New York Valves 2026 is CME-accredited.
Earn CME credit in these accredited learning locations*:
- Spotlight Theater
- Heart Team Arena
- Hudson Theater (LAAC Summit)
- iCoach
View designated CME sessions* in the program guide.
*Subject to change.
New York Valves 2026: The Structural Heart Summit™ brings together global leaders to deliver three days of cutting-edge education and multidisciplinary collaboration. The evolution of transcatheter therapies, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and emerging mitral and tricuspid interventions, has transformed the treatment landscape for patients with structural heart disease (SHD). Despite these advances, gaps persist in clinicians' ability to integrate the latest minimally invasive techniques, imaging modalities, and multidisciplinary strategies into routine practice. Addressing these gaps is essential to optimize patient outcomes and ensure healthcare professionals stay at the forefront of this rapidly advancing field.
The management of structural heart disease demands a multidisciplinary approach that integrates advanced cardiac imaging, innovative transcatheter therapies, surgical interventions, and heart failure management. New York Valves 2026 aims to bridge educational gaps by offering a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals to explore the latest evidence-based practices, procedural techniques, and collaborative strategies critical for managing patients with SHD.
By the conclusion of New York Valves 2026, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the clinical presentation and management strategies for patients with valvular and structural heart disease, incorporating patient-specific considerations and risk stratification.
- Analyze the strengths and limitations of various imaging modalities, including echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, for diagnosing and guiding the treatment of valvular and structural heart disease.
- Describe the current state-of-the-art and emerging therapeutic options for valvular and structural heart disease, emphasizing evidence-based and patient-centered care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the technical skills and procedural considerations required to perform transcatheter valve therapies, left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, and patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure.
- Incorporate multidisciplinary approaches to optimize outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter and surgical structural heart interventions.
New York Valves 2026 is designed for a multidisciplinary audience that includes anyone interested in the treatment of valvular and structural heart disease. This includes:
- Cardiac anesthesiologists
- Cardiac electrophysiologists
- Cardiac surgeons
- Cath lab specialists
- Clinical cardiologists
- Heart failure specialists
- Imaging physicians (echocardiographers or CT specialists)
- Interventional cardiologists
- Nurse practitioners
- Technologists
- Biomedical engineers
- Cardiac imaging specialists (especially echo and CT)
- Cath lab technologists
- Fellows
- Medical device experts
- Physician assistants
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- Registered nurses
- Research scientists
- Surgeons
- Vascular surgeons
- Other health care professionals
In accordance with accredited continuing education directly provided by CRF, all planners, faculty, authors, moderators, and facilitators with control over activity content are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. CRF is required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.
Discussion of off-label product use during live cases is made at the sole discretion of the faculty. Off-label product discussion and usage are not endorsed by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation® or the conference directors of this activity.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Cardiovascular Research Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (includes 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for CME satellites). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the number of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 25.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM/ABTS/ABS credit.
As a CME provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), CRF is committed to ensuring balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. Commercial support from industry does not influence educational content, faculty selection, and/or faculty presentations, and therefore, does not compromise the scientific integrity of the educational activity.
The CRF independent reviewers are Grzegorz L. Kaluza, MD, PhD and Gary S. Mintz, MD.
Grzegorz L. Kaluza, MD, PhD — Grant Support/Research Contract -
Terumo Medical Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Edwards Lifesciences, Reflow Medical, Shape Memory Medical, Occlutech, Lungpacer, InnovHeart Ancora Heart, Dura Biotech, Mitria, InQB8, Ethicon, R3 Vascular, Puzzle Medical, VivaSure, Magenta Medical, Acotec Scientific, Microbot, Philips, Zoll, Cook Medical, Medtronic, ReValve Medical, Orchestra Biomed, MicroVention, Retriever Medical, Siemens Healthineers, Trisol Medical, Abbott, Bayliss Medical, Dropshot Therapeutics, Abiomed, Autonomix, UltraVet, Meacor, JensCare, Mitre Medical, TheraHeart, Tonic Medical, M2SP LLC, MagPad LLC, Relief Cardiovascular, Cresilon, Synchron, PECA Labs, Solaris, VST Bio, Cagent Vascular, SirTex, Bonaparte Medical, SmartWave, Xenter, Versa Vascular, Genesis Tissue, Eleuso.
