November 12-15, 2015- Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas - Scottsdale, Arizona
Course Directors: Hari P. Chaliki, M.D.,Tasneem Z. Naqvi, M.D., Vuyisile T. Nkomo, M.D.   

This four-day course addresses the role of echocardiography in preventive cardiology, valvular heart disease including percutaneous valve interventions, heart failure, LVAD, and congenital heart disease. New topics such as how to perform carotid intima media thickness, 3D imaging, strain imaging, and hand held echo imaging are unique aspects of this course. 

This course features three 60 minute workshops:

•    Three Dimensional TEE Imaging Cases: Learn With the Experts
•    Strain: How to Measure and When to Use it?
•    Carotid IMT: How to Do it? Live Case Demonstration Using Models

There is no additional cost for the workshops and we do ask that you indicate which workshops you plan to attend.  They will all be taking place on Sunday, November 15.

This course is intended for practicing adult cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular trainees, general internists, family medicine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with a cardiovascular interest.

Enjoy activities with your family such as golf, hiking, visiting beautiful Sedona or dining at upscale restaurants here in the Valley of the Sun during your free afternoons.

Registration:

Registration will be available on this course website. There is a $75 discount for online registration if you register by Oct. 12, 2015. Note: When registering online, please be sure to "check-out" after your profile is completed or updated.

Although it is not Mayo Clinic’s policy to limit the number of registrants for a course, conference room facilities may necessitate closure of enrollment. Early registration is strongly recommended. Walk-in registrations cannot be guaranteed. 

Mayo Clinic will not be responsible for expenses incurred by individuals who are not confirmed for courses with a closed registration status. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline/ hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

A letter of confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment and completed registration form. Please present the confirmation letter when checking in at the meeting registration desk.

If you do not receive your confirmation, or if you have any questions, please email us at or call 480-301-4580. 

Course Materials:
Your registration fee includes access to a detailed online syllabus, emailed one week prior to the course. This allows you to view, save, or print the syllabus before attending the course. 

Credit Information:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity, for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP Credit:
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. 

AOA Credit:
This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 18 credits of AOA Category 2-A. 

A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

Other Health Care Professionals: A record of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations. 

Exhibitor Opportunities:
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. 

Appropriate exhibitor acknowledgement is posted at the activity. Exhibits areas are available for viewing throughout the course. 

If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please click on the Exhibitor Information link on the left. Kristy Badder coordinates exhibits and may be reached via email.