2nd Annual Canning Thoracic Institute Pleural Course

Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 240 E. Huron St. (Northwestern University Simulation Lab), Chicago, IL

The pleural course is a half day of lectures discussing the hot topics in management of pleural disease followed by hands-on experience in the simulation center learning from experts how to perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, tunneled pleural catheter placement, and medical thoracoscopy.

Course Sessions and Locations:
8 AM - 1 PM (Breakfast, Morning Lectures and Lunch)*
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg Pavilion
251 E Huron, 3rd Floor Conference Center
Chicago, IL 60611

*Breakfast and registration check in is from 8:00-8:20 AM. Participants are advised to arrive no later than 8:20 AM.   
1 PM - 4:00 PM (Hands-On Stations)
Northwestern University Simulation Lab
240 E. Huron, Basement Level
Chicago, IL, 60611

2025 Pleural Course Agenda

1. Diagnose, risk-stratify, counsel patients, and effectively manage malignant pleural effusions.
2. Diagnose, risk-stratify, counsel patients, and effectively manage pneumothoraces.

Physicians: $150
Trainees and APPs: $75

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations must be submitted to Rita Guzman ([email protected]) before Friday, September 12, 2025, to receive a refunded registration fee.

Registration will close at noon on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (5.50 hours), ABS CC (5.50 hours), ABS CC SAM (5.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.