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ForwardMayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors - Gustavo A. Cortes Puentes, M.D., Todd J. Meyer, R.R.T., L.R.T., Richard A. Oeckler, M.D., Ph.D.
December 8-11, 2026 - Snowbird Resort - Snowbird, Utah
The Mayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference provides high-quality education and immersive hands-on training in adult, pediatric, and neonatal mechanical ventilation management. The conference brings together physicians, respiratory therapists, and mid-level providers, and includes advanced sessions on point-of-care ultrasound and electrical impedance tomography (EIT).
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| Physicians, Scientists (including Mayo Clinic) | $1295 |
| External Allied Health, NP, PA, Executive | $1095 |
| Mayo Clinic Allied Health, NP, PA, Executive, etc. | $850 |
| Student/Resident | $850 |
| Workshops | $250/each |
Call for Abstracts:
As part of the Mechanical Ventilation Conference, abstract submissions of original research or case reports dedicated to the field of mechanical ventilation are invited for digital display. Abstracts can be clinical or laboratory based. Abstracts should be 300 words or less and may include one figure or table. The abstracts are not accredited; no CME credit will be awarded.
- Abstract Eligibility: Original abstracts or case reports that either have or have not been presented at other meetings will be considered. Previously published abstracts should be sufficiently modified.
Requirements:
- In-person registration for the course is required.
- All costs associated with the poster are the responsibility of the authors.
- Complete the submission form
Registration Requirements:
- If selected, at least one author listed on the abstract must register and attend the conference in-person.
- Abstract Submission Deadline October 15th, 2026
Target Audience
The Mayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference is designed for critical care providers, respiratory therapists, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe core adult–pediatric physiologic differences that guide ventilator mode selection and titration.
- Demonstrate waveform-based recognition and correction of patient–ventilator dyssynchrony in adult and pediatric cases.
- Apply evidence-informed ventilation, ARDS, and liberation strategies across adult and pediatric ICU patients.
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 Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2026 December 8, 2026 to December 11, 2026 Snowbird Resort Snowbird, Utah Standard Mountain Time | |
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | |
Core Curriculum (Pediatric) | |
6:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits Location TBD |
6:05 – 6:50 AM | Breakfast & Non-CME Product Theater: TBD
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7:00 AM | "Welcome and Course Overview” Gustavo A. Cortes Puentes, M.D. |
7:30 AM | Lung-Protective Ventilation in Neonates: Beyond Tidal Volume — Effort, Mechanical Power, and PSILI |
8:00 AM | Strategies for Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Era of Volume-Targeted Ventilation |
8:30 AM | Advanced Ventilatory Strategies in Infants with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia |
9:00 AM | Ventilation of Infants with Air Leak Syndromes: HFOV vs HFJV vs Conventional |
9:30 AM | High-Frequency Ventilation in Newborns: Indications, Physiology, and Case-Based Management Martin Keszler, M.D. |
10:00 AM | Break until Afternoon |
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Neonatal and Pediatric Certification Pathway Workshop 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Practical approach, demonstrations, and hands-on) REGISTRATION REQUIRED | |
10:30 AM | When Intubation Is Not a Failure: Escalation of Respiratory Support in Emerging BPD |
11:15 AM | HFJV in Clinical Practice: From Rescue Mode to First-Line Strategy. Martin Keszler, M.D., Alicia M. Skow, R.R.T., L.R.T., NPS |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Ventilating Infants with Air Leak Syndromes: Practical Decision-Making, Case-Based Scenarios |
1:45 PM | Neonatal RDS Is Not One Disease: Phenotype-Driven Ventilation |
2:30 PM | Simulation & Case-Based Integration: Newborn Pathology – Ventilatory Approach by Disease |
3:30 PM | Adjourn Workshop |
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Core Curriculum Continued (Adult) | |
4:00 PM | Essential Respiratory Physiology for Precision Mechanical Ventilation |
4:30 PM | Mechanical Power at the Bedside: What Should We Actually Target? |
5:00 PM | HFNC in the Management of Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure |
5:30 PM | Electrical Impedance Tomography: Multiple Devices on the Market — Now What Do I Do with It? |
6:00 PM | Adjourn |
6:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
Mayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2026 December 8, 2026 to December 11, 2026 Snowbird Resort Snowbird, Utah Standard Mountain Time | |
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | |
Core Curriculum (Adult) | |
6:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits Location TBD |
6:05 – 6:50 AM | Breakfast & Non-CME Product Theater: TBD |
7:00 AM | Using Physiology to Personalize Mechanical Ventilation in ARDS |
7:30 AM | Bedside Monitoring of Lung Injury Progression (Effort, Compliance, Recruitability) |
8:00 AM | Mechanical Ventilation on the Move: Managing Ventilation in Air and Ground Transport Richard D. Branson, MSc, RRT, FAARC |
