Physician-Led, Bias-Free CME That Actually Sticks Built by working clinicians for working clinicians.
Founded in 2024 by two practicing physicians who got tired of industry-funded CME and forgettable lectures. We pair evidence-based teaching with retention science — so the learning lasts a year, not a weekend.
📜 AMA · AAFP · AOA · ANCC · AANP · AAPA & moreWhy We Built CME Travel Academy
Two practicing physicians. One shared frustration with how CME was being delivered. One mission to fix it.
In August 2024, Dr. Vimal George and Dr. Anush Pillai founded CME Travel Academy with a clear conviction: medical education should be honest, evidence-based, and built to change practice — not just check a box.
After decades of attending (and giving) traditional CME, we saw the same pattern: dense slide decks, commercial influence, and information that vanished within a week. The research is brutal — clinicians forget 50% of new content within 24 hours and 75% within a week.
So we built something different. Conferences in destinations worth traveling to. Curricula focused on the chronic diseases you actually see daily. And — most importantly — a full year of spaced-repetition learning and point-of-care references after the course ends.
"We don't just want you to learn something new. We want you to still be using it 12 months from now — at the bedside, with the patient in front of you."
— Drs. George & Pillai, Co-Founders
Four Principles, Zero Compromises
These aren't marketing words. They're the actual rules we built the academy around.
Zero Commercial Bias
No pharma sponsorships. No industry funding. No hidden agendas. Just evidence and clinical reality.
Built by Practicing Doctors
Every lecture is taught by physicians who see patients this week — not retired academics or paid speakers.
Retention Science Built In
Spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and interleaving — for a full year after the course. Not just lectures.
Point-of-Care Tools
One-page reference cards for every disease state. The latest guidelines in your pocket when you need them.
Two Physicians. Decades of Experience.
Authors, residency directors, TEDx speakers — and most importantly, full-time clinicians who still see patients.
Vimal T. George, MD, MSc
Co-Founder · Family Medicine
Credentials & Roles
- UT Dell Medical School faculty, Austin
- Austin Diagnostic Clinic — Family Medicine
- Former Chief of Family Medicine, Assistant CMO, Chief of Quality
- Master's in Healthcare Quality & Safety Management
Recognition
- TEDxNorthwesternU Speaker
- Author, Health in Flames — 2022 IAN Category Finalist
- Active YouTube educator & medical blogger
- TV & media health expert
Anush S. Pillai, DO, FAAFP
Co-Founder · Family Medicine
Credentials & Roles
- Professor — 20+ years training residents & medical students
- Residency Director (current & prior — 4 programs)
- Started 3 ACGME-accredited residency programs
- Full-scope Family Medicine: OB, inpatient, peds, procedures
Recognition
- Co-author, Case Files Microbiology & Pharmacology
- President, Harris County Academy of Family Physicians
- Contributor to 5-Minute Clinical Consult, USMLE Step 3
- Peer reviewer & practice guideline contributor
How We Make CME Stick for a Full Year
Most clinicians forget 75% of new CME content within a week. We use three evidence-based learning strategies — and a full year of follow-up — to change that.
Spaced Repetition
Quiz prompts delivered at scientifically optimal intervals over 12 months — the same method that built medical school flashcards into a science.
Retrieval Practice
Active recall beats re-reading every time. Our follow-up prompts force your brain to retrieve, not just review.
Point-of-Care References
One-page summaries for every disease state we cover. Print them, save them, use them with the patient in front of you.
Trusted by Clinicians Nationwide
Built by physicians, validated by attendees.
Choose Your Path
Whether you want to travel, livestream from home, or build a custom schedule — we've got an option that fits.
In-Person Conferences
Join us live in Disney World, NYC, or Las Vegas. Morning CME, afternoons free to explore. Up to 15 credit hours.
- Disney · July 17–18, 2026
- NYC · Oct 12–13, 2026
- Vegas · Dec 18–19, 2026
CME Anywhere Livestream
Join our live conferences from your home, office, or vacation rental. Live CME certificate — interact with faculty in real time.
