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P A I DMarshfield, WIPermit No. 417

MARSHFIELD CLINICDIVISION OF EDUCATION – GJ21000 NORTH OAK AVENUEMARSHFIELD WI 54449-5777

Friday, April 11, 2008

7:00 am Breakfast and Registration

7:30 am Welcome and AudienceResponse Questions

7:45 am Integrating Genetics in Health CareLeigh Lo Presti, M.D.Assistant Professor, Department ofFamily and Community MedicineMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin

– From a family practice physician’s viewpoint,identify situations encountered in practicewhere genetic knowledge could benefitpatients through disease presentationand/or early detection

– Apply and integrate genetic information in your health care practice

8:45 am Riding the Bus with My SisterRachel SimonAuthor, Riding the Bus with My SisterPlume Books, New York, New York

– Discuss the challenges of being a siblingof a disable person

– Describe how disability is a form of diversity

9:45 am Break/book signing

10:15 am Ethical and Legal IssuesChristina Zaleski, M.S., C.G.C.Co-Course DirectorMedical GeneticsMarshfield Clinic Marshfield Center

– Explain legal and ethical issues related to genetic medicine

11:15 am Pharmacogenetics:Growing Implications for Primary CareRuss Wilke, M.D., Ph.D.Associate Professor of Medicine

Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin

– Discuss basic principles of drugmetabolism and genetic regulation

– Discuss genetic testing for individualswho have had adverse drug reactions andexplain how testing results can be usedwhen making pharmacotherapy choices

12:15 pm Lunch buffet

1:00 pm Genetic ResourcesSumedha Ghate, M.S., C.G.C.Genetics, St. Vincent’s HosptialGreen Bay, Wisconsin– Identify resources available for the health

care provider, including a critical overviewof various genetic textbooks, internetresources and computer programsrelating to genetics

– Determine how to access existing clinicalgenetic services in Wisconsin, includingoutreach and telemedicine locations

2:00 pm Program Concludes for the Day

Saturday, April 12, 2008

7:00 am Breakfast

7:15 am Welcome

7:30 am Behavior and PsychiatricManifestations: Clues to a Genetic DiagnosisPhilip Giampietro, M.D., Ph.D.Co-Course DirectorMedical GeneticsMarshfield Clinic Marshfield Center

– List distinctive psychiatric and behavioralmanifestations associated with commonlyencountered genetic disorders in clinicalpractice

– Identify patients who may need geneticevaluation based on their psychiatricdiagnoses

8:30 am Prenatal Ultrasound:Clues to UnderlyingGenetic ConditionsGerald Mulligan, M.D.RadiologyMarshfield Clinic Marshfield Center

Elizabeth McPherson, M.D.Medical GeneticsMarshfield Clinic Marshfield Center

– Identify prenatal ultrasound abnormalities as clues to potentialunderlying genetic diagnoses

9:30 am Break

9:45 am Failure to Thrive & Failingto Grow: Genetic ReasonsDavid Wargowski, M.D.Clinical GeneticsUW Health Waisman CenterMadison, Wisconsin

– Define and distinguish “failing to thrive”and “failing to grow,” and provide geneticexamples of both

– Discuss logical approaches for diagnosticevaluations and genetic testing of “failingto thrive/grow”

10:45 am Culturally AppropriateGenetic CareSajid Merchant, M.S., C.G.C.Lead Genetic CounsellorDepartment of Medical GeneticsUniversity of Alberta HospitalAlberta, Canada

– Compare and contrast different culturalnorms (including Hmong, Amish, AfricanAmerican, Indian, Native American,Hispanic) and identify how these canaffect genetic counseling

11:45 am Program Concludes

Program

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Friday & Saturday, April 11 & 12, 2008

Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Practical Genetics for HealthcareProviders Conference

PracticalGenetics forHealthcareProvidersConferenceFriday & Saturday,April 11 & 12, 2008

Glacier Canyon LodgeWisconsin Dells, WI

Accreditation StatementMarshfield Clinic is accredited by the Wisconsin MedicalSociety to provide continuing medical education for physcians.

Designation of Credit StatementMarshfield Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate withthe extent of their participation in the activity.

Contact Hour Statement for Allied Health ProfessionalsMarshfield Clinic is approved as a provider of continuinghealth education by the Wisconsin Society for HealthcareEducation and Training, (WISHET). Marshfield Clinicdesignates this activity for up to 9.0 contact hours (0.9 CEUs) of continuing education for allied healthprofessionals.

American Academy of Family PhysiciansApplication for CME credit has been filed with theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians. Determinationof credit is pending.

American Counseling AssociationWe anticipate co-sponsorship of this event by theAmerican Counseling Associate (ACA). Approval for therequested 9.0 contact hours of continuing education(0.9 CEUs) by the ACA is currently pending.

Faculty DisclosureIn accordance with the Standards of the WisconsinMedical Society, all those who are in a position to affectcontent of this CME activity (including course directors,planning committee, speakers, and CME staff) are requiredto disclose financial relationships with any commercialinterest(s) related to the subject matter of this activity.Such disclosures will be made available on the day ofthe program so that participants may formulate theirown judgments regarding the presentation.

