New England TB Clinicians Conference

CE Accredited Live Conference
Date: September 18, 2025
Location: Chrysalis Center, Inc.
255 Homestead Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112

Jointly Provided by Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute and the New England TB Consortium

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This conference aims to strengthen clinicians’ knowledge of TB and will provide an opportunity to address current and emerging issues in TB as well as promote networking among providers. Topics will include an update on the treatment of drug susceptible and drug-resistant TB, implementation of the new community isolation guidelines, management of common adverse effects, and laboratory advances.

AGENDA
Coming soon.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This conference is primarily designed for clinicians (physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, residents) in the New England region who are involved in the diagnosis and management of persons with TB. Public health nurses are welcome to attend.  

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are required to attend the entire conference and complete an evaluation.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Implement current tools and patient-centered approaches for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB disease.
Integrate updated recommendations for the treatment of drug susceptible and drug-resistant TB disease.
Utilize new guidance to initiate appropriate community isolation to improve outcomes for patients with TB.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and the New England TB Consortium. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.
CME: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: This activity is awarded 5.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

DISCLOSURE POLICY
The relevant financial relationships of all individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities and any discussion of off-label/investigational uses will be disclosed to the audience at the time of the activity.

REGISTRATION & FEE
Registration is available at: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEqgiVjI12gxlC6
There is a $55 registration fee for attending this conference. Once you complete and submit your registration, you will be redirected to a payment site. Please note that you will need to verify your identity before proceeding to payment information. Confirmation and additional conference information will be sent via email. If paying by purchase order or you require an invoice, please contact Priscilla Moreira at priscilla.moreira@rutgers.edu.

TRAVEL & DIRECTIONS
Coming soon.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND INFORMATION
Please note that refunds will only be issued if registrants notify us of their cancellation by September 4, 2025. We will not be able to provide any refunds if registrants cancel after the deadline.

Rutgers Health and the New England TB Consortium reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and to cancel this activity, if necessary.

FUNDING DISCLOSURE
Funding for this conference was made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.

For additional program information, questions, or concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Priscilla Moreira at 973-972-0978 or by email priscilla.moreira@rutgers.edu.