Upcoming Events

    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Crowne Plaza 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
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    Stay up to date on the latest in diabetes therapy and earn CE credits.

    This year's program features the following presentations:


    "The Heart of the Matter: The Impact of Diabetes on the Cardiovascular System

    - Katharine French, MD


    "Practical Considerations in the Implementation of Diabetes Technology into Clinical Care"

    - Devin Steenkamp, MBChB 


    "Emotional Distress and Diabetes Management" 

    - Jeffrey Gonzalez, PhD, MA, BA


    "MASH and Diabetes"

    - Eric Newton, MD


    "Cooking Up Wellness Through Culinary Medicine"

    - Olivia Thomas, MS, RDN & Christina Vollbrecht, MA, MS, RDN, Chef 


    Purpose

    This symposium is being offered to provide up-to-date information on the impact of diabetes on cardiovascular health, implementation of diabetes technology into clinical care, the role of emotional distress in diabetes management, the relationship between diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, and the impact of culinary choices on wellness. 

    Target Audience  

    Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators (CDOE), registered dietitians, registered nurses, registered pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals interested in the management and research of diabetes and chronic disease.

    Continuing Education Credits 

    This program has been submitted for 6.0 Live Contact Hours through the Northeast Multi-State Division (NE-MSD) Association. NE-MSD is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants must attend the entire symposium and complete a written evaluation to be awarded continuing education credits. 


    The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This is a knowledge-based educational activity. Pharmacists will receive 6.0 Live contact hours (0.60 CEUs) for the educational activity. Attendance and completion of online program evaluations and self-assessment tools at the conclusion of the program are required in order to earn credit. No partial credit is available. ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0060-9999-26-050-L01-P

    Registration:

    Program Agenda: 


    Learning Objectives: 

    • The Heart of the Matter: The Impact of Diabetes on the Cardiovascular System- Katharine French, MD                                                                                                    

    1. Explain why cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in people with diabetes.

    2. Describe the mechanisms by which diabetes accelerates atherosclerosis, heart failure, and kidney disease.

    3. Recognize the major CV complications associated with DM.

    4. Review evidence-based therapies that improve cardiovascular outcomes.

    5. Identify opportunities for diabetes educators to reduce cardiovascular risk through patient education and multidisciplinary care.

    • Practical Considerations in the Implementation of Diabetes Technology into Clinical Care- Devin Steenkamp, MBChB                                                                                   

    1. Apply strategies to optimize the use of modern continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems and improve clinical efficiency  in diabetes care

    2. Identify barriers to patient access and uptake of diabetes technologies and strategies to address these barriers

    3. Apply evidence-based strategies to facilitate appropriate patient access to advanced insulin delivery systems

    • Emotional Distress and Diabetes Management- Jeffrey Gonzalez, MD, MA, BA.      

    1. Describe the prevalence of emotional distress among individuals living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and its association with adverse health outcomes

    2. Identify measurement and conceptual considerations for assessing emotional distress and determining appropriate care for individuals with diabetes

    3. Identify challenges and opportunities for addressing emotional distress in clinical practice

    • MASH and Diabetes- Eric Newton, MD                                                                        

    1. Describe the incidence to and prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) amoung individuals with diabetes

    2. Identify appropriate screening and diagnostic approaches for MASH in individuals with diabetes

    3. Describe the natural history and progression of MASH in individuals with diabetes 

    4. Describe evidence-based treatment options for MASH in individuals with diabetes

    • Cooking Up Wellness Through Culinary Wellness- Olivia Thomas, MS, RDN & Christina Volbrecht, MA, MS, RDN, Chef

    1. Define and describe best practices for culinary medicine

    2. Identify three strategies for integrating culinary medicine into diabetes care 

    3. Identify at least three culinary techniques that enhance flavor while adhering to a diabetes-friendly diet

    4. Identify basic cooking equipment needed for a pop-up teaching kitchen 

    Speaker Affiliations

    • Katharine French, MD
      • Director, Women's Cardiac Center, Brown Health Cardiovascular Institute
      • Staff Cardiologist, Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Women and Infants Hospital
      • Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
      • Program Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship, Brown University, Providence, RI
    • Devin Steenkamp, MBChB
      • Director of Clinical Diabetes Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management, Boston Medical Center
      • Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
    • Jeffrey Gonzalez, PhD, MA, BA 
      • Professor of Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Bronx, NY
      • Director, Chronic Disease Self-Management Lab, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY
      • Director, New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translational Research (NY-CDTR), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
      • Professor in Medicine (Endocrinology) and Professor in Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
    • Eric Newton, MD
      • Gastroenterologist, Physician Member at Speciality Alliance, University Gastroenterology
      • Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 
    • Olivia Thomas, MS, RDN
      • Director of Nutrition Innovation and Implementation, Boston Medical Center
      • Consultant, Culinary Nutrition Consulting
    • Christina Vollbrecht, MA, MS, RDN, Chef 
      • Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Chef
      • Community Culinary Dietitian, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
      • Adjunct Faculty, Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

    • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
    • Tuesday, November 03, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual
    • 66
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    Session I: Tuesday, October 27th | 8:00AM - 5:30PM

    Session II: Tuesday, November 3rd | 8:00AM - 5:30PM

    Held over the course of two full-day sessions, this continuing education program will cover the following topics:

    • Advanced Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Related Complications
    • Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests used in the Management of CVD
    • Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Hypertension
    • Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Hyperlipidemia
    • Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Heart Failure
    • Nutritional Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Self-care in Heart Failure
    • Helping Patients with Tobacco Cessation
    • Physical Activity: Rehabiliation and Benefits in Cardiovascular Disease

    Nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists can earn up to 16.5 hours of live continuing education contact hours through completion of the course.

    Click here for the full course schedule

    This course is only held every other year. Register now to reserve your seat!

    After completing both sessions of the course participants who are currently RI Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators (CDOEs) in good standing will be eligible to sit for an exam to earn the credential of Cardiovascular Disease Outpatient Educator (CVDOE).  You must be a current CDOE in good standing and pass the exam to become a CVDOE.

    CVDOE Exam: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warwick Library

Past

Saturday, April 25, 2026 2026 CDOE Spring Seminar: A Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 2026 CDOE Certification Course
Friday, September 26, 2025 2025 CDOE Annual Symposium
Saturday, April 26, 2025 2025 CDOE Spring Seminar: A Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 2025 CDOE Certification Course
Tuesday, October 01, 2024 2024 Cardiovascular Disease Outpatient Education Classes (CVDOE Certification Course)
Friday, September 27, 2024 2024 CDOE Annual Symposium
Saturday, April 27, 2024 2024 CDOE Spring Seminar: A Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 2024 CDOE Certification Course
Friday, October 13, 2023 2023 CDOE Annual Symposium: Diabetes Care for Special Populations
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 *CANCELED* 2023 Cardiovascular Disease Outpatient Education Classes (CVDOE Certification Course)
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 2023 FALL- CDOE Certification Course
Saturday, April 29, 2023 2023 CDOE Spring Seminar: A Virtual Event
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2023 CDOE Certification Course
Monday, November 14, 2022 World Diabetes Day
Friday, September 23, 2022 2022 CDOE Annual Symposium: A Virtual Event
Saturday, April 30, 2022 2022 CDOE Spring Seminar: A Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 08, 2022 2022 CDOE Certification Course
Thursday, October 07, 2021 2021 Cardiovascular Disease Outpatient Education Classes (CVDOE Certification Course)
Friday, October 01, 2021 2021 CDOE Annual Symposium: A Virtual Event
Saturday, May 01, 2021 2021 CDOE Spring Seminar: A Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 09, 2021 2021 CDOE Certification Course
Saturday, November 14, 2020 World Diabetes Day (virtual event)
Friday, September 25, 2020 2020 CDOE Annual Symposium: A Virtual Event
Thursday, September 10, 2020 CDOE Board Meeting
Saturday, April 25, 2020 *CANCELLED* 2020 CDOE Spring Seminar
Tuesday, March 03, 2020 2020 CDOE Certification Course
Friday, October 04, 2019 2019 CDOE Annual Symposium
Saturday, May 04, 2019 2019 CDOE Spring Seminar
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 2019 CDOE Certification Course
Thursday, January 10, 2019 2019 Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Diabetes (CVDOE Certification Course)
Friday, September 21, 2018 2018 CDOE Annual Symposium
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 CDOE Process and Billing 101
Saturday, April 28, 2018 2018 CDOE Spring Seminar
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 2018 CDOE Certification Course
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 CDOE Executive Board Meeting
Friday, September 29, 2017 2017 CDOE Annual Symposium
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 CDOE Executive Board Meeting
Saturday, April 01, 2017 CDOE Spring Seminar
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 CDOE Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 2017 CDOE Certification Course
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 CDOE Executive Board Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 2016 Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Diabetes (CVDOE Certification Course)
Friday, September 23, 2016 CDOE Annual Symposium
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 CDOE Executive Board Meeting

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