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ForwardMayo Clinic High Acuity Low Occurrence (HALO) Conference: Preparation for High-Stakes Emergencies
This course will be offered Live (in-person) only
Course Directors: Tyler F. Vadeboncoeur, M.D. and Leslie V. Simon, D.O.
February 17 - 20, 2027 - Mayo Clinic Simulation Lab and Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, Florida
In emergency medicine we encounter high acuity low occurrence (HALO) events that require ongoing preparation and training that is beyond what is provided by routine clinical practice. Through didactics, skills stations, high-fidelity simulation and interactive discussions, Mayo Clinic HALO Conference: Preparation for High-Stakes Emergencies is the ideal venue to ready yourself for those rare and scary cases that might come through your department doors.
Target Audience
The primary audience is emergency physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; both trainees and those established in emergency medicine practice. Additional participants might include urgent care providers and hospitalists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical decision-making and procedural skills required to manage HALO scenarios, such as emergency obstetric deliveries, pediatric resuscitation, or airway emergencies.
- Perform high-stakes, time-sensitive procedures such as Minnesota tube insertion, transvenous pacemaker placement, and emergency thoracotomy in simulated or supervised clinical environments.
- Describe the relationship between clinical preparedness, procedural competence, and provider well-being in high-stress emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrate clear, concise, and direct communication using structured tools (e.g., SBAR, closed-loop communication) during high-stakes emergency scenarios.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic Campus – Stabile Building and Hilton Hotel
Jacksonville, Florida
February 17–20, 2027
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | |
Time | Session Title |
OB & Pediatric HALO Day | |
7:20 a.m. | Shuttles depart parking area |
7:30 – 8:10 a.m. | Breakfast – Stabile 150N |
8:10 – 8:25 a.m. | Course Welcome Dr. Leslie Simon and Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
Morning Lectures – Stabile 150N | |
8:30 – 8:55 a.m. | Human Factors and HALO Events Dr. Leslie Simon |
9:00 – 9:25 a.m. | Antepartum Emergencies Dr. Michael Mohseni |
9:30 – 9:55 a.m. | Emergency Delivery Dr. Ryan McKenna |
9:55 – 10:10 a.m. | Break |
10:10 – 10:35 a.m. | Neonatal Resuscitation Dr. Courtney James |
10:40 – 11:05 a.m. | Pediatric Airway Dr. Alex Lu |
11:10 – 11:35 a.m. | Pediatric Shock Dr. Courtney James |
11:35 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
12:30 – 12:40 p.m. | Simulation Center Orientation Dr. Leslie Simon |
Skills Stations – Simulation Center | |
12:45 – 2:15 p.m. | Block 1 (3 stations) – all OB or all Pediatrics |
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Break |
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Block 2 (3 stations) – Opposite of Block 1 |
Stations Pediatrics:
OB:
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4:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
| Shuttles available |
Thursday, February 18, 2027 | |
Time | Session Title |
Airway & Cardiovascular HALO Day | |
7:30 – 8:10 a.m. | Breakfast – Hilton Hotel |
Morning Lectures | |
8:10 – 8:35 a.m. | NIPPV/HFNC Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
8:40 – 9:05 a.m. | The Physiologically Difficult Airway Dr. Leslie Simon |
9:10 – 9:35 a.m. | Ventilator Management Dr. Mike Harrison |
9:40 – 10:05 a.m. | Tracheostomy Emergencies Dr. Ann Kaminski |
10:05 – 10:20 a.m. | Break |
10:20 – 10:45 a.m. | Hemorrhagic Shock Dr. Jesse St Clair (or TBI in Austere Environments) |
10:50 – 11:15 a.m. | Cardiogenic Shock and Arrhythmias Dr. Nick Kelly |
11:20 – 11:45 a.m. | RV Failure in Massive PE Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
11:50 – 12:15 p.m. | LVAD Emergencies Dr. Charley Graham and Dr. Andrea Sharp |
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
1:15 – 1:35 p.m. | Transport to the Simulation Center |
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Cardiovascular Skills Stations – Simulation Center, Block 1 (3 stations)
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3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Break |
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Cardiovascular Skills Stations – Simulation Center, Block 2 (3 stations)
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5:00 – 5:15 p.m. | Adjourn and transport |
Friday, February 19, 2027 | |
Time | Session Title |
Airway Skills HALO Day | |
7:20 a.m. | Shuttles depart parking area |
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast in Stabile 150N |
Skills Stations – Simulation Center | |
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Block 1 (3 stations)
|
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Block 2 (3 stations)
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Additional Practice Participants may return to station(s) of their choice |
12:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
| Shuttles available |
Saturday, February 20, 2027 | |
Time | Session Title |
Megacodes | |
7:20 a.m. | Shuttles depart parking area |
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast in Stabile 150N |
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Introduction to Megacodes, redistribution of groups, and transit to the Simulation Center Dr. Leslie Simon and Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Megacodes – 30 minutes per scenario (3 Scenarios)
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Megacodes – Continue rotations (3 Scenarios)
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11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Debrief |
12:15 p.m. | Adjourn Shuttles available to parking area Note: One scenario may include a choking emergency. |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 19.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 19.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA 2-A Statement
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 19.75 AOA Category 2-A credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
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.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
| Daily Breakdown for days of General Session | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5.50 |
| Thursday | 6.25 |
| Friday | 4.00 |
| Saturday | 4.00 |
| TOTAL | 19.75 |
Available Credit
- 19.75 AAPA Category 1
- 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 19.75 ANCC
- 19.75 AOA Category 2-A
- 19.75 Attendance
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