From Newsletter to Conference
I am convinced that family medicine CME can be much better than what we’re used to. This conviction already shapes the Golden Nuggets newsletter – evidence-based medicine, but understandable, practical, and without the fluff. Now, I’m combining this approach with proven formats and modern learning psychology. The result is Golden Nuggets LIVE.
The Idea Behind It
Traditional CME events are often boring, hospital-oriented, and quickly forgotten. Golden Nuggets LIVE pursues different goals – maximum relevance, modern didactics, and evidence-based retention:
- Format: 28 insights (“nuggets”) in one afternoon.
- Method: Case > Quiz > Evidence > Nugget
- Focus: Topics come from you. Experienced GPs present.
- Independent: No pharma or industry sponsoring.
Why It Works
The format combines the established concept of Clinical Pearls with evidence-based didactics (e.g., Cognitive Load Theory). Unnecessary noise is removed.
Furthermore, we use Spaced Repetition. RCTs show that physicians achieve about three to four times better long-term retention with this method. That’s why you’ll receive short review quizzes after the conference.
Full Disclosure
This conference is intense. If you only want to passively collect CME credits, you probably won’t be happy. But if you want to learn a lot quickly, this is the place for you.
Speakers
Proposed by the Golden Nuggets network, known for clarity and competence (alphabetically):
- Maria Pilar Astier Peña, WONCA President-Elect (GP, Professor at University of Zaragoza)
- John Brandt Brodersen (GP, Professor at University of Tromsø)
- Michael Kidd, WONCA Past President (GP, former WONCA World President, Chief Medical Officer for Australia)
- Simon Moore (GP, Assoc. Prof. at University of British Columbia)
- Florian Stigler (GP, Primary Care Researcher; Host and Speaker)
Practical Info
- When: Saturday, 9 May 2026, 14:15–18:00 (CET)
- Where: Online (live + on-demand archive for 1 year)
- CME: Accreditation in preparation (4 credits expected).
Tickets & Registration
Official ticket sales are now open:
I would like to sincerely thank ÖGAM for the official conference partnership, as well as WONCA World, the IHF, and Prof. Dr. Michael Kochen (mmk-benefits-subscribe@gwdg.de) for their support:
Official Cooperation with:
Supported by:
FAQ
28 in total: 18 main nuggets (6 speakers × 3 nuggets of ~6 minutes each) and 10 “rapid-fire” mini-nuggets (2025 updates, picture challenge).
Each ~6-minute block follows this flow:
Case | A typical story from practice. |
Quiz | A live poll: “What would you do?” |
Evidence | What guidelines and studies say. |
Nugget | The take-home message in one sentence. |
Speakers choose the topics guided by the question: “What do I know that every GP should know?” Survey requests from the community will be covered — e.g., Red Flags, Choosing-Wisely, myth checks, communication.
Solely by ticket revenue. There is no pharma funding or industry sponsorship.
