Updates in Therapeutics Conference

Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:00 AM - Saturday, June 6, 2026, 5:00 PM, San Diego Marriott Del Mar, Del Mar, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (16.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (16.50 hours)

The inaugural Updates in Therapeutics Conference brings together pharmacists, physicians, and allied health professionals for an intensive two-day program examining emerging evidence, novel therapeutics, and evolving practice models across multiple disease states and clinical settings. Grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and research, this conference delivers actionable updates in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease, infectious diseases, oncology, pulmonary medicine, pain and psychiatric disorders, and community health.

Sessions integrate evidence-based pharmacotherapy with practical implementation strategies, case-based learning, and interprofessional perspectives to support optimal patient outcomes across the care continuum. This conference addresses critical knowledge gaps in rapidly evolving therapeutic areas including novel biologic agents, advanced cardiovascular-metabolic therapies, antimicrobial stewardship, checkpoint inhibitor toxicities, and emerging technologies reshaping clinical practice. Through expert-led presentations, interactive case discussions, and examination of contemporary guideline updates, participants will acquire evidence-based tools for medication optimization, toxicity recognition and management, and implementation of precision medicine approaches in diverse patient populations.

    Therapeutic Areas Covered

• Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Disease

• Infectious Diseases

• Oncology

• Pulmonary Medicine & Transplantation

• Pain & Psychiatry Interface

• Community & Population Health

• Emerging Frontiers in Practice

• Cultural Competency & Legislation

  
  

1. Apply evidence-based pharmacotherapy strategies incorporating recently approved agents and updated clinical guidelines across cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease, infectious diseases, oncology, pulmonary medicine, and psychiatric disorders
2. Recognize and manage adverse effects and drug interactions associated with novel therapeutics including immune checkpoint inhibitors, oral targeted cancer agents, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and transplant-related immunosuppressive regimens.
3. Implement systematic approaches to medication optimization in complex patient populations through application of guideline-directed medical therapy, risk stratification frameworks, and integration of pharmacogenomics and precision medicine principles.
4. Evaluate the impact of social determinants of health, medication access policies, and emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, digital therapeutics, remote monitoring) on therapeutic decision-making, population health outcomes, and team-based models.
5. Apply collaborative practice strategies including appropriate specialist referral, interdisciplinary stewardship initiatives, and patient-centered communication to optimize therapeutic outcomes and advance team-based approaches in evolving healthcare delivery models.

REGISTRATION FEES	EARLY-BIRD RATE ON OR BEFORE  MAY 8, 2026	STANDARD RATE AFTER MAY 8, 2026
Physicians	$650	$750
Pharmacists	$400	$500
Allied Health Professionals	$400	$500
Trainees	$300	$400
Industry Professional (not exhibit booth)	$1,500	$1,600

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JUNE 2, 2026.

WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME! PLEASE NOTE, AN ADDITIONAL $200 FEE WILL APPLY.


Cancellation Policy: The full course tuition is refundable, less $50 if your cancellation is received in writing one week prior to program start date. No refunds will be allowed after this date. Please send your cancellation request to [email protected]. In the unlikely event that the course is canceled, UC San Diego is responsible for a full refund of the registration fee only.

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 16.50 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (report up to 16.50 hours of credit and list "CME Category 1" as the provider number).

Pharmacists: Accreditation for this program is provided by the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP). CSHP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is jointly provided by CSHP and UC San Diego School of Medicine. To receive credit, go to www.cshp.org/cpe and follow the directions carefully. An NABP e-Profile ID is required to claim credit. CSHP is not responsible for credit report failure as a result of incorrect NABP information. Please contact [email protected] or (916) 447-1033 with questions.

UC San Diego’s Commitment to Excellence and Value in Medical Education
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experiences, while being mindful of our environmental and financial responsibilities. As a leader in medical education, we strive to balance excellence with fiscal stewardship, ensuring that our events are both informative and sustainable. Although this event may not be directly governed by university funding sources, we have made a conscious effort to adhere to the spirit of their guidelines and responsible spending, while delivering a high-quality experience for our attendees. We appreciate your participation and look forward to sharing knowledge and expertise with you.

