Continuing Medical Education (CME) plays an important role in the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Pediatrics. Our physicians, surgeons, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals must keep abreast of the latest developments in their respective fields. Our department is also committed to patient education, and offers conferences for families.
Conferences
The Department of Faculty organizes and hosts several academic conferences a year across the subspecialties. Learn more about individual conferences:
- Updates in Pediatric Endocrinology
- Updates in Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Updates in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Pediatric IBD Research Day
Accreditation
Weill Cornell Medical College is accredited by the Accreditations Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to authorize and issue CME credit for programs that are developed by the institution as part of its overall CME program.
The Office of CME is available to answer questions and assist with aspects of both conference and course planning as well as the CME application procedure. To learn about CME programs, including applications and schedules, contact the CME Office (212) 746-2631.
Social Work Continuing Education
The Department of Social Work at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center sponsors educational pediatric programs, workshops and seminars for hospital staff.
Programs include lecture series for training and skill development in family therapy, provided to social work staff by the Ackerman Institute for the Family, a nonprofit, educational treatment and research center devoted to the advancement of family therapy.
For more information regarding upcoming courses, contact the Department of Social Work: (212) 746-4320.