Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists

  • Continuing Education
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Registration Deadline: January 29, 2027

Build confidence beyond your specialty. Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists equips specialists with the broad clinical knowledge needed to confidently manage the increasingly complex conditions encountered in everyday practice. As subspecialization deepens and patient complexity grows, clinicians are increasingly called upon to diagnose, treat, and comanage conditions outside their original scope of training. 

 

Led by nationally and internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty, this comprehensive hybrid CME course delivers evidence-based updates on the latest advances in adult medicine, with practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately whether you join us in Boston or online.

  • Live Online or In Person

This course is taught in-person or online.

 

Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 11 months after the end of the course.

 

Fairmont Boston | 138 St. James Ave, Boston, MA

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Earn up to:
56.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
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Five Days

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Overview

Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists provides comprehensive, evidence-based updates on the conditions specialists are increasingly expected to recognize, manage, and co-manage in today's complex clinical environment. Through engaging lectures, interactive Q&A, and case-based discussions, Harvard Medical School faculty translate the latest research and clinical guidelines into practical strategies you can apply immediately.

The curriculum spans high-impact topics across adult medicine, including cardiometabolic disease, diabetes, obesity, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, hypertension, stroke prevention, chronic kidney and liver disease, infectious disease, cognitive impairment, care of older adults, women's health, menopause, preventive care, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence and digital health into clinical practice.

Whether you care for patients in an outpatient clinic, hospital, or specialty practice, you'll leave better prepared to manage conditions beyond your specialty with confidence.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply current evidence-based guidelines to diagnose and manage common medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic kidney and liver disease, sleep disorders, and women's health conditions.
  • Integrate advances from multiple specialties into clinical decision-making to improve outcomes for patients with complex or multisystem disease.
  • Recognize and manage comorbidities while anticipating interactions among therapies prescribed across specialties.
  • Evaluate emerging diagnostic tests, screening strategies, and therapeutic innovations, incorporating clinically validated advances into practice.
  • Implement best practices in preventive care, screening, and health promotion across diverse adult populations, including older adults.
  • Evaluate the appropriate clinical applications and limitations of artificial intelligence and digital health technologies in patient care.
  • Apply focused physical examination techniques and evidence-based diagnostic approaches to improve clinical assessment and management.

Developed and Offered By:

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Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Who Should Participate

  • Medical Sub-Specialists
  • Surgeons
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
  • Physician Associates (PAs)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialists
  • Psychiatrists
  • OB/GYN Clinicians
  • Neurologists
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Residents
  • Fellows
  • Nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals

Schedule

All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.

 

Day 1

Monday, January 25, 2027

Stable Ischemic Heart Disease - Choosing the Right Therapy

Eric Isselbacher

8:00-8:55 am

Break

8:55-9:00 am

Sleep Medicine - What Every Specialist Should Know

James Mojica

9:00-9:55 am

Break

9:55-10:10 am

Using AI to Optimize Practice for Clinicians

David Ting

10:10-11:05 am

Break

11:05-11:10 am

Hyperlipidemia 2027 - New Targets, New Treatments, New Evidence

Scott Kinlay

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Lunch Break

12:05-1:05 pm

Session 1A

1:05-2:00 pm

Heart Failure - Practical Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

Akshay Desai

1:05-2:00 pm

Session 1B

1:05-2:00 pm

Treating Tobacco Use - Strategies for Lasting Success

Nancy Rigotti

1:05-2:00 pm

Break

2:00-2:05 pm

Session 2A

2:05-3:00 pm

Headache Disorders - Practical Diagnosis and Management

Angeliki Vgontzas

2:05-3:00 pm

Session 2B

2:05-3:00 pm

Is There a Doctor on the Plane? Managing Medical Emergencies Outside the Hospital

