San Diego CME Conference | 12 CME Hours | May 1–2, 2026
Earn 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ — AAFP Prescribed/AOA Category 2 — in just 2 days while enjoying San Diego, from $995
San Diego Primary Care CME Conference for Internal Medicine, Family Practice, NPs, PAs & Specialists
12-Hour Accredited CME Conference (Includes 1-Hour Ethics): Top Chronic Diseases | Overview:
Pricing $ 995 Includes:
- 12 Hours CME: Top Chronic Diseases + live recordings
- Spaced Repetition Program (details below)
- One page Point of Care References
Register now. We limit spots to ensure an interactive experience!
Details
- May 1-2, 2026; Interested in San Diego but on a different date? Check out our CME Anywhere or Custom CME offer.
- Total of 12 CME credit hours – including 1 Hour of Ethics CME
- 2-Day High-Yield Format
- Morning Continuing Medical Education (CME) meeting, afternoons/evenings free to have fun and explore San Diego!
- Hot breakfast included for conference guests!
- Live Streaming available (if you prefer to watch from your laptop)
- Book your hotel room ASAP to take advantage of remaining group discounts (or call 619-231-6664 to make a reservation)
Why Attend this San Diego Conference and What's Included?
This is not a passive lecture series. It’s a focused, practical update on the most important conditions you manage every day.
High Yield Topics: Top Chronic Diseases
Build confidence managing:
- Heart Failure – Guideline-directed therapy
- Diabetes – GLP-1, SGLT2, and insulin use
- Hypertension – Resistant HTN + 2025 ACC/AHA updates
- Chronic Kidney Disease – Treatment optimization
- Asthma – Updated GINA-based management (ICS-formoterol)
- Chronic Coronary Disease – antiplatelets, lipids (2026 updates)
- COPD – latest GOLD guidelines
- Obesity – GLPs, bariatric surgery, evidence based lifestyle Rx
- Depression – including promising new treatments
- Dementia – Practical outpatient management
- Ethics – Addressing the rise of chronic disease in modern medicine
+ Rapid review of all major topics
Why this CME is Different:
We are physician led by actively practicing physicians, 100% free of commercial bias. This course is designed to improve how you practice—not just earn credits. Most CME is forgotten within weeks.
This course is designed for retention and real-world application:
Case-Based Learning
- Not just passive lectures—we include realistic clinical scenarios.
One-Page Point of Care References
- Concise reference guides you can use immediately in practice.
12-Month Spaced Repetition
- Reinforces key concepts over time so you actually retain what you learn
- Learn how spaced repetition works
Designed For:
- Specialists
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Professionals involved in improving Chronic Disease Management
A Smarter Way to Earn CME
Why spend weeks piecing together credits when you can complete 12 in just 2 days?
- Efficient, high-yield sessions
- Evidence-based, guideline-driven content
- Immediate clinical applicability
- Combines education with meaningful time off
San Diego CME Conference Details – A Video Overview
Watch the brief overview below to learn more about the structure of the San Diego CME conference and the learning experience.
What our Attendees Say
30+ Google reviews. All 5 stars.
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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Location: San Diego, California
Our San Diego CME conference delivers accredited, evidence-based education for physicians and advanced practitioners, paired with the appeal of one of the most desirable travel CME destinations in the U.S. 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.
Accreditation
This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/AAFP Prescribed/AOA Category 2 and more and is designed to meet the continuing education needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
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
- Depression
- Dementia
Ethics
- Addressing the Rise of Chronic Disease in the Modern Age
Rapid Review
- A review of all topics presented at the conference.
Friday May 1, 2026
7:30am to 1:30pm includes morning break and lunch break.
Day 1 Topics will include:
- Asthma
- Hypertension/Resistant HTN/Hypertensive urgency
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Coronary Disease
- Dementia
Afternoons and evenings are completely free!
Saturday May 2, 2026
7:30am to 1:30pm includes morning break and lunch break.
Day 2 Topics will include:
- Heart failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Obesity
- Depression
- Ethics: Addressing the Rise of Chronic Disease
- Rapid Review of all topics
Afternoons and evenings are completely free!
- <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
Book your stay directly with Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark (Address: 675 L St, San Diego, CA 92101) – Group rates are now subject to availability – please mention you are booking with CME Travel Academy and contact: Sofia Rivera (Group Reservations Coordinator): Direct: 619-645-6528
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
- 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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the San Diego CME conference held?
The conference is held at the Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark, located at 675 L St, San Diego, CA 92101 — directly connected to Petco Park and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter.
How many CME credits will I earn?
Attendees earn 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, including 1 hour of Ethics CME.
What topics are covered at the San Diego CME conference?
The conference covers the top chronic diseases in primary care, including COPD, asthma, heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, depression, and dementia — plus an ethics session on the rise of chronic disease.
Who should attend this San Diego CME conference?
This conference is designed for internal medicine physicians, family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and other healthcare providers seeking accredited, evidence-based chronic disease education.
Is a hotel room included in the registration fee?
No — the conference registration fee covers CME content only. Attendees book their hotel separately. A group discount rate at the Omni San Diego is now subject to availability – please contact Sofia Rivera at (619) 645-6528 and mention you are with CME Travel Academy.
Is live streaming available if I can't attend in person?
Yes. A live streaming option is available for those who prefer to participate remotely while still earning full CME credit.
Will I retain the material?
Yes—our 12-month spaced repetition system is built for long-term retention. The conference is just the beginning: in the weeks and months that follow, you’ll receive structured prompts to revisit key concepts, helping reinforce learning and translate it into everyday clinical practice.