The 20th Annual Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Conference will focus on practical issues related to the treatment of tobacco dependence. External and internal speakers will discuss various settings (including hospital and residential) and different types of tobacco products including waterpipes (hookas). This year’s conference will also feature some surprises as we celebrate the Nicotine Dependence Center’s 25th anniversary.

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This standard two-day course provides an exposure to basic principles of critical care. Its primary goal is to enhance the ability of the primary care practictioner perform the initial assessment, management, and stabilization of critically ill patients in anticipation of transport to tertiary care center.

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This is the first course in the Mayo Clinic HIV eCurriculum Series. It is comprised of 13 modules that address what is considered essential general HIV knowledge. The important features of the Essentials of HIV Medicine are: Participants are required to perform a one-time simple registration process for the course. During this process, a log-in ID and a password is set up. Participants access the course through a password-protected portal using their established log-in ID and password. Participants are required to progress sequentially from the first module to the next, and not haphazardly from topic to topic. Participants are not expected to peruse the educational content online; the intent of the program is that the content is printed off and reviewed at the participant’s leisure. Once participants complete reviewing the module content, they are required to log in again and respond to post test questions before they can progress to the next module. At the completion of the entire course, CME credits and a certificate of attendance/completion are awarded from the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development. There is no registration fee for this course.

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Essentials of Antiretroviral Therapy is a component of the HIV eCurriculum Series, an innovative, evidence-based, online curriculum designed with unique content for health care workers taking care of HIV-infected patients. The program will serve a variety of professionals across the care continuum, providing for a foundation of shared knowledge. It strives to offer relevant, practical, and tailored education through a series of courses with individual topics presented in the form of modules. The HIV eCurriculum Series Ethiopia is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and the Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia. Courses are developed and implemented in collaboration with Ethiopian major medical institutions, Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, Ethiopian Medical Association, Ethiopian Nurses Association, and Ethiopian Public Health Association.

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This course provides education on the newer interventional therapies available to various neurological and neurosurgical conditions that have evolved over the last 10 years.

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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 course is a comprehensive program for family physicians, general internists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses that practice primary care medicine.It consists of lectures, discussions, and workshops on topics of general interest in various areas of medicine. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to the meeting to view the syllabus on the flash drive.

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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 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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This is the second course in the Mayo Clinic HIV eCurriculum Series/Ethiopia. It is intended for nurses practicing in Ethiopia and is comprised of 10 modules that address what is considered essential general HIV knowledge. The important features of the Essentials of HIV Medicine are: Participants are required to perform a one-time simple registration process for the course. During this process, a log-in ID and a password is set up. Participants access the course through a password-protected portal using their established log-in ID and password. Participants are required to progress sequentially from the first module to the next, and not haphazardly from topic to topic. Participants are not expected to peruse the educational content online; the intent of the program is that the content is printed off and reviewed at the participant’s leisure. Once participants complete reviewing the module content, they are required to log in again and respond to post test questions before they can progress to the next module. At the completion of the entire course, a certificate of attendance/completion is awarded from the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development. There is no registration fee for this course. Essentials of HIV Medicine/Ethiopia - Nurses is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Nursing Association.

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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. Mayo Clinic is offering a reduced general session registration fee for registrants attending both the Headache Symposium on May 3-5, 2013 in San Francisco, California and the Neurology in Clinical Practice course on July 11-14, 2013 in Santa Barbara, California. Individuals wishing to register for both activities should select the Neurology Dual website. http://www.mayo.edu/cme/neurology-and-neurologic-surgery-2013s517

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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. 5) Included in the registration fee, you will receive a detailed electronic course syllabus and a 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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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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This is the first course in the Mayo Clinic HIV eCurriculum Series/Ethiopia. It is intended for physicians and is comprised of 10 modules that address what is considered essential general HIV knowledge. The important features of the Essentials of HIV Medicine are: Participants are required to perform a one-time simple registration process for the course. During this process, a log-in ID and a password is set up. Participants access the course through a password-protected portal using their established log-in ID and password. Participants are required to progress sequentially from the first module to the next, and not haphazardly from topic to topic. Participants are not expected to peruse the educational content online; the intent of the program is that the content is printed off and reviewed at the participant’s leisure. Once participants complete reviewing the module content, they are required to log in again and respond to post test questions before they can progress to the next module. At the completion of the entire course, a certificate of attendance/completion are awarded from the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development. There is no registration fee for this course.