As a provider of CME credit, it is Marshfield Clinic’sresponsibility to ensure that its credited activities provideinformation, findings, and recommendations to itsaudiences that are based on accepted and sound scientificprinciples (evidence-based medicine). In addition,Marshfield Clinic has safeguards in place to identify andeliminate any commercial bias from CME activities.

Disclosure of Commercial SupportThis program has been funded in part by a grant fromthe Wisconsin Department of Health and FamilyServices, Division of Public Health. Any additionalprogram funding will be disclosed at the conference.

Four Easy Ways to RegisterBy mail: Return your completed registration form and

payment to Marshfield Clinic, ConferenceRegistration – GJ2, 1000 North Oak AvenueMarshfield, WI 54449-5777

By phone: Call 1-866-894-3622, option 1 and pay byMasterCard® or VISA®.

By fax: Complete registration form and fax to 715-389-3770with your MasterCard® or VISA® information.

By Internet: http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/CME

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Registration FeesBefore March 28 After March 28

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Genetic counselors: ❏ ACA Credit Pre-registration ($25 fee ______) and your social security number is requiredfor processing.

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Detach and return completed form and payment to:Marshfield ClinicConference Registration – GJ21000 North Oak AvenueMarshfield, WI 54449-5777

Call 715-389-3776 or fax 715-389-3770

Dietary RestrictionsPlease list any dietary restrictions you have and offersuggestions on preferred dietary choices.

❏ Check here if you would prefer a vegetarian meal choice.

IntroductionGenetics and genetic testing continue to permeate allaspects of medicine. This one and a half day conferencewill focus on medical genetics for the health careprovider. The goals of the conference are to providetools for health care providers to integrate geneticsinto all areas of medicine. Upon completion of theconference, providers will be able to identify geneticresources for their practice, have an improvedunderstanding of how genetics is impactingmedicine, and have networking opportunities withgenetic specialists.

Target AudienceThis program is intended for all health care providers,including physicians, residents, nurse practitioners,registered nurses, physician assistants, nurses, geneticcounselors, research personnel, lab personnel, otherallied health care professionals and students.

LocationThis year’s conference will be held at the Glacier CanyonLodge at the Wilderness, located at 45 Hillman Road,Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The phone number forthe resort is 800-867-WILD.

AccommodationsIt is the registrant’s responsibility to arrange for lodging.A block of rooms has been reserved at the GlacierCanyon Lodge at the Wilderness for April 10 &11, 2008at $95 for Thursday night and $120 for Friday night.Please contact the hotel directly at 800-867-WILDand let them know you are with the Practical Geneticsfor Health Care Providers Conference to receive thespecial room rate. These rooms are limited and willbe released 30 days prior to the conference so wesuggest making your room reservations early.

Additional information about Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness is available on their Web site atwww.glaciercanyonlodge.com

AttireCasual attire is appropriate for this conference. Sincemeeting room temperatures and personal comfortlevels vary, it is recommended that you bring asweater or jacket to the educational activities.

Electronic DevicesAs a courtesy to conference attendees, we requestthat all electronic devices (pagers, cell phones, laptopcomputers, etc.) be turned off during educationalsessions. If you must use your electronic device, werequest that you use the vibration ringing mode andstep outside the meeting room so you do not disturbother attendees.

Sponsored by This program is sponsored by Marshfield Clinic.

Further InformationRequests for further information should be directedto Marshfield Clinic CME, at 715-389-3776 or 1-866-894-3622, ext. 9-3776.

Planning CommitteeThis conference was developed by providers fromMarshfield Clinic’s Medical Genetics Departmentincluding:

• Philip Giampietro, M.D., Ph.D.Co-course Director

• Elizabeth McPherson, M.D.

• Kristen Rasmussen, M.S., C.G.C.

• Kara Reynolds, M.S., C.G.C.

• Christina Zaleski, M.S., C.G.C.Co-course Director

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Registration

The registration fee is $250 for physicians and $200 for allied health professionals and others. The registration feeincludes continental breakfast, Friday lunch, breaks, and all course materials. Meal functions are intended for conferenceparticipants only. Registrations received after Friday, March 28, 2008 increase by $50. You will receive confirmationwithin 2 weeks of registering.

Marshfield Clinic complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you desire special accommodations, pleaseadvise us when you register. All requests are kept confidential.

Multiple brochures?We use multiple mailing lists and cannot always eliminate duplications. Please post or share any extras with colleagues.

Awaiting Approval to Attend? If your registration is dependent upon approval from your agency, don’t hesitate to register now. You may cancel yourregistration without penalty until Friday, March 28, 2008.

Cancellation PolicyThe conference reserves the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment. In case of cancellation due to insufficientenrollment or inclement weather, registration fees will be refunded in full. For cancellations received by Friday, April 4,2008, the registration fee less a $25 administrative fee will be given. No refunds will be made after this date. To cancel,call 1-866-894-3622, ext. 9-3776.

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