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MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY AFFILIATE CALL: PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES

On Wednesday, May 6th, Noon - 1 pm (MT) the Monthly Affiliate Call will feature Jeff A, Robinson, MD and Sarah M. Becker, DO, emergency pediatricians at Primary Children's Hospital. They will discuss how affiliates can consult with a University of Utah Health physicians during a pediatric emergency. Any interested pediatric providers, clinicians, or administrators are welcome to join the session: Pediatric Emergencies: Consultations and Transfers.


Monthly Affiliate Call, May

Wednesday, May 6

🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM (MT)

CME credit is offered



ORTHOPAEDIC ACADEMIC SEMINAR & EDUCATION SERIES: HAND & WRIST

U of U Health Deptartment of Orthopedics will host an hybrid seminar (both in-person and on Zoom) on Saturday, May 9th, 8 - 11 am (MT).


The Orthopaedic Academic Seminar & Education Series (OASES) will feature hand and wrist specialists and therapists, including: Brian Foster, MD, Brittany Garcia, MD, Elizabeth Graesser, MD, Michael Rabold, CHT, and Angela Wang, MD.


OASES: HAND & WRIST

Saturday, May 9

🕛 8:00 – 11:00 AM (MT)

University of Utah Ortho Center or Zoom

CME credit is offered


EMS WEEK CELEBRATIONS

University of Utah Health is showing our appreciation for first responders this EMS week 2026. Save the dates: Monday, May 18th, Wednesday, May 20th, and Friday, May 22nd from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please join us in-person near the University of Utah campus for lunch, music, prizes, and more.


EMS Week Lunches

93 E. Research Rd. SLC, UT 84112

Monday, May 18th

Wednesday, May 20th

Friday, May 22nd

🕛 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (MT)



CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Matthew Morrell, MD, Pulmonary and Critical Care specialist and U Health Professor of Medicine, presents on Tuesday, May 19th, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (MT) on caring for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).


This virtual session is open to primary care providers, hospitalists, and other clinicians interested in care and treatment for COPD patients.


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Tuesday, May 19

🕛 12:15 –1:15 PM (MT)

CME credit is offered



ADVANCED THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR DRUG REFRACTORY TREMOR

Join us for a virtual presentation on Advanced Therapeutic Options for Drug Refractory Tremor. Shervin Rahimpour, MD, U Health Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, will review the latest treatment approaches for neurologists, hospitalists, primary care providers, and their clinical teams.


Advanced Therapeutic Options for Drug Refractory Tremor

Wednesday, May 27

🕛 12:00 –1:00 PM (MT)

CME credit is offered



HOW TO USE CORONARY CALCIUM SCORING & CORONARY CT ANGIOGRAPHY

Thomas H. Anderson, MD, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, will virtually present How to Use Coronary Calcium Scoring and Coronary CT Angiography on Tuesday, June 9th, Noon - 1 pm (MT). Primary care physicians, cardiologists, and any interested clinicians are encouraged to join!


How to Use Coronary Calcium Scoring & CT Angiography

Wednesday, June 9

🕛 12:00 –1:00 PM (MT)

CME credit is offered



TRAUMA UPDATE

Trauma Grand Rounds

May 21st, 7:30 - 8:30 am (MT)

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EMS Trauma Grand Rounds

June 10th, 2 - 3 pm (MT)

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PROJECT ECHO NEWS

TOPIC FOCUS: DIABETES


Advanced diabetes care and training is frequently-requested by many clinics and hospital systems, prompting the development of a new sub-series from Project ECHO. This month the Pediatrics ECHO and Endocrine Care ECHO will feature diabetes care.

Pediatrics - Wednesday, May 6th from Noon – 1 pm (MT)

Metabolic/Diabetes Screening in Primary Care

Jose Morales Moreno, MD

Endocrine Care - Friday, May 22nd from Noon – 1 pm (MT) Diabetes Care

Kristi Kulasa, MD & Massiell German, MD

OTHER PROJECT ECHO OFFERINGS

NEURO UPDATE

Neurology Grand Rounds

Every Wednesday, 9 - 10 am (MT)

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Neurosurgery Grand Rounds

Every Wednesday, 7 - 8 am (MT)

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE (TNCC)


U Health will host several Trauma Nursing Core courses in 2026. Spots are available for the July 9th - 10th, 2026 training. Please register by June 18th to have enough time to complete pre- coursework. A fee is associated with this course. 


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M.ED POD

CME for the Practicing Clinician


M.ED POD delivers free, accredited CME for busy clinicians who want practical education that keeps pace with evolving medical knowledge, technology, and patient needs.

In the latest episode, host Peter Weir, MD, is joined by dermatologist Luke Johnson, MD, who cares for both adult and pediatric patients.

MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE

Psychiatry Grand Rounds

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Noon - 1 pm (MT)

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Zero Suicide Education Series

Manage Acute vs. Chronic Suicide Risk

June 11th, Noon - 1 pm (MT)

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SAVE THE DATE

MENOPAUSE MEDICINE

ESSENTIALS COURSE


JUNE 27, 2026


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