Pituitary tumors are more common than generally thought,

with a prevalence of about 10% on MR imaging in the general

population. At the same time, many endocrinologists and

internists may not have sufficient exposure to deal confidently

with a variety of pituitary disorders. If not properly treated,

pituitary disorders may result in significant morbidity and

lower life expectancy. This one-day program will place a heavy

emphasis on case discussions to review the best strategies

for evaluation and management of pituitary disorders by some

of the finest experts in this field. The speakers will share their

experience from interesting and/or challenging cases that

they have faced. There will be ample time for discussion and

questions.

Conference Directors:

Amir Hamrahian, MD

Director, Clinical Research

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes

and Metabolism

Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute

Laurence Kennedy, MD, FRCP

Chairman

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes

and Metabolism

Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute

Guest Faculty:

Peter J. Trainer, BSc, MB ChB, MD

Professor and Consultant Endocrinologist

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, United Kingdom

Nicholas A. Tritos, MD, DSC

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Harvard Medical School

Neuroendocrine Unit

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

Andrea Utz, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine and

Neurological Surgery

Division of Endocrinology

Medical Director, Vanderbilt Pituitary Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

Robert Weil, MD

Chief Medical Executive, Geisinger

Northeast Region

& Associate Chief Scientific Officer,

Health System

Geisinger Health System

Danville, PA

Cleveland Clinic Faculty:

Betul Hatipoglu, MD

Staff, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes

and Metabolism

Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute

Kevin Pantalone, DO

Associate Staff, Department of Endocrinology,

Diabetes and Metabolism

Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute

Pablo Recinos, MD

Section Head, Minimally Invasive Skull Base

Neurosurgery, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor

and Neuro-Oncology Center

Neurological Institute

John Suh, MD

Chairman, Radiation Oncology

Taussig Cancer Institute

Cleveland Clinic

Target Audience

Endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, family medicine and internal

medicine physicians and other healthcare workers with an

interest in endocrine disorders.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the best practices for evaluation, diagnosis and

management of a variety of pituitary disorders.

2. Review common pitfalls in biochemical evaluation of

patients with pituitary disorders.

3. Discuss interesting and/or challenging pituitary cases

with participating clinicians.

Conference Registration Fee

Conference fee includes registration materials, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.

Physician: $225

Resident*, Fellow*: $130

Physician Assistant: $130

Nurse, Nurse Practitioner: $130

Allied Health/Non-Physicians: $130

Cleveland Clinic Alumni: $130

Comprecare Affiliate Member: $146.25 - Member I.D. Number

* Letter from program chairman or department chairman must accompany Resident/Fellow registration.