Davidson-Mestman Intensive Course: Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Cardiometabolic Diseases

The Davidson-Mestman Intensive Course on Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Cardiometabolic Diseases is a premier endocrinology congress that brings together specialists from across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Commonly known as the “Curso Intensivo,” this two-day program provides a comprehensive review of the challenges physicians encounter in everyday clinical practice when caring for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endocrine disorders. All lectures will be delivered in English and are designed for endocrinologists, internists, family physicians, and allied health care professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and strengthen their clinical practice in endocrinology, diabetes, and cardiometabolic medicine.

1. Apply principles of deiodinase biology and TSH physiology to individualize treatment decisions in patients with hypothyroidism.
2. Identify patients who should be evaluated for primary aldosteronism and select an evidence-based diagnostic and treatment approach.
3. Differentiate clinical and ultrasound features of thyroid nodules that warrant biopsy, surveillance, molecular evaluation, or referral.
4. Recognize the clinical and biochemical features of paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome and formulate an appropriate diagnostic and initial management plan.
5. Recognize the manifestations of SDH-deficient disease and incorporate appropriate genetic evaluation, surveillance, and management strategies into practice.
6. Apply current recommendations for blood pressure targets and antihypertensive therapy in patients with diabetes to reduce cardiovascular and renal risk.
7. Select evidence-based lifestyle and pharmacologic treatment strategies for obesity based on patient-specific clinical factors and comorbidities.
8. Compare the mechanisms, clinical potential, and safety considerations of emerging incretin combination therapies for obesity and metabolic disease.
9. Evaluate dietary strategies for metabolically unhealthy obesity and tailor nutrition recommendations to patients’ cardiometabolic risk profiles.

The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 16.25 of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to University of [email protected].

University of Miami Healthcare System reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Miami Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Miami adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.