This course informs health care providers on controversial topics related to the care of women patients. Presentations, panel discussions and feature experts from a variety of specialties including obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, general internal medicine and psychiatry. Ample time to discuss cases from your clinical practice is provided.

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This workshop is designed to discuss the need for sex and gender competencies in medical training. Workshop objectives: discuss the need for sex and gender competencies in medical training, identify gaps in existing competencies, and provide mechanisms to fill existing gaps.

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If you're unable to attend the onsite symposium, you can participate through a webcast! The symposium webcast will feature the same leading experts in the field, who will be presenting at the onsite symposium in real time. Concussion is a major public health priority that transcends age, gender and sport. The under-reporting and recognition of concussion; and the potential for short-term catastrophic consequences and disabling long-term neurological impairment from repeated concussions has prompted the passage of legislation in many states that requires the immediate removal from play of an athlete suspected of having a concussion; mandatory concussion education of all those who intersect with an athlete; and return-to-play clearance by a qualified health care provider. This state-of-the-art symposium highlights the epidemiology of concussion in sport; the pathophysiology of concussion; sideline and outpatient clinical evaluation; standard and novel diagnostic strategies; and implementation of return-to-activity guidelines. The format includes platform lectures, small group workshops, panel discussions, and live two-way remote audio/video concussion evaluations using robotic teleconcussion technology. The faculty is comprised of renowned scientific and clinical experts in the field of concussion from Mayo Clinic and leading US academic medical centers. The intended audience includes athletic trainers, athletic directors, allied health professionals and physicians involved, or with an interest, in the evaluation and management of individuals with concussion.

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Concussion is a major public health priority that transcends age, gender and sport. The under-reporting and recognition of concussion; and the potential for short-term catastrophic consequences and disabling long-term neurological impairment from repeated concussions has prompted the passage of legislation in many states that requires the immediate removal from play of an athlete suspected of having a concussion; mandatory concussion education of all those who intersect with an athlete; and return-to-play clearance by a qualified health care provider. This state-of-the-art symposium highlights the epidemiology of concussion in sport; the pathophysiology of concussion; sideline and outpatient clinical evaluation; standard and novel diagnostic strategies; and implementation of return-to-activity guidelines. The format includes platform lectures, small group workshops, panel discussions, and live two-way remote audio/video concussion evaluations using robotic teleconcussion technology. The faculty is comprised of renowned scientific and clinical experts in the field of concussion from Mayo Clinic and leading US academic medical centers. The intended audience includes athletic trainers, athletic directors, allied health professionals and physicians involved, or with an interest, in the evaluation and management of individuals with concussion. If you cannot attend this symposium onsite it is offered live via a webcast. Separate registration is to be completed.

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In response to requests from previous attendees, the 2012 Mayo Clinic Alumni Association International Scientific Program addresses a variety of relevant topics in medical education, research and clinical practice. The format balances topics of general and medical specialty interest and physician leadership with particular attention to management systems for patient safety, quality, and physician development through lecture and an interactive speaker panel. Faculty members are available during the breaks to answer questions and discuss topics with course participants.

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The Multidiciplinary Update in Breast Disease provides updates on benign and malignant breast disease, including evaluation, management and state of the art treatments. The SEED multidisciplinary educational workshop is designed to teach a new technique for the localization and surgical management of breast cancer. The workshop will consist of didactic as well as an optional hands-on skills session. Topics include: Radiation safety issues and protocols, Coding and Billing, How to begin a seed program at your institution, Lessons learned-How to stay out of trouble. If you're unable to attend the onsite course, you can participate virtually through Second Life, an online virtual world in which people are represented by characters (avatars) that interact with each other and the environment of the virtual world. This course is being offered in Second Life and will feature the same leading experts who are presenting at the onsite symposium in real time.

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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. An optional session featuring the latest on bioidentical hormones is offered on Friday.

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The Minnesota Breast Imaging Review Course is a postgraduate medical course that provides radiologists with up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Didactic lectures include information on generally accepted practices as well as new trends and emerging techniques in breast imaging. A collegial learning environment is provided during question/answer sessions and conference breaks where attendees and faculty have an opportunity to interact and share their knowledge.

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