Live CME Offerings

Our live CME events cover a wide range of activities, including regularly scheduled Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) departmental Grand Rounds as well as campus-based and off-site accredited educational symposia. We offer CME courses for board review, clinical and scientific updates in a broad range of medical fields, presentation of new discoveries or applications to improve health and disease prevention, and hands-on workshops for medical and scientific technologic advances and improvements in patient safety and care.

E.g., 11/08/2024

  • Infections in Hospitalized Patients 2024

    Friday, November 15, 2024
    9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
    Online Event Online
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Core Curriculum
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 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 understanding the clinical and strategic management of infections in hospitalized patients. 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. Learning Objectives -Identify effective methods for recognizing essential requirements and existing deficiencies in managing infectious diseases within hospital settings. -Discuss the challenges associated with multidrug-resistant infections. -Explore new antimicrobials and innovative strategies for effectively managing infections resistant to multiple drugs. -Recognize the importance of preventing opportunistic infections, particularly in patients with compromised immune systems. -Understand effective strategies for preventing and managing hospital-acquired infections, including CAUTI, CLABSI, and C. difficile. -Target updates for hospitalists regarding the latest information and best practices in the diagnosis and management of HIV/AIDS in a hospital setting.   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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of x.x Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.   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 allows reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of x.x hours.

  • Anderson-Fabry Disease: Update in Diagnosis & Treatment 2024

    Friday, December 6, 2024
    9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
    Online Event Online
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Core Curriculum
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview: Anderson-Fabry Disease VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Hosted by Columbia University, Department of Medicine's Columbia Fabry Center, visit www.columbiafabry.org for more information. The goal of this symposium is to expose health professionals and scientists with up-to-date information on Anderson-Fabry Disease. Video Access Following the program all registrants will be given access to lecture video recordings for ONE month. Learning Objectives -Define the natural progression of Fabry Disease across various organ systems. -Identify sensitive and specific biomarkers for early diagnosis. -Targeted therapies addressing specific organ involvement and their impact on overall disease progression. -Develop standardized case-based diagnostic criteria for identifying Fabry Disease. -Discuss the importance of sensitive and specific biomarkers for early diagnosis and monitoring in Fabry Disease. Target Audience The course targets health professionals in the broad fields of primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, and cardiology, as well as scientists. This course is open to medical doctors, researchers, nurses, physician assistants, fellows. 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live streaming activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of 6.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 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. Maximum of 6.0 hours.

  • 11th Annual Pediatric Specialty Updates for the General Practitioner

    Saturday, December 7, 2024 to Sunday, December 8, 2024
    All day
    Online Event
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    This program will be of interest to general pediatricians who are interested in expanding their knowledge in a variety of subspecialty areas with new or updated guidelines or practice parameters that impact primary pediatric care. In particular, healthcare providers who do not feel comfortable in recognizing or managing patients with the above conditions will benefit from this conference. The subspecialty topics covered in the conference deal with conditions that generally involve a team approach for patient care, including the primary care physician and the subspecialist. The conference will provide the primary care physician with practical information that will help them to become more knowledgeable in identifying, understanding, and co-managing a variety of complex conditions along with the subspecialist. The conference will also provide an opportunity for the primary care physicians to ask questions directly to the participating subspecialists to further enhance their understanding of the conditions discussed. The combination of didactic and interactive elements will promote a more effective learning experience. SOME TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE: Food Allergy  Antibiotics for Soft tissue and Skin Infections Updates on PCOS Diagnosis and Management Dyslipidemia  Type 2 Diabetes Updates SMART therapy for Asthma Eosinophilic Esophagitis Identification and Management Positive Parenting Cannabis Use and Hyperemesis  Updates on Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy  New Acne Guidelines Updates on Scoliosis Screening and Management Mental Health Update: Bipolar Disorder in Children

  • Clinical Genetics in Kidney Transplantation

    Friday, December 13, 2024
    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Online Event Online
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Core Curriculum
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Program covers recent advances in Clinical Genetics in Kidney Transplantation in a one-day course. Video Access Following the program, all registrants will have access to lecture video recordings for ONE month. Learning Objectives -Identify the major indications for genetic evaluation in kidney transplant. -Differentiate between the genetic tests to be offered to recipients and donors. -Understand the role of non-diagnostic genetic results in kidney transplant. -Appreciate the ethical considerations related to genetic testing before kidney transplantation. 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of x.x AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of x.x Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 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. Maximum of x.x hours.

  • Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Prevention & Testing

    Friday, January 24, 2025
    8:25 AM to 3:20 PM
    Online Event
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes including gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, oncologists, genetic counselors, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and cancer registry coordinators. This conference will provide an interdisciplinary educational forum to disseminate new knowledge on the identification and management of individuals and families with a genetic susceptibility to the development of gastrointestinal cancers. This conference will describe the clinical presentation, genetic basis, and cancer risks associated with inherited cancer syndromes and integrate familial cancer risk assessment, genetic testing approaches, assessment of actionable test results, and genetic risk counseling. The goal is to improve the identification of GI cancer syndromes, understand related cancer risks, and optimize strategies for the prevention and early detection of associated malignancies. This course will aid healthcare providers with the implementation of the best and most current evidence into their routine care for patients and families with inherited GI cancer syndromes. The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 14th Annual Update Glomerular Disease 2025

    Friday, February 7, 2025
    8:20 AM to 5:30 PM
    Online Event Online
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Basic Health Sciences
    Program Overview Program covers recent advances in the diagnosis and management of glomerular disease in a one-day course. Brought to you from the: Learning Objectives -Identify Current Treatment Guidelines for Glomerular Diseases. -Explore Targeted Therapies for C3G, IgA Nephropathy, and ANCA Vasculitis. -Assess the Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Non-Diabetic Glomerular Diseases. -Discuss Monitoring and Management of Treatment-related Adverse Events. -Review Case Studies and Real-world Scenarios.   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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of 7.50 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.   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.

