Provider Education

The Latino Diabetes Initiative team offers continuing medical education (CME) to clinicians on a national and international level. Provider education programs offered by the Initiative address the needs of the full primary care team—including physicians, dietitians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants and other health workers. Our strategy is to improve knowledge and expertise among community-based health professionals through training that is accessible and applicable to their needs. As part of this effort, we provide information about diabetes prevention, education and treatment, with a particular emphasis on cultural sensitivity.

Programs for Physicians (CME)

  • Series on Diabetes in the Latino Population: New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Cleveland, and San Diego
  • Series on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Puerto Rico
  • ADA Symposium at the Postgraduate Course
  • National Hispanic Medical Association Meeting

Visit the Joslin CME program calendar.

Programs for Allied Health Professionals

The Latino Diabetes Initiative has contributed to the Joslin Annual Allied Health Professional Course by presenting lectures on diabetes in minorities, sometimes focusing on the Latino population. 

Programs for Medical Students

  • Joslin/Harvard Annual Course
  • Clerkship for 3rd year Harvard Medical Students

Programs for International Visitors

Physicians and healthcare professionals from around the world have been interested in coming to Joslin Diabetes Center to observe and participate in our clinical activities. This has been an excellent opportunity for international visitors to learn more about Joslin's high-level research, care and education initiatives. Physicians and allied health professionals from Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain have visited Joslin to observe the Latino Diabetes Initiative.  For more information on the Latino Initiative Vistor Program, click here. (PDF)    


For more information about CME please contact:

Joslin Diabetes Center
Professional Education Department
One Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215
(888) 567-5460
cme@joslin.harvard.edu