CME Programs

April

April 26-29: Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation presents the 21st Annual Southwestern Conference on Medicine, offering CME for DOs, MDs, PAs, and NPs, at JW Marriott Star Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson.

CME: 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit; 26 AOA Category 1A; four more credit hours available with bonus workshops. Early registration: $500 for active physicians, $400 for retired physicians, NPs, and PAs. After March 31, $550 for active physicians, $450 for retired physicians, NPs, and PAs. Register online at www.tomf.org/cme, or call 520.299.4545 for more information.

August

Aug. 3-5: The Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update 2012 is at Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Rd., Sedona 86336; phone 928.282.2900. CME credits to be determined.

Program covers a wide spectrum of topics in CHF/heart transplant, coronary artery diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, and adult congenital heart diseases, among others. “Participants will learn about the new anticoagulants available to use in patients with atrial fibrillation techniques, percutaneous aortic and pulmonic valve replacement, and new devices for the treatment of CHF.”

Course targets practitioners in adult cardiology, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular trainees, general internists, and allied health personnel with a cardiovascular interests. Contact: Staci King, CME Dept., Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 E. Shea Blvd.; phone 480.301.4580; fax 480.301.8323. Website: www.mayo.edu/cme

September

Sept. 15: Mayo Clinic Acute and Chronic Leukemias 2012: A Case-Based Discussion is at Mayo Clinic Education Center, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd.,
Phoenix 85254; phone 480.301.4580.

CME: 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. American Osteopathic Association (AOA) 7.5 hours of Category 2-A credit. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) credit pending. 

This one-day comprehensive workshop designed for physicians, nurses, NPs and PAs presents attendees with a case-based analysis on the diagnosis, treatment, and challenging real-world scenarios with chronic myeloid leukemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndromes. acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphoid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, the role of stem cell transplant in 2012, and challenges to the nurse, NP, and physician in caring for leukemia patients.

Contact: Heather Langdon, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85259; phone 480.301.4580; fax 480.301.8323. Website: http://www.mayo.edu/cme

Sept. 28-29: The Mayo Clinic Symposium on Concussion in Sport is at Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85259; phone 480.301.4580. AMA, AOA, AAFP CME credits to be determined.

Concussion has become 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 passage of legislation in many states that requires immediate removal from play of an athlete suspected of having concussion, mandatory concussion education of all those who intersect with an athlete, and return-to-play clearance by a qualified healthcare provider.

Symposium highlights the epidemiology of concussion in sport and military combat; pathophysiology of concussion; sideline and outpatient clinical evaluation; standard and novel diagnostic strategies; and implementation of return-to-activity guidelines. Format includes platform lectures, small-group workshops, panel discussions, and live two-way remote audio/video concussion evaluations using robotic teleconcussion technology. Faculty are renowned scientific and clinical experts in concussion from Mayo Clinic and leading U.S. academic medical centers. Targets athletic trainers, athletic directors, allied health professionals, and physicians interested in evaluation and case management of people with concussion.

Contact: Jodi Lee Beert, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, mca.cme@mayo.edu; phone 480.301.4580; fax 480.301.8323. Website: www.mayo.edu/cme/internal-medicine-and-subspecialties-2012s814.

October

Oct. 25-27: Mayo Electrophysiology: Bridging the Gap Between Internists and Specialists is at Mayo Clinic Education Center,
5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85254; phone 480.301.4580. CME: 10 AMA PRA Category 1.

First-time course targets general internists, hospitalists, family practitioners, and allied health staff participating in cardiac services. Sessions will include clinic-based heart rhythm problems, hospital-based cardiac rhythm issues, EP lab for allied health staff, taped live cases, and a workshop in the Mayo Clinic Simulation Center. Optional activity: Simulation Center workshop. Website: http://www.mayo.edu/cme/internal-medicine-and-subspecialties-2012s798 Contact: Staci King, CME Dept., Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85259; phone 480.301.4580; fax 480.301.8323.

November

Nov. 9-10: Mayo Clinic Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders for the Practitioner is at Mayo Clinic Education Center, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85254’ phone 480.301.4580. AMA CME credits TBD.

Course focuses on Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, with emphasis on diagnosis and management issues that commonly confront the clinician. A combined format of lectures, case presentations, and video vignettes will offer comprehensive coverage of topics. Active audience participation will be strongly encouraged. Course targets primary care practitioners and neurologists. “Allied health professionals who evaluate patients will also find this intermediate-level program valuable in their fundamental diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.”

Website: http://www.mayo.edu/cme/neurology-and-neurologic-surgery-2012s471 Contact: Staci King, CME Dept., Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85259; phone 480.301.4580; fax 480.301.8323.