2026 James H. Horner, MD, Distinguished Visiting Professor

The Division of Endocrinology will host the 2026 Horner DVP Lecture on Friday, September 18, 2026. Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc, is the Activity Medical Director.

The brochure will provide you with additional information including the agenda.

2026 James H. Horner, MD Distinguished Visiting Professor
GLP-1s and Cardiometabolic Health
Daniel J. Drucker, MD
Professor, University of Toronto
Friday, September 18, 2026
UT Health Sciences
Hamilton Eye Institute - Freeman Auditorium
930 Madison Avenue, 3^rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38163
11:15 am - 3:00 pm (lunch will be provided)

Activity Overview: James H. Horner was a medical student who died shortly before his expected graduation from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. His medical degree was awarded posthumously in June 1988. Dr. Horner's family established this distinguished professorship in his name "to promote education, compassion, and academic excellence in the practice of medicine." Join us as we welcome expert speakers who will share their knowledge on GLP-1s and Cardiometabolic Health, as well as provide relevant guidelines for the prevention of diabetes and resources for the management of obesity and related disorders.

Objectives:

• Identify the pathophysiology of diabetes and the role obesity in glucose dysregulation and cardiometabolic disorders
• Review the cardiometabolic and mental health implications of weight cycling
• Discuss current guidelines for diabetes management and lifestyle strategies for the prevention of diabetes and optimization of cardiometabolic health
• Describe appropriate drugs and therapy for the management of obesity and related disorders

2.5 CME / CEU credits provided

AMA Credit Designation: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine (UTCOM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians: The UTCOM will issue Certificates of Participation to non-physicians for participating in this activity and designates it for CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.

Accreditation: The UTCOM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians

Registration:
There is no cost to attend this symposium.
Registration is available at https://cenow.uthsc.edu/content/2026-horner-dvp.