8:30 AM | New Randomized Trials in ARDS: Should We Be Changing Our Ventilator Strategy? |
9:00 AM | Spontaneous Breathing During Mechanical Ventilation: A Practical Guide to Effort and Lung Protection |
9:30 AM | Patient‑Ventilator Asynchrony: Recognition, Interpretation, and Bedside Management |
10:00 AM | Break until Afternoon |
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Adult Certification Pathway Workshop 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Core Curriculum (Adult) REGISTRATION REQUIRED | |
10:30 AM | Essential Ventilator Modes at the Bedside: Practical Mode Selection and Setup |
11:15 AM | Initiating Lung‑Protective Ventilation in ARDS: Ventilator Setup, Targets, and Early Adjustments |
12:00 PM | Non‑Invasive Ventilation for Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure: Interface Selection, Settings, and Failure Recognition. Peter C. Gay, M.D., Colby R. Kight R.R.T., L.R.T. |
12:45 PM | Lunch Break |
1:45 PM | Prone Positioning in ARDS: Bedside Implementation and Troubleshooting |
2:30 PM | Case‑Based Integration Managing Invasive and Noninvasive Ventilation Devices: Alarms, Leaks, Auto‑PEEP, and Patient‑Ventilator Asynchrony |
3:15 PM | Panel Q&A |
3:30 PM | Adjourn Workshop |
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Core Curriculum Continued (Adult) | |
4:00 PM | Controlled vs Spontaneous Ventilation in ARDS: When and How? |
4:30 PM | Recruitability assessment and PEEP selection in ARDS |
5:00 PM | High‑Flow Nasal Cannula Beyond the ICU: Practical Use in Perioperative and Procedural Care |
5:30 PM | Limiting VILI: What Comes Next? |
6:00 PM | Adjourn |
Mayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2026 December 8, 2026 to December 11, 2026 Snowbird Resort Snowbird, Utah Standard Mountain Time | |
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | |
Core Curriculum (Pediatric) | |
6:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits Location TBD |
6:05 – 6:50 AM | Breakfast & Non-CME Product Theater: TBD |
7:00 AM | Pulmonary Hypertension in the Neonate: Ventilator Strategies to Optimize RV–Pulmonary Coupling |
7:30 AM | Sedation, Dyssynchrony, and Respiratory Effort in Mechanically Ventilated Infants: A Practical Approach |
8:00 AM | Non‑Invasive Ventilation in the NICU: Mode Selection and Failure Recognition Martin Keszler, M.D. |
8:30 AM | Extubation Readiness in Neonates: Are We Using the Right Physiologic Markers? |
9:00 AM | Point‑of‑Care Ultrasound in Respiratory Support: A Practical Heart–Lung Approach |
10:00 AM | Break |
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Advanced Workshop: POCUS + Airway + Advanced Respiratory Support 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM Core Curriculum (Adult) REGISTRATION REQUIRED | |
11:00 AM | POCUS‑Guided Respiratory Support: Integrating Heart and Lung Ultrasound for Respiratory Support. Didactics and Hands‑On Demonstration |
12:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM | Failure of Non‑Invasive Ventilation: Recognition and Airway Management Strategies. Didactics and Hands‑On Demonstration |
2:30 PM | Advanced Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation: Esophageal Manometry for Effort and Lung Protection |
3:30 PM | Adjourn Workshop |
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Core Curriculum Continued | |
4:00 PM | Respiratory Support in the Obese Patient: A Practical Approach to Ventilation and Oxygenation |
4:30 PM | Choosing the Right Noninvasive Support in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure |
5:00 PM | Transitioning from Controlled to Assisted Ventilation: A Practical Bedside Approach |
5:30 PM | Adjourn |
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Mayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2026 December 8, 2026 to December 11, 2026 Snowbird Resort Snowbird, Utah Standard Mountain Time | |
Friday, December 11, 2026 | |
Core Curriculum (Adult) | |
6:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits Location TBD |
6:05 – 6:50 AM | Breakfast & Non-CME Product Theater: TBD |
7:30 AM | Mechanical Power vs Driving Pressure vs 4DPRR Index |
8:00 AM | Mechanical Ventilation During VV-ECMO |
8:30 AM | Respiratory Care in Congenital Heart Disease and Right Ventricular Failure: Key Strategies and Cardiologist Insights Crystal R. Bonnichsen, M.D. |
9:00 AM | Does Mode Selection Matter in NIV? |
9:30 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | The Mayo Experience: A Systematic Approach to Refractory Hypoxemia Standard Protocols -- Richard A. Oeckler, M.D., Ph.D. Future Direction -- Gustavo A. Cortes Puentes, M.D. |
10:35 AM | Panel Discussion: Precision Ventilation – Physiology vs Algorithms |
11:00 AM | Adjourn |
RESERVATION DUE DATE: Lodging room reservations should be received by Monday, November 9, 2026 after which, all unsold rooms remaining in Group contracted room block will be returned to Snowbird’s inventory for sale to the
public. Reservations received after the due date or exceeding the contracted room block will be accepted on a space available basis. At Snowbird’s discretion, Group rooms and rates may be extended to assist Group in reaching the lodging room commitment as outlined in the Performance/Attrition clause of this contract. Should room type(s) listed in your contract no longer be available after the reservation due date or contracted room block has been filled, Snowbird will offer alternate room types from remaining inventory, which may require a higher rate.
RESERVATION METHOD--Individual Call-in or Online reservations: Guests will make own lodging reservations directly through Snowbird Central Reservations by calling 1-800-453-3000. Guests must identify as Group attendees to receive the discounted Group rates and help minimize potential Performance/Attrition damages to the Group. Online reservation arrangements can be requested through your Snowbird Lodging Coordinator. For lodging questions, call 1-800-453-3000 or email lodging@snowbird.com.
ONLINE: Mayo Clinic 2026 Mechanical Ventilation Lodging
BY PHONE: Reservations department at 1-800-453-3000, select option #2, and mention event or provide the group code: MAYO26
ROOM CHARGES--Individuals Pay All Charges: Guests will be responsible for payment of own lodging, taxes, fees, and incidental charges at time of check-out. A credit card and identification are required at check-in.
LODGING DEPOSIT for Individuals: A one-night deposit per room for room rate, taxes and fees is required at the time the reservation is made by phone. Final balance for the entire stay will be automatically charged to the credit card on file three (3) days prior to scheduled arrival date. Online reservations require full payment at time of booking as a deposit.
GUEST ROOM DELIVERIES: Requests by Group to deliver items to attendee guest rooms can be accommodated by Snowbird with at least two weeks’ notice to ensure sufficient staffing. Pricing upon request.
PARKING: Self-parking is complimentary for Snowbird guests at all lodges. The Cliff Lodge offers valet parking currently at $20 per vehicle per day. Price subject to change. Guests are responsible for own valet charges unless arranged otherwise in advance by Group to bill attendee valet charges on Group master account.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors:
Gustavo A. Cortes Puentes, M.D.
Richard A. Oeckler, M.D., Ph.D.
Todd J. Meyer, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Faculty:
Bernardo Selim, M.D.
Crystal R. Bonnichsen, M.D.
Niall Ferguson, M.D.
Patricia Rocco, M.D.
Richard D. Branson, MSc, RRT, FAARC
James Baker, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Katie Holtorf, R.R.T., L.R.T.
June Chae, M.D.,
Sumedh S. Hoskote, M.B.B.S.
Alexander J. McLimans, P.A.-C.,M.S.
Sarah Mensing, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Danny Duncan, R.R.T., R.C.P.
Jared G. Bird, M.D.
Nick J. Enger, R.D.C.S., ACS
Edward Shepherd, M.D.
Martin Keszler, M.D.
Jane E. Brumbaugh, M.D.
John J. Marini, M.D.
Bhargavi Gali, M.D., M.H.A.
Peter Gay, M.D.
Colby Kight R.R.T., L.R.T.
Jennifer L. Elmer, APRN, CNS, D.N.P.;
Courtney L. Stellpflug, APRN, CNS, M.S
Dori Meyers, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Andrew Pelletier, R.R.T., L.R.T
Adam R. Skow, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Brianna Miller, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Tanner Hill, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Madison L. Hahn, R.R.T., L.R.T.
William M. LeTourneau, II, R.R.T., L.R.T.
Vanessa King, R.R.T., L.R.T.
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 29.25 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 29.25 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 29.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
| Credit Breakdown | |
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| General Sessions: | 18.00 |
| Day 1 Workshop (Optional) | 4.00 |
| Day 2 Workshop (Optional) | 3.75 |
| Day 3 Workshop (Optional) | 3.50 |
| Total | 29.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 29.25 AANA
- 29.25 AAPA Category 1
- 29.25 ABIM - Medical Knowledge
- 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 29.25 ANCC
- 29.25 Attendance
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight products and services through an exhibit. The letter of request and sponsorship descriptions can be found in the 
Mechanical Ventilation 2026 Prospectus Space is limited and reserved upon receipt of a completed agreement.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Mechanical Ventilation 2026 conference, complete the appropriate Letter of Agreement via the link(s) below, prior to November 2, 2026. If you do not have a profile/account you will first need to create one before completing the online form:
- If you are interested in participating, please complete the Exhibitor Letter of Agreement.
Contact: Morgan Gish with questions.
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| Physicians, Scientists (including Mayo Clinic) | $1295 |
| External Allied Health, NP, PA, Executive | $1095 |
| Mayo Clinic Allied Health, NP, PA, Executive, etc. | $850 |
| Student/Resident | $850 |
| Workshops | $250/each |
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Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
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