16th Annual Morris M Goldberg Symposium: Humor in Medicine
This symposium will feature three nationally renowned speakers in the field of humor in medicine and promises to be an engaging and insightful event for healthcare professionals looking to integrate humor into their practice for better patient outcomes and personal wellness. We look forward to seeing you there!
This conference is being held in person/virtually.
Virtual link for the day of the conference:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDUwNjZjNzEtZDJkNS00ZjQwLTk0OTAtNjc1MzdhYjg1ODNi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22991ba2ea-1d0b-40b6-a6f1-9fb2f78a7d5e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227f931934-592e-4717-89be-d1bb19f42750%22%7d
Dial in by phone
+1 630-556-1696,,933826896# United States, Big Rock
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 933 826 896#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: [email protected]
Video ID: 114 994 175 4
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 2:00pm – 5:00pm CST / 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Target Audience
This course is intended for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Describe the psychological and physiological benefits of humor in medical practice.
- Explain how humor can strengthen the doctor-patient relationship.
- Implement practical strategies for incorporating humor into patient interactions.
- Apply techniques for using humor to manage personal stress and enhance wellness.
Time | Program Topic and Speakers |
2:00 – 2:15 pm | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
2:15 – 3:05 pm | The Power of Humor |
3:05 – 3:55 pm | Laughter & Medical Care |
3:55 – 4:45 pm | The Power of Thought – The Spirit of Humor |
4:45 – 5:00 pm | Q/A |
Faculty
Jose Elizondo, MD; Chair Department of Family Medicine Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Patrick Piper, MD; Family Medicine; Lutheran General Hospital
Greg Kirschner, MD; Family Medicine; Lutheran General Hospital
Judith Gravdal, MD; Family Medicine; Lutheran General Hospital
Nancy Norton, RN
Karyn Buxman, RN; Neurohumorist
Michael Cundall, Jr. PhD; Professor of Philosophy, North Carolina A & T University
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 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 2.75 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 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.75 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 2.75 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Price
How to Register
Click “Take Course” to register and/or claim credit for this program.
The in-person location is at Lutheran General Hospital in the Olsen Auditorium. The virtual meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.
For those attending this conference virtually, a link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Lisa Jacobson at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]

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