2026 Thyroid Disease Conference

Conference Details

Schedule

• Registration / Breakfast / Welcome Announcements: 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
• Lectures (including breaks): 8:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:50 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Lectures (continued): 1 - 3:40 p.m.
• Closing Remarks / Conference Adjourned: 3:40 - 4 p.m.

A full conference itinerary, containing the presenters and titles for each presentation, is available online through the RSVP link below.

Registration:

Registration is required to attend this event, and there is a $50 registration fee. To register, please fill out and submit payment via the online RSVP form by Friday, July 31, 2026.

Speakers

• Rakel Emma-Okah, MD - Endocrinology Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
• Apoorva Iyer, MD - Endocrinologist, WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Endocrinology
• Praveen Jayaseelan - Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, WVU Eye Institute
• Tariq Latif, MD  - Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
• Melissa LoPinto, MD, MPH, FACS - Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Endocrine Surgery
• John Nguyen, MD - Professor and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Director, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, WVU Eye Institute
• Jessica Perini, MD - Professor and Endocrinology Fellowship Director, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
• Mehjabeen Sadiq, MD - Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
• Maryam Tetlay, MD - Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
• Bradley Thuro, MD - Associate Professor and Ophthalmology Residency Program Director, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, WVU Eye Institute
• Harshani Yarlagadda, MD - Endocrinology Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology

To learn more about all of the speakers for the 2026 Thyroid Disease Conference, click here.

Continuing Education Information

Target Audience

Physicians, fellows, residents, and advanced practice professionals who practice endocrinology, ophthalmology, and those who have a vested interest in the subject of thyroid disease as it applies to their practice.

Conference Objectives

By attending this conference, participants should be able to:

1. Apply the most recent knowledge of basic science and translational research appropriate for providers who care for issues related to the thyroid.
2. Differentiate the changes in guidelines and highlight best practices of thyroid disease management and care for adoption into clinical practice.
3. Integrate evidence-based care, apply updated guidelines to complex cases, and foster collaboration among specialists to improve patient outcomes.

The West Virginia University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WVU Office of CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

All those in a position to control the content of this program have indicated that they have no relevant interests to disclose.

Planning Committee

• John Nguyen, MD - Professor and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Director
• Jessica Perini, MD - Professor and Endocrinology Fellowship Director
• Kerry Fluharty - Department Manager
• Chylyn Martin - Administrative Assistant
• Emily Messenger - Administrative Assistant
• Victoria Moore - Administrative Assistant

For questions or additional information regarding the 2026 Thyroid Disease Conference, please send an email to kfluhar1@hsc.wvu.edu.