**Hearts in Sonoma: UCSF Update on Heart Failure Therapies - 2026*

Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.75 hours), American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) CE Credits (3.75 hours), Geriatric Credits - California Mandated (CA AB 1820) (0.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.00 hours), Nursing Pharmacotherapeutic Credits (0.00 hours)

This conference will cover the success of guideline directed care, remote monitoring in the treatment and management of chronic heart failure, new approaches and innovations in the areas of cardiogenic shock, acute and long term mechanical circulatory support devices, heart transplantation, total artificial heart candidacy and implantation, novel valvular heart disease therapeutics, genetic cardiomyopathies, cardiac amyloidosis and management of right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. A comprehensive, advanced heart failure program can integrate treatment advances into a comprehensive patient-centered heart failure management program. The course will utilize formal lectures, case discussions, an audience response system, questions and answers sessions, and on-demand access to course recordings as remote learning opportunity will also be available.

1. Describe contemporary guideline-based management of heart failure across the continuum of care, including HFpEF, acute decompensated HF, and outpatient optimization strategies
2. Describe current approaches to the recognition and management of cardiogenic shock, including initial stabilization, escalation of care, and coordination with quaternary care centers for advanced therapies
3. Describe management strategies for heart failure–associated comorbidities, including arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis, and pulmonary hypertension
4. Describe preventive strategies for Stage A heart failure and approaches to reducing disease progression in at-risk populations
5. Describe the evaluation and selection process for advanced heart failure therapies, including LVAD, heart transplantation, and total artificial heart
6. Describe contemporary heart transplant practices, including UNOS allocation criteria, multiorgan transplantation, donor expansion, and advances in organ preservation
7. Review multidisciplinary approaches to heart failure care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, including transitions of care and post-discharge management
8. Discuss sex-specific considerations in heart failure, including differences in presentation, management, and outcomes in women
9. Discuss emergency and community-based management of complex heart failure patients, including those with cardiogenic shock, LVADs, and transplant-related complications

Course Number: MDM27A04

An account in the UCSF CE Portal is required to register. Click SIGN IN in the menu bar and enter your email address or UCSF MyAccess credentials to complete your profile and continue with registration. Your profile must include your degree and profession to be able to claim credit.

Registration Fees

In Person / On Site Attendance Fees	Remote / Live Stream Attendance Fees
Physicians $450	Physicians $400
Advanced Health Professionals $250	Advanced Health Professionals $200
Residents/Fellows $150	Residents/Fellows $100
Industry $750	Industry $750

Registration will close on 09/26/2026 at 10:00AM Pacific Time.  

Officially endorsed by the Heart Failure Society of America. The opinions presented in this educational activity do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of the HFSA.

Onsite and Remote Learning Options:
The course will be offered as a live conference. Registrants have the option to attend in person or to tune in remotely via zoom live stream during programming hours (Pacific Time). Login instructions along with the digital syllabus will be shared with attendees before the meeting. Included in your registration fee is access to the course recordings on demand after the conference and for 30 days after the course. You must tune in to the live conference (in person or remotely) to claim CME.

In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ACCME Credit: UCSF Office of CME designates this live Activity for a maximum of [TBA] AMA PRA Category 1™ Credit(s).

Advance Practice Registered Nurses and Registered Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.

California Pharmacists: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA category 1 Credit^TM. If you are a pharmacist in another state, you should check with your state board for approval of this credit.

California Psychologists: The California Board of Psychology recognizes and accepts for continuing education credit courses that are provided by entities approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM is acceptable to meeting the CE requirements for the California Board of Psychology. Providers in other states should check with their state boards for acceptance of CME credit.

ANCC Credit: UCSF Office of CME designates this Activity for a maximum of [___] ANCC contact hours.

Geriatric Credit: The approved credits shown above include [___] credits toward satisfying the requirement under California Assembly Bill 1820, Geriatric Medicine.

Pharmacotherapeutic Credit: For the purposes of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.  Nurses should claim 0.1 CEUs for each contact hour of participation in designated pharmacotherapeutic continuing education.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing at least 30 days before the conference start date will receive a refund of registration fees minus a [10%] administrative fee. Requests received between 30 days and 14 days before the start date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date. Please send cancellation requests through our Refund Request form.
 
UCSF Office of CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets, hotel penalties, or other related personal expenses.

