March 23 - 27, 2026 
Monday
 
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Two Tales of Extracellular Vesicles as Novel Biomarkers and Messengers in the Cardio-Kidney Metabolic Syndrome

Lecture by Uta Erdbruegger, MD, 
Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine


Monday, March 23, 4 to 5 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: Stefaney Mendoza | 714-456-5811 | stefanem@hs.uci.edu
 
Tuesday
 
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Road Map of Thyroid Nodular Disease

Lecture by Soonho Kwon, MD, MS, Professor, Department of Medicine; Director, Endocrinology Thyroid Procedure; Clinic Director, Endocrinology Telehealth, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Tuesday, March 24, 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
Limb Salvage and Management of Pediatric Musculoskeletal Tumors

Lecture by Amirhossein Misaghi, MD, Physician, Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Rady Children's Health Orange County

Wednesday, March 25, 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
 
Friday
 
Department of Neurology Grand Rounds
Ethical Issues in Dementia Care

Lecture by Joshua D. Grill, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Professor, Neurobiology and Behavior, UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences; Director, UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders

Friday, March 27, 8 to 9 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: Teresa Sapien | 714-456-5384 | mtsapien@hs.uci.edu
 
Upcoming CME Symposia & Other Activities
 
UC Irvine Digestive Health Summit
​​​​​​Built on decades of legacy and reimagined for the future, the UCI Health Digestive Health Summit is where the next era of gastrointestinal care takes shape. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, attendees gain practical, clinic-ready insights rooted in academic research and real-world innovation.

March 27-29

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Pacific Coast Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Symposium
​​​​​​This one-day event will bring together colleagues and experts from across the West Coast to share insights and advancements in amblyopia & strabismus, global pediatric eye care, and innovative surgical techniques. It will be a special opportunity to connect with peers, exchange clinical pearls, and strengthen our collective expertise — while also inspiring the next generation of pediatric ophthalmologists!

April 11

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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 UC Irvine School of Medicine Grand Rounds 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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