2026 Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Symposium

November 14, 2026

Virtual Symposium that provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary review of the evaluation and management of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid diseases. This Symposium is hosted virtually from Pittsburgh and is geared toward the surrounding region but also attracts a wide national audience.

Target Audience

Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

1. Compare updates in care of thyroid cancer patients between the 2015 and 2025 ATA Thyroid Cancer Guidelines
2. Manage thyroid cancer in context of latest pathology updates and according to thyroid cancer management guidelines.
3. Be aware of emerging systemic therapy for advanced thyroid cancer and know when to refer to oncology, as these cases are best managed via a multidisciplinary approach.
4. Apply knowledge of molecular markers in management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/21/2026
Course expires: 
11/30/2026
Event starts: 
11/14/2026 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/14/2026 - 4:00pm EST
Cost:
$1.00
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Virtual
Pittsburgh, PA
United States


In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.0 contact hours.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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Registration Fees:
Physicians: $50.00
RN’s and other health care professionals:   $35.00
Medical trainees, including students, residents, and fellows are free, but registration is required.

Cancellations/Refunds:
All cancellations must be sent via email, to [email protected] or [email protected]. Cancellations received before November 1, 2026, will be refunded in full. After November 1, a $35.00 fee will be assessed, and no refunds will be made after November 10.

For additional information, contact: Kimberly M. Ramonell, MD, FACS at [email protected] or William Doerfler, MD at [email protected]