This conference is designed to provide meaningful information that you can translate into your clinical practice and day-to-day life to better assist individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury.

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THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. This three-day course is held in collaboration by the Mayo Clinic and the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). The teaching format consists of lectures, live demonstrations and extensive hands-on experiences on live models and unembalmed cadavers. This course is appropriate for physiatrists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, rheumatologists, sonographers and other clinicians who evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal and neurological diseases. The course format accommodates learners at the beginner and intermediate/advanced levels. Registration will be available online at www.aium.org March 2013. For questions, please visit their website or contact Danielle Delanko at ddelanko@aium.org or call 800-638-5352 or 301-498-4100.

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This complimentary program seeks to address the integration of multiple echocardiographic techniques in assessment of cardiac structure and function in adult acquired or congenital heart disease. This will include concise, clinically relevant lectores followed by an illustrative case and discussion presented by an echocardiography specialist. The goal is to demonstrate how to use echocardiographic information for the care of our patients by demonstrating the effectiveness of Echocardiography in decision making and enhancing patient management.

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A five day course to train physicians, fellows and residents in microvascular surgery techniques. If you are interested in this activity, contact Bill Anding, anding.william@mayo.edu to discuss potential dates.

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This program has the purpose to fill the educational gap to allow physicians and/or technicians to receive additional training with CME credits awarded for completion for a minimum of 2 (and up to 5 days). If you are interested in this program, contact David Sletten at phone 507-266-2681, or e-mail sletten.david@mayo.edu to set up a training program to meet your needs.

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The explosive growth of Complementary and Integrative Medicine has brought both opportunities and challenges to patients and consumers. Patients are confronted with a bewildering and growing array of promises and claims. This presents a unique challenge to physicians and other health care professionals tasked with helping their patients make informed health care decisions. Researchers and clinicians from Mayo Clinic offer this course to provide learners with a general working knowledge of Complementary and Integrative Medicine; familiarity with some of the most common therapies; and most importantly, practical application of these therapies to patients with relevant diseases and conditions. Mayo Clinic, a member of the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, has been actively engaged in research and is a leader in applying such information to clinical practice.

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Neurology in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive course directed at practitioners who see patients with a broad range of neurologic disorders. The course is intended to provide a review of Neurology with an emphasis on case-based presentations, recent advances, and evidence-based approaches. Hotels located close to Bacara: Pacifica Suites; Ask for: Mayo Clinic Rate: 5 minutes from Bacara, 5490 Hollister Ave, 1-800-338-6722 Hampton Inn Goleta; 5665 Hollister Ave, 1-866-678-6350

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The 2013 Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review (IMBR) course is an intensive program designed to prepare physicians for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Initial and Recertification Examinations. The course is also ideal for physicians, physicians assistants, and nurse practitioners who are seeking a general review of internal medicine. Course highlights include: 1) Top Mayo Clinic faculty. 2) An intensive high-yield review with content aligned to the ABIM blueprint. 3) Lectures use techniques to enhance learning and recall. 4) Facilitated small group sessions with opportunity for exam-type question practice. Included in the registration fee, you will receive 1) Two FREE MOC module sessions. 2) FREE electronic syllabus available on computer and tablet with note-taking capability. 3) FREE copy of the newly released AND completely updated 2013 Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review textbook and Q&A book.

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Committed to transportation safety through education and certification, Mayo Clinic offers in-person training for health care professionals who perform physical examinations for interstate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. Effective May 21, 2014, all health care professionals who perform physical examinations and issue medical certificates for CMV drivers will be required to complete accredited certification training and pass an examination. This interactive course will provide the essential core administrative and clinical knowledge necessary to complete the required examination mandated by the FMCSA. This course will review certain subspecialty diseases and conditions encountered while performing CMV examinations, utilizing a case-based interactive approach focused on efficiently addressing complex clinical issues. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the physical demands associated with operating a large commercial vehicle with a semi-trailer at the course site. The training includes the following core competencies: 1) The examiner’s role in enhancing public safety 2) Diagnostic approaches in assessing medical fitness of the commercial driver 3) Navigating clinical and administrative issues commonly encountered in driver medical certification 4) Understanding and effectively managing the complexity of the physical requirements and stresses involved in operating commercial vehicles 5) Strategies for prevention and health promotion for CMV drivers Content will focus on the core curriculum required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Following completion of this training, participants will receive the certification required to take the NRCME examination.