Accommodations: We are committed to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all individuals. For general information or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact [email protected] at your earliest convenience. All in-person events are wheelchair accessible.  Service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. No other animals, including pets, therapy animals, or emotional support animals, are allowed.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: Continuing medical education (CME) providers are required by state Assembly Bills 1195 and 241, and the standards created by the California Medical Association (CMA), to include components that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias in CME activities. The planners and presenters of this activity has been asked to provide meaningful consideration of these standards in the selection and presentation of content.  Additional information and resources are available on the
UC San Diego CPD website. 

Audio / Video Consent: This event may be audio and/or video recorded for future use or distribution. For virtual events, any engagement during the presentation (audio, video, chat, Q&A submission, etc.) will be captured and included. Participant microphones and cameras are generally disabled by default, and can always be manually disabled by participant. Depending on the type of event, publication of the recordings might be on a publicly available website or on an access-restricted site. By registering for this event, you give UC San Diego the right to use your name, voice, image, written text, or video footage without compensation and waive the right to inspect or approve any document in which these appear.

Covid-19 Health & Safety: We follow state and local guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19 safety measures. At this time, no restrictions are in place for the State of California and San Diego County.  We encourage each attendee to decide what works for them and wear a face mask if that is their preferred choice.  We reserve the right to update COVID related expectations at any time, should local and state guidelines change and prevailing COVID rates increase.

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San Diego Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
Hotel Information / RESERVATION LINK

A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the special discount rate of $209+/night. Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline of May 15, 2026, or until all rooms in the group block have been reserved, whichever occurs first. Once the room block has been filled, discounted group rates may not be available. We encourage you to make your reservation early. Please identify yourself as a participant of the UC San Diego Pharmacy conference when making your reservation.

Please note: To receive the discounted group rate, lodging must be booked directly with the hotel.

By staying at the host hotel, you help UC San Diego meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable. Please consider this when making your accommodation decision.

Parking
Day Parking (Event Only):
Self-Parking: $35 per day
Valet Parking: $42 per day

All persons in a position to control the content of accredited education must disclose all financial relationships held with ineligible companies, prior to assuming their role in the accredited activity. Those relationships deemed relevant to the education, are mitigated prior to the activity.

CME staff, meeting planners, peer reviewers, editorial staff, and CME committee reviewers, do not have any relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies.

Course Director
Linda Awdishu, PharmD
Professor and Department Chair, Pharmacy Practice and Sciences
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Consulting Fee-MediBeacon | Consulting Fee-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Planning Committee & Faculty (see table below)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The UC San Diego School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

Contact Us

Registration Questions
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Continuing Professional Development 
9500 Gilman Drive, MC0947
La Jolla, CA 92093-0947
P: (858) 534-3940 / Toll-Free: (888) 229-6263
F: (858) 534-1896
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: cpd.ucsd.edu

Conference Questions


Amy Hart
Associate Director, Event Services
Phone: (858) 822-4770
E-mail: [email protected]

EXHIBITORS WELCOME!
Please find our exhibitor package below and click on the Exhibit at this Event button to register.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Products must be relevant to the program content. UC San Diego Continuing Professional Development (CPD) reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet this requirement.

UC San Diego CPD agrees to provide exhibit space for the above-listed exhibitor for the course presented on the dates and location designated above. UC San Diego CPD will acknowledge exhibitor support in course materials.

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Commercial interests may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CPD activity. CPD activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, break out rooms, and laboratory areas.

UC San Diego Continuing Professional Development Exhibitor Policy

Exhibitors and UC San Diego Continuing Professional Development agree to abide by the ACCME Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE and the UC Health Care Vendor Relations Policy. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibit company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit fees will be allowed.


Preferred method of payment is credit card. No additional fees will be applied. 

If you must pay via Check, ACH or bank transfer, please coordinate with meeting planner, Amy Hart at [email protected].

Payment Deadline & Late Fee Policy
Exhibitor payment is due in full before the start of the program. A $500 late fee will apply to any payments received after the program start date.

To avoid a late fee and ensure participation, proof of payment (such as a check copy, electronic payment confirmation, or remittance advice) must be submitted by the deadline.
Please note that exhibit placement and promotional benefits are not guaranteed until full payment and proof of payment are received.

Kindly provide a copy of your transfer details along with the processing date so we can accurately track and confirm your payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY: There are no refunds for cancellation of exhibit. 

Payment must be received prior to the event.

W-9 Form

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

Exhibit at this Event

We welcome the support of this activity in the form of an educational grant. 

As a supporter, your company or organization will be acknowledged in the conference materials.   

Please read the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

For information about commercial support opportunities, please contact: [email protected]