Gary S. Mintz, MD — Consultant Fee/ Honoraria/Speaker’s Bureau
Boston Scientific Corporation, Abbott, Spectrawave, Philips, Panovision
- Please complete the daily New York Valves 2026 session evaluations on the CRF® Events App (available via the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store) or at the CRF CME Portal.
- Claim credit commensurate with the extent of your participation in the activity.
- After completing the evaluation summary, your Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Certificate of Attendance will be generated on the screen for you to save or print.
- Alternatively, by request, we can email your documentation to you. Please send your request to [email protected].
Why is CME important?
In addition to engaging in continuous professional development to increase knowledge, competence, performance, or patient outcomes, physicians need CME credit to maintain their licensure. Maintenance of Licensure is a process by which licensed physicians periodically provide, as a condition of license renewal, evidence that they are actively participating in a program of continuous professional development. Evidence of participating in CME activities (i.e., providing documentation of a CME Certificate) helps satisfy this requirement.
Who is eligible?
CRF awards AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to all practicing MDs and DOs physician learners. All MD/DOs are eligible to receive a CME Certificate that documents the successful awarding of credit, after fulfilling the requirements for an activity. This includes completing a CME evaluation, which asks about the effectiveness of the activity, its impact on the learner, and also requests the number of credits the physician is claiming for their participation. Non-physician learners (residents, allied health professionals, nurses, etc.) receive a Completion Certificate, which can be presented to their respective credentialing boards to document successful completion of a CME activity.
What kind of content qualifies for CME?
As the ACCME states, “the content of CME is broad, in order to encompass continuing educational activities that assist physicians in carrying out their professional responsibilities more effectively and efficiently.” Topics that span professional practice, including clinical care, professional development (such as effective leadership skills), quality improvement, and so on are eligible for accreditation.
Why are some sessions designated as CME while others are non-CME?
To allow participation by highly qualified and knowledgeable individuals whose industry conflicts may preclude them from CME-designated sessions.
How do I calculate my credit?
An hour of educational programming = 1 CME credit. For “Other” formats (i.e. blended learning or hybrid formats where a portion is self-directed learning) when estimating how many CME credits your educational activity may qualify for, consider the average amount of time that it would take a learner to complete.
Can I obtain CME credit for live streaming?
Yes, log-in to the CME portal at cme.crf.org and use the same email address you’ve registered for the conference with as the username.
Can I obtain a certificate of attendance (COA) without completing an evaluation?
No, but you can bypass the first step (evaluate/claim), then proceed to the second step to complete the general evaluation and submit.
How do I earn MOC points?
CRF offers American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Surgery (ABS) Continuous Certification, and American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Maintenance of Certification for select sessions, designed within the MOC framework. During sessions offering MOC points, you must actively participate and complete the short session evaluation.
Who can claim MOC points?
Any appropriately badged meeting registrant can attend MOC-accredited sessions, but only diplomates are eligible to claim MOC points.
How do I claim MOC points?
Claim your points in the CRF CME portal. First, complete the online evaluation form for each session. Then you will need to enter your diplomate number, birth date, and state license number. Your MOC points will be registered and transferred to your respective Boards. You can claim your MOC points only once for each eligible session.
After submission, when will I see my MOC points in my physician portal?
It may take up to 72 hours for your MOC points to be posted. Also check to be sure that you entered your correct diplomate number, birthdate, and state license number. Incorrect entries will create a significant delay in processing your points.
For inquiries about CME, MOC, or Certificate of Attendance, or to claim credits for a previous conference, please contact us at [email protected].