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Professional education and consulting

Programs for Health Care Professionals
We offer education programs for a wide range of health care professionals. Our programs provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities, and are taught by experienced faculty active in diabetes research, education and care.

Programs for 2025

Symposium for Advanced Diabetes Care and Education Specialists – May 5-6, 2025
Our Annual Symposium explores the latest trends in diabetes care and education to keep you up to date and ready for new challenges. It is intended for diabetes care and education specialists, dietitians and nurses. Location: Naegele Auditorium, Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center, 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416. More information will be available in mid-January.

Clinical Diabetes Management for Primary Care Clinicians
(2025 program dates not available yet) – Our comprehensive two-day program gives you the latest tools and up-to-date information to help you better manage patients with diabetes. It is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists. Location: Naegele Auditorium, Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center, 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416. More information will be available by May 2025.

International Training Programs
Our international training programs are available for health care professionals practicing outside of the United States. Programs are held both on-location in the host countries and at our facility. We have trained health care professionals in more than 40 countries including China, India, Russia, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Contact Gregg.Simonson@parknicollet.com with any questions.

Our Rising Stars program combines continuing education opportunities on the latest evidence-based therapies and technologies with development of future international diabetes experts.


Programs for Industry Professionals
Our customized industry training includes classroom instruction, interactive case studies, patient panel discussions and a review of current research to help organizations meet their marketing or strategic plan objectives. The programs provide a practical understanding of diabetes from the perspective of patients and health care providers, which will result in enhanced value in the marketplace.

We also offer online training that allows organizations to provide diabetes knowledge to their sales force and others within the organization.

  • Diabetes Essentials for Industry Professionals – A foundational program for those new to diabetes or those in need of a refresher course.
  • Advanced Diabetes Topics for Industry Professionals – Designed for those with extensive field-experience looking to take their diabetes knowledge to the next level. The self-paced, interactive learning modules are engaging and help make complex disease information more understandable.

Contact Gregg.Simonson@parknicollet.com with any questions.