Lung Disease Summit 2026
2026 Advanced Respiratory Disease and Lung Transplant Summit
The summit aims to provide a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and specialists to explore the latest advances in the management of advanced respiratory disease and lung transplantation. The program will highlight state-of-the-art therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emerging treatments for severe asthma, and new developments in bronchiectasis, alongside current approaches to the diagnosis and management of lung cancer. Dedicated sessions will focus on interstitial lung disease (ILD), emphasizing evidence-based management strategies and the critical role of multidisciplinary discussion in optimizing diagnosis and treatment. Additional topics will include pulmonary hypertension (PH), interventional pulmonology, and supportive therapies for patients with complex co-morbid conditions. Advanced therapeutic options such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and key considerations in lung transplantation, including patient selection and post-transplant complications, will also be addressed. By integrating the latest clinical research and innovations, this program seeks to enhance clinical knowledge and foster collaboration across specialties. The course will feature interactive presentations, case-based discussions, and multidisciplinary panels designed to engage participants and support practical application in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand current evidence-based approaches and emerging therapies in the management of advanced respiratory diseases, including COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer.
- Identify appropriate diagnostic strategies and multidisciplinary treatment pathways for complex pulmonary conditions, including pulmonary hypertension and advanced lung disease with co-morbidities.
- Discuss advanced therapeutic interventions, including interventional pulmonology techniques, ECMO, and lung transplantation, as well as key considerations in patient selection and post-transplant management.
Target Audience:
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Columbia University Department of Surgery and Amedco LLC. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians:
PAs may claim a maximum of 7.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Nurse Practitioners:
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum x.xx hours.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) MOC:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibilty to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
You must request your certificate within 45 days of the activity to meet the deadline for submission to PARS. Credits are generally reported during the first week of each month for those who claimed during the month prior.
Satisfactory Completion:
Learners must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.