Monday August 17, 2026 –
Thursday August 20, 2026
7:30am-12:50pm PST
Pacific Time (UTC -8)
Event Details
Live
Webinar
When
Where
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
San Diego, California
Credit
20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Event Code
AMS081725
AMS heads to San Diego for family medicine, cardiology, and emergency medicine. This CME conference covers topics like drug-drug interactions, aortic catastrophes, efficient ED testing, and geriatric ED patients, as well as managing your daily cognitive load.
Course Topics
Pacific Time (UTC -8)
| Date | Session | Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 8/17/2026 | 1-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Kravitz | Facial Trauma |
| 1-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Kravitz | Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) | |
| 1-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Kravitz | Neuromuscular Weakness | |
| 1-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Chang | Peripheral vertigo in the emergency department | |
| 1-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Chang | Aortic catastrophes | |
| 8/18/2026 | 2-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Chang | Atrial fibrillation in the ED |
| 2-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Chang | The Thunderclap Headache | |
| 2-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Kravitz | Ophthalmologic Emergencies | |
| 2-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Kravitz | Trauma and Orthopedic Pitfalls – Injuries Not to Be Missed | |
| 2-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Kravitz | Endocrine Emergencies | |
| 8/19/2026 | 3-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Kravitz | Is This Test Necessary: Efficient Use of Testing in the ED |
| 3-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Kravitz | Management of the Emergency Psychiatric Patient | |
| 3-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Nemeth | ACS diagnosis/semantics/treatment | |
| 3-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Nemeth | Stethoscope vs POCUS for the CV presentation – A Debate | |
| 3-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Nemeth | Infant fever – New Game-Changing Info you Will Want to Know | |
| 8/20/2026 | 4-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Nemeth | The Geriatric Patient in the ED – A Dangerous Place to be |
| 4-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Nemeth | Anaphylaxis 2025 update | |
| 4-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Nemeth | How to Manage Cognitive Load in your daily practice | |
| 4-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Kravitz | Mythbusters:Challenging dogma in EM | |
| 4-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Kravitz | Coagulopathy in the ER: All Bleeding Stops Eventually |
Hotel Reservations
Book your room with our discounted event room rate, available on a first come, first served basis until the group block is sold out. Register by July 3, 2026 to take advantage of preferred rates.
Hotel reservation link coming soon!
About the Venue
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
San Diego, California
Outdoor pools, waterslides, and easy access to watersports and other activities at the marina make this Hyatt Regency ideal for outdoor recreation. A fitness center, spa, and other thoughtful amenities are also available.
Rental Cars
To make planning your travel as convenient as possible, we have negotiated discounted rates with Enterprise and National. To book your car rental at our discounted rates, book online or call 1-800-736-8227 and mention code Corp #35C1982.
Things to Do
San Diego, California
There’s something for everyone in San Diego, from craft breweries in North Park to nightlife in the Gaslamp Quarter to golfing in Mission Valley. Plus, you’ll find iconic California destinations within driving distance, including Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles.
Balboa Park
Historic neighborhoods
Watersports and fishing charters
Miles of Pacific coastline
SeaWorld San Diego
Presented By
Joe Nemeth, MD
Associate Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics/Critical Care, McGill University; Montreal, QC
Andrew Chang, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAEM
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical College; Albany, NY
Joel Kravitz, MD
Associate Residency Director, Rutgers-CMC EM Residency Program; Toms River, NJ
Accreditation
American Medical Seminars, Inc. designates these live activities for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AANPCP, ANCC, and NCCPA accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, such as American Medical Seminars. Nurse practitioners, physician associates, and non-US licensed physicians with questions about eligibility should contact their accrediting organization.
Accreditation Statement
American Medical Seminars, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Webinar Details
Webinars are held via Zoom. The Wednesday prior to the conference start date, an email will be sent with the Zoom link.
Open For Registration
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans may change. Please review our cancellation and transfer options below:
30+ Days Before Conference Start Date
- Refund: Full refund minus a $50 processing fee.
- Transfer: Registrations can be transferred once, at no cost, to another conference within two years. Alternatively, registration may be placed “on hold” for up to 12 months, allowing participants to choose a suitable conference for transfer within that period.
Less Than 30 Days Before Conference Start Date
- Refund: No refunds available.
- Transfer: Registration may be transferred to another conference within 2 years at no cost. Alternatively, registration may be placed “on hold” for up to 12 months, allowing participants to choose a suitable conference for transfer within that period.
Additional Notes
- No-shows are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- If we cancel a conference, you may choose a full refund or transfer to another event.
On-Demand Courses
- All sales are final. No refunds or transfers.
Invitation Letters
If American Medical Seminars issued you an Invitation Letter to attend a CME conference in the United States and you need to cancel your registration, we will only refund 50% your registration fee. This is to cover the cost of your Invitation Letter and processing costs. By registering, you agree to the non refundable portion of the registration.
Disclaimer
In the event that AMS is required to cancel a live conference, registrants will receive a full refund within 7 business days. AMS is not responsible for charges associated with cancelled flights or hotel rooms.
How to Request a Cancellation or Transfer
Requests must be submitted in writing to mail@ams4cme.com or by calling 1-800-267-4263.
Note: By registering, you agree to this policy.
