New Orleans CME Conference 2027Learn It in the Big Easy. Use It All Year.
12 hours of evidence-based chronic disease education steps from the French Quarter. Mornings learn, afternoons explore — built so you actually retain and apply what you hear. Our March 2026 New Orleans conference sold out; this primary care CME event returns for two days in February 2027.
What our attendees say
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BEST CME EVER!!! I learned soooo much and the teachers were amazing. They will blow your mind with knowledge and prepare you to be the best doctor you can be.
This was my first CME conference. Overall, topics were pertinent to my practice with the latest guidelines and information was presented in digestible amount. Presenters were knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Slides and tip sheets very helpful! I highly recommend!
This was an excellent, comprehensive, thorough, and highly professional, continuing education meeting with a lot of useful information for my clinical practice. I would highly recommend it as An interesting and thorough continuing medical education activity.
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Why These Particular Chronic Conditions?
We built this conference around the diseases that drive the majority of outpatient cost, complexity, and risk — conditions that show up in your exam room every single day and where guideline updates matter most.
Two mornings of high-yield CME. Two afternoons in New Orleans.
12 hours · 12 topics · current guidelines. Sessions wrap by 1:30pm — the rest of the city is yours.
Friday, February 19, 2027
- 1Hypertension / Resistant HTN / Urgency
- 2COPD
- 3Asthma
- 4Heart Failure
- 5Obesity
- 6Depression
- Walk Canal Street into the French Quarter — Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral (15 min)
- Beignets and café au lait at Café du Monde
- Dinner in the Warehouse District — book ahead
- Live jazz on Frenchmen Street — the locals' alternative to Bourbon
Saturday, February 20, 2027
- 7Chronic Coronary Disease
- 8Type 2 Diabetes
- 9Chronic Kidney Disease
- 10Dementia
- 11Ethics: Rise of Chronic Disease
- 12Rapid Review — All Topics
- The National WWII Museum — a 10-minute walk from the hotel
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar from the hotel's doorstep to the Garden District
- Steamboat Natchez afternoon cruise on the Mississippi
- Preservation Hall evening set — buy tickets in advance
A look at the New Orleans CME experience
A short overview from Dr. George and Dr. Pillai — what to expect from the conference and the learning experience.
Two physicians. Actively practicing. Zero industry sponsorship.
No professional speaker circuit. No pharma-sponsored slide decks. Just two clinicians who teach what they live every week.
Dr. Vimal T. George, MD, MSc
- Author of Health in Flames — 2023 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Short List; Montaigne Medal & First Horizon Award Finalist
- TEDxNorthwestern speaker, University Grand Rounds, TV/media appearances
- Experienced Chief Quality Officer & Chief of Family Medicine; MSc Healthcare Quality & Safety
- Faculty, UT Dell Medical School School of Population Health
- Family Physician at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic
Dr. Anush S. Pillai, DO, FAAFP
- Author of Case Files Microbiology and Pharmacology; contributor to 5-Minute Clinical Consult, USMLE Step 3 review, Case Files Family Medicine
- Harris County AFP President; leadership at AAFP, TAFP, HCMS; Practice Guideline Committee member
- Family Medicine Residency Director & Clinical Professor
- Full Scope Family Medicine: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Office Procedures
- Peer Reviewer, multiple journals
Residence Inn by Marriott — steps from Canal Street and the French Quarter
Suite-style rooms with full kitchens in the Central Business District, right on the St. Charles streetcar line — with a dedicated group rate for CME Travel Academy attendees.
Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District
- Less than 100 steps from Canal Street — walk straight into the French Quarter
- Spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens — ideal if you bring family
- St. Charles streetcar stops at the door; Garden District and Warehouse District minutes away
- 24-hour fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi
How to actually do New Orleans well in 3 days
What to book ahead, what to skip, and why late February is the sweet spot for the city.
After Mardi Gras, before the crowds
Fat Tuesday 2027 is February 9 — we arrive ten days later, after the parades but before spring festival season. Expect calmer streets, easier reservations, and the city at its most livable.
Dinner reservations
Reserve marquee spots 2–3 weeks out via Resy or OpenTable: Commander's Palace, Cochon, Compère Lapin, Brennan's, Pêche. Walk-ins work at most neighborhood po'boy and oyster counters.
