Regional Alumni Programs

You are welcome to attend any regional program. Please contact hoekstra.penny@mayo.edu for further information or to RSVP for these events. To contact the Alumni Office please call
(507) 266-4197 or (507) 284-2317.

Minnesota Regional Event

Friday, December 5, 2008

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hors d'oeuvres Reception

Denmark Commons, 3rd Floor

Saturday, December 6, 2008

7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Registration/Continental Breakfast/Scientific Session

Minnesota, 3rd Floor

Lunch on your own

Afternoon free for personal activities

6:00 p. m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dinner

Norway I/II, 3rd Floor

Attire: Business Casual

"Fundamentals and Current Applications of Genomics in Medicine"

Course Description: Medical Genomics is changing how we diagnose, treat, and risk stratify our patients. Health care providers must have a working knowledge of this area to appropriately utilize the testing. In addition, media attention of medical genomics and personalized medicine makes it imperative that we are able to answer our patient questions in this area.

Intended Audience: Health care providers interested in learning about medical genomics and its impact on every day medical practice.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

- Understand the meaning of the terms"human genome," "genes," and "polymorphisms."

- Explain how genetic screening and testing enhances patient care.

- Recognize patients that may benefit from genetic testing.

- Understand the importance of individualized drug treatments from the aspect of pharmacogenomics.

- Explain the ethical considerations in the area of medical genomics.

- Appropriately apply this information in the care of the patient.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Credit
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Faculty:
Linnea M. Baudhuin, Ph.D., Recent Genetic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease
John L. Black, M.D., Pharmacogenomics of Antidepressant Treatment
Jay W. Ellison, M.D., Ph.D., Basic Genetic Testing in Clinical Practice
Barbara A. Koenig, Ph.D., Genetic Ethics
Dietrich Matern, M.D., Newborn Screening
Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., Breast Cancer Genomics
Richard Weinshilboum, M.D., Pharmacogenomics
Eric D. Wieben, M.D., Role of Polymorhisms in Human Disease

Event Registration Click Here

"If you have "not" registered to this site, please call the alumni office to get your verification number"

For more information regarding this course, contact Penny Hoekstra @ 507-266-4197.

See you there!

Letter of Invitation (pdf)

Program Brochure (pdf)

Florida Regional Event

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Amelia Island Plantation