Carrie Tibbles

2:05-3:00 pm

Break

3:00-3:15 pm

Session 3A

3:15-4:10 pm

Ophthalmology Cases for Specialists

Mina Farahani

3:15-4:10 pm

Session 3B

3:15-4:10 pm

Hematology in the Real World — Cases for the Non-Hematologist

David Sykes

3:15-4:10 pm

Break

4:10-4:15 pm

Session 4A

4:15-5:10 pm

Common Infections - Practical Treatment Strategies

Kristen Hysell

4:15-5:10 pm

Session 4B

4:15-5:10 pm

The Expanding World of Tick-Borne Disease

Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha

4:15-5:10 pm

Day 2

Tuesday, January 26, 2027

Nephrology - Practical Updates for Specialists

David Steele

8:00-8:55 am

Break

8:55-9:00 am

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment

Joshua Metlay

9:00-9:55 am

Break

9:55-10:10 am

Thyroid Disease - Management for Specialists on 1

Gilbert Daniels

10:10-11:05 am

Break

11:05-11:10 am

Diabetes - Practical Advances in Management

David Nathan

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Lunch Break

12:05-1:05 pm

Session 1A

1:05-2:00 pm

Prostate Cancer - Screening and Management

Marc Garnick

1:05-2:00 pm

Session 1B

1:05-2:00 pm

Cannabis in Clinical Practice

Lauren Malishchak

1:05-2:00 pm

Break

2:00-2:05 pm

Session 2A

2:05-3:00 pm

Peripheral Neuropathy - Practical Evaluation and Management

Christopher Doughty

2:05-3:00 pm

Session 2B

2:05-3:00 pm

Pulmonary Nodules - Evaluation and Management

Angela Frank

2:05-3:00 pm

Break

3:00-3:15 pm

Session 3A

3:15-4:10 pm

Osteoporosis - What's Changed in Diagnosis and Treatment

Sharon Chou

3:15-4:10 pm

Session 3B

3:15-4:10 pm

Healthy Longevity - Science, Technology, and AI

Ami Bhatt

3:15-4:10 pm

Break

4:10-4:15 pm

Session 4A

4:15-5:10 pm

Breast Cancer - Management Essentials for Specialists

Michelle Specht

4:15-5:10 pm

Session 4B

4:15-5:10 pm

HIV Prevention and Care for Adult Specialists

Kevin Ard

4:15-5:10 pm

Day 3

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Practice-Changing Medical Literature

Melissa McNeil

8:00-8:55 am

Break

8:55-9:00 am

Hypertension - What’s new, what works, what’s next

Aaron Mann

9:00-9:55 am

Break

9:55-10:10 am

Atrial Fibrillation - Advances in Diagnosis and Management

Edwin Kevin Heist

10:10-11:05 am

Break

11:05-11:10 am

GLPs - New Approaches to Cardiometabolic Health

Ksenia Blinnikova

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Lunch Break

12:05-1:05 pm

Session 1A

1:05-2:00 pm

Allergy - Practical Pearls for Your Practice

Anna Wolfson

1:05-2:00 pm

Session 1B

1:05-2:00 pm

COPD - Practical Management for Specialists

Walter O'Donnell

1:05-2:00 pm

Break

2:00-2:05 pm

Session 2A

2:05-3:00 pm

Common GI Problems - Diagnosis and Management

Kyle Staller

2:05-3:00 pm

Session 2B

2:05-3:00 pm

Infectious and Metabolic Hepatitis

Raymond Chung

2:05-3:00 pm

Break

3:00-3:15 pm

Session 3A

3:15-4:10 pm

Depression and Anxiety - Practical Management for Specialists

David Kroll

3:15-4:10 pm

Session 3B

3:15-4:10 pm

Caring for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients - What Every Clinician Needs to Know

Ole-Petter Hamnvik

3:15-4:10 pm

Break

4:10-4:15 pm

Session 4A:: Testosterone Therapy

4:15-5:10 pm

Testosterone Therapy: Evidence and Clinical Practice

Deborah Kwolek

4:15-5:10 pm

Session 4B

4:15-5:10 pm

Dermatology - High-Yield Diagnosis and Management

Madeline DeWane

4:15-5:10 pm

Day 4

Thursday, January 28, 2027

Women's Cardiovascular Health: Practical Updates

Deborah Kwolek

8:00-8:55 am

Break

8:55-9:00 am

Case studies in Women's Health

Deborah Kwolek

9:00-9:55 am

Break

9:55-10:10 am

Anticoagulants and Venous Thromboembolism: Practical Management

Rachel Rosovsky

10:10-11:05 am

Break

11:05-11:10 am

Menopausal Hormone Therapy - What Specialists Need to Know

Deborah Kwolek

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Lunch Break

12:05-1:05 pm

Asthma: Modern Management for Non-Pulmonologists

Nancy Lange-Vaidya

1:05-2:00 pm

Break

2:00-2:05 pm

High-Risk Supplements Your Patients Are Using (Without Telling You)

Pieter Cohen

2:05-3:00 pm

Break

3:00-3:15 pm

POTS, Syncope, and Autonomic Disorders

Nathaniel Robbins

3:15-4:10 pm

Break

4:10-4:15 pm

Orthopedics - Knee and Hip Pain

C. Christopher Smith

4:15-5:10 pm

Day 5

Friday, January 29, 2027

Brain Health - Reducing Dementia Risk

Reza Ghomi

8:00-8:55 am

Break

8:55-9:00 am

Memory Loss and Dementia - Diagnosis and Management

Andrew Budson

9:00-9:55 am

Break

9:55-10:10 am

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease - Protecting Brain Health

Mariel Kozberg

10:10-11:05 am

Break

11:05-11:10 am

Healthy Aging - Practical Care of Older Adults

Deborah Lee

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Lunch Break

12:05-1:05 pm

Upper Extremity Disorders - Practical Orthopedic Pearls

Thomas Gill

1:05-2:00 pm

Break

2:00-2:05 pm

Low Back Pain - Evaluation and Treatment

Dana Kotler

2:05-3:00 pm

Bonus Library

In addition to the live program, participants receive exclusive access to six bonus on-demand sessions that expand on key clinical topics and are available at the beginning of course launch.

