November 14, 2025 | In-Person Only
Wake Forest University – Benson University Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Healthcare professionals, mark your calendars! The 27th Annual Diabetes Management Conference returns this fall with a full day of expert-led sessions, practical insights, and the latest in diabetes care. This in-person event is your opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, and explore innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes.

🩺 Why Attend?

This conference is designed to equip healthcare providers with best practices in diabetes management, covering both clinical and behavioral aspects of care. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned expert, you'll find sessions tailored to your professional goals and interests.

Northwest AHEC and the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are proud to present a dynamic lineup of educational programs designed to support healthcare professionals across disciplines. Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical expertise, explore emerging technologies, or connect with peers in your field, there's something here for everyone.

Whether you're looking for in-person training or the convenience of live webinars, we've got something for everyone in the healthcare field. Check out our upcoming events and register today!

Featured Programs

August 2025

• 2025 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program - Fall- Opens 8/1/25

September 2025

• After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home – 9/9/25
• Winston-Salem Dance Medicine Conference – 9/19/25
• After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home – 9/9/25
• Pediatric Pulse: Vaccines and Immunizations - 9/11/25
• Otolaryngology Update (2025) – 9/13/25
• Iredell Health System 7th Cardiovascular Conference – 9/17/25
• Winston-Salem Dance Medicine Conference – 9/19/25
• Assessments and Levels of Care: Guiding Clients to the Right Treatment – 9/26/25
• Southeastern Shock Symposium – 9/27/25

October 2025

• Basic Fetal Monitoring Fall 2025 – 10/1/25
• 2025 Licensed Practical Nurse Symposium – 10/10/25
• Advanced Application of DBT Skills – 10/10/25
• Moving Mountains and Community Conference – 10/12/25
• Identifying and Addressing Anxiety and Trauma Related Disorders in Adolescents – 10/15/25
• NCPAT Conference - Making Group Work, Work in Abuse Intervention Programs – 10/16/25
• Experienced SUD Professionals Panel: Sharing Their Expertise, Wisdom, and Hope – 10/22/25
• Charles L. Spurr Piedmont Oncology Symposium – 10/24/25

November 2025

• 43rd Annual Conference Gravidas at Risk – 11/5/25
• 27th Annual Diabetes Management Conference – 11/14/25
• 20th Annual Neuroscience Conference - 11/14/25
• Emotional CPR (eCPR) Training Series – 11/19/25

2026 Preview

• 40th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference 2/25–2/26/26
• 17th Annual NC "One Community in Recovery" Conference – 3/4/26
  
  

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Looking for additional learning opportunities? Browse our full Course Catalog to discover even more programs tailored to your interests and professional goals.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Charlotte, NC
💡 Format: In-Person (limited to 150) or Live Stream
💵 Cost: FREE (Pre-registration required)
🍽️ Bonus: Pre-Conference Dinner on Friday, September 26

As the seasons change, so do opportunities to expand your knowledge and professional skills! Northwest Area Health Education Center (Northwest AHEC) and the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are offering a variety of engaging and informative programs this spring, summer, and fall.

Join us for the 2024 LPN Symposium on October 4th, dynamic hybrid event that promises to engage and inspire!

The 19th Annual Neuroscience Conference will explore the latest advancements in acute hospital management, as well as post-hospital care of the stroke patient. This knowledge-based conference will include the most recent clinical practice guidelines and best practices in stroke care to maximize acute stroke care and recovery as well as provide transitional care post-hospitalization.

This conference is designed to provide diabetes best practices for healthcare professionals. Participants will gain knowledge about specific topics in the field of diabetes management. It is imperative that providers remain educated in all aspects of their patients’ care, from clinical management to behavior and quality of life. Find out all the details and get registered today - click here.

The North Carolina Annual STI Update was held on March 20, 2024, as fully remote for presenters and attendees for the fourth year in a row. Hosting it virtually allowed Northwest AHEC and partners to offer the longstanding and reputable continuing professional development activity to a larger audience. Northwest AHEC collaborates with the following organizations to plan and provide the activity: NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology Section and Communicable Disease Branch; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Infectious Diseases; Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center; NC HIV Training and Education Center; and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Section on Infectious Diseases.

The 2024 Aging Well Conference is focused on healthy aging for the older adult. It is important for health professionals to meet the needs of our aging society.

The 38th Annual Respiratory Care Conference was held on February 21-22, 2024. This year, we saw a record turnout for the conference, with a remarkable 122 attendees joining us from all corners of North Carolina and beyond! The diverse crowd represented six  different states (FL, IA, NC, SC, TN, VA) and included representation from 49 counties in NC.