San Diego, CA CME Conference May 1-2, 2026 - 12 Hours (1 Hour Ethics)

San Diego coast

Discover San Diego: Primary Care CME Topics for Internal Medicine, Family Practice, APNs, Specialists

Join us May 1-2, 2026 for our 12-Hour CME course (with 1-Hour Ethics) San Diego course

San Diego is one of the most desirable destinations in the US for a CME conference, offering the perfect blend of professional learning and vacation appeal. Visitors can explore the historic Gaslamp Quarter, enjoy the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, Legoland, stroll through Balboa Park’s museums and gardens, or relax along La Jolla’s scenic coastline. Golf enthusiasts can experience the legendary Torrey Pines and TPC courses, while beach lovers can soak up the sun at Mission Beach, Coronado Island, and the city’s many scenic shores.  With year-round sunshine, lively nightlife, and endless outdoor activities, San Diego offers the ideal environment to balance relaxation, adventure, and engaging CME learning.

San Diego, California May 1-2, 2026 Conference Details: 12 Hour Top Chronic Diseases CME

    • May 1-2, 2026; Interested in San Diego but on a different date? Check out our CME Anywhere or Custom CME offer.
    • Morning Continuing Medical Education (CME) meeting, afternoons/evenings free to have fun and explore the town
    • Course agenda times below are estimates and are subject to change
    • Hot breakfast included for conference guests!
    • Live Streaming available (if you prefer to watch from your laptop)
    • Sign up for the medical conference below. Hotel room is NOT included. Book your hotel room separately using the link under Hotel/Venue tab below to take advantage of the group discount!
    • Total of 12 CME credit hours – including 1 Hour of Ethics CME (see Topics tab below)

 

Golf course

 

Total of 12 CME credit hours including 1 Hour of Ethics Credit (AAFP Prescribed Credit/AMA PRA Category 1/AOA Category 2a Credit and more – click for info)

    • 12 Hour Top Chronic Diseases CME

      • Pulmonary:
              • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
              • Asthma
      • Cardiovascular:
              • Heart Failure
              • HTN/HTN urgency/resistant HTN
              • Coronary Artery Disease/CCD
      • Endocrine:
              • Diabetes Mellitus type 2
              • Obesity
      • Renal:
              • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Neurology & Psychiatry:
              • Depression
              • Dementia
      • Ethics: 
            • Addressing the Rise of Chronic Disease in the Modern Age
      • Rapid Review 

We welcome all health care providers:  MD, DO, NP, PA, primary care and specialists. Come Travel and Learn with us!  Enjoy a wonderful medical seminar and network with colleagues!

Friday May 1, 2026

7:30am to 2:30pm includes morning break and one hour lunch break.

Day 1 Topics will include:  

  • Hypertension/Resistant HTN/Hypertensive urgency
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Asthma
  • Heart Failure
  • Obesity
  • Depression

Specific times for each topic are available upon request 

7:30am to 2:30pm includes morning break and one hour lunch break.

Day 2 Topics will include:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Dementia
  • Ethics: Addressing the Rise of Chronic Diseas
  • Rapid Review of all topics

Specific times for each topic are available upon request 

  • <7 days after purchase date:  100 % refund (minus $75 processing fee) or apply full costs to another conference within the next 12 months
  • >7 days after purchase date:  You may either apply full costs to another conference within the next 12 months or get access to any of our CME online courses
  • Please send an email to info@cmetravelacademy.com indicating a reason for cancellation and your preferences regarding reimbursement
Omni San Diego
  • Book your stay directly with Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark – Group rates through March 28, 2026!

    Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark offers a prime downtown location with modern amenities and easy access to the best of San Diego.

    • Directly connected to PETCO Park, home of the Padres

    • Steps from the Gaslamp Quarter dining, shopping, and nightlife

    • Close to the Seaport Village waterfront, Little Italy, and San Diego Bay

    • Short drive to Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and area beaches

    • Rooftop pool, fitness center, and stylish on-site dining

    • YES! The Padres will be playing at home:  Chicago White Sox: May 1-3, 2026

Make the most of your San Diego CME experience. In addition to world-class education, you’ll be right next door to Petco Park as the San Diego Padres take on the Chicago White Sox (May 1-3, 2026). Whether you join colleagues for a night at the ballpark or bring family along for the fun, this unique setting makes learning and leisure go hand in hand!

  • Internal Medicine Providers (IM)
  • Family physicians (FP)
  • Specialists
  • Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  • Physician Assistants (PA)
  • Other health care providers
Dr. George speaks at TEDx Northwestern University

Dr. George:

  • Renowned Author: Health in Flames: A Doctor’s Prescription for Living BEYOND Diet and Exercise
        • 2022 Independent Author Network Category Finalist (Health/Medicine)
        • 2023 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Short List
        • 2023 Eric Hoffer Montaigne Medal Finalist
        • 2023 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award Finalist
        • 2023 Eric Hoffer Category First Runner-UP (Health)
        • 2023 IndieReader Discovery Award Category Winner (Finance/Investing/Economics)
  • Popular Speaker:  TEDxNorthwesternU Speaker, University Grand Rounds, CME programs, TV and Media appearances)
  • Experienced Chief Quality Officer
  • Experienced Chief of Family Medicine
  • Masters in Healthcare Quality and Safety
  • Faculty School of Population Health University of Texas Dell Medical School
  • Family Physician at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic
  • George Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Pillai at Medical School Grand Rounds

Dr. Anush Pillai:

  • Author: Case Files Microbiology and Pharmacology
        • Contributor to multiple textbooks including 5 Minute Clinical Consult, USMLE step 3 review books, Case Files Family Medicine
        • Multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals 
  • Peer Reviewer for Several Journals
  • Advocacy and Leadership roles at Local, State, and National Committees including HCAFP, TAFP, AAFP, HCMS
  • Member of Various Practice Guideline Committees
  • Experienced Core Faculty and Family Medicine Residency Director
  • Consultant for Graduate Medical Education Program
  • Clinical Professor
  • Harris County Chapter Academy Family Physicians President
  • Experienced Speaker (CME programs, Grand Rounds, Faculty Development, National Professional Meetings, TV and Media)
  • Experienced in performing and training students/residents/faculty in multiple inpatient and outpatient procedures
  • Full Scope Family Medicine including Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Office Procedures.
  • Dr. Pillai Curriculum Vitae