A: New and Emerging VirusesMartin S. Hirsch
B: 10 Best Practices for SpecialistsFrank Domino
C: Lifestyle Medicine: Prescribing HealthBeth Frates
D: Opioid Use Disorder: From Recognition to TreatmentEllie Grossman
E: Peripheral Vascular Disease for all SpecialitiesChristopher Kwolek
F: Genetic Testing for Cancer RiskDavid Einstein

Hear from Our Participants

Hear from our past GMS Participants! 
Ranked among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, past participants consistently report that this program has inspired and improved their clinical practice and outcomes. Here are some comments from recent attendees: 

I think all practicing subspecialists would benefit from this course. We tend to focus on our own area of expertise, but keeping an eye on what our colleagues are up to and change in guidelines will improve the care for all of our patients.

As a specialist, I love to hear these cutting-edge talks. It reminds all of us how rapidly changing medicine is from year to year.

I loved the talks that gave practical clinical guidance that could be implemented as part of a subspecialist's practice.

All lectures and speakers were outstanding!

I THINK, ALL ASPECTS OF THIS COURSE WERE EXTRAORDINARY.

Faculty

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.

Course Leadership

Kevin Ard, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Co-Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC
Chief Innovation Officer, American College of Cardiology; Former Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chair, FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee; Cofounder, Elevate Leadership Program, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha, DO, FSHEA, FIDSA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Senior Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases, Cambridge Health Alliance

Andrew Budson, MD
Lecturer in Neurology, Part-time, Harvard Medical School
Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine
Chief, Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology, Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System
Director of Education, Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 

Sharon Chou, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Raymond Chung, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Mass General Brigham
Zhou Family Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Pieter Cohen, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Internist, Cambridge Health Alliance 

Gilbert Daniels, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
James Howard Means Endowed Chair in Thyroid Disease; Co-Director, Thyroid Associates
Medical Director Endocrine Tumor Center, Massachusetts General Hospital.

Akshay Desai, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Madeline DeWane, MD
Instructor in Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
Director, Inpatient Follow-Up Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital

Frank J. Domino, MD
Professor and the Pre-doctoral Education Director for the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School

Christopher Doughty, MD
Assistant Professor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Associate Program Director, Mass General Brigham Neurology Residency Program 

David Einstein, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Disease Group Leader, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology

Mina Farahani, MD, MS
Ophthalmologist, Cornea and Anterior Segment Specialist, Spindel Eye Associates 

Angela Frank, MD, MPH
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Co-Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Pulmonary Nodule Clinic
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Elizabeth Frates, MD
Associate Professor, Part Time, Harvard Medical School
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Lifestyle Medicine, Coaching, and Consulting
Immediate Past President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine 

Marc Garnick, MD
Gorman Brothers Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Editor In Chief, Harvard Medical School Report on Prostate Diseases
Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Oncologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Co-Director, BIDMC/BWH/CRICO course on Mitigating Malpractice Vulnerabilities in Primary Care 

Thomas Gill, MD
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine
Chairman of Orthopedics Surgery, Steward Healthcare Network
Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, New England Baptist Hospital
Director, Boston Sports Medicine and Research institute

Reza Hosseini Ghomi, MD, MSE
Faculty, Department of Neurology, University of Washington

Ellie Grossman, MD, MPH
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Medical Director for Primary Care / Behavioral Health Integration, Cambridge Health Alliance 

Ole-Petter Hamnvik, MB, BCh, BAO
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Edwin Kevin Heist,  MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Cardiac EP Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital 

David A. Hirsh, MD
Director of the Harvard Medical School Academy Fellowship in Medical Education, Harvard Medical School
PCE Director and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, Cambridge Health Alliance

Martin Hirsch, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Senior Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Kristen Hysell, MD, MPH
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Assistant Physician, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Eric Isselbacher, MD, MSc
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Co-Director, MGH Thoracic Aortic Center
Edmund N. Ansin Endowed Chair in Healthcare Transformation 

Scott Kinlay, MBBS, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chief of Cardiology, VA Boston Healthcare System
Physician Scientist, Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital 

