This dynamic three-day interactive program is designed to identify specific training needs; and build skills and confidence in diagnosing and treating pediatric behavioral health problems. Six months following this course, there will be a follow-up, clinical case-based, distance learning program. Using group teleconferences to consult with nationally known pediatric psycho- pharmacology and pediatric experts on a biweekly basis, participants engage in case-based clinical rounds that help address problems and questions encountered in daily practice. There is also a comprehensive toolkit and a set of Web-based learning tools designed specifically for this training. The toolkit includes user-friendly handouts and guides from national experts along with relevant assessment instruments, dosing and side effect charts, medication comparison tables, and informational handouts for patients and parents. Contact The Reach Institute for other potential upcoming dates and locations of this activity.

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The 2012 ENT for the Primary Care Physician Symposium is designed to update primary care providers in the diagnosis and treatment of common ears, nose and throat problems. This year's symposium features a choice between two breakout sessions: "Hands-on training in the diagnosis and treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo" or "Pediatric ENT Emergencies: What needs action now or later?"

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This dynamic three-day interactive program is designed to identify specific training needs; and build skills and confidence in diagnosing and treating pediatric behavioral health problems. Six months following this course, there will be a follow-up, clinical case-based, distance learning program. Using group teleconferences to consult with nationally known pediatric psycho- pharmacology and pediatric experts on a biweekly basis, participants engage in case-based clinical rounds that help address problems and questions encountered in daily practice. There is also a comprehensive toolkit and a set of Web-based learning tools designed specifically for this training. The toolkit includes user-friendly handouts and guides from national experts along with relevant assessment instruments, dosing and side effect charts, medication comparison tables, and informational handouts for patients and parents. Contact The Reach Institute for other potential upcoming dates and locations of this activity.

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The 2012 Pediatric Cardiology Review Course will be a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of all aspects of pediatric cardiology. Well known experts in the fields of Pediatric Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, and Cardiovascular Surgery as well as specialists in Medical Genetics, and Critical Care, will provide in-depth lectures and case presentations. This course will cover the wide spectrum of subspecialty content important to individuals preparing for certification in Pediatric Cardiology. A question and answer session will be held each evening to review the daily course content as well as hone the participant’s test-taking skills. Although this course is designed to prepare the pediatric cardiology subspecialist for board certification or re-certification, it will also provide the practicing pediatric cardiologist, adult cardiologist, or primary care physician with a comprehensive review of the most up-to-date knowledge and newest scientific advances in our field.

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Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days is designed to provide general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and resident physicians with current information on a variety of medical and surgical conditions affecting children and adolescents.

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

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This symposium focuses on the use of echocardiography to recognize, understand and manage patients with congenital heart disease. This four-day symposium provides a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, clinical aspects, imaging and management of patients with congenital heart disease. In addition, this year's course features sessions highlighting the challenges encountered in imaging the postoperative patient and the utility of alternative imaging modalities, such as CT and cardiac MRI. The symposium has a distinguished faculty of pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, and surgeons with expertise in treatment, diagnosis and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The symposium consists of lectures, video examples, workshops and panel discussions.

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Imaging Ventricular Function in Congenital & Acquired Heart Disease: From Doppler to Deformation -- State of the Art in 2012, is designed to be a comprehensive and interactive review of the newest modalities available for ventricular functional assessment in non-invasive imaging. Internationally-recognized experts will provide in-depth lectures and hands-on sessions on tissue Doppler, Doppler- and speckle-based strain and strain rate imaging, as well as three-dimensional deformation analysis that will educate the course participants in all facets of image acquisition, functional analysis, and important clinical applications in both children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. A thorough review of the science and methodologies related to these technologies combined with practical imaging pearls and clinical management strategies will provide both the sonographer and echocardiographer with a comprehensive update on the most up-to-date knowledge and scientific advances in this exciting field.

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This is a global health volunteerism short preparatory course to prepare medical students, residents, and consultants to care for patients with tropical diseases in resource limited settings more intelligently. Any physician, NP/PA, resident, medical student performing short-term global health volunteerism that includes primary care and care of common tropical diseases would benefit from the knowledge gained in this course. No prior knowledge or skill is needed.

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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 designed by leaders in blood management from Mayo Clinic, Hartford Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic, with faculty participation from all three organizations. Following the successful 2012 course, the program has been slightly expanded for 2013.

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This course offers a comprehensive and interactive review of the newest modalities available for ventricular functional assessment in non-invasive imaging. Internationally recognized experts provide in-depth lectures and hands-on sessions on tissue Doppler, Doppler- and speckle-based strain and strain rate imaging, as well as three-dimensional deformation analysis that educate the course participants in all facets of image acquisition, functional analysis, and important clinical applications in both children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. A thorough review of the science and methodologies related to these technologies combined with practical imaging pearls and clinical management strategies provide both the sonographer and echocardiographer with a comprehensive update on the most up-to-date knowledge and scientific advances in this exciting field.

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This four-day symposium focuses on the basics of recognizing, understanding, and imaging patients with congenital heart disease. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, clinical aspects, imaging, and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The symposium features distinguished faculty of pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, and surgeons with expertise in treatment, diagnosis, and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The format includes lectures, video examples, workshops and panel discussions.

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