UT Tyler Symposium on Mycobacteria

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LIVEMOC

Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM - Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:30 PM, H Building, Tyler, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours)

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare and research community. As an institution with a strong foundation and commitment to clinical management, clinical investigation, and translational research onMycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease, we are proud to host this inaugural event. This symposium aims to bring together physicians, nurses, pharmacists, researchers, and other allied health professionals from diverse disciplines to engage in critical discussions, learn about the latest research, and share best practices in tuberculosis and NTM care. The goal of this UT Tyler Symposium on Mycobacteria is to increase awareness regarding the epidemiology, various clinical presentations, recommended workup, and treatment options for both M. tuberculosis and NTMs, including M. avium complex (MAC) and M. abscessus, as well as emerging areas of research. The symposium will bring together experts, researchers, and clinicians to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore current and emerging topics in this field. 

1. Awareness reading new and upcoming treatments for mycobacterial diseases
2. Updates for new drugs in the pipeline
3. Current research in immunology related to NTM infections
4. Current research in bioinformatics models for mycobacterial infections
5. Surgical approach to mycobacterial infections

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to University of Texas at Tyler, [email protected].

University of Texas at Tyler 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 or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Texas at Tyler is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The University of Texas at Tyler adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Texas at Tyler Continuing Medical Education 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 faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.