Medical Specialties Medical Director Retreat IL & WI Division: Spring 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 being held in-person
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:30 am – 3:30pm CST / 9:30am - 4:30pm EST
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
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
Tim Lineberry, MD; Vice President Medical Affairs - General Administration, Aurora BayCare Medical Center
Meghan Woltman, Senior Vice President Chief Government Affairs Officer - Community and Social Impact Administration

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 5.25 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 5.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses 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
- 5.25 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.
- 5.25 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 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 5.25 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 5.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.25 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. 5.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Price
Click “Take Course” to claim credit for this program.
This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only.
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]

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