World Osteoporosis Day: Osteoporosis & Disorders of Parathyroid Hormone
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World Osteoporosis Day: Osteoporosis & Disorders of Parathyroid Hormone

World Osteoporosis Day: Osteoporosis & Disorders of Parathyroid Hormone

Complimentary Virtual Conference. 2.0 ACCME Credits Available

October 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM (ET)

Program Overview
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Our ongoing quest to educate as many health care professionals as we can about osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases.

Video Access
All registrants will be sent access to lecture video recordings.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

•Assess patients with osteoporosis who are preparing for spinal surgery and identify factors that may influence surgical outcomes.
•Recognize complex clinical challenges in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and determine appropriate management strategies.
•Describe the physiologic actions of parathyroid hormone and their relevance to bone remodeling and osteoporosis treatment.
•Compare established and emerging therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis and select approaches appropriate to individual patient needs.
•Incorporate evidence-based advances in osteoporosis care into clinical decision-making to reduce fracture risk and optimize skeletal health.

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. 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. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number #4008163.

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Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 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.

Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Agenda

Thursday, October 15
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome
Nick Harvey, President, International Osteoporosis Foundation
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
Introduction
Varta Babalyan, Director Osteoporosis Center of Armenia
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Optimizing Preparation for Spinal Surgery
Emily Stein MD, MS. Professor & Director of Research, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Challenging Issues in the Management of Osteoporosis
E. Michael Lewiecki MD, Professor and Director, BONE ECHO and Santa Fe Bone Symposium
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Emerging Physiologic & Therapeutic Concepts of Parathyroid Hormone
John P. Bilezikian MD, PhD (hon)
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Q&A: All Participants
11:15 AM
11:15 AM
Adjourn

Fees


Registration Options
Virtual Conference - Complimentary Program - Medical Professionals
0.00 USD
Virtual Program - Complimentary Program - Patients
0.00 USD
Industry - Virtual Program (with or without credits)
250.00 USD

ADD-ON: ACCME/EACCME Credits/Certificate
ACCME/EACCME Credits/Certificate
20.00 USD
None - I Do Not Want Credits/Certificate
0.00 USD