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Essentials of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is a component of the HIV eCurriculum Series, an innovative, evidence-based, online curriculum designed with unique content for health care workers taking care of HIV-infected patients. The program will serve a variety of professionals across the care continuum, providing for a foundation of shared knowledge. It strives to offer relevant, practical, and tailored education through a series of courses with individual topics presented in the form of modules. The HIV eCurriculum Series Ethiopia is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and the Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia. Courses are developed and implemented in collaboration with Ethiopian major medical institutions, Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, Ethiopian Medical Association, Ethiopian Nurses Association, Ethiopian Public Health Association, and JHPIEGO.

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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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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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-Seats Available- 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. -- Special rate hotel rooms available for August 11-14.

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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 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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This annual interdisciplinary course offers participants an overview of current topics in internal medicine including interactive case studies using automated audience response system. Interdisciplinary speakers present diverse clinical topics chosen for applicability to NP/PA and primary care physician practice settings. As complex patients transition care to the outpatient arena, current guideline based medicine typically iniatiated in hospital setting continues to be important as patients are managed outside the hospital setting (MI core measures, pneumonia guidelines, hypertension management, Acute MI presentation, stable ischemic heart disease, etc.).

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The Annual Update in Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation is a two-day course designed to update participants on a range of nephrology topics relevant to current medical practice. The topics covered include chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerular diseases, dialysis and kidney transplantation. Through a combination of lectures, literature review, and case-based presentations, this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: - International Guest Speakers from the United Kingdom Renal Association - Ultrasonography Workshop (optional

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his two-day course provides an exposure to the basic principles of pediatric critical care. The primary goals are to enhance the ability of the primary care practictioner in performing the initial assessment of critically ill pediatric patients; and then augment their skills in managing and stabilizing them in anticipation of transport to a tertiary care center.

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This premier three-day course highlights interventional cardiology topics and information with practical application in studying for board certification in interventional cardiology. This course covers basic aspects of interventional cardiology, including catheterization laboratory equipment, radiation physics and safety, pharmacology and procedural planning, and performance. Specific patient lesion and procedural characteristics are highlighted, including a review of challenging cases.

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Want to learn about the latest findings in genomics and how to apply them to your practice? Network with professionals in your field? Share your clinical case studies and research? Do this and more by attending the second annual IM conference, sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine. As new discoveries in individualized medicine make their way into practice, they present new challenges. This conference addresses practical issues of integrating pharmacogenomics, microbiomics, epigenomics, and genomic medicine into patient care. Conference topics include the integration of drug-gene pair alerts into the EMR; understanding which patients might benefit from whole genome/exome sequencing interpretation and its relevance to prognosis and diagnosis; sharing complicated genomic information with patients; and discussion of regulatory, legal, and bioethical issues. A pre-conference course, Omics 101, explores principles and applications of genomics and pharmacogenomics in clinical and laboratory practice. Learn more, see speakers and detailed schedule at http://individualizingmedicineconference.mayo.edu

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The material presented at this conference is specifically designed to educate cardiology care providers, providing them with the most up-to-date information regarding these clinically relevant topics. It will address established guidelines regarding evaluation and treatment of these commonly encountered conditions permitting improved care and appropriate referral of their patients.

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This conference will focus on enhancing the mind, body, and spirit through a combination of lectures, breakout sessions, and interactive Q & A opportunities. Featured topics include Alternative Medicine, Hepatitis C, Palliative Care, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Emotional Intelligence, Hospice Care, and Cooking for Your Health. Please plan to join us! Event program details will be on our website in late May. Or you may e-mail us to request that a copy of the course brochure be mailed to you.

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An Overview of Perioperative Medicine is intended to update general internists, internist-sub specialists, family medicine specialists, and other health care providers on perioperative assessment and management. This course will focus on the practical, clinical side of preoperative assessment and postoperative management. The course will feature a collaborative faculty of multi-specialty experts in perioperative medicine from both Mayo Clinic and Jefferson Medical College.

