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11th Annual Internal Medicine Update: Sedona 2008
November 6 - 9, 2008
Please note that this course is offered twice, both on October 23-26, 2008 and November 6-9, 2008. The topics offered for each meeting are the same. The program will focus on topics of interest to sophisticated internists, primary care physicians and subspecialists active in clinical practice. It will emphasize the latest developments in internal medicine and its subspecialities.
Location: Hilton Sedona, Sedona, Arizona (928) 284-4040  Meeting Location
Contact: 480-301-4580  E-Mail
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2008 Mayo Spiritual Care Research Conference: Spirituality and the Mind: Investigation and Application
November 6 - 7, 2008
This conference will focus on the benefit of spiritual care research in the treatment of the patient by healthcare providers.
Location: Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-545-0357 E-Mail
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Neuroradiology: Practice to Innovation
November 9 - 14, 2008
Neuroradiology: Practice to Innovation is designed for the practicing radiologist whose work involves neuroradiology or those involved in the neurological sciences, neurosurgery, neurology, and/or related fields. It is intended to provide a practical discussion and review of common diseases involving the brain, head/neck, and spine. It will provide an overview of common imaging strategies and incorporate evolving new modalities. Also, this course will review common endovascular and spinal interventional techniques utilized in neuroradiology.
Location: Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Hawaii
Contact: 866-246-1581 E-Mail
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Clinical Reviews - 2008
November 10 - 12, 2008
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.
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Update in Hospital Medicine
November 12 - 15, 2008
Hospital Medicine is the fastest growing subset of Internal Medicine and is in the process of growing into a new specialty complete with its own practitioners, body of literature, and core competencies. Presently, there are estimated to be more than 10,000 practitioners who identify themselves as hospitalists, and that number is expected to reach over 15,000 by 2010.
This educational course will address many of the challenges faced by hospital-based healthcare professionals, and it will provide a forum for the exchange of clinical information and practice ideas to enhance delivery of healthcare in the in-patient setting. Topics that will be discussed include the use of corticosteroids in the hospital, updates in critical care and pulmonology, in-patient dermatology, pain management, evidence-based alternative medicine modalities in the hospital, glycemic control in the hospital, acupuncture, in-patient ethics, delirium management, and cardiovascular disease.
The course format will feature clinical updates, case presentations, and panel discussions utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to caring for the whole patient and their family.
Location: Tucson, AZ
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail
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OB/GYN Clinical Reviews
November 13 - 14, 2008
Mayo Clinic's OB/GYN Clinical Reviews will address a variety of relevant and controversial topics facing patients and their healthcare providers today. The course includes specific clinical challenges encountered in caring for women of all ages and is applicable to many practice styles and settings. Presentations will emphasize obstetrical and gynecologic standards of care and problem solving using current treatment modalities. This program is designed for practicing obstetricians, gynecologists, family practitioners, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Location: Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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2008 State of the Art Multidisciplinary Care of Breast Disease
November 13 - 15, 2008
Multidisciplinary State of the Art Update in Breast Disease is a three-day continuing medical education course developed for internal medicine physicians, general and plastic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals interested in the care of patients who have breast disease. This course will provide a multidisciplinary overview of the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease with state-of-the-art management.
Location: Sawgrass Golf Resort and Spa - Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-462-9633 E-Mail
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Geriatric Update for the Primary Care Provider
November 13, 2008
The Division of Community 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 were selected for their clinical relevance. Time will be allocated for questions and discussion.
Location: Leighton Auditorium, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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18th Annual Mayo Clinic Symposium on Sports Medicine
November 14 - 15, 2008
Symposium Description
This two-day course is designed to provide the latest diagnostic and treatment
strategies for patients with sports and musculoskeletal injuries. The format of
this program is case oriented, providing an integrated approach to the injured athlete.
The use of an audience response system (ARS), didactic lectures, and live instruction in examination techniques, joint anatomy, and arthroscopy are used to create an interactive and dynamic learning format.
This year’s mini-symposium focuses on ankle injuries. Live demonstrations
of ankle examination, anatomy, and arthroscopy will occur. Additional
mini-symposium topics include trauma and overuse syndromes, radiographic
evaluation, and ultrasound guided injections for the ankle.
Other sessions include:
• Decision making in sports medicine
• Athletic eye and dental injuries
• Complex knee trauma in the field of play
• Meniscal tears
• Cardiovascular conditions in athletes
• Physeal injuries in pediatric athletes
• Hand and wrist injuries
• Use of performance enhancing drugs in sports
In addition, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center staff, including orthopedic
surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, sports psychologists, and athletic trainers will present the latest clinical and research findings related to the treatment of active populations.
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Mayo Clinic Endoscopy Live - 2008
November 20 - 22, 2008
This two and one-half day CME course features lectures with national and international experts, live broadcasts of endoscopies from three Mayo Hospitals in Florida, Arizona and Minnesota, and a hands-on workshop to practice skills to improve performance of advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as advanced imaging methods, endoscopic mucosal resection and double balloon enteroscopy. Attendees will be able to evaluate different approaches to detection and endoscopic therapy of dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus and ulcerative colitis; set up program for quality improvement and monitoring; and describe future trends in endoscopic practice and technology
Location: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-462-9633 E-Mail
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