Stanford Big Ideas in Medicine Conference

Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:00 AM - Saturday, September 6, 2025, 5:00 PM, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge (LKSC), Stanford, CA

This event includes multidisciplinary thought leaders from science, business, journalism, and policy in discussion and dissection of some of the most pressing issues facing medicine in our time. The four theme areas were selected by a committee of Stanford faculty and include: Neuroscience, Living to the Last, Magic Medicine, and Climate and Health. Each theme will feature four speakers giving a 30 minute talk on a Big Idea followed by a panel discussion.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.stanfordbigideas.org/

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (16.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (16.00 hours)

1. Analyze cutting-edge research and advancements in neuroscience, novel treatments, and climate-related health impacts.
2. Evaluate advancements in neuroscience research and their implications for understanding brain function, mental health, and neurological disorders.
3. Identify the health impacts of climate change and explore strategies for mitigating environmental risks to improve public and global health outcomes.
4. Examine emerging therapies, such as psychedelic-based treatments, and assess their potential risks, benefits, and applications in modern medicine.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy
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Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

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