Clinical Education

The annual summit convenes leaders from around Maine and the nation to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to help Maine people affected by the opioid crisis.

With the theme Building Hope, Honoring Progress, Inspiring Change, this full-day, in-person program will include keynote speakers and breakout sessions, with the voices of persons in recovery, featured prominently again this year.

There will be 39 breakout sessions throughout the day, covering topics across the domains of Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction and Recovery Support.

Join colleagues for an engaging, multi-day continuing medical education conference featuring expert-led presentations on forensic pathology, toxicology, trauma, public health, and medicolegal death investigation. The program includes a blend of lectures, case-based discussions, workshops, and special keynote sessions designed to deepen knowledge and foster professional growth. Attendees will have opportunities to learn while connecting with peers in an interactive and collegial setting. Educational and social activities are thoughtfully integrated to enhance learning and collaboration.

This comprehensive program is designed to help professionals recover from and prevent burnout—without stepping away from their careers. Through a 12-module on-demand video curriculum, an interactive workbook, and 12 personalized coaching sessions, participants will build the inner strength, tools, and confidence to feel energized, engaged, and effective again.

Join colleagues for the Annual Downeast Ophthalmology Symposium, a comprehensive educational program featuring expert-led sessions on cataract surgery, glaucoma management, uveitis, ocular trauma, and emerging applications of AI and telemedicine. The symposium offers practical pearls, case-based discussions, and forward‑looking insights designed to enhance clinical decision‑making across a wide range of ophthalmic subspecialties. In addition to robust scientific content, the program includes opportunities for meaningful dialogue, professional connection, and reflection on career longevity and purpose in medicine.

For more than 170 years, the Maine Medical Association’s Annual Session has brought physicians together to advance the practice of medicine and strengthen Maine’s medical community. In 2026, this tradition continues as the Maine Medicine Educational Summit, the same trusted event with an updated identity, expanded programming, and a continued focus on education, leadership, and connection. This multi-specialty CME conference will feature expert-led sessions spanning otolaryngology, psychiatry, vaccines, ageism in healthcare, artificial intelligence, pediatric and neurology updates, and the care of asylum seekers.

The MCGI Genomic Tumor Board (GTB) sessions are virtual meetings where oncologists, pathologists, and genomic experts collaborate to interpret complex cancer genomic test results and discuss personalized treatment options. These sessions help clinicians overcome challenges in translating genomic data into clinical care, fostering informed decision-making and advancing precision medicine. Recognized as an eligible CME activity, GTBs provide expert-driven guidance to improve patient outcomes.

These hands-on courses with individual coaching were initially developed at the request of Maine physicians and critical care transport providers who needed to improve their skills, particularly emergency airway and trauma management skills. Critical Care Training Associates developed a unique, humane training program using fresh sheep cadavers, and their education modules have evolved to become effective labs that provide instruction and real-world simulation that allow students to master skills that actually translate to clinical practice. The results speak for themselves, and the program continues to grow after 28 years of ongoing development and improvement.