This comprehensive online certificate program aims to provide endocrinologists and care team members with advanced, comprehensive training in the latest diagnostic and management strategies for thyroid conditions. This credential will enhance the ability to accurately assess, diagnose, and treat patients with thyroid nodules and dysfunctions, thereby improving patient outcomes and optimizing care delivery.
Thyroid disorders, particularly thyroid nodules and dysfunctions are common endocrine issues encountered in clinical practice. Approximately 50-60% of adults have thyroid nodules, and although the majority are benign, the potential for malignancy necessitates accurate diagnosis and management. AACE Hands-On Thyroid Nodules Certificate is designed to provide Endocrinologists and care team members with updated knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for their patients.
To earn your certificate, complete all three components within 2 years:
Component 1: In-Person
- Attend the In-Person Hands-on Skills Workshop, hosted at AACE’s Annual Meeting, consisting of a one 3-hour in-person workshop highlighting the use of ultrasound and fine needle aspiration onsite. Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting will open in the fall.
Component 1 Pricing: Additional fee at Annual Meeting registration check-out / Pre-registration required.
Component 2: Online
- Complete a series of online courses in AACE’s My Learning Center
Component 3: Online
- Complete the post-test in AACE’s My Learning Center after completing the series of online courses
Component 2 and 3 Combined Online Pricing:
Nonmember Pricing: $295 | Informed Member - $235 | Engaged Member - $175 | Fellows $115 (AACE Membership Required)
Participants will have up to 2 years to complete all three components to earn the AACE Hands-On Thyroid Nodules Certificate.
7/28/2025
7/28/2027
At the end of this activity participants will be able to:
- Identify basic neck anatomy and ultrasound physics.
- Describe the use of ultrasound in diagnosing and evaluating diffuse thyroid disorders and thyroid nodules, as well as performing fine-needle aspiration biopsies.
- Describe the use of ultrasound in the evaluation of neck lymph nodes and parathyroid glands/adenomas.
The primary target audience includes Endocrinologists and Fellows.
The secondary target audience includes Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Other Clinicians who treat endocrine conditions.
Physician Credit
The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) designates enduring activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Credit
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17762, for 3 contact hours.
ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Only those who receive a passing score will be eligible for MOC credit.
Please allow two weeks for MOC points to appear within your account on the ABIM website. Participation information will be shared.
Thank you to our faculty for developing this hands-on certificate program:
Maria Papaleontiou, MD
Benjamin Gigliotti, MD, FACE
Nazanene Esfandiari, MD, FACE
Anupam Kotwal, MD, FRCP(Edin), FACE
Debra Margulies, MD, ECNU, FACE
Sara Ahmadi, MD, ECNU
Alex Tessnow, MD, ECNU, FACE