October 6 - 10, 2025 
Monday
 
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
SGLT2i in Glomerular Diseases: Should We Flozinate Everyone?

Lecture by Raymond K. Hsu, MD, MAS, Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, UC San Francisco School of Medicine

Monday, October 6, 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
Screening for Human Chemical Carcinogens

Lecture by Samuel M. Cohen, MD, PhD, Havlik-Wall Professor of Oncology, Professor, Deparment of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, University of Nebraska College of Medicine; Physician, Department of Pathology, Shenandoah Medical Center

Tuesday, October 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: Marylin Rios | 714-456-5691 | merios@hs.uci.edu
 
Wednesday
 
Rady Children’s Health Orange County Grand Rounds
Say It Simply: How Clear Words and Health Literacy Improve Care for Kids 

Lecture by Michael Weiss, DO,
Vice President, Population Health, Rady Children's Health Orange County, and Chief Medical Officer, Optum Medical Group, Southern California
Rachael Kaye, MSN, RN, Nurse, Rady Children's Health Orange County
Alicia McCormick, PhD, Foster and Kinship Continuing Education Program Trainer, Saddleback College; Manager, Accreditation and Licensure, Communication Sciences & Disorders Department, Biola University 
Taiz Pomparelli, Certified Child Life Specialist, Rady Children's Health Orange County

Wednesday, October 8, 8 to 9 a.m.

In-person: Rady Children’s Health Orange County Main Campus, Wade Education Center, 1201 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA
& Telecast: Via Zoom. Register to attend

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

Event Contact: choccme@choc.org
 
Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds
Patient Cases and Discussion

Lecture by Nathan Rojek, MD, Associate Professor and Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Dermatology, UC Irvine School of Medicine
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Wednesday, October 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.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: Terena Wells | 949-824-4405 | terenaw@hs.uci.edu
 
Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
Retina Subspecialty

Lecture by Andrew W. Browne, MD, PhD
, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Wednesday, October 8, 6 to 7 p.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: Natally Alvarado | natallya@hs.uci.edu
 
Friday
 
Department of Neurology Grand Rounds
Computational Tools to Improve Stereo-EEG Implantation and Resection Surgery Planning

Lecture by Warren M. Grill, PhD, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Professor, Departments of Neurobiology and Neurosurgery, Duke University School of Medicine

Friday, October 10, 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
 
Upcoming CME Symposia & Other Activities
 
Ninth Annual John A. Kusske Lecture Series
The John A. Kusske Lecture was established in 2017 to honor Dr. John Kusske, one of the former chairs of the Department of Neurological Surgery at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Kusske’s dedication and valuable contributions have been instrumental in transforming the Department of Neurological Surgery into a well-established program of major national and international recognition.

October 10

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38th Annual HIV/AIDS on the Front Line Conference
The purpose of this conference is to provide healthcare professionals the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and treatment skills with new and updated data for people living with HIV or at risk for HIV. It will be held virtually this year with multiple sessions highlighting topics that are critical in HIV diagnosis, management and prevention. The information presented will enhance compassionate, caring skills and provide participants with an up-to-date understanding of the best clinical approaches for HIV treatment and prevention.

October 23

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17th Annual Orange County Symposium for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
17th Annual Orange County Symposium for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Healthcare providers require ongoing training and education in the field of cardiology, including updates on diagnostic and treatment strategies that assess the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias and preventive cardiology. It’s imperative that providers stay abreast of new and emerging approaches and understand best practices needed to improve patient outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality related to CVD.

November 1

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