Monday November 16, 2026 –
Thursday November 19, 2026
7:30am-12:50pm EST
Eastern Time (UTC -5)
NOV 16 – 19, 2026
Targeting the Triad: Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Obesity in the Age of GLP-1s
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)
|
Date |
Session |
Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
Topic # |
|
11/16/2026 |
1-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Winters |
Thyroid Case Studies |
56 |
|
|
1-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Winters |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
57 |
|
|
1-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Amhad |
Heart Failure in the Primary Care Setting |
659 |
|
|
1-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Wasko |
Clinical approach to rheumatology |
394 |
|
|
1-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Wasko |
Diagnostic testing in rheumatic diseases |
393 |
|
11/17/2026 |
2-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Wasko |
Crystalline diseases |
395 |
|
2-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Wasko |
Spondyloarthropathies |
398 |
|
|
2-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Winters |
Adrenal Insufficiency- Primary and Secondary |
221 |
|
|
2-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Winters |
Disorders of Calcium Metabolism |
275 |
|
|
2-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Amhad |
Cardiorenal Syndrome: A Primary Care Challenge |
661 |
|
|
11/18/2026 |
3-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Mauer |
Basics of Obesity management |
669 |
|
|
3-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Amhad |
Reducing Cardiac Hospitalizations: Strategies for Primary Care |
666 |
|
|
3-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Amhad |
Cardiovascular Implications of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists |
667 |
|
|
3-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Wasko |
RA |
396 |
|
|
3-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Wasko |
SLE |
397 |
|
11/19/2026 |
4-1 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Wasko |
Rheumatic Disease Emergencies |
400 |
|
4-2 |
8:35am-9:35am |
Wasko |
Infection Prevention in Rheumatic Disease Patients |
613 |
|
|
4-3 |
9:40am-10:40am |
Mauer |
Diagnosing Diabetes (Diabetes types and diagnostic criteria) |
670 |
|
|
4-4 |
10:45am-11:45am |
Mauer |
Updates in Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease |
672 |
|
|
4-5 |
11:50am-12:50pm |
Mauer |
How to use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to adjust diabetes therapy |
674 |
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.
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, MD
Emeritus Professor and Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, University of Louisville; Louisville, KY
Mary Chester Wasko, MD, MSc
Rheumatologist, Federally Qualified Health Center; Ahoskie, NC
Tariq Ahmad, MD, MPH
Dr. Ahmad is the Chief of Heart Failure at Yale Cardiology. With focus on the care of patients with end stage heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, and heart transplants. His Internal Medicine training was at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston. During that time, he received an MPH from Harvard School of Public Health. He did his fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure at Duke University Medical Center along with a two year research fellowship at DCRI. He partners with several investigators at Yale to run pragmatic clinical trials across the health system that are aimed at answering foundational questions about the practice of heart failure.
Yael Mauer, MD
Dr. Yael Mauer, MD, MPH, FACP, DABOM, is a Staff Physician in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic, with expertise in the medical management of metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and MASLD/MASH. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), and Chair-elect of the Clinical Practice Committee at the Obesity Society (Chair for 2026). Dr. Mauer frequently lectures on the management of metabolic diseases at Cleveland Clinic and across the United States.
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.
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.
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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
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