Trainings

Please note that applicants will be informed of their registration status within 1 week following the application deadline. In order to ensure a diverse group of participants from the target audience within the western region, all applications are reviewed once the registration period closes and priority is not given to early applications.

For questions, please email us at CurryTBCenter@ucsf.edu

All of our trainings are free of charge. 

Level 1: TB Basics, Contact Investigation, and Latent TB Infection

April 1 - June 30, 2025

Hybrid (Online Self-Paced Modules + Live Interactive Session)

New! The Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC) has updated its Tuberculosis Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive (TB CMCI) by shifting from a series of live virtual trainings to a hybrid format. 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 course term.

 

Highlights from NAR | Reframing Directly Observed Treatment

May 7, 2025

[webinar]

This 3-session webinar series will highlight lectures from The Union-North American Region (NAR) 2025 Annual TB Conference. The third session in the series will focus on lectures presented during the Reframing Directly Observed Treatment session. This webinar is intended for all members of the tuberculosis community including healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates.  

(Application is open.)


Preventing Tuberculosis in Your Clinic Setting 

May 30, 2025

[virtual training]

This training will address how to create, assess, and improve outcomes in an LTBI cascade of care in a clinic setting. Please note: the application link will send you to the Zoom registration page setup by CDPH - TB Free CA.

(Application is currently unavailable, thanks for your patience.)


2025 HIV/STI/TB Clinical Update

May 30, 2025

Tucson, Arizona [in-person training]

This training is intended for Arizona-based healthcare clinicians (MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, and RNs). Due to limited space, priority will be given to clinical healthcare providers practicing within the region. Please note: application is available via AETC partner website.

(Application is open.)


Tuberculosis Nursing Workshop - Seattle

July 15, 2025

Seattle, Washington [in-person training]

This training is intended for nurses, communicable disease investigators, and other licensed medical care providers who work with patients with TB.  

(Application is closed.)


Focus on LTBI - Seattle

July 16, 2025

Seattle, Washington [in-person training]

This training is intended as an introductory training covering the basics of latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis and treatment for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical care providers who manage patients at risk for TB. Interpretation of IGRAs (vs. tuberculosis skin test) and treatment regimen choices are discussed and there is an opportunity to apply this information in case discussions.

(Application is closed.)


Tuberculosis Clinical Intensive - Seattle

July 17-18, 2025

Seattle, Washington [in-person training]

This training is intended as an advanced training for physicians and clinical care providers who diagnose and/or treat patients with active tuberculosis. The training provides an overview of laboratory diagnostics, medical management, care of the pediatric patients, radiology, and management of drug-resistance and other advanced topics for the care of patients with tuberculosis. 

(Application is closed.)


Tuberculosis Program Manager's Intensive

August 18-21, 2025

Oakland, California [in-person training]

This four-day training is intended for managers who are responsible for TB program services in their health departments. The training is based on the Essential Components of a TB Program document.

(Application is open.)


Focus on LTBI

September 29, 2025

Oakland, California [in-person training]

This training is intended as an introductory training covering the basics of latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis and treatment for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical care providers who manage patients at risk for TB. Interpretation of IGRAs (vs. tuberculosis skin test) and treatment regimen choices are discussed and there is an opportunity to apply this information in case discussions.

(Application is currently unavailable, thanks for your patience.)


Tuberculosis Clinical Intensive

September 30-October 2

Oakland, California [in-person training]

This training is intended as an advanced training for physicians and clinical care providers who diagnose and/or treat patients with active tuberculosis. The training provides an overview of laboratory diagnostics, medical management, care of the pediatric patients, radiology, and management of drug-resistance and other advanced topics for the care of patients with tuberculosis.

(Application is currently unavailable, thanks for your patience.)

 

Completed 2025 Trainings

Canceled - What California Civil Surgeons Need to Know about TB and Technical Instructions

February 13, 2025

Los Angeles, California [in-person training]

This training is intended for civil surgeons, and their medical staff in California, who complete medical examinations of applicants seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States. Staff involved in latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) reporting, health education, and linkage to care, may also benefit from this training.


Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI): Opportunities for Preventing Tuberculosis

February 25, 2025

[virtual training]

This training is intended for California nurses and other public health professionals looking to learn about testing and treating for LTBI.


Demystifying Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Treatment for the Primary Care Provider

February 25, 2025

[webinar]

This training is intended for primary care providers who diagnosis and treat persons with latent tuberculosis in Nevada. This webinar reviews the epidemiology of tuberculosis in Nevada, the risk factors for LTBI and a risk assessment tool, and provides treatment and management strategies to assist in the primary care practice setting.


The Riddle of TB Drug Resistance

March 19, 2025

[webinar]

This 3-session webinar series will highlight lectures from the 2025 Annual TB Conference. The first session in the series will be the annual Comstock lecture. This webinar is intended for all members of the tuberculosis community including healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates.


UCSF Center for Tuberculosis and Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC) World TB Day Symposium

March 24, 2025

San Francisco, California [in-person or virtual participation]

This event is intended for all members of the tuberculosis community including healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates.


What is Hot in Treatment Differentiation and Individualization

April 8, 2025

[webinar]

This 3-session webinar series will highlight lectures from the 2025 Annual TB Conference. The second session in the series will focus on two lectures presented during the What is Hot in Treatment Differentiation and Individualization session. This webinar is intended for all members of the tuberculosis community including healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates.


Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI): Opportunities for Preventing Tuberculosis

April 24, 2025

[virtual training]

This training is intended for California physicians and other public health professionals looking to learn about testing and treating for LTBI. Please note: the application link will send you to the Zoom registration page setup by CDPH - TB Free CA.