May 5 - 9, 2025 
Monday
 
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Iptacopan & Atrasentan: Information & Clinical Data Consistent with FDA Label

Lecture by Hamid Moradi, MD, Medical Director, U.S. Nephrology Medical Affairs, Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Susan K. Lostetter, MMS, PA-C, Director, Medical Science Liaison, Novartis Pharmaceuticals


Monday, May 5, 4 to 5 p.m.

Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

Event Contact: Stefaney Mendoza | 714-456-5811 | stefanem@hs.uci.edu
 
Tuesday
 
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Around the Literature in 60 Minutes

Lecture by Joel C. Diamant, MD, FACP, Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Scripps Clinic; Chair, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Strategic Planning Oversight Committee; President and CEO, Scripps Clinic Medical Group

Tuesday, May 6, Noon to 1 p.m. 

Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, register here

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Marylin Rios | 714-456-5691 | merios@hs.uci.edu
 
Wednesday
 
CHOC Grand Rounds
Resident Research Day

Lectured by Yvonne Adigwu, MD, 
Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Kenny Grant, MD, Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Sabrina Leong, MD, Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Mithya Morton, MD, Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Wednesday, May 7, 8 to 9 a.m.

In-person: CHOC Hospital Main Campus, Wade Education Center, 1201 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA
& Telecast: Register to attend

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

CHOC is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Event Contact: choccme@choc.org
 
UC Systemwide Radiology Grand Rounds
Assessing the Value of Healthcare Interventions

Lecture by Pina C. Sanelli, MD, MPH, FACR, Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Radiology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Wednesday, May 7, Noon to 1 p.m.

Telecast: Via Zoom.
 Register to attend

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Daniela Garibay | garibad1@hs.uci.edu
 
Friday
 
Department of Neurology Grand Rounds
Translational Neurology in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and a Smooth Muscle Vasculopathy

Lecture by David Y. Chung, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Friday, May 9, 8 to 9 a.m.

Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Teresa Sapien | 714-456-5384 | mtsapien@hs.uci.edu
 
Department of Neurological Surgery Grand Rounds
Spinal Cysts, Webs and Relatives

Lecture by Bruce I. Tranmer, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, Raymond M.P. Donaghy Professor and Chief, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

Friday, May 9, 9 to 10 a.m.

In-person: UCI Health Manchester Pavilion, 200 S. Manchester Ave., 2nd Floor, Suite 212, Orange, CA
& Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Bianca Gutierrez biancag5@hs.uci.edu
 
Upcoming CME Symposia & Other Activities
 
Advanced Course in Cytoreductive Surgery for Gynecologic Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: Radical Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Procedures with Cadaver Dissection
The thoroughness of cytoreductive surgery is the largest contributor to survival for patients with advanced ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinoma. This program is designed to provide information through formal lectures, panel discussions and cadaver dissection about clinical applications of advanced cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer and related gynecologic peritoneal surface malignancies.

May 29 – 31

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UC Irvine Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Symposium: A Review for Surgeons & Non-Surgeons
The focus of this symposium is the management of orthopedic care of patients including updates of the current state-of-the-art. These conditions are encountered by physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other medical professionals specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, PM&R, Geriatrics, Pain Management, and Neurology.

June 6

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2025 Rhinoplasty Course
The course will focus on basic rhinoplasty for the novice and will emphasize advanced topics. Special topics will include the use of fillers in rhinoplasty, adjunctive office-based maneuvers. Exhibitors will also be in attendance to demonstrate the latest in technology relevant to the practice of nasal surgery.

June 7 – 8

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Second Annual UC Irvine Hypertension Symposium: Advances in Blood Pressure Measurement and Management
The Second Annual UC Irvine Hypertension Symposium offers in-person and live-streamed lectures, panel discussions, and an optional workshop on accurate blood pressure measurement. The event provides medical professionals and general audiences with knowledge on various blood pressure measurement methods, including office, self-measured, ambulatory, and remote monitoring. Discussions will cover blood pressure control strategies, both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic, as well as interventional treatments like renal artery angioplasty.

June 7

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Please note that event details are subject to change. For the latest symposia schedule and event updates, see the Current CME Activities calendar. For updates regarding Grand Rounds (GR) events, see the UCI School of Medicine calendar. Deadline to submit GR events to SOM Calendar is Wednesday prior to Monday’s publishing date to be added to this newsletter.
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