NYC CME Conference 2026Learn It in Manhattan. Use It All Year.
12 hours of evidence-based chronic disease education in the heart of Times Square. Mornings learn, afternoons explore — built so you actually retain and apply what you hear.
What our attendees say
30+ Google reviews. All 5 stars. Pulled directly from verified attendees.
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.
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Most CME ends when the lights come up. Ours follows you home.
Research shows clinicians forget 60–80% of conference content within weeks. We rebuilt CME around three principles to fix that.
Retention
12-month spaced repetition curriculum delivered via Thinkific at scientifically proven intervals. You don't just attend — you remember.
Application
One-page, evidence-based point-of-care references for every topic — designed to be opened in clinic on Monday, not filed in a drawer.
Currency
Every session is updated to the latest guideline release: ADA 2026, GINA 2026, KDIGO 2024, ACC/AHA 2025, GOLD 2026 — and the landmark trials behind them.
Two mornings of high-yield CME. Two afternoons in Manhattan.
12 hours · 12 topics · current guidelines. Sessions wrap by 1:30pm — the rest of the city is yours.
Monday, October 12, 2026
- 1Hypertension / Resistant HTN / UrgencyACC/AHA 2025
- 2COPDGOLD 2026
- 3AsthmaGINA 2026
- 4Heart FailureAHA/ACC/HFSA
- 5ObesityObesity Med 2025
- 6DepressionEvidence 2025
- Walk to Top of the Rock for sunset (8 min from hotel)
- Catch a Broadway matinee or 7pm show
- Dinner in Hell's Kitchen — book ahead via Resy
- October is MLB postseason — check Yankees / Mets schedule
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- 7Chronic Coronary DiseaseACC/AHA 2023
- 8Type 2 DiabetesADA 2026
- 9Chronic Kidney DiseaseKDIGO 2024
- 10DementiaEvidence 2025
- 11Ethics: Rise of Chronic Disease1 hr Ethics
- 12Rapid Review — All TopicsClosing
- Central Park — 12-min walk, classic NYC fall colors
- The Met, MoMA, or American Museum of Natural History
- Statue of Liberty ferry from Battery Park
- Greenwich Village food walk or Chelsea Market
Why these 10 chronic diseases — and not anything else
We picked the conditions that drive the majority of outpatient cost, complexity, and risk.
A look at the NYC 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
Hyatt Centric Times Square — the city's center, walkable to everything
A modern boutique hotel with skyline views, a rooftop bar, and direct access to Broadway, Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Avenue.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
- Steps to Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Times Square
- Rooftop Bar 54 — one of Manhattan's best skyline-view bars
- Modern guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
- 24-hour fitness center; easy access to subway and Penn Station
How to actually do Manhattan well in 3 days
From a local's playbook — what to book ahead, what to skip, and how to avoid October-tourist mistakes.
Broadway — book early
Premium shows sell out for October weekends. Use Today Tix or Broadway Direct for advance tickets; the TKTS booth (Father Duffy Square, 1 block from hotel) sells same-day at 25–50% off if you're flexible.
Dinner reservations
Reserve top picks 2–3 weeks out via Resy or OpenTable. Walking distance from the hotel: The Modern, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, Don Angie, Le Bernardin. Most accept walk-ins after 9pm.
Top of the Rock vs. ESB
Top of the Rock has the better view (you see the Empire State Building). Book a sunset slot online — the line at the door can run 90+ minutes during peak times.
Transit — skip the MetroCard
Tap your phone or contactless card at any subway turnstile (OMNY). $2.90 per ride, capped at $34/week. Don't bother buying a paper card.
October = postseason baseball
If the Yankees or Mets are in the playoffs (mid-Oct), tickets and bars fill fast. Resale apps like SeatGeek work better than the team box office on game day.
Central Park — go early
The 12-minute walk north from the hotel is part of the experience. Mornings are quiet; afternoons get crowded. The Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge are the iconic spots.
October weather
Highs around 65°F, lows around 50°F. Layers + a light rain shell. Don't pack a heavy coat — the hotel is steam-heated and walking warms you fast.
Getting to the hotel
LGA: 30 min by Uber ($45–60), or take the M60 bus + subway for $2.90. JFK: AirTrain to E train ($11) — faster than a cab in traffic. EWR: NJ Transit to Penn Station.
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.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York, 135 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036 — steps from Broadway, Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Avenue. The conference takes place in modern meeting spaces within the hotel. Book your room via the group link (code G-CMEE) for our discounted rate. Group rate expires Aug 28, 2026.
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 2025–26 guidelines with landmark studies incorporated.
No — registration covers CME content only. The Hyatt Centric Times Square is booked separately at our group rate, which is significantly below typical October pricing in Times Square ($700–$800/night). Use the group link or call +1 646 364 1234 with group code G-CMEE. Group rate expires Aug 28, 2026.
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 in Manhattan. The Hyatt Centric is family-friendly, and Times Square puts you within walking distance of Broadway, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center.
Ready to earn CME in Times Square?
Join physicians, NPs, and PAs from across the country for the most rigorous — and most practical — CME conference of fall 2026.