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Program Overview Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites you to join the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), which is an underdiagnosed infiltrative cardiomyopathy resulting from the deposition of misfolded transthyretin proteins in the heart. Early detection and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for effective management. Video Access All registrants will be sent access to view live lectures during the program and access to view the video recordings post-program. Learning Objectives Clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed ATTR-CA. Management of patients with newly diagnosed systemic ATTR. Management of various organ involvement. Discuss and develop consensus in guidelines for managing relapsed and refractory cases, including the role of salvage therapies and experimental approaches. Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC 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. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.   Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Nurse Practitioners The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Physician Assistants The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Ask COAP Series: “Demystifying the Promotion Process on the ‘at CUMC’ Title Track”   In this series, the leaders of the Committee of Appointments and Promotion (COAP)— who are directly involved in the promotion process—discuss criteria for promotion and how faculty can optimize their academic profiles. This interactive session focuses on processes and strategies for preparing for promotion on the “at CUMC” title track.   Please note: this program has been re-scheduled to November 12 from November 19. All previous registrations have been carried over to the new date.   * New Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 12 - 1 p.m. Location: Zoom Register Here (Registration is required via Zoom)   Speakers:   Nancy Green, MD Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC Associate Dean for Academic Advancement and Operations Associate Director, Irving Institute for Clinical Translational Research Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons    Rini B. Ratan, MD Berkowitz Family Professor of Women's Health (in Obstetrics and Gynecology) at CUMC Faculty of Medicine COAP, Co-chair Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons   Daichi Shimbo, MD Professor of Medicine Senior Vice President for Faculty Affairs, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons   Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD, MPH Harold C. Neu Professor of Infectious Diseases (in Medicine) at CUMC Faculty of Medicine COAP, Co-chair Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons  

Program Overview Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites you to join the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing an overview of high-yield challenging scenarios in the management of AL Amyloidosis. Through a combination of lectures and case-based presentations, this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice. Video Access All registrants will be sent access to lecture video recordings. Learning Objectives Clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed systemic AL Amyloidosis. Management of patients with newly diagnosed systemic AL Amyloidosis. Management of various organ involvement such as heart failure and nephrotic syndrome, autonomic neuropathy and GI involvement in patients with AL Amyloidosis. Discuss and develop consensus in guidelines for managing relapsed and refractory cases, including the role of salvage therapies and experimental approaches. Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC 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. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.   Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Nurse Practitioners The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Physician Assistants The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Register here (Registration is required) The “Writing Specific Aims” workshop is designed for researchers who plan to submit an R or K NIH grant in time for the February 5 (R01) or February 12 (K) deadline. Applicants resubmitting applications (March 5 for the R01 and March 12 for K awards) are also welcome to attend.    During this workshop, attendees will participate in a live session where drafts of Specific Aims pages submitted by attendees are reviewed. Participants are required to watch this pre-recorded lecture with useful tips on writing Specific Aims prior to the start of the workshop. Instructors in the live session will assume participants have a foundational knowledge of writing Specific Aims.    About the Series: The GRANTWISE Seminar Series (GRANT Writing and Information Sessions for Enhancing Knowledge About Grant Elements) provides grantsmanship tips that are applicable to all applications, as well as an overview of NIH grant opportunities that are specific to ESI faculty and trainees. This workshop will be repeated to coincide with other NIH standard due dates.    Presenters:   Bernard P. Chang, MD, PhD Tushar Shah and Sara Zion Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine  Associate Dean of Faculty Health and Research Career Development Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons    Mimi Shirasu-Hiza, PhD  Professor of Genetics and Development  Assistant Dean of Mentoring, VIBRE PhD pathways program Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons