July 2013

1. July 20, 2013 - graves | 601 hotel, Minneapolis, MN
   Mayo Clinic Oncology Review Live Courses

   This one-day educational program provides hematology and oncology clinicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with an overview of the most recent advances in the treatment of various oncologic malignancies, based on abstracts presented at the June 2013 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Invited speakers choose exciting and relevant abstracts presented at the ASCO meeting and discuss their clinical relevance to the oncology practice.

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1. July 28 - August 2, 2013 - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, California
   Diagnostic Imaging Update and Self-Assessment Live Courses

   Join us in Dana Point, California, for Mayo Clinic's "Diagnostic Imaging Update and Self-Assessment" continuing medical education program. This course will provide practicing radiologists, residents and fellows-in-training with a review of state-of-the-art imaging techniques. The general course will be held Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 2, 2013. An optional ARLS Workshop will be offered on Sunday, July 28. The general course and workshop will offer participants an opportunity to complete self-assessment modules (SAMs), which are now required by the American Board of Radiology for maintenance of board certification.

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August 2013

1. August 7 - 9, 2013 - Kahler, Rochester, MN
   Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases Conference and Workshop Live Courses

   Hemostasis, blood coagulation disorders, and their clinical and laboratory assessment are often looked upon with some apprehension because of their complexity. This conference will examine basic and clinical aspects of hemostasis and blood coagulation in relation to common laboratory tests such as the platelet count, bleeding time, prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time. An updated scheme of hemostasis will be reviewed to initiate discussion of bleeding and thrombosing diseases, followed by practical information about the more complicated disorders, including updates about testing, diagnosis and management. Didactic presentations will be supplemented with case presentations and panel discussions, including review of differential diagnoses and appropriate laboratory testing.

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   August 7 - 10, 2013 - The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida
   23rd Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Reviews Live Courses

   This course is a comprehensive review of hematology/oncology that focuses on the clinical application of new research developments over the preceding year in the vast fields of hematology and oncology. Didactic presentations will be case-based. Attendees will leave with up-to-date, practical information which will have immediate clinical application. The most common clinical questions in hematology /oncology will also be addressed in a highly interactive sessions. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to the meeting to view the syllabus on the flash drive.

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September 2013

1. September 14, 2013 - Mayo Clinic Education Center
   Acute and Chronic Leukemias 2013 Live Courses

   A one day comprehensive overview of the state of the art of Leukemia Diagnosis and treatment. Focus on Acute Myeloid and Lymphod Leukemia, MDS, MPDs and CLL. This is planned out of Mayo AZ and will be a regional meeting for Providers (MDs and NPS).

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1. September 14, 2013 - Rochester, MN
   Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) Course Live Courses

   The Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) Course is designed to focus on the unique, life-threatening emergencies that occur within a radiology department. It is designed to teach prompt recognition and treatment of contrast reactions. The ARLS course will discuss management of the sedated patient and the proper management of an airway in an emergency situation. The administration of contrast in patients with renal insufficiency including contrast induced nephropathy and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis will be discussed. Basic concepts of advanced life support will also be reviewed. This course is fashioned after the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course that has been successfully teaching physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel patient management during cardiac arrest. This course will offer the current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) recertification training materials.

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October 2013

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   October 11 - 12, 2013 - W City Center - Chicago, Illinois
   Hematologic Malignancies: New Therapies and the Evolving Role of Transplant Live Courses

   This two-day program focuses on the role of new therapies in treating patients with hematologic malignancies and place the evolving role of blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) in the appropriate context of these new therapies. An overview of the role of BMT in many of the hematologic malignancies is discussed, as well as an update on new methodologies related to BMT and how to best provide long-term follow-up for these patients. A discussion of the evolving field of regenerative medicine is included.

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   October 26 - 28, 2013 - Hyatt Regency, Albuquerque, New Mexico
   Changing Patterns of Cancer in Native Communities: Strength through Tradition and Science Live Courses

   This is the 9th triennial conference on cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives. The NCI Community Networks Program: "Spirit of EAGLES" has its research base within the Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Program with Dr. Judith Kaur as the PI. For the past 6 Conferences, Mayo faculty and nationally prominent researchers in American Indian and Alaska Native health give reviews of new developments in prevention, screening, and treatment strategies. Registration has increased each time we have held this conference and attracts clinicians, researchers, students, policymakers, and patient advocates.

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December 2013

1. December 6 - 8, 2013 - Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
   8th Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy and Update on Malignant Melanoma Live Courses

   This three-day course will provide the attendee with a multidisciplinary review of standard of care management practices and state of the art advances in care of the patient with cutaneous melanoma. The first day will focus on epidemiology, prevention, pathology, genetic syndromes, advances in genomics, imaging and medical and surgical treatment in association with melanoma. The last two days are an in-depth immersion into Dermoscopy for imaging of melanocytic and non-melanocytic skin lesions.

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January 2014

1. January 24 - 26, 2014 - Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ
   Clinical Hematology and Oncology 2014: The 11th Annual Mayo Review Live Courses

   This course will be a comprehensive update of issues in hematologic and oncologic malignancies presenting new disease classification, treatment, and challenging cases. Course topics will include up-to-date American Society of Hematology (ASH) highlights and medical oncology. Topics focus on key hematologic diseases (dysproteinemias, acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas), key solid tumors (breast, thoracic, GI, GU), and overlap topics of supportive, ancillary and diagnostic care. The course offers challenging and interactive sessions on pertinent issues involved with the care of patients and includes breakout sessions for one-on-one interaction between faculty and learners. Hematologists, oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and anyone interested in the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic and oncologic disorders should attend.

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1. January 25, 2014 - Minneapolis, MN
   Mayo Clinic Hematology Review Live Courses

   This one-day education program was developed for hematology and oncology clinicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. It provides an overview of the most recent treatment advances of various hematologic malignancies, based on abstracts presented at the December 2013 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). Invited speakers choose exciting and relevant abstracts presented at the ASH meeting and discuss clinical relevance to the hematology-oncology practice.

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   January 27 - 31, 2014 - Grand Hyatt Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii
   26th Annual Selected Topics in Internal Medicine Live Courses

   Selected Topics in Internal Medicine is a postgraduate course designed to update general internists, internist-subspecialists, family medicine physicians, and other primary health care providers on selected internal medicine topics. Some of the most common problems encountered in clinical practice will be represented. The focus will be on clinical pearls and practice updates. Presentations will be made by experts from various disciplines in internal medicine. Faculty members will be available during breaks to answer questions and to discuss cases with course participants.

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February 2014

1. February 27 - March 1, 2014 - Mayo Clinic Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona
   Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer Live Courses

   This course gives otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and head and neck oncologists a focused educational experience in transoral endoscopic techniques for resecting primary head and neck tumors. Both transoral laser and robotic surgery will be featured, as well as flexible laser surgery in inpatient and outpatient environments. An optional cadaveric hands-on workshop offers participants opportunities to perform various transoral procedures with laser technologies and delivery systems. Renowned faculty will emphasize fundamental transoral anatomy, microsurgical and robotic techniques, and wound exposure, as well as other transoral techniques. Workshop participants gain experience in the art of tumor exposure using various retractors and appropriate and safe use of multiple transoral systems. Join us at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Ariz., for this exciting program that can ultimately result in better outcomes and quality of life for many of your patients.

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March 2014

1. March 25 - 28, 2014 - Phoenix, AZ
   TransFuse 2014: Transformative Fusion of Innovative Blood Management Technologies Live Courses

   This three-day multidisciplinary conference explores current state-of-the art techniques and program development to implement a blood management program in hospitals. This is a one-of-a-kind summit organized by leaders in blood management from Mayo Clinic, Hartford Hospital, Loyola University, and Cleveland Clinic, with faculty participation from all four organizations.

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September 2014

1. September 13, 2014 - Mayo Clinic Education Center
   Acute and Chronic Leukemias 2014 Live Courses

   A one day comprehensive overview of the state of the art of Leukemia Diagnosis and treatment. Focus on Acute Myeloid and Lymphod Leukemia, MDS, MPDs and CLL. This is planned out of Mayo AZ and will be a regional meeting for Providers (MDs and NPS).

