Continuing Medical Education
For a list of available CMEs, visit our live activities page.
‘MedChat’ podcast, episodes 5 and 6: Medically assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
Episodes five and six of the “MedChat” podcast are now available. Both episodes, “Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder,” a two-part topic, address the rise in overdose fatalities in Kentucky. It is critical for physicians and providers to be aware of the prevalence of illegal drugs and understand this culture — as legal prescribing …
Registration deadline soon for the latest advancements in clinical oncology CME
The deadline to register for Updates in Clinical Oncology 2019 is Aug. 9. You can attend in person or via livestream for this free continuing medical education activity. The activity is targeted toward physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses and other health care providers in the practice specialties of family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, …
2019 Sports Medicine Symposium coming in June
The 2019 Sports Medicine Symposium, provided by Norton Sports Health and KORT, is designed to give physicians, health care providers and athletic trainers the latest scientific and clinical information about sports medicine, including injury prevention, medical and surgical treatments, and rehabilitative therapies for athletes. Continuing education credits will be provided. For more information and to …
Register now for the 22nd annual R. Dietz Wolfe, M.D. Lectureship
Registration is now open for the 22nd annual R. Dietz Wolfe, M.D. Lectureship, “Beyond Burnout: Provider Wellness and Resilience.” The keynote speaker is Tait Shanafelt, M.D., the chief wellness officer and director of the Stanford Medicine WellMD Center in California. Dr. Shanafelt will address burnout and its adverse effects, and provide effective solutions for provider wellness and resiliency. …
Register now for the sixth annual Integrative Health & Wellness Symposium
Register now and plan to attend the sixth annual Integrative Health & Wellness Symposium: Holistic and Wellness Strategies for You and Your Patients. This program features content devoted to caring for the whole person, including ways to incorporate holistic and wellness strategies into patient care and self-care. All disciplines are encouraged to attend. Continuing education …
Register now for the 2019 Oncology Symposium
Register now for the 2019 Oncology Symposium: Updates in Hematology and Blood Cancers, provided by Norton Cancer Institute with support from Gouverneur H. Nixon Jr., through the Norton Healthcare Foundation. The symposium takes place on Friday, March 8, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Norton Healthcare Learning Center, Suite 200, 9500 Ormsby Station Road, …
Register now for the 2019 Medical Ethics Symposium
The 2019 Medical Ethics Symposium will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Norton Healthcare Learning Center. The symposium is free and is designed to educate individuals who currently perform health care ethics consultations or who would like to perform ethics consultations in the future, including members of hospital …
Register now for the 2019 Primary Care Update CME
Save the date and register now for the 23rd annual Primary Care Update: A clinical update on the management of the adult patient, taking place on November 8, 2019 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Provided by Norton Healthcare, the planning committee for the annual Primary Care Update continuing medical education event …
Register now for the 2019 ‘Just for Kids’ Pediatric Care Symposium
Don’t forget to register for the 2019 ‘Just for Kids’ Pediatric Care Symposium, a clinical update on the management of the pediatric patient, taking place Friday, April 26, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Keynote Speaker Provided by Norton Children’s Hospital and the University of Louisville …
Register now for the 2019 Neuroscience Symposium
Save the date and register now for the 2019 Neuroscience Symposium taking place Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. This event is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and social workers. There is a $40 fee for this program and registration is required. Breakfast and …
CME opportunity: An update on Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis and management
Primary care physicians have an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of movement disorders to appropriately refer patients for sub-specialty care as well as understand treatment options for movement disorder during a continuing medical education dinner taking place Thursday, January 10 at LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar (11400 Main Street, Louisville, KY). The objectives for this …
CME opportunity: Evaluation and Management of Urinary Incontinence
At the 22nd annual Primary Care Update: A Clinical Update on the Management of the Adult Patient, Marjorie L. Pilkinton, M.D., Norton Urogynecology Center, presented on the evaluation and management of urinary incontinence. The goal of the annual Primary Care Update is to educate and provide awareness to primary care practitioners on treating a variety …
Register now for CME dedicated to hematology and blood cancers