Dana Kotler, MD
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
Attending Psychiatrist, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Director, Cycling Medicine Program, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Mariel Kozberg, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Vascular Neurologist, Massachusetts General Hospital 

David Kroll, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Christopher Kwolek, MD
Lecturer on Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Nancy Lange-Vaidya, MD, MPH
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Medical Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program;Associate Director, Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory, Brigham and Women’s Hospital 

Deborah S. Lee, MD
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Melissa McNeil, MD
Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator, The Warren Alpert Medical School,  Brown University

Josh Metlay, MD, PHD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Peter L. Gross, MD Chair in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

James Mojica, MD
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Clinical Director and Vice Chief, MGH Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
MGB Distinguished Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical Director, The Sleep Center at Spaulding 

David M. Nathan, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Founder, Diabetes Center
Director, Clinical Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Walter O'Donnell, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Center for Human Innovation in Clinical Care
Director, Bronchiectasis and Cough Program 

Nancy Rigotti, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Tobacco Research & Treatment Center, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Nathaniel Robbins, MD
Assistant Professor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Director, Small Fiber and Autonomic Neurology, Mass General / Brigham
Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Neurodiagnostic Autonomic Laboratory 

Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Thrombosis Research, Division of Hematology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Co-Chair, Thrombosis Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Jennifer Siegel, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

C. Christopher Smith, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
Vice-Chair for Education in the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Michelle Specht, MD
Associate Professor in Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Director of the Avon Breast Evaluation Center, Massachusetts General Hospital 

Kyle Staller, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital 

David Steele, MD, MBChB
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Clinical Director, Massachusetts General Hospital, Nephrology Division

David Sykes, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Hematology, MGB Cancer Center 

Carrie Tibbles, MD
Vice Chair for Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
Director, Graduate Medical Education, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School

David Y. Ting, MD, FACP, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Fmr. Chief Medical Information Officer, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization

Angeliki Vgontzas, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Neurologist, Graham Headache Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital 

Anna Wolfson, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Quality and Safety Director and Assistant Clinical Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Allergy and Immunology 

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Location Information

Venue

Join us in Boston at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel for five days of engaging learning, meaningful networking, and direct access to Harvard Medical School faculty and colleagues from around the world. Throughout the course, enjoy breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each day, a networking reception, and opportunities to connect with peers while experiencing one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods. Within touring distance of Harvard Medical School and other local attractions, with the Boston Trolley Tour stopping right outside the hotel.  

In person sessions will be held at:

Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

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Hotel Reservations

A block of guest rooms has been reserved at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel at a special rate for course participants through December 30, 2026. We encourage you to reserve your accommodations early, as rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

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In Memory

In memory of Founding Director, John Goodson, MD, who started Primary Care Medicine in 1983. We are forever in your service. This 43rd year of Primary Care Medicine is dedicated to the memory of our founder, Dr. John Goodson. A beloved teacher, mentor, colleague, and champion of primary care, John's passion for lifelong learning and commitment to improving patient care continue to inspire this program and the countless clinicians whose lives he touched.

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You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment. Prices include CME credit, electronic syllabus. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration. 

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Early Registration Deadline:

Role Course Fee Early Registration Course Fee
Physician (MD/DO) $1,495 $1,395
Nurse (RN/APRN) $995 $895
Nurse Practitioner (NP) $1,295 $1,195
PA $1,295 $1,195
Psychologist $995 $895
Resident/Fellow $995 $895
Social Worker $995 $895
Allied Health Professional / Other $995 $895

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Harvard Medical School 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.

Live/Live Online Courses: To receive CME/CE credit, learners are required to complete the course evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, you will be able to claim your credit and download your certificate. All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.

Online Courses: To receive CME/CE credit, learners must pass the course post-test and complete the course evaluation in order to claim credit before the final day of the accreditation period. Learners have access to the course for 60 days after the accreditation period has expired.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 56.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure. 

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. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure. 

This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 14.00 credits of Risk Management Study. This includes: 

  • 1.00 credit(s) of Opioid Education and Pain Management Training
  • 2.00 credit (s) of End-of-Life Care Studies
  • 1.00 credit (s) of Electronic Health Records
  • 1.00 credit (s) of Medical Marijuana

Please check your individual state licensing board requirements before claiming these credits. 

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. 

The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following Institute of Medicine Core Competencies:

  • Provide Patient-Centered Care
  • Work in Interdisciplinary Teams
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice
  • Apply Quality Improvement
  • Utilize Informatics

This course is designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

  • Patient Care and Procedural Skills
  • Medical Knowledge
  • Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Disclaimer & Disclosure

CME activities accredited by Harvard Medical School are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of competency. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgment before making clinical decisions of any kind.

Note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is calculated based on submission of a preliminary agenda and may be subject to change.

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