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Masters in Lipidology is an advanced educational experience designed for healthcare professionals who regularly manage patients with complex lipid disorders and cardiovascular risk. Through expert-led presentations, interactive discussion, and practical case reviews, participants gain advanced clinical knowledge that can be immediately applied in practice.

🌴 Orlando 2026

Masters in Lipidology
October 1-2, 2026
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Advance your expertise through an immersive educational experience focused on complex lipid disorders, emerging therapies, and evidence-based patient management.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for experienced healthcare professionals who regularly manage patients with complex lipid disorders and are seeking advanced clinical education.

Clinical Specialists

Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Lipidologists, and Internal Medicine Physicians seeking advanced lipid management education.

Advanced Practice Professionals

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants managing patients with complex lipid disorders.

Pharmacy & Nutrition Experts

Pharmacists and Registered Dietitians involved in comprehensive lipid management.

Ideal for: Clinicians looking to elevate their role as consultative lipid specialists and confidently manage increasingly complex patient cases.

Why Attend?

Designed for experienced clinicians, Masters in Lipidology delivers advanced education, practical insights, and meaningful peer engagement to help you confidently navigate today’s most challenging lipid management scenarios.

Expert-Led Case Discussions

Learn from leading faculty and guest panelists as they navigate real-world complex lipid cases and share practical approaches to challenging clinical scenarios.

Comprehensive Clinical Insights

Gain a deeper understanding of complex lipid disorders, emerging treatment strategies, and the latest evidence shaping patient care.

Practical Application

Strengthen your ability to develop individualized treatment plans and confidently manage high-risk patients in everyday practice.

Network with Leaders in Lipidology

Connect with experts and peers from across the country to exchange ideas, discuss cases, and build valuable professional relationships.

What Sets This Course Apart?

Masters in Lipidology combines expert faculty, advanced clinical content, interactive discussion, and practical application to help experienced clinicians elevate their expertise and improve patient outcomes.

Course Curriculum

Masters in Lipidology provides advanced, evidence-based education focused on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of complex lipid disorders. Through expert-led presentations and interactive discussion, participants will gain practical strategies they can immediately apply in clinical practice.

Complex Lipid Disorders

Explore advanced approaches for identifying and managing challenging lipid conditions and high-risk patient populations.

Advanced Diagnostic Strategies

Strengthen your ability to recognize, evaluate, and differentiate complex lipid abnormalities in clinical practice.

Emerging Treatment Approaches

Review current and evolving therapies, treatment algorithms, and evidence-based management strategies.

Clinical Trial Interpretation

Analyze landmark studies and understand how new research influences patient care and treatment decisions.

Patient-Centered Care Planning

Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to patient risk factors, comorbidities, and clinical goals.

Interactive Expert Discussions

Engage with faculty and peers through practical case reviews, clinical insights, and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Takeaway

Leave with advanced knowledge, practical tools, and greater confidence in managing complex lipid disorders using the latest evidence-based strategies and treatment approaches.

Registration Information

Advance your expertise through one of the National Lipid Association’s premier educational offerings. Registration includes access to all educational sessions, course materials, networking opportunities, meals during the course, and available CME/CE credit.

NLA Member

$750

Non-Member

$1,250

Trainee

$395

Industry

$1,450

Registration Includes

Educational Sessions

Access all course lectures, faculty presentations, case discussions, and interactive educational content.

Course Materials

Receive educational resources and supporting materials designed to reinforce learning and future application in practice.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with nationally recognized faculty and fellow healthcare professionals focused on lipid management.

Meals & Refreshments

Daily breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch are included for all registered attendees.

In-Person Learning Experience

Masters in Lipidology is designed as an immersive, in-person educational experience featuring live faculty interaction, collaborative case discussions, and valuable peer-to-peer learning.

Attendees benefit from direct engagement with experts, interactive educational sessions, and networking opportunities that support professional growth and clinical excellence.

Important Information

Participants are encouraged to make travel arrangements that allow attendance for the full educational program. Additional course details, location information, and housing recommendations will be provided during the registration process.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Recognize Complex Lipid Disorders

Recognize lipid disorders through interactive case discussions and clinical review.

Evaluate Therapeutic Options

Describe the mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of approved therapies used to treat lipid disorders.

Interpret Clinical Trial Data

Evaluate findings from key clinical trials involving lipid-altering therapies and apply evidence-based insights to practice.

Diagnose Challenging Cases

Apply advanced diagnostic approaches to identify and manage patients with complex lipid disorders.

Develop Treatment Strategies

Design individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to patient needs and cardiovascular risk factors.

Strengthen Team-Based Care

Recognize opportunities to improve multidisciplinary collaboration and enhance healthcare team performance.

