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PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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Choose your dates and specialty.

Make Charlottesville your setting. Start any day of the year and choose 1–7 consecutive study days.

Review your personal program.

We build it from presentations and journal modules for your specialty. Swap or remove sessions before you confirm.

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Check in once from your phone within 20 miles of the designated center. Study at your destination, then make the afternoon your own. See the Charlottesville check-in area.

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IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Credit options

Category 1 through a session’s accredited provider, where offered.

Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Charlottesville

From the boutiques of the Downtown Mall and the Monticello Wine Trail to Shenandoah’s Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, choose the Charlottesville afternoon that suits you after study.

Downtown Charlottesville
Choose this area for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Visit Charlottesville lists lodging in the heart of downtown and near the historic mall.
Near the University of Virginia
Choose this area to stay close to the University of Virginia Grounds. The tourism board lists lodging directly across from Grounds and on Grounds.
Wine and horse country
Choose this area for a rural setting among vineyards. The tourism board lists lodging with access to wine and horse country.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Charlottesville

May–June and September–October are the milder seasons; autumn leaves turn red, orange and gold in the mountains, and the area is a year-round destination. Conferences are available all year.

Charlottesville after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Charlottesville time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting. Visit Charlottesville points to the boutiques on the historic Downtown Mall and describes a dining scene of big-city cooking rooted in small-town charm. If you prefer the countryside, the Monticello Wine Trail lists more than 40 wineries, and the board’s directory also lists a cidery, a distillery, an Albemarle farmers market at Hollymead Town Center and the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, so check each listing’s days before you go. Leave time for getting to the winery and back, and check each winery’s days and hours against your 2:00 PM finish.

Travel, accommodation and any tasting or attraction admission are arranged separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the city is the setting you choose for it.

Downtown Mall or the countryside?

Choose the Downtown Mall if you want a walkable afternoon. Visit Charlottesville’s hotel listings place several lodgings near the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and the historic mall, and the board’s blog points to its boutiques.

Choose the wine trail if you prefer open country. The tourism board’s lodging page describes one lodging as giving access to wine and horse country and another as sitting at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Check what each winery offers beyond tastings before you go.

Trails and rivers close to town

Visit Charlottesville’s outdoor recreation page says paths and trails start just minutes from the Downtown Mall. It names the Rivanna Trail, a network of about 25 miles of trails, and says the area is known for its proximity to Shenandoah National Park. The Rivanna River and the James River are described as popular for paddling, tubing and fishing, so a river outing is an alternative to a mountain drive. The Rivanna Trail also hosts Loop de’Ville, a guided and supported day of group hikes, walks, runs and rides; check whether an event is scheduled during your visit.

The same page describes the Western Albemarle Scenic Tour as a driving and cycling route on country roads past farms, orchards and wineries. It also places the small towns of Crozet and Scottsville about twenty minutes from downtown, which makes either a reasonable afternoon trip. If you plan to cycle, the page notes that Albemarle County parks have mountain bike networks.

Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Parkway

Shenandoah National Park has four entrance stations. The National Park Service says the south entrance, Rockfish Gap, is a few miles east of Waynesboro off Highway 250, and it lists Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport as 31 miles east of that entrance station. Skyline Drive runs 105 miles through the park. For the south entrance from Richmond, the directions say to travel west on I-64 to exit 99 and follow the park and Skyline Drive signs. The Swift Run Gap entrance is reached by taking US-29 North from Charlottesville and then US-33 West for 14 miles, according to the park’s directions page.

The Humpback Rocks Visitor Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway is at milepost 5.8, near Waynesboro. The Park Service says the Parkway is designed for slow-paced travel at 45 mph or less, and that road construction can cause temporary closures, so check its road status page before you set out. Add driving time to any mountain afternoon.

Founders’ homes and local history

Visit Charlottesville says the area has the homes of three of the country’s founding fathers, and its wine trail is named for Monticello. The board also promotes a guide to Black culture in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Historic houses and museums set their own days and entry arrangements, so look up the current details for any site you plan to visit and compare them with your 2:00 PM finish.

When to visit Charlottesville

Visit Charlottesville calls the area a year-round destination, and its winter posts mention mild-weather hikes. Shenandoah’s own page says fall is when the mountain leaves shift from green to reds, oranges and golds, drawing visitors from far away, while Whiteoak Canyon Falls rewards hikers in every season.

The milder seasons in this guide are May–June and September–October. Use a local forecast when you plan outdoor time, and check Parkway and Skyline Drive conditions before a mountain outing.

Getting to Charlottesville and your study setting

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the arrival point shown in this guide. Visit Charlottesville’s lodging listings include hotels near the airport, near the University of Virginia Grounds, near the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, at exit 120 off I-64 and at U.S. 29 and Hydraulic Road. Choose your accommodation and ground transport with both your study setting and your plans outside study hours in mind.

The map shows straight-line distances from Shift’s designated center. These are orientation distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates. Check your exact address against the conference’s check-in area before booking.

Destination
Charlottesville, Virginia
Milder travel season
May–Jun · Sep–Oct
Arrival airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · CHO
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

Weather guidance helps you choose a travel season. Shift conferences are available all year.

Sources & local details

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FAQ

How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

Where do I need to check in?

Select a destination from the destinations page. Check in once during your conference, within 20 miles of the destination’s designated center. Check-in is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM destination time on any study day. If you haven’t checked in by 10:00 PM on your last study day, no participation is recorded. Enable browser location access; if your phone can’t confirm your location, you can confirm it yourself when you check in.

How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

Can I change a confirmed conference?

Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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