Journal of Innovation in Cardiac Rhythm Management
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Activity Description
The CME-accredited on-demand webinars include archives of three geo-targeted live broadcasts reviewing the CHAMPION-AF clinical trial, which was released at the ACC Scientific Sessions 2026 and published simultaneously in The New England Journal of Medicine. Each session features the late-breaking clinical trial presentation from the prospective, randomized, multi-center global study led by Principal Investigator Dr. Shephal Doshi. Additionally, each includes a unique moderator and panelists from multiple disciplines and regions of practice, who analyze the impact of the results globally, on healthcare systems in different regions, and assess future directions.  


Live and Enduring On-demand Webinars
CME Credits are available to claim for the live webinars attended by completing the online credit and evaluation form. Learn More About CME Designation, Claiming Credits, and Certificate Fulfillment >>


On-Demand Webinars

North America, South America, and Latin America Webinar
Originally streamed live on Thursday, April 2, 2026. 

Welcome and Introduction
Martin Leon, MD

CHAMPION-AF Trial Results
Shephal Doshi, MD

Panel Discussion with Q&A Session
Moderator: Martin Leon, MD
Panel: Shephal Doshi, MD, Megan Coylewright, MD, and C. Michael Gibson, MD


Asia-Pacific, Australia & New Zealand Webinar
Originally streamed live on Friday, April 3, 2026.   

Welcome and Introduction
Hui-Nam Pak, MD

CHAMPION-AF Trial Results
Shephal Doshi, MD

Panel Discussion with Q&A Session
Moderator: Hui-Nam Pak, MD
Panel: Shephal Doshi, MD, Masanori Yamamoto, MD, and Yi-Gang Li, MD


Europe, Middle East, & Africa Webinar
Originally streamed live on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Welcome and Introduction
Serge Boveda, MD

CHAMPION-AF Trial Results
Shephal Doshi, MD

Panel Discussion with Q&A Session
Moderator: Serge Boveda, MD 
Panel: Shephal Doshi, MD, Christian Heeger, MD, and Jens Erik Nielsen-Kudsk, MD


Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from Boston Scientific.

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

 

Faculty

Moderators

Serge Boveda MD

Serge Boveda, MD 
Clinique Pasteur Toulouse
Toulouse, France

Hui Nam Pak MD

Hui-Nam Pak, MD
Yonsei University Health System
Seoul, Republic of Korea

Martin Leon MD

Martin Leon, MD
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY

   

Presenter and Panelist

Shephal Doshi MD

Shephal Doshi, MD
Cedars-Sinai
Santa Monica, CA

 

 

Panelist

Megan Coylewright MD

Megan Coylewright, MD 
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN

Yi Gang Li MD

Yi-Gang Li, MD
Xinhua Hospital
Shanghai, China

C Michael Gibson MD

C. Michael Gibson, MD
Baim and PERFUSE Research Institutes
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Jens Nielsen Kudsk MD

Jens Erik Nielsen-Kudsk, MD
Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Denmark

Christian Heeger MD

Christian Heeger, MD
Asklepios Clinic Altona
Hamburg, Germany

Masanori Yamamoto MD Masanori Yamamoto, MD
Department of Cardiology
Toyohashi Heart Center
Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
       

CME Accreditation

CME Released: 4/9/2026; Valid for credit through 4/8/2027


Live Webinars: Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment
CME Credits are available to claim for the live webinars attended by submitting the online credit and evaluation form, which allows you to select each webinar you participated in. Participants must submit the form by April 8, 2027, to earn Continuing Medical Education credits. Once submitted, you can download or print a certificate showing the total credits earned based on your level of participation.  

Live Webinar CME Credits Available to Claim

  • Thursday, April 2, 2026 • North America, South America, and Latin America
  • Friday, April 3, 2026 • Asia-Pacific, Australia & New Zealand 
  • Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Europe, Middle East, & Africa  

On-Demand Webinar: Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment
Participants in the on-demand webinars can earn credits by watching the on-demand videos and completing the online credit and evaluation form, which must be submitted within the specified credit period listed above. After viewing the videos, click the Claim Credit button and complete the online credit and evaluation form. Once submitted, you can download or print a certificate.

Important: Claiming Credit Note: Participants who claim CME credits for live webinar attendance are not eligible to claim credits for on-demand webinars.


Accreditation Designation
This activity, including the live and enduring on-demand webinars, is approved for Continuing Medical Education Credits.  

Live Webinars
Physicians: Each live webinar is accredited for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Enduring On-Demand Webinars
Physicians: The enduring on-demand webinars are accredited for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Target Audience
This activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, Neurologists, Fellows-In-Training, allied healthcare professionals, and other Physician groups interested in managing Atrial Fibrillation patients at heightened stroke risk.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Review the safety and efficacy of LAAC as a first-line option compared to NOACs for reducing stroke risk in a broad NVAF patient population
  • Evaluate the clinical significance of the findings from the CHAMPION-AF trial and their applicability in real-world practice settings.

Disclosure Policy
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med adhere to accreditation requirements concerning industry support of continuing medical education. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. Speakers will disclose any relationships at the beginning of their presentations.

All MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med employees with content-control responsibilities have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational programs it supports. All faculty members involved in educational activities must disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest from the past 12 months.

MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med establish a process to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest before delivering the educational activity to learners.

Non-Endorsement Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med confirm that sound educational principles are demonstrated in the development of this educational offering, as shown by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med do not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.


Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from Boston Scientific.

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med