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Completed Courses

July 2012

1. July 21, 2012 - Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
   Mayo Clinic Oncology Review Live Courses

   This one-day educational program will provide hematology and oncology clinicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with an overview of the most recent advances in the treatment of various oncologic malignancies, based on abstracts presented at the June 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Invited speakers choose exciting and relevant abstracts presented at the ASCO meeting and discuss their clinical relevance to the oncology practice.

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August 2012

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   August 9 - 11, 2012 - Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida
   22nd Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Reviews Live Courses

   This course is a comprehensive review of hematology/oncology that focuses on the clinical application of new research developments over the preceding year in the vast fields of hematology and oncology. Didactic presentations will be case-based. Attendees will leave with up-to-date, practical information which will have immediate clinical application.

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1. August 17 - 19, 2012 - The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
   5th Mayo Clinic Angiogenesis Symposium : Angiogenesis and Tumor Micro-environment: Basic Science to Clinical Practice Live Courses

   This symposium brings together basic science and clinical experts in the field of angiogenesis. During this course, the faculty facilitate the exchange of ideas and science involving basic biology and pathways of angiogenesis and new anti-angiogenic agents that can be used for specific targeting of tumor blood vessels and stroma. Clinician scientists present the results of ongoing clinical trials on anti-angiogenic therapy. Novel genetic and imaging methods to assess tumor vasculature for monitoring the effectiveness of angiogenic response in the pre-clinical and clinical trials are discussed. This symposium assists in establishing strong collaborations among leading national, international and Mayo Clinic experts in the field.

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September 2012

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   September 15, 2012 - Mayo Clinic Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona
   Mayo Clinic Acute and Chronic Leukemias 2012: A Case-Based Discussion Live Courses

   Join us at the Mayo Clinic Education Center in Phoenix, Arizona for this one day comprehensive Leukemia course designed for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Attendees will be part of a case-based analysis on the diagnosis, treatment, and challenging real world scenarios with: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Role of Stem Cell Transplant in 2012, Challenges to the Nurse, NP, and Physician in caring for Leukemia patients. Partner with Faculty on Your Most Challenging Case: Attendees are invited to submit an example of a "challenging case" scenario for possible discussion by the panel and attendees during the course. All cases will be reviewed by the course directors for inclusion, as they relate to current topics in Leukemia diagnosis and treatment. Please submit your case at the course website by September 5, 2012. Thank you for your participation.

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November 2012

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   November 7 - 10, 2012 - Doubletree Hotel, Rochester, MN
   Multidisciplinary Update in Breast Disease Live Courses

   The Multidiciplinary Update in Breast Disease provides updates on benign and malignant breast disease, including evaluation, management and state of the art treatments. The SEED multidisciplinary educational workshop is designed to teach a new technique for the localization and surgical management of breast cancer. The workshop will consist of didactic as well as an optional hands-on skills session. Topics include: Radiation safety issues and protocols, Coding and Billing, How to begin a seed program at your institution, Lessons learned-How to stay out of trouble. If you're unable to attend the onsite course, you can participate virtually through Second Life, an online virtual world in which people are represented by characters (avatars) that interact with each other and the environment of the virtual world. This course is being offered in Second Life and will feature the same leading experts who are presenting at the onsite symposium in real time.

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1. November 16 - 17, 2012 - Mayo Clinic Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona
   Mayo Clinic Cancer Center: Thoracic Oncology for the Oncologist: State of the Art Evaluation and Management of Thoracic Cancers Live Courses

   Thoracic malignancies represent the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This continuing medical education activity will focus on recent developments in medical, surgical, radiation and medical oncologic care of patients with malignancies of the chest. A special scientific mini-symposium within the activity will focus on novel developments in molecular pathways of carcinogenesis and immunobiology. Important clinical advances and clinical trials including surgical, medical, radiation and palliative management will be presented by a distinguished faculty. This program is designed for medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, internists, pulmonologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and any healthcare professionals engaged in evaluation and care of patients with thoracic cancers. Challenging Case Presentations: Attendees are invited to submit an example of a "challenging case" scenario for possible discussion by the panel and attendees. All cases will be reviewed by the course directors for inclusion as they relate to current topics in the treatment and management of Lung and Esophageal cancers. Please submit your cases at the course website or by emailing mca.cme@mayo.edu by Nov. 2, 2012. Thank you for your participation. ON-LINE REGISTRATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2012