Frenchmen Street, not Bourbon
For live jazz and brass bands, head to Frenchmen Street in the Marigny — The Spotted Cat, d.b.a., Snug Harbor. Bourbon Street is worth one walk-through; Frenchmen is worth the evening.
Streetcar from the hotel door
The St. Charles line runs right past the Residence Inn — ride it uptown through the Garden District and past Audubon Park. Single rides are inexpensive; a Jazzy Pass covers a full day.
The National WWII Museum
Consistently ranked among the top museums in the country and a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Book timed entry online and allow at least three hours.
Beignets — go early or late
Café du Monde's Jackson Square location runs a line most of the day. Go before 8am or after 9pm, or try Café Beignet on Royal Street for a shorter wait.
February weather
Typically highs in the mid-60s°F and lows in the upper 40s. Pack layers and a light rain jacket — afternoons are often perfect for walking.
Getting to the hotel
MSY is about 25–35 minutes by rideshare or taxi to the Central Business District. The Airport Express bus (Route 202) runs downtown for a few dollars if you're traveling light.
One price. Everything below — included.
Most CME conferences charge separately for recordings, references, and post-conference reinforcement. We don't.
What's Included
- 12 CME Hours (incl. 1 hr Ethics) — AMA · AAFP · AOA · ANCC · AANP · AAPA & more
- Hot breakfast both conference mornings
- Live session recordings — review any time
- One-page point-of-care reference library
- 12-month spaced-repetition curriculum (Thinkific)
- Livestream option — attend remotely for full credit
- Faculty Q&A and real-world case discussion
- Sample certificate: view here
Discounts & Add-Ons
Stackable on top of any sale price.
Email info@cmetravelacademy.com with proof of status for discounts.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before registering.
Our courses are accredited by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and designated for AAFP Prescribed credit, which is accepted as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
For physicians certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), and American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), AAFP Prescribed credit is directly accepted toward your continuing certification (MOC) requirements. No additional steps are needed beyond claiming your credit through your AAFP membership or by manual entry in your respective board portfolio.
For physicians certified by other ABMS specialty boards, we recommend contacting your certifying board directly to determine whether your participation may qualify under any self-reporting or alternate pathways.
Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District, 360 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 — less than 100 steps from Canal Street and the French Quarter, on the St. Charles streetcar line. Book your room via our Marriott group link for the $209/night rate. Last day to book at the group rate: Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
Our CME offerings are all approved for AAFP Prescribed Credit / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ / AOA Category 2a and more — click for info. Please only claim the credits you actually completed. Also check here for full CME equivalency info.
COPD, asthma, heart failure, hypertension (including resistant HTN and urgency), chronic coronary disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, CKD, depression, and dementia — plus a 1-hour ethics session and a closing rapid review. All updated to the latest guidelines with landmark studies incorporated.
No — registration covers CME content only. The Residence Inn by Marriott is booked separately at our group rate of $209 USD per night. Use the Marriott group reservation link to receive the rate. Last day to book at the group rate: Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
Yes. Livestream attendees earn the exact same CME credit, with real-time interaction with faculty. Your certificate will reflect Live CME participation. Note your livestream preference in the order notes at checkout. See sample certificate.
Yes. Every attendee receives our 12-month spaced repetition curriculum via Thinkific, delivered at scientifically proven intervals (Ebbinghaus forgetting curve methodology). Instead of forgetting 60–80% within weeks, you reinforce key concepts gradually across the year.
Within 7 days of purchase: 100% refund minus $75 processing fee, or transfer to another conference within 12 months.
After 7 days: transfer to another conference or access to the online CME course library.
Email info@cmetravelacademy.com with your reason and preference.
Yes — these stack on top of any sale price:
- Military (active duty, veterans, spouses): $100 off
- Resident physicians: $200 off
- Medical students: email info@cmetravelacademy.com for special pricing
- Referral bonus: $100 off for you · $50 off for your referred colleague
Email us with proof of status to claim your discount before checkout.
Internal medicine physicians, family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and any provider seeking accredited, evidence-based chronic disease CME for outpatient care.
Absolutely — and many attendees do. Mornings end by 1:30pm, leaving full afternoons and evenings for family time. The Residence Inn's suites have full kitchens and separate living areas, and you're a short walk from the French Quarter, the riverfront, and the National WWII Museum.
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