Registration is now open for the Updates in Hematology and Blood Cancers full-day symposium presented by Norton Cancer Institute with support from the Norton Healthcare Foundation. The symposium will take place on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Learning Center (9500 Ormsby Station Road, Suite 200) in …
Register now for the sixth annual Integrative Health & Wellness Symposium
Mark your calendar and register now! Norton Healthcare presents its sixth annual Integrative Health & Wellness Symposium for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other clinical personnel and caregivers. The symposium will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Gheens Foundation Lodge at Beckley Creek Park. …
Online CME: A Primary Care Physician’s Guide to Multiple Sclerosis
The Norton Healthcare Center for Continuing Medical Education has made available speaker sessions from the 2018 Neuroscience Symposium, one including a presentation on a “Primary Care Physician’s Guide to Multiple Sclerosis” by Geeta A. Ganesh, M.D. of Norton Neuroscience Institute. The continuing education opportunity is available online here. At the conclusion of this offering, the …
Enroll in CME opportunity focused on LGBTQ health
Norton Medical Group proudly pursues our mission to improve the health of our community and all those within it by maintaining an inclusive environment in which our employees, volunteers, medical staff and leadership understand, respect and reflect the diversity of the people we serve and continuously strive to set the standard for quality and caring. …
Continuing medical education focusing on opioid epidemic now available online
Two presentations from the 2018 R. Dietz Wolfe, M.D. Lectureship, “A Fine Line: Abuse and Addiction,” now are available for viewing online. The annual lectureship took place on Aug. 22, 2018, at The Olmsted in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2016, Kentucky had the country’s fifth highest rate of deaths due to drug overdose. The opioid abuse …
Reminder: Register now for the 22nd annual Primary Care Update
Registration is open for the 22nd annual Primary Care Update: A clinical update on the management of the adult patient. Provided by Norton Healthcare, this continuing medical education event will take place Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Omni Louisville Hotel. The goal of this activity is to bring …
Save the Date for the 2019 ‘Just for Kids’ Pediatric Care Symposium
Save the date and register now for the 2019 ‘Just for Kids’ Pediatric Care Symposium, a clinical update on the management of the pediatric patient, taking place at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, April 26, 2019. With the combined efforts of Norton Healthcare and the University of Louisville School of Medicine, …
What you missed from the 2018 Spine Symposium
The 2018 Spine Symposium, provided by Norton Healthcare and Norton Leatherman Spine Center took place on Sept. 14 at the Seelbach Hilton. The objectives for information presented at the symposium were to be able to: Examine adult and pediatric patients presenting with spinal problems and recommend appropriate treatment Recognize spinal conditions that require emergent referral …
Register now for the 2018 Breast Cancer Insights and Updates CME
Register now for the 2018 Breast Cancer Insights and Updates symposium provided by Norton Cancer Institute. The event will take place Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 at the Olmsted (3701 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, Kentucky) from 5 to 8 p.m. Registration, exhibits and buffet dinner will be available beginning at 5 p.m. with two programs to follow. …
Register now for the Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Symposium
Registration is open for the seventh annual Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Symposium: Addressing Mental Health Disparities in Diverse Populations, taking place on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the University of Louisville – Shelby Campus. Jointly provided by Norton Children’s Hospital and UofL Physicians, this continuing medical education activity …
Register now for 30th annual Tri-State Craniofacial Conference
Registration is now open for the 30th annual Tri-State Craniofacial Conference, taking place Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Norton Children’s Hospital in downtown Louisville. Provided by Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s Hospital with support from the Children’s Hospital Foundation, the goal of this activity is to bring together physicians, …
Registration is open for the 2018 Spine Symposium
Registration is open for the 2018 Spine Symposium, Back to Basics: Essentials of Spinal Diagnosis and Treatment, taking place Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at The Seelbach Hilton. Spine diseases, including back pain, are one of the most common reasons that patients see their physicians. Recognizing the importance of proper treatment for these patients to improve …
Register now for 2018 Pediatric Bioethics Day
