & Leadership Journey Dr. Jeff Bahr, Chief Physician Executive IL and WI Divisions
COSWE Trust Exercise Dr. Rich Kelly, MD, DO/VP MSSL Karen Gordon, MSSL VP Admin
Break
Research 101 Nina Garlie, VP Clinical Trials Research
President Spotlight & Collaboration Jaime Campbell, President, Kenosha/Mt. Pleasant
Wrap Up & Adjourn Dr. Rich Kelly, DO/VP MSSL |
Faculty
Rich Kelly, DO, MSSL VP; Vice President Medical Specialty Service Line - General Administration, Advocate Health
Ted Gronski, MD; Physician Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Batul Valika, MD; Physician Endocrinology - Endocrinology, Aurora Medical Center West Allis
Cassia Carter, MS; Manager Leadership Development - Leadership Development, Advocate Health
Lisa McLaughlin, Change Activation Manager, AAO Milwaukee Virginia Street, Advocate Health
Jeff Bahr, Chief Physician Executive, AAO Milwaukee Virginia Street, Advocate Health
Nina Garlie, VP Clinical Trials Research, Aurora Research Institute Sinai, Advocate Health
Jaime Campbell, President, Aurora Kenosha/Mt. Pleasant, Advocate Health
Karen Gordon, MSSL VP Admin, AAO Milwaukee Virginia Street, Advocate Health
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 5.75 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)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 5.75 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN JA0006327-0000-25-106-L99-P
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
- 5.75 American Board of SurgerySuccessful 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.
- 5.75 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 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 5.75 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 5.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.75 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 5.75 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
- 5.75 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Price
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If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Jen Zarembski at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding credit claiming, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]