8th Annual Joint WMCC/WMed Surgery Cancer Symposium - Transforming Global Surgery & Oncology: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures

Educational activity focusing on global surgery and how to bridge the gap. Respected, skilled physicians will present information on surgery on a world-wide level. For more information, please contact Tiffany Doerschler at [email protected]


Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI

1. Identify the importance of staying abreast of surgery techniques around the world
2. Identify the role that continuing education plays in staying on top of global surgeries
3. Identify the and gaps in knowledge of surgeries on the global level and find ways to bridge those gaps.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and WMCC and WMed. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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 amount subject to change.  

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 3.00 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


PAs

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (3.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (3.00 hours), General Attendance (3.00 hours), IPCE Credit (3.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (3.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.