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A Multidisciplinary Update in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
April 8 - 11, 2010
Updates and reviews by leaders in pulmonary pathology and radiology, thoracic surgery, and pulmonary and critical medicine
ABIM modules in Pulmonary and Critical Care Update
New for this course:
- $75 Discount for Online Registration! (offer expires 3/8/10).
- Mayo School of CPD will provide the course syllabus online.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ  Meeting Location
Contact: (480)-301-4580  E-Mail
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ENT for the Primary Care Provider
April 9, 2010
This course has been designed to update primary care providers on diagnosis and treatment of common ears, nose, and throat problems. Hands on training in diagnosis and treating BPPV will be offered.
Location: Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Essentials of Radiology: A Mayo Clinic Review
April 12 - 16, 2010
Essentials of Radiology: A Mayo Clinic Review is designed for radiology residents, as well as practicing radiologists who desire a comprehensive review of diagnostic radiology and its subspecialty areas.
Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology has 130 staff radiologists practicing in all radiologic subspecialties, performing over 900,000 exams each year. This volume of cases coupled with the most modern imaging techniques has allowed the Department of Radiology to compile a vast image library. The course will provide a complete review of radiologic techniques and differentials.
Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology experts will conduct a series of didactic lectures combined with a thorough review of unknown cases. A unique feature of this course will be online access to the talks and syllabus. The presentations will be available on an online course web page allowing the participant to view the lectures from their laptop computer during the presentations. This will bring the images right to the participant allowing for better visualization of even the most discrete findings. Unknown cases will also be available on the course web page to allow the participant to view these prior to each section at their convenience. Access to the course web page will remain open following the course for further review and referencing.
Location: Siebens Education Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contact: 866-246-1581 E-Mail
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Echo Fiesta: An In-depth Review of Adult Echocardiography for Sonographers and Physicians
April 15 - 17, 2010
Echo Fiesta is designed to provide a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Traditional topics in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented. In addition, newer techniques including 3D Echo and Doppler and 2D strain imaging will be presented. The program will concentrate on practical points regarding daily use of these techniques with illustrative examples from a wide variety of cardiovascular disorders.
Location: San Antonio Hyatt, San Antonio, Texas
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Head and Neck Cancer
April 15 - 17, 2010
Mayo Clinic’s "Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Head and Neck Cancer" is designed to give Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, and Head and Neck Oncologists a focused educational experience in transoral endoscopic techniques to resect primary head and neck tumors. Transoral laser microsurgery will be the primary focus with additional education in other transoral techniques including robotics.
This course will feature renowned guest and Mayo Clinic faculty, didactic lectures supplemented with video clips, live surgical cases and case discussions. Topics include:
Indications, techniques and outcomes
Principles of tumor exposure
Benefits of various laser wavelengths
Instrumentation including fiber technology and robotics
Appropriate patient selection
Postoperative management
Role of transoral surgery in the multidisciplinary treatment model of care
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, an optional hands-on workshop will provide participants with opportunities to perform various transoral procedures with laser technologies and delivery systems on both animal and human cadaveric models. Faculty will emphasize fundamental transoral laser microsurgery techniques and wound exposure, as well as feature other transoral techniques. Workshop participants will return to their clinical practice with experience in the art of tumor exposure using various retractors and appropriate and safe use of multiple laser and other transoral systems. Enrollment in the workshop is limited so plan to register early!
New for this course:
- $75 Discount for Online Registration! (offer expires 03/15/10).
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact: (480) 301-4580 E-Mail
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19th Annual Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor
April 21 - 24, 2010
19th Annual Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor 04/22-24/2010 and Preconference: Core Lectures in Female Urology & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 04/21/2010
The 19th Annual Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor General Session returns as a three-day course, presenting the latest in treatment for urogynecology and female pelvic floor disorders. It is designed for gynecologic and urologic surgeons, allied health staff, and medical practitioners with an interest in the current treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction, surgical management of urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, and repair of pelvic organ prolapse. The course offers didactic lectures, live surgery video transmissions of advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, surgical case presentations and panel discussions. The format also includes use of the interactive keypad system, which provides immediate feedback, providing an optimal learning experience for question interaction between the speaker and course participants.
Optional Preconference: Core Lectures in Female Urology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - The one-day optional course emphasizes core education in female urology and pelvic floor dysfunction. anatomy, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of urinary incontinence are reviewed in detail. Pre-registration is required for the April 21, 2010 course.
Location: local resort
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail
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T. Denny Sanford Pediatric Symposium 2010
April 23, 2010
We have designed this course for primary care clinicians in the region including primary care pediatricians, family physicians, physician-associates, nurse practitioners who care for children or adolescents in primary care settings including acute care facilities. Topics were generated from gap analyses of knowledge, skills, practice, and outcomes, and they concern developmental screening, neonatal jaundice, developmental delay, adrenal disorders, otitis media, failure to thrive, migraine and chronic daily headache, pediatric mental health issues, sports injuries, brain tumors, persistent diarrhea, adolescent hypertension, childhood depression, sudden death in athletes, and pediatric resuscitation. Speakers hail from Mayo Clinic and Sanford Health and the event is sponsored in part from a generous gift from T Denny Sanford. Presentations will include twenty-minute interactive presentations with five minutes discussion to follow, two thirty-minute poster session of 30 minutes in length featuring joint research efforts at the two institutions, and a luncheon lecture:50 minutes in length with 10 minutes discussion to follow. The program will include pre- and post-testing with audience response as well as post-course follow-up to enable incorporation of learning into practice.
Location: Geffen Auditorium, Gonda Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contact: 507-266-4598 E-Mail
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40th Annual Meeting of the American Osler Society
April 26 - 29, 2010
The American Osler Society has been founded for the purpose of bringing together members of the medical and allied professions who are, by their common inspiration, dedicated to memorialize and perpetuate the just and charitable life, the intellectual resourcefulness, and the ethical example of William Osler (1849-1919).
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Echocardiography for the Nations Capital: Focus for the Physician
April 26 - 28, 2010
Echocardiography in the Nation’s Capital: Focus for the Physician is designed to provide a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Traditional topics in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented. In addition, newer techniques including 3D Echo and Doppler and 2D strain imaging will be presented.
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City - Arlington, VA
Contact: 800-283-6296 or 507-266-0677 E-Mail
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Echocardiography for the Nations Capital: Focus for the Sonographer
April 29 - May 1, 2010
Echocardiography in the Nation’s Capital: Focus on the Sonographer is designed to provide the cardiac sonographer with practical echocardiography information in the evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamics in diagnosing and evaluating heart disease. A practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Recent advances in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented.
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City - Arlington, VA
Contact: 800-283-6296 or 507-266-0677 E-Mail
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American Association for the History of Medicine
April 29 - May 2, 2010
A two and a half day meeting presenting a wealth of workshops, plenary sessions, and competitively peer-reviewed scholarly papers devoted to the study of all aspects of the history of the health professions, disease, public health and related subjects.
Location: Kahler Grand Hotel, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
April 30 - May 1, 2010
Shoulder Arthroscopy is an advanced course for orthopedic surgeons treating disorders of the shoulder. The course will include didactic sessions and laboratory experience using cadaver specimens. Live video demonstrations and panel discussion are an integral part of the overall learning experience. This course will teach the principles and techniques for management of rotator cuff tears, *SLAP lesions, instability and arthritis.
Location: Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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