Accessibility Statement
UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please submit a learner support ticket as soon as possible.

UCSF Land Acknowledgment Statement
We would like to acknowledge the Ramaytush Ohlone people, who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Ramaytush Ohlone elders, past, present, and future, who call this place, the land that UCSF sits upon, their home. We are proud to continue their tradition of coming together and growing as a community. We thank the Ramaytush Ohlone community for their stewardship and support, and we look forward to strengthening our ties as we continue our relationship of mutual respect and understanding.

For more information, visit https://opportunity.ucsf.edu/initiatives/ucsf-land-acknowledgment.

Location for On Site Learning

Discover the ultimate escape at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma Valley’s most iconic resort where wellness, luxury, and Wine Country charm converge. Nestled atop ancient geothermal mineral springs, our 40,000-square-foot spa offers a sanctuary for the body, mind, and soul, featuring signature treatments, soothing mineral pools, and curated therapies inspired by the healing power of nature.

Savor the bounty of Sonoma Valley at our seasonally inspired restaurants, with California French cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Take advantage of exclusive access to the award-winning, members-only Sonoma Golf Club, or explore the region’s world-class wineries, scenic hiking trails, and charming local culture.

Experience total wellness with our premier fitness facilities, daily classes, and personalized metaphysical services designed to rejuvenate and energize. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike will find their perfect getaway, whether it's romantic retreats, LGBTQ+ celebrations, or multigenerational adventures.

Celebrate Sonoma’s timeless traditions with refined luxury at the heart of Wine Country. At Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, every stay is an invitation to relax, reconnect, and make special moments happen.

Book your extraordinary escape today and immerse yourself in the healing waters, award-winning amenities, and serene elegance of Sonoma Valley.

We’ve secured a special discounted group rate at the conference hotel for our attendees. Be sure to book your room early—reservations must be made by the cut-off date or before the block is sold out. After the cut-off date, or if the room block sells out, rooms will be subject to availability and the group rate cannot be guaranteed.

Hotel Name: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Hotel Address: 100 Boyes Boulevard, Sonoma CA 95476

Hotel Phone Number: 707-938-9000

Hotel Website: https://www.fairmont-sonoma.com

Room Rate: $495 Fairmont/Deluxe Rooms plus a $39 Resort Fee

Cutoff Date: August 31, 2026

Room Block Reservations: Book Your Room Online

Additional Information:

For reservations, guest should call the reservations department at 707-938-1000 or the global reservations team at 1-800-257-7544 and identify yourself as an attendee with the UCSF Heart and Vascular group over September 25-26, 2026.

By staying at the host hotel, you help UCSF meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

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Air Travel

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

This UCSF continuing education activity was planned and developed to: uphold academic standards to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor; adhere to requirements to protect health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and, include a mechanism to inform learners when unapproved or unlabeled uses of therapeutic products or agents are discussed or referenced.

UCSF adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including content planners, reviewers, authors, presenters, moderators, panelists, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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We welcome the support of this activity in the form of an educational grant. UCSF accepts unrestricted educational grants and commercial support for continuing education activities sponsored by UCSF. Funds should be directed to the Office of CME with a fully executed agreement, signed by both a representative of UCSF CME and the funder, outlining uses of the financial support and specifically agreeing to abide to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence. Questions concerning financial support should be directed to the Manager of Finance or the Director.

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Exhibitors

EXHIBITORS WELCOME! 

Please find our exhibitor packages below and click the Exhibit at this Event button to register. 

Term & Conditions

UCSF Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to deny any application. UCSF OCME will acknowledge exhibitor(s) support in course materials as permissible by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Exhibitors/Vendors may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CME activity. CME activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, breakout rooms, and laboratory areas. 

Exhibitors and UCSF OCME agree to abide by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above-stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibiting company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit fees will be allowed. 

Payment Deadline & Late Fee Policy

Exhibitor payment is due in full by the deadline listed on program materials (webpage and exhibitor agreement form). A $500 late fee will apply to any payments received after the posted deadline. 

To avoid a late fee and ensure participation, proof of payment (such as a check copy, electronic payment confirmation, or remittance advice) must be submitted by the deadline. 

Please note that exhibit placement and promotional benefits are not guaranteed until full payment and proof of payment are received. 

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for cancellations of exhibit registrations. 

Payment must be received prior to the event. 

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