April 6 - 10, 2026 
Monday
 
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Renal Morbidity and Mortality

Lecture by John E. Sy, MD, 
Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine


Monday, April 6, 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: Distinguished Speaker Series
Incretin Receptor Agonism and Muscle Health: Navigating the Therapeutic Conundrum

Lecture by Zhenqi Liu, MD, James M. Moss Professor of Diabetes, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine

Tuesday, April 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
Adapting to Current Times: Managing Burnout, Addressing Misconceptions, and Creating Safety for Transgender Youth (Part 2)

Lecture by Ben Greene, Author, Transgender Advocate and Educator

Wednesday, April 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
 
Thursday
 
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
The Hidden Hazards of Minimally Invasive Surgery: Anesthetic and Surgical Complications of Pneumoperitoneum
 
Lecture by Govind R. Rajan, MD, FAACD, FASA,
 Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Zeljka Jutric, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Thursday, April 9, 8 to 9 a.m.

In-person: UCI Medical Center, 101 The City Drive South, 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 Neurology Grand Rounds
From Bench to Bedside in Huntington’s Disease: Progress, Challenges, and Promise

Lecture by Leslie M. Thompson, PhD, Donald Bren Professor, Departments of Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Neurobiology & Behavior; Interim Co-Director, Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, UC Irvine

Friday, April 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
 
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

Learn more about Ophthalmology & Strabismus Symposium
 
44th Annual Residents Paper Day and 37th Annual Philip J. DiSaia Society Symposium
This activity will provide specific healthcare diagnostic and intervention guidelines in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The guidelines are presented by practicing experts and will be based on the latest research in evidence-based medicine. In addition to a wide-ranging number of medical topics presented, the content of the presentations will address nationally-established competencies pertaining to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. At the end of the activity, participants will have an up-to-date understanding of some of the best clinical approaches for Women’s Health Care.

May 1

Learn more about DiSaia Society Symposium
 
Southern California Hypertension Symposium
In celebration of World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2026, the UC Irvine Comprehensive Hypertension Center, in partnership with the Center for Global Cardiometabolic Health and Nutrition, will host this year’s Southern California Hypertension Symposium. This year's theme is "Implementing Multimodal Therapeutic Strategies for Hypertension Management,” will be held in-person on May 16, 2026, featuring a lecture and panel discussion, as well as an optional hands-on blood pressure measurement workshop.

May 16

Learn more about Hypertension Symposium
 
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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