Clinical Genetics Advanced Practice Provider Conference

This conference is specifically designed for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) working in a clinical Genetics setting (typically within a Genetics division). If you are unsure if this designation applies to you, please email CGAPP@mcw.edu)

CGAPP is not a credentialing course in Genetics, nor is it designed to be a 101 class to understand the basics of Genetics. CGAPP focuses on the APP who provides care for genetic and metabolic patients on a regular basis. Presentations will include advanced topics within Genetics. 

We recognize there are other APPs who may order genetic testing or want to know more about basic genetics. This may include APPs working in oncology or neurology services (to name a few). Unfortunately, CGAPP is not appropriate for those individuals currently. Our focus is for the APP truly working in a Genetics division. 

The need:
Geneticists are in great demand across the country. According to the National Resident Matching Program, in 2023 only 29% (10 of 35) of Medical Genetics Fellowship programs were filled.  In addition, of the 51 Genetics fellowship positions available, only 21 were filled (41%).  The Medical College of Wisconsin filled our need for Geneticists in 2014 by utilizing the APP’s clinical expertise and integrating them into genetics. However, genetics training is not embedded into standard graduate nursing programs. Currently, nothing exists to train the novice genetics APP and provide continuing education that is relevant to them [PMID: 24176964] [PMID: 28252482].

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 13.5 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Nurse Practitioner:
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 150930. This program has been approved for up to 13.5 contact hours of continuing education (and up to 2.5 hours of pharmacology). Nurse Practitioners should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.

Registration will open on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 12:00pm CST. Come back here to find the link.

Want FREE registration? Submit an abstract for poster presentation and have it accepted. You get access to early bird registration (securing your spot) and you get it for free. Email CGAPP@mcw.edu for more details.

To offer the most impactful learning environment with discussions and networking, the number of participants will be limited to 50. Last year’s registration was filled within 28 hours.

Cost to attend is $300

Cancellations must be received by August 12, 2024, to be eligible for a refund.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email. All cancellations are subject to a nonrefundable processing fee of 10% of all registration fees paid and must be received by August 12, 2024, to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellation notices should be sent to CGAPP@mcw.edu. Allow 4-6 weeks processing time. We are unable to change names or substitute one individual for another currently registered. Scientific meeting registrations CANNOT be transferred to another person. No exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact CGAPP@mcw.edu.

This two-and-a-half-day conference will be held September 18-20, 2024.

The schedule will include hot Genetics topics including -omics approach to patients, AI and Machine Learning, clinical trial research, and much, much more. 

We plan to have a panel of APPs share their clinical expertise on relevant topics and breakout sessions offering further metabolic discussion. There will also be plenty of time to network with other APPs from around the country and hear how APPs are being utilized in their clinical departments.

A detailed schedule will be available on the registration page.

The conference will be held at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel.

A block of rooms has been reserved for $184/night (plus taxes and fees).  A link to reserve will be sent to you after registration is completed.

The Journeyman is a boutique hotel located in the historic Third Ward. Just south of downtown Milwaukee, the Third Ward is known for locally owned restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting. The neighborhood is home to