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This unique four-day course offers primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants a practical update on a variety of subspecialty topics including: allergy, cardiovascular diseases, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, integrative medicine, neurology, psychiatry, pulmonary, renal disease, rheumatology, and others applicable to today’s practice and patients. It is also offered on October 24-27, 2013. Photo credit: Brent Harrold, M.D., Penticton, BC, Canada

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This optional pre-course group learning session is taught by expert Mayo Clinic physician and health systems engineering faculty. The course provides knowledge in quality improvement concepts and methods. There are no prerequisites for this course. Through interactive and case-based activities, faculty guide learners through the application of basic quality tools such as Pareto, control charts, and cause and effect diagrams. Quality improvement strategies such as Lean and Six Sigma also are discussed. Content is designed to showcase process improvement capability as well as its applicability to health care. Additionally, the session describes how to actively participate in a quality improvement project; and identify, measure, and prioritize opportunities for improvement. Following the session, participants can complete the 25-question Applied Quality Essentials self-assessment and pay the required fee via this website.

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Mayo Clinic and Essentia Health have gathered a world-class lineup of experts to continue the collaboration of employers and medicine to take care of our injured and ill workforce. Together, we can prevent needless work disability by helping people stay employed. Objectives of this course include explaining the impact the physician has on preventing needless work disability; establishing how improved communication among the health care provider, employer and employee contributes to optimal handling of injured or ill employees; assessing the negative impact that poor handling of the return-to-work process has on patients and the economy at large; and demonstrating insight and ideas to help prevent needless work disability in the future; explaining the physician’s role in defining appropriate disability-management criteria for injured or ill employees by creating a common language and understanding among business owners, human resource personnel, managers and supervisors, and medical professionals. We can interact, share ideas and move forward in the process of change that will lead to a reduction in needless disability in our workforce.

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This standard two-day course provides an exposure to basic principles of critical care. Its primary goal is to enhance the ability of the primary care practictioner perform the initial assessment, management, and stabilization of critically ill patients in anticipation of transport to tertiary care center.

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This optional pre-course group learning session is taught by expert Mayo Clinic physician and health systems engineering faculty. The course provides knowledge in quality improvement concepts and methods. There are no prerequisites for this course. Through interactive and case-based activities, faculty guide learners through the application of basic quality tools such as Pareto, control charts, and cause and effect diagrams. Quality improvement strategies such as Lean and Six Sigma also are discussed. Content is designed to showcase process improvement capability as well as its applicability to health care. Additionally, the session describes how to actively participate in a quality improvement project; and identify, measure, and prioritize opportunities for improvement. Following the session, participants can complete the 25-question Applied Quality Essentials self-assessment and pay the required fee via this website.

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This unique four-day course offers primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants a practical update on a variety of subspecialty topics including: allergy, cardiovascular diseases, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, integrative medicine, neurology, psychiatry, pulmonary, renal disease, rheumatology, and others applicable to today’s practice and patients. This course is also offered on October 10-13, 2013. Photo credit: Sophie Bersoux, M.D., Scottsdale, Arizona

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The 2013 Taste of Tropical Medicine course has been cancelled. However, enduring materials can be purchased from the 2010, 2011 and 2012 courses. Please visit the Mayo CME store front to view/purchase those materials: http://cmestore.mayo.edu/CategoryList.cfm?cat=9. We plan to hold Taste of Tropical Medicine in 2014 – watch for information in the coming year.

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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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Clinical Reviews seeks to update physicians on the latest recommendations involving the medical subspecialties important for the primary care physician through a comprehensive program consisting of lectures, panel and roundtable discussions on problems of general interest in various areas of medicine, surgery, and pediatrics relevant to clinical practice.

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Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention, Detection and Treatment is designed to provide practicing physicians and healthcare staff with an in-depth overview of the entire spectrum of coronary artery disease. Novel risk factors, state of the art imaging technologies and new management strategies for patients with acute coronary artery disease will be highlighted. The evolving role of revascularization, interventional cardiology, coronary surgery, and options for the management of advanced non-revascularizable coronary artery disease will be discussed. Population trends and future directions in new scientific breakthroughs such as cell therapy for patients with coronary artery disease will be reviewed.

