Heart Center Research Day

Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge (LKSC), Palo Alto, CA

The 2026 Heart Center Research Day aims to update the Department of Cardiology members on new research as it relates to the care of pediatric patients with various cardiology related issues and the evolving role of cardiologists in the health care system. The event will feature expert physicians, clinical educators, APPs and senior research scientists. In addition, scientific posters will be presented by trainees and research associates.

This course is FREE to all LPCH Cardiology care-related providers, including medical students, post-docs, researchers and lab staff

To register, please click on the Register tab above. 

This course is offered in-person only (no virtual option).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credits (5.00 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (5.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (5.00 hours)

1. Review, analyze and discuss the current research conducted in the field of cardiology within the department with the goal of encouraging collaborative research
2. Implement plans to engage others effectively in actions and behaviors aimed to achieve research objectives and goals.
3. Identify subject matter experts that may be helpful in advancing the work of the participant.

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 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.00 ANCC contact hours.   

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) 
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

American Board of Pediatrics MOC Credit 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 5.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. 

MOC Participation Threshold
Learner writes a reflective statement on making a commitment to change or maintaining an element of practice. Validity of all written statements will be assessed prior to awarding credit.

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary. In the event of cancellation, 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 accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME conference coordinator.

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

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Seema Patel
     Title: Clinical Operations Manager, Pediatric Cardiology
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

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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.

Monday, March 9, 2026