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Masters in Lipidology

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Advance Your Expertise with the NLA’s Masters in Lipidology Course

The National Lipid Association’s (NLA) Masters in Lipidology course is an advanced training program designed for healthcare professionals specializing in lipid management. Newly revised for 2024, this course provides in-depth education on complex lipid disorders, offering expert-led discussions, case-based learning, and practical applications for real-world clinical practice.

Who Should Attend?

This course is tailored for experienced healthcare professionals seeking to refine their expertise in lipidology and elevate their role as consultative lipid specialists, including:
✔ Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Lipidologists, and other specialists)
✔ Physician Assistants
✔ Nurse Practitioners
✔ Pharmacists
✔ Registered Dietitians
✔ Other healthcare professionals with a strong background in lipid management

Why Attend?

✅ Expert-Led Case Discussions – Learn from top faculty and guest panelists as they navigate real-world complex lipid cases.
✅ Comprehensive Clinical Insights – Gain a deeper understanding of challenging lipid disorders, treatment strategies, and key clinical trial data.
✅ Practical Application – Enhance your ability to develop personalized treatment plans and confidently manage high-risk patients.
✅ Network with Leaders in Lipidology – Engage with experts and peers in the field to expand your professional connections.

2026 Course Offerings

June 10-11, 2026 | In-Person | Chicago, IL | REGISTER HERE

October 1-2, 2026 | In-Person | Orlando, FL | REGISTER HERE

(This course is offered as a 2-day pre-conference event before NLA’s Clinical Lipid Updates [CLU] and Scientific Sessions.)

Course Curriculum

  • Complex Cases and Consultative Lipidology
  • Recognition and Diagnosis of Complex Lipid Disorders
  • Treatment Strategies and Pharmacologic Approaches
  • Interpretation of Key Clinical Trial Data
  • Developing Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Expert Panel Discussions on Challenging Cases

Registration & Pricing

NLA Member: $750
Non-Member: $1,250
Trainees: $395
(Pricing subject to change)

Elevate your lipidology expertise and take the next step toward becoming a trusted consultative lipid specialist.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize lipid disorders through case discussions.
  • Describe mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of approved therapies to treat lipid disorders.
  • Evaluate data from key clinical trials of lipid-altering drug therapies.
  • Diagnose complex lipid disorders.
  • Compose a treatment plan for patients with complex lipid disorders.
  • Distinguish roles in a team-based approach to care.
  • Discuss strategies to improve the knowledge, skills or performance of the healthcare team.

CME/CE Credit Provided by the National Lipid Association 

Archna Bajaj, MD

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

Alan S. Brown, MD, MNLA

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

P. Barton Duell, MD, FNLA

Professor of Medicine
Director, Sterol Analysis Laboratory
Director, LDL/Lipoprotein Apheresis Unit
Center for Preventive Cardiology
Knight Cardiovascular Institute
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Clinical Nutrition
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR

 

David Davidson, MD, FNLA

Clinical Educator
NorthShore Medical Group
Chicago, IL

Lisa Hudgins, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics in Medicine
The Rogosin Institute/Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

Priscilla Hsue, MD

Chief, Division of Cardiology
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

 

Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FNLA

Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
Jewish Hospital Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Innovation
Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Lipid Clinic
& Infiltrative Heart Disease Program
Louisville, KY

 

Dean Karalis, MD, FNLA

Clinical Professor of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

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

Clinical Scientist
Midwest Biomedical Research
Addison, IL
Adjunct Faculty
Kasiska Division of Health Science, Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

 

Kevin C. Maki, PhD, CLS, MNLA

Past President, National Lipid Association
Chief Scientist, Midwest Biomedical Research
Adjunct Professor, Dean’s Eminent Scholar
Indiana University School of Public Health (Bloomington)
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

 

Katherine H. Saunders, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY
Co-Founder
FlyteHealth
New Canaan, CT

James A. Underberg, MD, MS, MNLA

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

 

Michael J. Wilkinson, MD, FNLA

Associate Professor
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Lauren Williams, MSN, RDN, LD

Clinical Dietitian
Endocrinology – Pediatric Lipid (REACH) Clinic
Cook Children’s Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX

Don P. Wilson, MD, FNLA

Director
Pediatric CV Health and Risk Reduction
Prevention Program
Cook Children’s Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX

2026 Masters in Lipidology Course

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Day 1

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Course Overview James A. Underberg, MD, MS, MNLA & Jessica M. Peña, MD, FNLA
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM New Therapies in Development TBD
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Consultative Case: TBD TBD
11:30 PM - 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Consultative Case: TBD TBD
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM Break
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Consultative Case: TBD TBD
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Consultative Case: TBD TBD

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Day 2

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Consultative Case: TBD TBD
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Break
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Consultative Case: TBD TBD
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Lunch
11:45 PM - 1:15 PM Consultative Case: TBD TBD
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Course Wrap-Up James A. Underberg, MD, MS, MNLA & Jessica M. Peña, MD, FNLA