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As the field of hospital medicine continues to grow, so does the complexity and management of hospitalized patients. This program will address many of the challenges experienced by hospital-based health care professionals and provide a forum for the exchange of clinical and practice ideas to enhance the delivery of health care and provide better patient outcomes. Using an interactive, case-based format, key highlights from all major areas of internal medicine and its subspecialties will be presented. Plan to join your colleagues and our distinguished guest and Mayo Clinic faculty in Tucson November 6-9, 2013.

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Clinical Reviews seeks to update physicians on the latest recommendations involving the medical subspecialties important for the primary care physician through a comprehensive program consisting of lectures, panel and roundtable discussions on problems of general interest in various areas of medicine, surgery, and pediatrics relevant to clinical practice.

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The Multidisciplinary Update in Breast Disease course provides updates on benign and malignant breast diseases, including evaluation, management and state of the art treatments Wednesday, November 13: Pre-Conference Radioactive Seed Localizaed Breast Surgery: Afternoon workshop on developing a radioactive seed localization prgram to replace wire localization. Will include didactic instruction, roundtable discussions with experts, and hands-on technique instruction and practice. Separate Registration Required

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The Mayo Clinic Division of Primary Care Internal Medicine is pleased to offer this one-day program to provide family practitioners, internists, general practitioners, advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants with current information on the care of the elderly, including clinical evaluation, management strategies and innovative practice models. All topics are selected for their clinical relevance. Time isallocated for questions and discussion.

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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 course will focus on clinical and hosptial-based cardiac rhythm issues, and other topics for both physicians and allied health staff with EP lab focus.

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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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The purpose of the meeting is to present state-of-the-art knowledge in cardiology with a clinically-based approach. The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, but focused on prevention of coronary disease, stroke and sudden death. Expert faculty will present practical clinical approaches to diagnostics and latest management strategies of challenging and controversial topics in cardiology.

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A comprehensive review of all aspects of CV disease, designed specifically to address topics for clinical application.

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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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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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This course will review key topics in cardiology to keep the practitioner current, with an emphasis on cases, updates, and practice guidelines. The diagnoses and management of atrial fibrillation will be reviewed. The program will also share pearls to aid in the evaluation and assessment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The program outline will provide comprehensive updates on the diagnosis, prognosis and management of common cardiovascular diseases. The format emphasis will be on patient management with case-based presentations and panel discussion to provide interaction between the faculty and attendees.

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The material presented at this conference is specifically designed to educate cardiology care providers, providing them with the most up-to-date information regarding multimodality imaging for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. This course will fulfill these elements by: 1. reviewing the basic technical issues of echocardiography as well as CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging, 2. discussing relevant advances in techniques and limitations of each modality, and 3. providing a comprehensive update of the clinical uses of the techniques in the diagnosis and prognosis of common cardiovascular diseases in a clinical case based format.

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The goal of this annual program is to improve patient care for those with cardiovascular disease by providing clinicians a dynamic interactive educational experience. We will provide timely in depth reviews of the latest breaking clinical trials, updates on state-of-the-art techniques and technologies, and convey extensive "street smarts" information through excellent lectures, case presentations, and interactive discussions. The program is designed to more effectively present both didactic and practical information, and maximize attendee/faculty interaction.

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The purpose of the meeting is to present state-of-the-art knowledge in cardiology with a clinically-based approach. The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of diseases with focused sessions. Expert faculty will present practical clinical approaches to diagnostics and latest management strategies of challenging and controversial topics in cardiology.

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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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This annual course addresses the unique needs of female patients and their health care providers. Participants gain a comprehensive insight into relevant medical problems uniquely found in women, as well as a basic approach to addressing and improving common health concerns.

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This course is designed to update physicians, as well as other health care providers, practicing in gastroenterology and hepatology on new approaches to the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

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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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Mark your calendar and plan to join us March 26 - 29, 2014, at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The four-day continuing medical education course features the most recent medical update and management strategies on various diseases. The program includes lectures, Q&A panel discussions; a unique interactive format the allows for immediate audience participation; Meet the Preceptor (MTP) luncheons for one-on-one interaction between faculty and learners; and various afternoon breakout sessions.

