Calendar
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TB Grand Rounds
Date: January to December 2026
Details: This regularly scheduled series highlights case presentations and lectures on a wide range of relevant topics in TB, including clinical, public health, laboratory and research perspectives. Healthcare professionals from the Northeastern region are encouraged to participate. For more information on upcoming sessions and to be added to the listserv, check here.
Sponsor: Rutgers Global TB Center
January 2026
HYBRID COURSE: Level 1: TB Basics, Contact Investigation, and Latent TB Infection
Date: January 5, 2026 to March 13, 2026
Details: 10-Week hybrid course combines online self-paced modules and a live interactive session. This includes five online self-paced modules, and one live interactive session. This online, asynchronous training for nurses and public health/disease control investigators can be accessed, started, and revisited at any time during the 10-week course term. Application is open. Click here to apply.
Sponsor: Curry International TB Center
WEBINAR: Fundamentals of Medical & Case Management of Drug-Susceptible TB
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Eastern Time
Details: This training is part of the Curry Center’s TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive (CMCI) core training, which is designed for TB case managers and public health nurses who deliver case management services to patients with active or latent TB within the public health setting. This is an entry-level training for nurses/case managers who are within their first year or two of providing TB case management for patients with active tuberculosis. This training will cover the fundamentals of medical and case management of patients with drug-susceptible tuberculosis. Participants will also apply what they learn to case scenarios to reinforce the concepts. For more information and to apply, see here.
Sponsor: Curry International TB Center
WEBINAR: Navigating TB with Uninsured Patients
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern Time
Details: This webinar addresses barriers uninsured patients face in TB care and highlights public health resources and outreach strategies to improve access. This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting. For more information and to apply, see here.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Center for TB
WEBINAR: Treating TB, Treating the Mind: Understanding the Mental Health Effects of TB Medications
Date: January 23, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm ET
Details: This webinar will examine how TB and its treatment affect mental health, with a particular focus on the neuropsychiatric and emotional side effects associated with commonly used anti-tuberculosis medications. It will explore how treatment-related factors such as loss of autonomy, stigma, social isolation, and directly observed therapy can intensify patient distress.The webinar will emphasize the importance of proactive patient and family education, clear communication, and early intervention as key tools for preventing escalation of side effects, improving treatment adherence, and supporting overall well-being. This webinar is part of a collaborative Nurse Education Series. For more information and to register, see here.
Sponsors: CDC Four Centers of Excellence, Heartland National TB Center, National TB Nurse Coalition
February 2026
VIRTUAL COURSE: TB Nurse Case Management Level 1
Date: February 3, 10, 24, and March 3, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Eastern Time
Details: This course equips nurses new to TB case management with a strong foundational understanding of the principles, practices, and responsibilities necessary to effectively manage patients with TB. By building essential knowledge and skills, participants will gain the confidence and competence to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care that supports optimal treatment outcomes and public health goals. Learners should have a fundamental understanding of tuberculosis, including TB transmission and pathogenesis. For more information and to apply, see here.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Center for TB
VIRTUAL COURSE: Essentials of TB Nurse Case Management Online
Date: February 12 to March 5, 2026
Time: 3:30 pm Eastern Time
Details: The goal of this course is to provide participants with essential knowledge and skills for TB case management to improve clinical outcomes. This course will be web-based via Canvas and Microsoft Teams and will include pre-recorded presentations with interactive discussions and case studies. Participants will have ample time for questions and answers. For more information and to register, see here.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center
WEBINAR: Interpreting the IGRA for Civil Surgeons
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern Time
Details: This webinar focuses on enhancing civil surgeons’ and supporting healthcare professionals’ understanding of interpreting Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) results in TB screening. As a follow-up to Mayo Clinic’s introductory session on IGRA testing, this session dives deeper into the nuances of interpreting results, particularly in clinical scenarios civil surgeons frequently encounter. For more information and to register, see here.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Center for TB
CONFERENCE: The Union – North America Region Annual TB Conference 2026
Date: February 25-28, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Details: The 2026 End TB Conference will be held at the Westin Philadelphia Hotel and includes pre-conference postgraduate sessions before the full conference. For more information and to register, see here.
Sponsor: BC Lung Foundation