Educational Outcome

Participants will leave with practical strategies, updated clinical knowledge, and greater confidence in diagnosing and managing complex lipid disorders using current evidence-based approaches.

Accreditation Information

The National Lipid Association is currently finalizing accreditation and credit designation information for the 2026 Masters in Lipidology course.

CME/CE Information Coming Soon

Accreditation information, available credit types, and official credit designation statements will be posted as soon as they become available.

Please check back for updates regarding continuing education opportunities associated with this activity.

Credit Types Anticipated

Physicians

CME credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.

Pharmacists

CE credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.

Nurses

Nursing credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.

Registered Dietitians

Dietitian credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.

Planning Ahead?

Accreditation information will be available prior to the course to assist attendees with continuing education planning and credit claiming requirements.

Expert Faculty

Learn from nationally recognized leaders in lipidology, cardiovascular prevention, endocrinology, genetics, nutrition, and related specialties. Masters in Lipidology faculty bring extensive clinical, research, and educational expertise to provide practical insights that can be immediately applied in patient care.

Learn from the Experts

Faculty members
are selected for their depth of expertise, commitment to education, and ability to translate complex science
into practical clinical strategies for today’s healthcare professionals.

Archna Bajaj, MD, FNLA

Spacer
Assistant Professor
Division of Translational Medicine & Human Genetics
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Alan S. Brown, MD, MNLA

Spacer
Director, Lipid Clinic
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine and Science
Loyola University
Chicago, IL

David Davidson, MD, FNLA

Spacer
Director, Lipid Clinic
Endeavor Health
Chicago, IL

P. Barton Duell, MD, FNLA

Spacer
Professor of Medicine
Director, Sterol Analysis Laboratory
Director, LDL/Lipoprotein Apheresis Unit
Center for Preventive Cardiology
Knight Cardiovascular Institute
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR

Anne Goldberg, MD, MNLA

Spacer
Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research
Department of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FNLA

Spacer
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Dean Karalis, MD, FNLA

Spacer
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, MPH, RDN, CLS, FNLA

Spacer
Clinical Scientist
Midwest Biomedical Research
Addison, ILAdjunct Faculty
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD, FNLA

Spacer
Scientist, Robarts Research Institute
Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
London, ON, Canada

Kevin C. Maki, PhD, CLS, MNLA

Spacer
Chief Scientist
Midwest Biomedical Research
Indiana University School of Public Health
Bonita Springs, FL

Jessica M. Peña, MD, MPH, FNLA

Course Co-Chair
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine in Clinical Radiology
Director, HeartHealth, Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging
Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY

Neil J. Stone, MD, MNLA

Spacer
Bonow Professor of Medicine
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University

James A. Underberg, MD, MS, MNLA

Course Co-Chair
Past-President, National Lipid Association
Past-President, American Board of Clinical Lipidology
Past-President, Foundation of the National Lipid Association
Lipidology & Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
NYU Medical School & NYU Center for CV Prevention
Director, Bellevue Hospital Lipid Clinic
New York, NY

Course Agenda

The Masters in Lipidology course is designed as an intensive, in-person educational experience featuring expert-led lectures, interactive case discussions, and practical clinical application. The detailed lecture schedule may vary from year to year to reflect emerging science, faculty expertise, and current clinical practice guidelines.

Planning Your Travel

Attendees should plan to arrive in time for the start of programming on Day 1 and remain through the course conclusion on Day 2. A general schedule is provided below to assist with travel planning.

General Course Schedule

Day 1

Thursday, October 1, 2026

7:30 AM Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM Educational Sessions Begin
Midday Lunch
Afternoon Faculty Lectures & Case-Based Discussions
5:50 PM Adjourn

Day 2

Friday, October 2, 2026

7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Educational Sessions Begin
Midday Lunch
Afternoon Case Discussions & Course Wrap-Up
2:45 PM Course Adjourns

Please note: Agenda timing and session flow are subject to change. A final schedule will be provided closer to the course.

Educational Topics Covered

While specific lecture titles may change, Masters in Lipidology typically covers advanced topics in lipid science, diagnosis, management, and clinical decision-making.

Complex Lipid Disorders

Advanced approaches to identifying, evaluating, and managing challenging lipid conditions.

Consultative Lipidology Cases

Interactive case discussions focused on real-world clinical decision-making and patient management.

Emerging Therapies

Current and evolving treatment options for patients with lipid disorders and elevated cardiovascular risk.

Clinical Trial Interpretation

Review of key clinical trial data and its impact on evidence-based lipid management.

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Strategies for assessing patient risk and applying individualized treatment approaches.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Practical approaches for developing patient-centered care plans based on clinical presentation and risk profile.

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