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January 2013

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   January 18 - 20, 2013 - Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
   Case-Based Clinical Hematology and Oncology 2013: The 10th Annual Review Live Courses

   This course will be a comprehensive update of issues in hematologic and oncologic malignancies presenting new disease classification, treatment, and challenging cases. Course topics will include updates from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting and in medical oncology. Topics focus on key hematologic diseases (dysproteinemias, acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas), key solid tumors (breast, thoracic, GI, GU), and overlap topics of supportive, ancillary and diagnostic care. "The activity has been submitted to the Mayo Clinic Arizona provider unit for approval to award contact hours. Mayo Clinic Arizona is an approved provider by the Arizona Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation."

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   January 21 - 23, 2013 - Westin Kierland Resort, 6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
   Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer Live Courses

   This course is designed to give Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Head and Neck Oncologists a focused educational experience in transoral endoscopic techniques for resecting primary head and neck tumors. Both transoral laser and robotic surgery will be featured, as well as flexible laser surgery in inpatient and outpatient environments. An optional cadaveric hands-on workshop will provide participants with opportunities to perform various transoral procedures with laser technologies and delivery systems. Renowned faculty will emphasize fundamental transoral anatomy, microsurgical and robotic techniques, and wound exposure, as well as other transoral techniques. Workshop participants will gain experience in the art of tumor exposure using various retractors and appropriate and safe use of multiple transoral systems.

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   January 26, 2013 - graves | 601 hotel, Minneapolis, MN
   10th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology Review Live Courses

   This one-day educational program will provide hematology and oncology clinicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with an overview of the most recent advances in the treatment of various hematologic malignancies, based on abstracts presented at the December 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). Invited speakers choose exciting and relevant abstracts presented at the ASH meeting and discuss their clinical relevance to the hematology/oncology practice.

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February 2013

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   February 15 - 16, 2013 - Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, Jacksonville, Florida
   Individualized Breast, GYN, and Colon Cancer Management: New Data and Updates Relevant to Patient Care Live Courses

   This two day course is designed for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP), physician assistants (PA), oncology nurses, registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and general practitioners (internal medicine and family medicine). Residents in training and fellows from these specialties are encouraged to attend. Topics in breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies and colon cancer will include screening, diagnosis, and state of the art treatment. Emphasis will be given to management guidelines, molecular diagnosis and individualization of cancer therapy based on molecular profiles. There is a special session devoted to the area of supportive care in oncology, with an emphasis on optimal surveillance after treatment for each of the selected malignancies. Presentations from the latest national and international meetings (ASCO, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, ASCO GI, and ESMO) will be reviewed. Participants will have the opportunity to hear outstanding summaries of these topics and personally interact with our expert faculty.

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1. February 23, 2013 - Rochester, MN
   Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) Course Live Courses

   The Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) Course is designed to focus on the unique, life-threatening emergencies that occur within a radiology department. It is designed to teach prompt recognition and treatment of contrast reactions. The ARLS course will discuss management of the sedated patient and the proper management of an airway in an emergency situation. The administration of contrast in patients with renal insufficiency including contrast induced nephropathy and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis will be discussed. Basic concepts of advanced life support will also be reviewed. This course is fashioned after the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course that has been successfully teaching physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel patient management during cardiac arrest. This course will offer the current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) recertification training materials.

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March 2013

1. March 13 - 16, 2013 - JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ
   TransFuse 2013: Transformative Fusion of Innovative Patient Blood Management Live Courses

   This three-day multidisciplinary conference explores current state-of-the –art techniques and program development to implement a blood management program in hospitals. This is a one-of-a-kind summit organized by leaders in blood management from Mayo Clinic, Hartford Hospital, Loyola University, and Cleveland Clinic, with faculty participation from all four organizations. Following the successful 2012 course, the program has been slightly expanded for 2013.

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