New England TB Clinicians Conference

Date: December 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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 the patient/TB survivor perspective, 1HP regimen for treatment of TB infection, programmatic experiences with implementation of the community isolation guidelines, laboratory advances and partnering with the laboratory to strengthen diagnostics, case presentations, and late breaker topics from the Union conference.

AGENDA
Please click here for the agenda.

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 recommendations, tools, and patient-centered approaches for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB infection and disease.
• Identify practical strategies for successful collaboration between TB labs and programs to improve diagnosis of TB disease.
• Summarize current recommendations, knowledge gaps, and challenges around use of the 1-month Isoniazid Rifapentine regimen for TB infection.
• Utilize programmatic experience with implementation of community isolation guidelines to initiate appropriate respiratory isolation restrictions and improve patient experience and outcomes.

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_8BsK93DDJ4fHgeG

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 Denise Dean at denise.dean@rutgers.edu.

TRAINING LOCATION
Johnson & Wales University Harborview located at 1150 Narragansett Boulevard, Cranston, RI 02905. Please check back for updates regarding directions and parking information.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND INFORMATION
Please note that refunds will only be issued if registrants notify us of their cancellation by November 16, 2026. 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 Denise Dean at 973-972-1261 or by email denise.dean@rutgers.edu.