2026 WVU School of Medicine Thyroid Disease Conference

This conference provides physicians and advanced practice professionals with the latest advances in thyroid science, translational research, and evidence-based clinical care. Participants will review updated guidelines, best practices, and multidisciplinary approaches to enhance the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of patients with thyroid disease.

  • Erickson Alumni Center

About

This conference is a joint partnership between the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology.

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 pertaining to basic science and translational research appropriate for providers that care for issues related to 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.

Planning Committee:

  • John Nguyen, MD – Professor

  • Jessica Perini, MD – Professor

  • Kerry Fluharty – Department Manager

  • Chylyn Martin – Administrative Assistant

  • Emily Messenger – Administrative Assistant

  • Victoria Moore – Administrative Assistant

Contact Us

For questions or additional information regarding the 2026 Thyroid Disease Conference, please send an email to Kerry Fluharty.

Schedule

Day 1: Friday, August 14

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Registration / Breakfast / Welcome Announcements

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Hypothyroidism Management for the PCP
  • Maryam Tetlay

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Thyroid Nodule Management
  • Mehjabeen Sadiq

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Hyperthyroidism Management for the PCP and in the Acute Setting
  • Rakel Emma Okah
  • Harshani Yarlagadda

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Break

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Thyroid Pearls
  • Jessica Perini, MD

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Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
  • Tariq Latif, MD

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Lunch

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Surgical Management of Thyroid Eye Disease
  • Bradley Thuro, MD
  • John Nguyen, MD

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Thyroid Cancer Management, Non-Surgical
  • Apoorva Iyer, MD

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Surgical Management of Thyroid Cancer
  • Melissa LoPinto, MD, MPH, FACS

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Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Eye Disease
  • Praveen Jayaseelan, MD

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Closing Remarks / Conference Adjourned

Registration

Course Credit

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.

Speakers

A silhoutte outline indicating no photo of Apoorva Iyer available.
Apoorva Iyer, MD
Position
Endocrinologist, WVU Medicine United Hospital Center, Bridgeport Endocrinology
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Praveen Jayaseelan, MD
Position
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, WVU Eye Institute
Melissa LoPinto.
Melissa LoPinto, MD, MPH, FACS
Position
Assistant Professor, Endocrine Surgery, Surgery
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Jessica Perini.
Jessica Perini, MD
Position
Professor & Fellowship Program Director for Endocrinology, Medicine
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Bradley Thuro.
Bradley Thuro, MD
Position
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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Venue

Erickson Alumni Center

1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506

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