Registration is open for the continuing medical education 2018 Pediatric Bioethics Day – Responding to a Parent’s Hope for a Miracle: Practices and Resources, taking place on September 5, 2018 at Norton Healthcare – St. Matthews campus and Norton Children’s Hospital. Providers may struggle to appropriately care for families who believe in the chance of …
What’s new in pediatric orthopedics
Register now for the 2018 Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium: What’s New In Pediatric Orthopedics on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Muhammad Ali Center. This continuing medical education symposium is designed to assist primary care physicians and emergency health care providers in delivering appropriate care to children with orthopedic injuries …
Register now for the 2018 Trauma and Emergency Medicine Symposium
Mark your calendar and register now for the 2018 Kentucky Statewide Trauma and Emergency Medicine Symposium, an educational event providing the latest information on innovative approaches to trauma and emergency care. Thursday, Oct. 25 to Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 Galt House Hotel Louisville, Kentucky Regional and national speakers will address topics to enhance the quality …
Save the Date for the 23rd Gail Klein Garlove Lectureship
The date has been set for the 23rd annual Gail Klein Garlove Lectureship hosted by Norton Cancer Institute with support provided by the Garlove Family and the Norton Healthcare Foundation. Wednesday, November 7, 2018 A Focus on Brain Tumor Management and the Future of Treatment Special Guest Speaker David A. Reardon, M.D. Clinical Director, Center …
Neurocritical Care Society Emergency Neurological Life Support Course
Registration is open for the 2018 Neurocritical Care Society Emergency Neurological Life Support Course Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 Do you know what to do in the critical first hours of a neurological emergency? Come to this day of learning with nationally renowned neurological faculty. Course description The Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) Course is designed to …
Save the date for 2018 Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium
Mark your calendar for the 2018 Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium: What’s New in Pediatric Orthopedics. Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Muhammad Ali Center Continuing education credits will be provided. Presented by: Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s Hospital Click here to register, or for more information call the Norton Healthcare Center for Continuing …
Don’t miss the 21st annual R. Dietz Wolfe, M.D. Lectureship
In 2016, Kentucky had the country’s fifth highest rate of deaths due to drug overdose. The opioid abuse epidemic is increasing, and addiction to opioids often begins with prescribed medications. Because of this staggering statistic, the 2018 R. Dietz Wolfe, M.D. Lectureship will focus on educating physicians and clinicians of the latest reporting guidelines and …
Upcoming continuing medical education activities focus on opioids
Norton Healthcare has been actively creating strategies for minimizing opioid use and preventing abuse, including educating patients and providers through various channels. One avenue is the development of continuing medical education (CME) activities that focus on or cover some element of the opioid epidemic. Upcoming CME activities that cover opioids: May 22, noon to 1 …
Save the date for 17th annual Nixon Lectureship
The date has been set for the 17th annual Nixon Lectureship hosted by Norton Cancer Institute with support provided by the Nixon Family and the Norton Healthcare Foundation. Monday, September 24, 2018 Prevention and Early Detection of Gynecologic Malignancies Special guest speaker: Joan L. Walker, M.D. The Louise and Clay Bennett Endowed Chair in Cancer …
From the NICU to pediatric care symposium coming soon
A continuing medical education symposium designed to assist pediatric care providers in delivering appropriate care to children transitioning from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Learning Center (9500 Ormsby Station Road, Louisville, Kentucky). This symposium will benefit pediatric care …
2018 Sports Medicine Symposium focuses on the overhead athlete
Register now for the 2018 Sports Medicine Symposium: State-of-the-art Care for the Overhead Athlete, taking place Friday, June 8-9, 2018 at the Omni Louisville Hotel and Norton Orthopedic & Hand Center. Jointly provided by Norton Sports Health and KORT, the Sports Medicine Symposium is designed to provide physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other health care …
Pediatric allergies – fact or fiction
Register now for the 2018 Pediatric Pharmacology Update, taking place Friday, April 13 at the Wade Mountz Auditorium in Norton Hospital. Allergies are one of the most common health conditions in children and the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. To …
Integrative Health & Wellness Symposium is coming
Norton Healthcare is offering its fifth annual Integrative Health & Wellness Symposium for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants and other clinical personnel and caregivers. The symposium will be held on Thursday, May 10 from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Sawyer Hayes Community Center. The program content is devoted to caring for the whole …