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Bring your most difficult sinusitis cases along to this symposium for some answers! Mayo Clinic presents the first symposium on managing your most challenging sinusitis patients. Global leaders in Otolaryngology-Rhinology, Allergy-Immunology and Basic Sciences will come together to brainstorm in highly interactive sessions. The goal of the symposium is to synthesize such information into offering innovative strategies and tips on medical and surgical management of the recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patient. The course welcomes Otolaryngologists, Allergists and Basic Scientists with strong interest in CRS. Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, the most beautiful place to be in spring 2014! Bring together your challenging cases to discuss!

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The material presented at this conference is specifically designed to educate cardiology care providers as well as internists, providing them with the most clinically relevant information regarding heart failure, arrhythmias, structural, ischemic and vascular issues.

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The 21th Annual Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Conference will focus on issues related to the treatment of nicotine dependence. External and internal speakers will discuss information related to the various types of tobacco products being used and their addictive potential. Medications currently being used to treat this dependence will be presented and expanded to address advanced strategies for difficult cases and special populations.

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The 2014 Multidisciplinary Update in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine course is designed for pulmonary physicians, internists, hospitalists, and specialists in critical care medicine. A multidisciplinary faculty from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, Rochester, MN, and Scottsdale, AZ provides state-of-the-art update in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The Lectures given by leaders in pulmonary and critical care medicine, pulmonary pathology, and radiology provide a comprehensive approach to the current evaluation and management of various respiratory diseases. • Lectures • Q&A Sessions • Case Studies

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An intense course specifically designed to prepare attendees taking the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) certification examination. There will be focused emphasis on the ASE examination format, ultrasound physics, 2D and M-Mode, hemodynamics, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathies, pericardial disease, congenital heart disease, and newer imaging techniques.

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This annual interdisciplinary course offers participants an overview of current topics in internal medicine including interactive case studies using automated audience response system. Interdisciplinary speakers present diverse clinical topics chosen for applicability to NP/PA and primary care physician practice settings. As complex patients transition care to the outpatient arena, current guideline based medicine typically iniatiated in hospital setting continues to be important as patients are managed outside the hospital setting (MI core measures, pneumonia guidelines, hypertension management, Acute MI presentation, stable ischemic heart disease,etc.)

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In review of our course cardiology CME live courses and their content, it was evident that we continue to need a course that focuses on the clinical, everyday challenges that our regional cardiologist face. The fact that there is a gap between the use of current guidelines and new procedures/treatments available, as seen in our survey data and research, proves that this course is beneficial to both cardiologists and patient outcomes. For this particular type of content, the planning committee felt that a case-based lecture format would be the preferred format and the most applicable to the attendee’s day-to-day practice.

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The Annual Update in Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation is a two-day course designed to update participants in major topics in nephrology relevant to current medical practice. The topics covered include fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, glomerular diseases, dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Through a combination of lectures (including literature review), break-out sessions, and case-based presentations, this course will deliver clinical pearls plus up-to-date and cutting edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice. The course provides ample opportunity for interaction with expert faculty. This year, we continue to feature the popular audience response system to maximize speaker and audience interactions. In addition, a comprehensive electronic syllabus will be provided for future reference.

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This premier three-day course highlights interventional cardiology topics and information with practical application in studying for board certification in interventional cardiology. This course covers basic aspects of interventional cardiology, including catheterization laboratory equipment, radiation physics and safety, pharmacology and procedural planning and performance. Specific patient lesion and procedural characteristics are highlighted, including a review of challenging cases.

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A nursing conference to disseminate advancements in clinical nursing practice.

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Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention, Detection and Treatment is designed to provide practicing physicians and healthcare staff with an in-depth overview of the entire spectrum of coronary artery disease. Novel risk factors, state of the art imaging technologies and new management strategies for patients with acute coronary artery disease will be highlighted. The evolving role of revascularization, interventional cardiology, coronary surgery, and options for the management of advanced non-revascularizable coronary artery disease will be discussed. Population trends and future directions in new scientific breakthroughs such as cell therapy for patients with coronary artery disease will be reviewed.

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