Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 12:00pm to 12/31/2026 - 1:00pm
COURSE DIRECTOR
Megan Brandeland, M.D.
Christopher Collura, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
Clinical Ethics Grand Rounds is a lecture series geared towards individuals participating in ethics consultations both in Rochester and in the Health System.  Topics are intended to educate those ethics consultation team members as well as other interested individuals who have a passion for ethical issues in the clinical setting.

In-Person and Live-Streamed; Quarterly from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows, Social Workers and Chaplains.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify and evaluate foundational principles of clinical ethics. 
  • Develop skills to manage ethically challenging situations more effectively. 
  • Describe resources for clinical ethics support at Mayo Clinic. 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


CREDIT STATEMENT(S)
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Maintenance of Certification - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

*An attestation form is required for every RSS session. Forms should be filled out by the individual/s who monitored that specific session. Participation information will be shared with ABIM through PARS.

Maintenance of Certification - American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
 
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies: 

None

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Megan Brandeland, M.D.
Kari Cambern, M.S.N., M.H.A., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C.
Ellen Case, M.S.W.
Christopher Collura, M.D.
Bev Frase, M.H.A., HEC-C
Lindsay Norgaard, M.A.
Maureen Prunty, M.H.A.
Athena Reed (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT

Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Athena L. Reed
Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
Minnesota