Monday November 16, 2026 –
Thursday November 19, 2026
7:30am-12:50pm EST
Eastern Time (UTC -5)
Event Details
Live
Webinar
When
Where
Lido Beach Resort
Sarasota, Florida
Credit
20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
20 ABIM MOC Points
Event Code
AMS111626
Dive deeper into rheumatology and endocrinology with American Medical Seminars. Sessions include topics like thyroid case studies, PCOS, hypo and hypernatremia, and emergencies and infection prevention in rheumatic disease patients.
Course Topics
Eastern Time (UTC -5)
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Date |
Session |
Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
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11/16/2026 |
1-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Wasko |
Clinical approach to rheumatology |
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1-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Wasko |
Crystalline diseases |
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|
1-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Wasko |
Spondyloarthropathies |
|
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1-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Kimmick |
Breast cancer – Assessing risk and tailoring screening and preventive strategies |
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1-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Kimmick |
Breast cancer – Overview of current landscape and treatment |
|
11/17/2026 |
2-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Winters |
Thyroid Case Studies |
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2-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Winters |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
|
|
2-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Kimmick |
Management of common issues faced by breast cancer survivors |
|
|
2-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Kimmick |
Special considerations in management of medically complicated patients with hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer – insights for the non-oncologist |
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|
2-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Wasko |
RA |
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11/18/2026 |
3-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Wasko |
SLE |
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3-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Wasko |
Rheumatology emergencies |
|
|
3-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Winters |
Male Hypogonadism |
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3-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Winters |
Hypo and Hypernatremia |
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3-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Mauer |
Basics of Obesity management |
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11/19/2026 |
4-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Mauer |
The Art of Diagnosing Diabetes – Part 1 |
|
4-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Mauer |
The Art of Diagnosing Diabetes – Part 2 |
|
|
4-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Mauer |
MASLD/MASH screening and management for the internist |
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4-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Winters |
Adrenal Insufficiency- Primary and Secondary |
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|
4-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Winters |
Disorders of Calcium Metabolism |
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 October 2, 2026 to take advantage of preferred rates.
Book your room early! Discounted rates may not be available if the rooms allocated to the room block sell out.
About the Venue
Lido Beach Resort
Sarasota, Florida
Nestled on a private white sand beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Lido Beach Resort offers a serene escape with picturesque views, two heated pools, and resort amenities perfect for romantic getaways, family vacations, and peaceful retreats.
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
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota offers a truly impressive blend of shopping, cuisine, and attractions. So sail into a breathtaking sunset, golf on lush green fairways, explore St. Armands Circle, or just relax and sink your toes into some of the finest sand in the world.
White sand beaches
21 Zagat-rated restaurants
MLB spring training
Museums, theaters, and festivals
Dozens of golf courses
Presented By
Stephen Winters, M.D.
Emeritus Professor and Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, University of Louisville
Mary Chester Wasko, M.D., M.S.C.
Dr. Mary Chester M. Wasko is Emeritus Professor at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She retired in 2022 after 32 years of practice as full-time faculty, first as a clinician scientist at the University of Pittsburgh, then AHN. She was Division Director at AHN. She now works parttime at a Federally Qualified Health Center in northeastern North Carolina where she teaches rheumatology to Family Medicine residents at the bedside.
Yael Mauer, M.D.
Dr. Yael Mauer is a Staff Physician in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic, specializing in obesity and metabolic diseases. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, Chair-elect of the Obesity Society’s Clinical Practice Committee, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. Associate Program Director for the Obesity Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Gretchen Kimmick, M.D.
Gretchen Kimmick, MD, MS, FASCO is Professor of Medicine at Duke University, specializing in Breast Medical Oncology. Received her medical degree from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Internal Medicine residency at Shands Teaching Hospitals, University of Florida. Medical Oncology fellowship and Masters of Science in Epidemiology at Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center.
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
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Medical Seminars and CME Seminars. American Medical Seminars is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Your participation information will be shared with ABIM through the ACCME’s PARS reporting system.
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 1-866-267-4263.
Note: By registering, you agree to this policy.
