Lipid Insights Virtual Journal Club

Expert faculty from the NLA discuss the implications of current research and guidelines impacting the practice of lipid management.

NLA vClinic™ Virtual Case Management

In the vClinic™, you'll have the opportunity, with input from leading clinical experts across multiple specialties, to work-up and manage virtual patients over multiple visits. Please be sure to share your opinions regarding key clinical decisions with the other learners. Make sure that you also utilize the CME Companion toolset that accompanies these activities to assess your clinical mastery over time and to compare your performance with other learners.

Webinars & Online Courses

Advance your knowledge and skills on specific core curriculum topics by participating in one of the many online course offerings sponsored by the NLA and its educational partners.

NLA Highlights Program

View highlights from past NLA scientific meetings.

NLA Annual Scientific Sessions

The NLA Scientific Sessions are held each year in May in conjunction with a regional chapter. This national conference offers a comprehensive scientific program addressing the spectrum of topics within the core curriculum in lipidology, as well as breakout sessions, workshops, poster presentations, and numerous ancillary activities.

More information about the coming Annual Scientific Sessions for 2011 will be available soon. In the meantime, enjoy these highlights from our 2010 meeting in Chicago, IL.

Clinical Lipid Update Meetings

The NLA scientific meetings provide opportunities for members to meet with colleagues, discuss issues and innovations, and participate in cutting-edge continuing education on current topics in lipid management.

Lipid Management Training Course

This 1.5-day course provides a comprehensive indoctrination to lipid science and essential information for the systematic management of dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome. The curriculum covers basic competencies in lipidology and sets the stage for effectively working in a lipid clinic setting.

Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction Course

This newly defined NLA program focuses on the practical aspects of office-based weight management for patients with cardiometabolic risk. The role and benefits of weight-loss approaches in cardiometabolic risk reduction will be reviewed, and expert insight regarding their clinical implementation will be provided.

Masters in Lipidology™

This intensive 2-day course offers an in-depth review of the core curriculum in clinical lipidology for healthcare professionals who desire to practice at an advanced level within the field. The new case-based, interactive agenda will improve your clinical decision-making skills and help prepare you for certification by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology or the Accreditation Council in Clinical Lipidology.

Self-Assessment Programs

This program is designed for medical professionals who seek continuous commitment to lifelong professional development and enrichment, and want to acquire new knowledge, reinforce core knowledge, and learn about clinical drug trials.

NLA Bookshelf

These people wrote the book. A great selection of books from luminaries in the field of lipidology, often with substantial discounts for NLA Members.