Program Overview 

Advancing Surgical Excellence in 2026: World-Class Surgery Close to Home will bring together cardiologists and other specialists to explore the latest advances in complex, minimally invasive and multidisciplinary care across several high-impact fields. The Symposium will highlight innovations in cardiac and thoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, and vascular surgery, alongside developments in neurosurgery, surgical oncology, plastics, and liver and endocrine surgery, as well as advanced interventional pulmonology and endoscopy. Through expert presentations and case-based discussions, participants will examine how collaborative specialty care can deliver world-class outcomes while expanding access to advanced procedures within regional and community setting.

Target Audience

The target audience includes community-based cardiologists and pulmonologists, primary care physicians, oncologists, and other clinicians across the range of medical specialties who manage patients with complex cardiovascular, neurologic, oncologic, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal conditions. The planning committee includes specialists and physician leaders across these fields, ensuring the program reflects the clinical perspectives and needs of referring providers.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University Surgery. Amedco LLC 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.

Physicians

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.