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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.
COURSE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. TO RECEIVE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THE 2009 COURSE, PLEASE SELECT "REGISTER NOW" AND ANSWER "YES" TO THE WAIT LIST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOUR ONGOING CME NEEDS!
Location: Hilton Sedona, Sedona, Arizona (928) 284-4040  Meeting Location
Contact: 480-301-4580  E-Mail
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Current Concepts in Primary Eye Care
November 6, 2008
This one-day course is designed as a continuing education course for optometry, with a balanced assessment of clinically relevant advances in eye care. The course will be taught by Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists and optometrists, and will feature lectures and interactive discussions with participating optometrists. The symposium will cover a variety of topics in contemporary eye care. The course will also feature one non-ophthalmologic Mayo Clinic physician presenting a lecture of topical interest.
Location: Mayo Clinic- Leighton Auditorium
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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2008 Mayo Spiritual Care Research Conference: Spirituality and the Mind: Investigation and Application
November 6 - 7, 2008
To register for this conference go to: Mayo Clinic Nursing Conference Calendar
This conference provides a forum for discussion of spiritual research, particularly as it relates to the interface between spirituality and the mind; for example, research focusing on spirituality and recovery, survival, coping, resilience, self-transcendence, and other health outcomes. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to be a part of an international audience and interact around common spiritual research interests.
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, in its 82nd year at Mayo Clinic Rochester, provides updates in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, women's health, and other areas of relevance for primary care providers. Members of the staff of the Mayo Clinic are the faculty for this comprehensive program of lectures, small group luncheon roundtables, and in-depth evening discussions. Identical programs will be presented during both the October 27-29 and November 10-12 sessions.
Pre Course Sessions
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Maintenance of Certification (MC FP)
Coronoray Artery Disease Self-Assessment Module
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The ABIM Recent Advances Session on October 26 has been cancelled
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Maintenance of Certification (MC FP)
Diabetes Self-Assessment Module
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 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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Leadership Forum - Patient & Family Centered Care
November 13, 2008
A one day forum for physician, nursing, and administrative leaders at Mayo Clinic-Rochester and Mayo Health Systems, focused on patient and family centered care. Patient and Family Centered Care reflects the unique power of constructive partnerships between health care providers, patients, and families at all levels of care to achieve optimal outcomes and enhance the safety of health care delivery systems.
Experts from across the U.S. will share their experiences, growth, and barriers encountered as this concept has successfully evolved organization-wide. Data and business cases will be presented in plenary and breakout sessions. In addition, Mayo staff and patients will share their views as champions for this progressive approach to healthcare.
Register: Print the registration form in the brochure below and fax to Matrix Meetings.
Contact:admin@matrixmeetings.com or Phone 507-288-5620, or 1-877-295-5620.
Location: Kahler Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota Meeting Location
Contact: 507-288-5620 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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Advanced Radiology Life Support Course
November 15, 2008
The Advanced Radiology Life Support Course (ARLS) 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, management of the sedated patient, the proper management of an airway in an emergency situation, and basic concepts of advanced life support. This course will offer Basic Life Support (BLS) recertification and is fashioned after the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course that has been successful in teaching physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel patient management during cardiac arrest. Hands-on clinical stations as well as didactic instructions will be used. Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) including Basic Life Support (BLS) recertification and sedation training will be offered in a single day format on Saturday, January 22, 2005. The ARLS, sedation, and BLS training materials included in this course were used to train physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel at the Mayo Clinic prior to a JCAHO site visit. This training program may help to prepare your department for a similar evaluation.
Location: Rochester, MN
Contact: 866-246-1581 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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