  • ANCA-Vasculitis 2025: Update in Diagnosis & Treatment

    Friday, March 7, 2025
    8:55 AM to 1:00 PM
    Online Event Online
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 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 ANCA-Vasculitis. 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 Following the program, all registrants will be given access to lecture video recordings for one month. Learning Objectives 1. Discuss the basis of the pathogenesis of ANCA-Vasculitis. 2. Define renal pathology patterns of ANCA-Vasculitis. 3. Discuss pathogenesis, pathology, and immunosuppressive strategies available to health care providers (nephrologists, clinicians, pathologists, geneticist NP, and PAs). 4. Discuss ongoing clinical trials utilizing novel therapies for ANCA-Vasculitis. 5. Identify additional barriers to utilization for future educational opportunities. 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of x.x AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of x.x Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 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. Maximum of x.x hours.

  • Kidney Transplant Updates 2025

    Friday, March 14, 2025
    8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Online Event Online
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview
 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Updates on recent advances and optimal management of kidney transplantation in a one-day course. Video Access All registrants will be sent access to lecture video recordings. Learning Objectives -Understanding the disparities and challenges in kidney transplantation among Hispanic populations. -Examine the role of pancreas transplantation in the management of type 2 diabetes. -Understanding the progress and challenges in xenotransplantation. -Identifying non-invasive biomarkers for post-transplant monitoring to improve patient outcomes. -Exploring belatacept as a maintenance immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplant recipients. -Discussing the evolving field of multi-organ transplantation. -Exploring the role of robotic-assisted surgery in kidney transplantation and the potential benefits. -Discussing how genetic information can inform transplant decisions and improve patient care. -Understanding the impact of CMV infection on transplant outcomes and discussing novel therapy options for CMV infection. -Learning about strategies and best practices to improve organ utilization and reduce organ wastage. -Discuss a monitoring plan for early detection of recurrent IgA nephropathy, FSGS and membranous nephropathy in post-transplant patients. Collectively, these learning objectives aim to advance the field of kidney transplantation by addressing key challenges, exploring innovative solutions, and ultimately improving the lives of patients in need of life-saving organ transplants. 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.

 Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement
 Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of 7.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.   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.

  • IgA Nephropathy 2025: Diagnosis & Treatment Updates

    Friday, April 4, 2025
    8:55 AM to 1:30 PM
    Online Event Online
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Core Curriculum
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview VIRTUAL PROGRAM 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 IgA Nephropathy. The half-day course is designed to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals on the IgAN updates including pathogenesis (with particular emphasis on the Gut-Renal axis) , genetics, pathology and non-immunosuppresive and  immunosuppressive strategies. 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. Learning Objectives 1. Understand the pathophysiology of IgA nephropathy, including the role of IgA immune complexes in kidney inflammation and damage. 2. Describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for IgA nephropathy, including using kidney biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. 3. Explain the management of IgAN standard and novel targeted therapies. 4. Discuss the long-term outcomes of IgA nephropathy, such as the risk of progressive kidney disease and end-stage renal failure using risk calculators. 5. Target the role of B-Cell therapies. 6. Analyze the impact of personalized medicine approaches, such as biomarkers and genetic factors, on diagnosing and managing IgA nephropathy. 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of x.x AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of x.x Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 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. Maximum of x.x hours.

  • Sleep Symposium: Health Implications of Shift Work

    Friday, April 11, 2025
    8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Online Event Online
    • Columbia Nursing
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • Basic Health Sciences
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • School of Social Work
    • Teaching and Learning
    Program Overview Sleep Symposium for Clinicians & Researchers: Working Around the Clock: Health Implications of Shift Work VIRTUAL CONFERENCE The goal of this symposium is to expose health professionals and scientists with up-to-date information on the relation between sleep health and infectious diseases and the immune system. Learning Objectives At the completion of this course, participants will be able to discuss, identify, and explain the impact of shift work on health. Participants will understand underlying biological contributors to adverse consequences of shift work and identify tools to improve sleep and cardiometabolic outcomes in shift workers. Our goals are to provide cutting-edge information and research findings to clinicians and scientists at all stages of their career and with diverse background and expertise; to create an interactive setting via discussions with each speaker and program director in which attendees can meet and learn from program faculty. Target Audience The course targets health professionals in the broad fields of primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, and cardiology, as well as scientists working in the fields of sleep and brain health. This course is open to medical doctors, researchers, nurses, physician assistants, fellows. 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.

 Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement
 Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of 7.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 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. Maximum of 7.5 hours.

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