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This multidisciplinary educational workshop is designed to meet the interest and need of physicians to learn and implement a new technique for the surgical management of breast cancer.

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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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This symposium is an intensive and comprehensive review of state-of-the-art echocardiography to a wide variety of cardiovascular disorders, with an emphasis on introduction of new technologies and use of echocardiographic information for the care of patients. The central location and presentation schedule allow participants to balance the educational aspects of the program with a summertime family vacation in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This symposium stresses the integration of all echocardiography techniques into the comprehensive ultrasound examination. Particular emphasis includes new technologies, Doppler hemodynamics, tissue Doppler, diastology, transesophageal echocardiography, and heart failure (myocardial and pericardial disease).

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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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The 2013 Psychiatric Nursing Conference will explore the many facets of trauma, including biological, chemical, and behavioral, along with methods to treat and/or ameliorate the effects from the trauma. Long term follow-up for recovery in the aftermath of traumas will be discussed. Other highlights to be addressed are the language of recovery, self-care, and using literature to discuss depression.

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This course is designed to provide endosonographers, gastroenterologists, and other health care providers at all levels of experience a comprehensive multidisciplinary review of endoscopic ultrasound. Nationally renowned experts from varying fields, including Gastroenterology, Pancreatology, Hepatology, Surgery (thoracic, abdominal, colorectal), Oncology, Pulmonology, Radiology and Endosonography discuss the impact and role of EUS in their practice. A moderator oversees live case demonstrations and uses this opportunity for lively exchange between the faculty and course participants. A video forum and "EUS Jeopardy Quiz" is presented with round table discussion. Attendees also have the opportunity for an "in-The-Room" experience that facilitates interaction with the faculty and enhances the overall educational experience. Finally, during a hands-on animal lab, the faculty works closely with attendees to emphasize technical aspects of performing EUS and demonstrate the use of standard equipment and new devices.

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The goal of the 2012 CICT Conference is to promote high quality, patient-centered, clinical and technical decision-making in the field of Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine. Invited faculty will present the "clinician’s perspective" on how to apply knowledge gained from clinical trials to a rational patient centered practice through focused debates, case-based lectures and case reviews. The content of this meeting will address a wide range of complex cardiovascular interventional topics that still present a challenge to the clinician with respect to choosing the appropriate therapy (surgery vs. catheter-based therapy) and with respect to using optimal technique to ensure the safety and efficacy of the procedure.

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A wide spectrum of topics in CHF/heart transplant, coronary artery diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, preventive cardiology and valvular heart disease among others. This course is intended for practicing adult cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular trainees, general internists, family medicine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with a cardiovascular interest. ABIM and ABFM modules will be offered on Sunday for an additional fee. Physicians may register for these online. If any Residents, Retired Physicians, or Allied Health staff would like to attend, please register online for the General Session so you will receive the $75 discount and then call the CPD department (480-301-4580) to register for the ABIM or ABFM sessions at a discounted rate. To make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room block rate, please call Enchantment Resort at 800-826-4180 and mention you are attending the Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update conference.

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This Mayo Clinic conference will provide reviews and updates about laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Didactic presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations. Adequate time will be allocated for questions.

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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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Acute surgical illness and injury can occur any time, any place. This course, designed for general surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, family medicine physicians and other providers, provides current information on the management of common surgical and trauma emergencies. The course focuses on tools and guidelines for rural hospital providers and establishes a framework for regional systems of care.

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**Special Notice: The reserved hotel room block is full. Please see "Alternative Lodging" for other hotel options in the area.** The program will feature up-to-date presentations on the evaluation and treatment of heart failure. New diagnostic tools, drugs, and devices will be reviewed along with their role in specific clinical situations. Integration of guidelines and clinical management will be highlighted. The program format includes interactive case-based discussions, surgical and medical perspectives to ensure a lively and relevant educational opportunity for all participants. -- Space still available for the meeting.

