Educator Programs & Events

The Yale Program in Addiction Medicine is pleased to welcome Ismene Petrakis, MD, PhD as guest speaker for Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds on March 10, 2026.

This event will be held in a virtual format.

Title: Does PTSD Comorbidity Influence Treatment of Substance Use Disorders?

Learning Objectives:

1. Define and describe the prevalence of comorbidity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) / opioid use disorder (OUD).
2. Define and describe effective treatments for PTSD in the setting of AUD/OUD.
3. Critique efficacy of these treatments among those with comorbid conditions.
4. Identify new potential treatments for these disorders when they co-occur.

Addiction Medicine Rounds are CME accredited. Each session will be assigned 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Target Audience

Specialties - Oncology

Overview

This meeting will recap the major takeaways from ASH through a program designed for hematologists involved in the treatment of patients with blood cancer.

Keynote Speaker: Marco Ruella, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology and Center for Cellular Immunotherapies; Scientific Director, Lymphoma Program; Principal Investigator, Center for Cellular Immunotherapies; Director, CART Program, Penn Global Medicine University of Pennsylvania

Objectives

1. Describe the current treatment options and updates in various lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, and myeloid malignancies.
2. Discuss the development and outcomes of clinical research trials, cellular therapies, and transplant options for hematological malignancies and assess their relevance to patient care
3. Assess the emerging role of immunotherapy, targeted therapies, cellular therapies and antibodies in hematological malignancies
4. Review updates in classical hematology, including bleeding disorders and thrombosis

Registration

Registration is complimentary; however, we require you to register to account for seating and meals.

If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Continuing Medical Education at cme@yale.edu.

Goal setting is part of the mastery learning cycle. Learn how to spell out specific ends and means goals for your setting and how to collaborate with learners to get the most out of every educational block.

Session Type: Repeat Offering (Session content similar to 2024-25 session. Best suited for those new to the material or who may benefit from a refresher.)

Associated ACGME Clinician Educator Milestones:

• ETP 3: Educational Theory and Practice 3: Learner Assessment
• ETP 5: Educational Theory and Practice 5: Performance Improvement and Remediation
• ETP 11: Educational Theory and Practice 11: Curriculum

The Yale Program in Addiction Medicine is pleased to welcome Kelly Corredor, JD, as guest speaker for Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds on March 17, 2026.

This event will be held in a virtual format.

Title: Advocacy in Action: Understanding the 2026 Federal Addiction Policy Landscape

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify recent federal policy changes impacting addiction medicine based on examining a timeline of significant actions.
2. Explain the potential impact of recent federal policy shifts on clinical practice and patient access to evidence‑based addiction care.
3. Apply effective advocacy strategies to advance federal policy proposals that support patient access to evidence-based addiction treatment.

Addiction Medicine Rounds are CME accredited. Each session will be assigned 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Target Audience

Specialties - Internal Medicine

Overview

This half-day CME program equips primary care providers with practical, evidence-based strategies to recognize, diagnose, and manage common neurological conditions. Expert Yale faculty will deliver a dynamic curriculum featuring didactic lectures, case-based presentations, and interactive discussions. Topics include peripheral neuropathy, EMG/NCS in primary care, cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, tremor, and advances in migraine care, with a keynote lecture on new developments in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

With a focus on closing knowledge and practice gaps, the symposium will provide clinicians with updated diagnostic methods, therapeutic options, and best practices for timely referrals—ultimately enhancing patient outcomes across the region.

Objectives

1. Apply diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for peripheral neuropathies (autoimmune and hereditary), including the role of electro diagnostic testing.
2. Evaluate recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
3. Differentiate and manage common neurological presentations, including mild cognitive impairment, tremor, and gait imbalance.
4. Discuss emerging therapies for migraine management
5. Determine appropriate pathways for urgent and non-urgent referrals to general neurology and subspecialties, and recognize common neurologic symptoms and diagnoses encountered in daily practice.

Please visit our conference website for full conference details and registration.

The Yale Program in Addiction Medicine is pleased to welcome Pouya Azar MD, as guest speaker for Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds on March 24, 2026.

This event will be held in a virtual format.

Title: Long-acting Injectable Buprenorphine

Learning Objectives:

Forthcoming

Addiction Medicine Rounds are CME accredited. Each session will be assigned 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Zoom link: https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S4Za0L4xRGSjDS-FwyLNKw

There is more to medical simulation than talking mannequins and high-tech equipment. In this session, we will discuss the educational theory behind medical simulation and how to incorporate principles of simulation scenario design and simulation debriefing into other educational modalities.

Associated Clinician Educator Milestone:

• ETP 1 – Educational Theory and Practice 1: Teaching and Facilitated Learning

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Session Type: Practical Application Workshop

Associated ACGME Clinician Educator Milestone:

• ETP 9: Educational Theory and Practice 9: Medical Education Scholarship

Zoom Link: https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VqVMD5kfQjqOTC0PSkKDKQ

It’s not always practical or desirable to use PowerPoint for a teaching session. The magic of chalk talks lies in its dynamism and flexibility. This session will review the essentials for giving new life and purpose to your white board/chalk talk presentations.

