80069114 - Updates and Advances in Surgical and Interventional Thyroid and Parathyroid Management

Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 AM - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 4:30 PM, Minimally Invasive Surgical Training and Innovation Center (MISTIC), Baltimore, MD


The advancements in treatment options for thyroid and parathyroid disease has resulted in removing less and preserving more. This course will provide up-to-date information regarding treatment options including transoral approaches to thyroid and parathyroid surgery, as well as thermal ablation of thyroid nodules for patients. The course is focused around these novel treatment modalities in an effort to provide knowledge and hands on teaching for safe delivery of state-of-the-art care for patients.

1. Evaluate advances in remote access approaches to the thyroid and parathyroid.
2. Discuss the indications and contraindications of remote access surgery for thyroid and parathyroid disease.
3. Discuss guideline indications and contraindications for thermal ablation of thyroid nodules.
4. Discuss the current paradigm advances in thermal ablation of thyroid nodules.
5. Evaluate the different applicability of thermal ablation in different thyroid nodules (benign and malignant).

REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE: November 8, 2025

Methods of Payment:  Learners must register and submit full payment prior to the start of the activity. On-site payments can only be accepted if made by learners via credit card through the online portal by 5:00 p.m. ET on the first day of the activity.  The registration fee includes instructional materials, continental breakfast(s), refreshment breaks and lunch(es).

Physicians - Friday ONLY..……………………………………………………………………............$750.00
Physicians - Saturday ONLY……………………………………………………………........….….$1,500.00
Physicians - Friday & Saturday (Full Activity)…………………………………………………$1,750.00
Nurses/Allied Health Professionals - Friday ONLY…………………………….….…………. $500.00
Nurses/Allied Health Professionals - Saturday ONLY.……………………………………...$1,000.00
Nurses/Allied Health Professionals - Friday & Saturday (Full Activity) ..……………………$1,500.00
Residents/Fellows (with ID).……………………………………………........................…………………………. $0.00

You will receive a confirmation by e-mail.  If you have not received it by November 8, 2025, call (410) 502-9636 to confirm that you are registered.  A transcript of attendance will be available upon attestation of your credit hours and submission of the post activity online evaluation.  

The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses.  Additionally, we reserve the right to change the venue to a comparable venue. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on November 8, 2025.  A handling fee of $50 will be deducted for cancellation.  An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities.  Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by November 8, 2025. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible. 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

POLICY ON PRESENTER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place to identify and mitigate relevant conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

OTHER CREDIT(S)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). PAs may claim a maximum of 13.5 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.

The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 13.5 contact hours for non-physicians. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.