- 5–15 CME credit hours
- Live interaction with faculty
- Same accreditation as in-person
Custom CME™
Pick your dates, topics, and location. Perfect for groups, residency programs, or clinicians with unusual schedules.
- You choose dates & times
- Pick the topics you need
- Ideal for groups & programs
What Clinicians Are Saying
Verified Google reviews from physicians, NPs, and PAs who've attended.
I had a wonderful experience with CME Travel Academy. The live online lectures were high-quality, engaging, and genuinely funny, making the learning process enjoyable. We covered essential topics like hypertension, CKD, ethics, and heart failure, and I love the flexibility of being able to attend from anywhere in the world. What truly set this experience apart was the interactivity. The lecturers gave immediate responses to our questions and provided real-time feedback. They were also incredibly accommodating when we had a sudden change in our schedule. It was a very worthwhile experience, and I highly recommend it to all my IM/FM colleagues.
My wife and I recently completed a CME Travel Academy course, and I was thoroughly impressed by the program's quality. Despite attending while on a cruise, the setting did nothing to diminish the academic rigor; in fact, it proved to be one of the highest-yield educational experiences we have ever participated in for our practice. Dr. Pillai provided excellent, evidence-based updates on CHF and HTN, while Dr. George delivered insightful sessions on CKD and Ethics, with the "Chronic Diseases and Modern Medicine" presentation serving as a particular highlight. Both presenters were incredibly engaging and charismatic, making the high-impact clinical updates easy to follow and immediately applicable to our workflows. Administratively, the scheduling was seamless, and the high-quality downloadable content, along with the promising spaced-repetition tool, adds significant long-term value. I highly recommend this for any clinician looking for rigorous, updated medical education in a fantastic environment.
About CME Travel Academy — FAQ
Quick answers about our accreditation, faculty, discounts, and policies.
Yes. Our courses are AAFP Prescribed Credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ approved (AAFP is the accrediting body). Credits also include AOA Category 2-a and may be recognized by nursing and advanced practice licensing bodies — check with your board. Full details on our accreditation page.
All content is delivered by our two co-founders: Dr. Vimal T. George, MD, MSc (UT Dell Medical School faculty, TEDx speaker, author of Health in Flames) and Dr. Anush S. Pillai, DO, FAAFP (Residency Director, Harris County AFP President, co-author of Case Files Microbiology). Both are full-time practicing physicians.
We accept no pharmaceutical sponsorship, no industry funding, and no paid promotional content. Every recommendation is based on peer-reviewed evidence and current clinical guidelines — not on who paid for the slide deck. This is rare in CME and we're proud of it.
After your course, we deliver spaced-repetition quizzes for 12 months at scientifically optimal intervals, plus one-page point-of-care reference cards for every disease state covered. The goal: you're still using what you learned a year from now, not just on the flight home.
Yes:
• Military: $100 off any conference
• Resident physicians: $200 off any conference
• Medical students: email info@cmetravelacademy.com for special pricing
• Referral bonus: $100 off for you AND a colleague when they register
Within 7 days of purchase: 100% refund minus $75 processing fee, or transfer to another conference within 12 months.
After 7 days of purchase: Transfer to another conference within 12 months, or get access to our online CME course library.
Three options: In-person conferences in destination cities (Disney, NYC, Las Vegas); Live CME Anywhere — livestream into our conferences from anywhere; and Custom CME™ — pick your own dates, topics, and times. All formats deliver the same accreditation and live-CME certificate.
Email: info@cmetravelacademy.com · Phone/Text: (512) 596-1941 (we often respond fastest to text). Available weekdays and weekends, days and evenings. We respond within 24–48 hours.
Referral Bonus: $100 Off for You AND $50 for a Colleague
Refer a colleague and you'll get $100 and your colleague will get $50 credit on registration. Just email us their name and email at info@cmetravelacademy.com.
Ready to Travel and Learn With Us?
Three ways to earn accredited, bias-free CME — choose what fits your schedule, your style, and your budget.
Need a custom schedule for your group? Explore Custom CME™ · Or see all upcoming conferences.