Session Type: Repeat Offering (Session content similar to 2024-25 session. Best suited for those new to the material or who may benefit from a refresher.)

Associated ACGME Clinician Educator Milestone:

• ETP1: Educational Theory and Practice 1: Teaching and Facilitated Learning

The Yale Program in Addiction Medicine is pleased to welcome Yulia Rozanova, PhD as guest speaker for Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds on April 14th, 2026.

This event will be held in a virtual format.

Title: Changing Addiction Problems and Care Responses During and After a Major Crisis

Learning Objectives:

Forthcoming

Addiction Medicine Rounds are CME accredited. Each session will be assigned 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Description forthcoming.

Associated Clinician Educator Milestone:

• ETP 9 – Educational Theory and Practice 9: Medical Education Scholarship

The Office of Academic & Professional Development (OAPD) offers faculty workshops throughout the academic year (September through May) to support professional and career development. While geared toward new and early career faculty, all faculty members are welcome to attend. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is available for those who participate.

This session introduces a values-based framework for leadership in medical education, focusing on the WISER principles: Well-being, Integrity, Service, Empathy, and Respect. Participants will explore how values-based leadership enhances team culture, supports learners, and strengthens educational programs. Through case discussions and reflection, educators will identify practical strategies to apply these values in their own leadership roles.

Session Type: Practical Application Workshop

Associated ACGME Clinician Educator Milestone/s:

• PROF 1: Professionalism 1: Professional conduct and role modeling
• - ICS2: Interpersonal and Communication Skills 2: Establishing and maintaining a climate of
• mutual respect and psychological safety.
• - PBLI3: Practice-Based Learning and Improvement 3: Facilitating the learning of others
• - ICS4: Interpersonal and Communication Skills 4: Leadership and teamwork in the learning
• environment
• - ABP4: Systems-Based Practice 4: Advocating for well-being and a positive learning environment

The Yale Program in Addiction Medicine is pleased to welcome Julie Gaither, PhD, MPH, RN, as guest speaker for Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds on April 28th, 2026.

This event will be held in a virtual format.

Title: Opioid Poisonings in Children

Learning Objectives:

Forthcoming

Addiction Medicine Rounds are CME accredited. Each session will be assigned 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

The Yale Multiple Sclerosis Symposium, taking place on May 8, 2026, at the New Haven Lawn Club in New Haven, Connecticut, will provide clinicians with an in-depth update on the rapidly evolving field of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS remains one of the most common neurological disorders causing disability in young adults, with more than one million individuals currently affected in the United States. Advances in disease phenotyping, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic strategies continue to reshape the management of MS, creating an ongoing need for clinicians to stay current with emerging evidence and evolving standards of care. This symposium will review recent scientific developments, highlight best practices in clinical management, and equip providers with practical strategies to improve outcomes and enhance the quality of care for individuals living with MS.

Please visit our conference website at: https://yale.cloud-cme.com/ms2026 for full course details including registration.

The Yale Program in Addiction Medicine is pleased to welcome Wajahat Mehal, MD, PhD, DPhil, as guest speaker for Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds on May 12th, 2026.

This event will be held in a virtual format.

Title: Applications of GLP-1s in Addressing Blood Alcohol Level in the Context of Liver Disease

Learning Objectives:

Forthcoming

Addiction Medicine Rounds are CME accredited. Each session will be assigned 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

This session will establish context as to why it is necessary to differentiate jobs from careers, propose a rubric to classify and triage job versus career needs, and offer specific, behaviorally-focused action plans to make more time available for career development. Topics for which action plans are offered include calendar management, explicit prioritization of important but non-urgent tasks, more effective email use, and mitigating electronic distractors. The need to say no to particular asks and opportunities will also be covered. While applicable to faculty at all stages, the session is likely most impactful for those in early and mid-careers.

Session Type: Repeat Offering (Session content similar to 2024-25 session. Best suited for those new to the material or who may benefit from a refresher.)

Associated Clinician Educator Milestones:

• UP 1: Universal Pillar 1: Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth
• UP 2: Universal Pillar 2: Well-being of learners and colleagues
• UP 4: Universal Pillar 4: Commitment to professional responsibilities

How to carve our teaching time in the middle of a busy clinic setting? Learn these effective on-the-fly teaching strategies to help you and your learners both feel productive.

Session Type: Repeat Offering (Session content similar to 2024-25 session. Best suited for those new to the material or who may benefit from a refresher.)

Associated ACGME Clinician Educator Milestones:

• ETP 1: Educational Theory and Practice 1: Teaching and Facilitated Learning
• ETP 3: Educational Theory and Practice 3: Learner Assessment