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Committed to transportation safety through education and certification, Mayo Clinic offers in-person training for health care professionals who perform physical examinations for interstate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. Effective May 21, 2014, all health care professionals who perform physical examinations and issue medical certificates for CMV drivers will be required to complete accredited certification training and pass an examination. This interactive course will provide the essential core administrative and clinical knowledge necessary to complete the required examination mandated by the FMCSA. This course will review certain subspecialty diseases and conditions encountered while performing CMV examinations, utilizing a case-based interactive approach focused on efficiently addressing complex clinical issues. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the physical demands associated with operating a large commercial vehicle with a semi-trailer at the course site. The training includes the following core competencies: 1) The examiner’s role in enhancing public safety 2) Diagnostic approaches in assessing medical fitness of the commercial driver 3) Navigating clinical and administrative issues commonly encountered in driver medical certification 4) Understanding and effectively managing the complexity of the physical requirements and stresses involved in operating commercial vehicles 5) Strategies for prevention and health promotion for CMV drivers Content will focus on the core curriculum required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Following completion of this training, participants will receive the certification required to take the NRCME examination.

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Mayo Electrophysiology Review for Boards and Recertification will provide cardiologists and electrophysiologists with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of cardiovascular electrophysiology. Well-known experts in each field will give in-depth didactics on state-of-the-art subjects in electrophysiology and device therapy. Each lecture will be followed by or include multiple question-and-answer sessions with an electronic response system. This course will provide cardiologists or practicing electrophysiologists with an update on the latest knowledge and advances in electrophysiology. The full spectrum of electrophysiology practice will be reviewed, including basic arrhythmia mechanisms and pharmacology, catheter diagnosis and therapy, and device-based treatments.

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The Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review is designed for candidates preparing for certifying and maintenance of certification examinations in gastroenterology. The program will include relevant topics such as pathology, endoscopy, radiology and nutrition.

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Mayo Clinic in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Foundation bring this unique educational opportunity. The specific combination of workshops entails a sequence of up-to-date educational tools used to acquire skills that the anesthesiology practice demands. This course will take place in one of the most modern simulation centers in the United States. Simulation will be incorporated into each workshop. The methodology will include a pre-test, followed by didactic presentations with case-based scenarios, and a post-test assessment. The most important clinical management questions will be addressed in highly interactive sessions.

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--Seats Available-- Co-sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, Loyola Medicine, and Heart Rhythm Society. This course will provide comprehensive instruction for diagnosing common and complex cardiac arrhythmias in the electrophysiology laboratory and achieving effective and safe ablation. Case-based illustrative presentations will highlight diagnostic dilemmas and key management strategies. Experts discussing detailed patient cases provide a step-by-step analysis and an in-depth review of approaches to catheter ablation for the spectrum of cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, complex atrial arrhythmias after AF ablation or in congenital heart disease, atrial tachycardias and atypical flutters, and ventricular arrhythmias with and without associated heart disease. Detailed discussions of relevant cardiac anatomy integrated with intracardiac ultrasound and other imaging modalities are highlighted.

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The 20th Mayo Clinic Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor presents the latest treatments for urogynecolog, urology, 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 are emphasized. The course features didactic lectures supplemented with video presentations of advanced laparoscopic robotic and vaginal surgery. Surgical case presentations, panel discussions, and an interactive system will be utilized to communicate immediate feedback, providing an optimal learning experience for interaction between faculty and course participants.

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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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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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This course will present biological models of addictive disorders and evidenced-based treatments of addictions. Topics will incorporate new research on the biological basis for genomic subtypes of addiction. Emphasis will be on the translation of basic science to the clinic, strategies for pharmacotherapy, incorporating a biologic framework of addiction into addiction psychoeducation and programming, and individualized approaches to the treatment of addictions with comorbid psychiatric diagnoses. Outcomes based research using clinical electronic databases to enhance follow-up will also be discussed as well as the bioethics guiding the assessment and treatment of addiction as an illness.

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