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Francis E. Marchlinski, MD, Course Director, invites you to the Thirty-Third Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium. Using a combination of case presentations with audience participation, didactic presentations, and question and answer sessions, our goal is to educate the participants in state-of-the-art information on invasive and non-invasive electrophysiologic and electrocardiographic tools used in the current diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders. The program...

The 2026 Penn Kidney Transplant Symposium provides an overview kidney transplantation and instruction on the kidney transplant referral and evaluation processes as well as more advanced topics such as living donor kidney transplantation, socio-economic impacts on kidney transplantation and new electronic tools for kidney transplant patients.This program is intended for nephrology nurses, renal social workers and dialysis unit technicians as well as general nephrologists and advanced practic...

The Older Adult with Cancer: Personalizing Treatment Decisions is a hybrid educational conference designed for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers focused on improving cancer care for older adults. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will explore individualized treatment approaches across multiple cancer types, including curative and metastatic disease, hematologic malignancies, and emerging therapies.This confe...

CVD is the leading cause of death in the US. Hypertension and diabetes are among the foremost risk factors for the development of CVD, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and heart attack. This program will provide an overview of recent advances that target the underlying pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and an updated approach to the management of hypertension, lipids, and cardiometabolic disease.

Neurological disorders are common, diverse, and often complex, posing diagnostic and management challenges in primary care. With an aging population and rising prevalence of neurological conditions, it is vital for all healthcare team members—including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—to confidently recognize and manage these disorders. The nationwide shortage of neurologists further underscores the crucial role of primary care teams as the first, and sometimes only, neu...

The Brain Stimulation CME Course is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary educational program designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and practical frameworks needed to evaluate, select, and implement neuromodulation therapies across neurologic and psychiatric conditions. Over two days, the course provides an integrated overview of invasive and noninvasive brain stimulation modalities, including deep brain stimulation (DBS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive and adaptive neurostimul...

Supported by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, this symposium will include recent initiatives in bariatric surgery care, specifically highlighting research and care in Pennsylvania. Presentations will include recent surgical innovations, pharmacotherapy initiatives, and allied health supporting care of the patient undergoing bariatric surgery.

Presentation/communication skills directly influence how knowledge, research, and expertise are shared with colleagues, patients, and wider professional audiences. In an environment where innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership are highly valued, the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively ensures that important information is understood and acted upon.Strong presentation skills:Enhances professional credibilityBuilds trust and confidenceSupports collaborationF...

REVIVE: Mastering the Art and Science of Resuscitation is the premier interprofessional conference for clinicians who manage cardiac arrest and shock, hosted by the Center for Resuscitation Science at Penn Medicine. Now in its second year, REVIVE delivers a full day of fast-paced, evidence-based lectures from nationally recognized experts, moderated case-based discussions, and immersive afternoon hands-on breakout stations covering refractory ventricular arrythmias, advanced defibrillation, airw...