May 19 - 23, 2025 
Monday
 
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Rate of Correction of Hyponatremia and Clinical Outcomes: Do We Have the Evidence?

Lecture by Juan Carlos Ayus, MD, FACP, FASN, Professor, Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Monday, May 19, 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: Distinguished Speaker Series
Transforming Heart Failure Treatment: The Potential of Cell and Gene Therapy

Lecture by Reza Ardehali, MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor and Director, Cardio-Oncology and Cardio-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine

Tuesday, May 20, 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
Levels of Care: Pediatric Eating Disorder

Lecture by Christopher Min, PhD,
Physician, Department of Pediatric Psychology and Manager, Community Mental Health Services, CHOC

Wednesday, May 21, 8 to 9 a.m.

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
 
Thursday
 
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
John E. Connolly, MD Memorial Lectureship: Viewing Antireflux Surgery Though a Different Lens: The Omega Gastroesophageal Valve

Lecture by Ninh T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, 
John E. Connolly, MD Professor, Chair and Division Chief, Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, and Co-Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Thursday, May 22, 8 to 9 a.m.

In-person: UCI Medical Center, Bldg. 53, Auditorium, 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: Monica Alva | malva@hs.uci.edu
 
Friday
 
Department of Neurological Surgery Grand Rounds
Management of Moyamoya

Lecture by Frank P.K. Hsu, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Friday, May 23, 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
 
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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