2026 CME Conference – Advancing Women's Health Through Multispecialty Collaborations

The third annual APPNA-NEO CME Conference was held on April 26, 2026, at the Marriott Cleveland East and represented the organization's largest and most successful educational event to date. The conference focused on the timely and impactful theme "Advancing Women's Health Through Multispecialty Collaborations," emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in improving healthcare outcomes for women across all stages of life. With attendance exceeding 120 participants, the conference brought together physicians, surgeons, specialists, researchers, trainees, and healthcare professionals from a wide range of disciplines to learn from nationally recognized experts and engage in meaningful discussions on current challenges and innovations in women's health.

The research component of the conference also experienced remarkable growth. More than 15 outstanding research abstracts were selected for oral poster presentations, highlighting scholarly work spanning multiple specialties and research interests. Presenters included undergraduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows representing more than four countries and over eight healthcare systems, underscoring the expanding national and international reach of the APPNA-NEO CME program. The exceptional quality of the scientific presentations, combined with dynamic educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities, made the 2026 conference a landmark event that further strengthened APPNA-NEO's mission of promoting medical education, research, mentorship, and collaboration within the healthcare community.