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ForwardUpper Midwest Quality Conference 2026 | Sustaining Excellence: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal in Healthcare
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
This course is for internal Mayo Clinic employees and learners, and Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN) only.
Course Directors: R Ross Reichard, M.D., and Dr. Melissa Gulden
July 22, 2026 - Rochester, Minnesota
The annual Mayo Clinic Quality Conference serves as a celebration among Mayo Clinic colleagues to share stories and examples of process improvements that positively influence outcomes in patient safety, service, experience and equity for patients and staff alike. The goal of the conference is thus to educate, inspire, and galvanize staff to engage in quality activities that improve the value provided to our patients.
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now open for the Upper Midwest Quality Conference 2026 | Sustaining Excellence: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal in Healthcare.
Abstracts are sought for poster displays and presentations
Online abstract submission form
Deadline for Upper Midwest abstract submission – June 5
Abstract Eligibility
Original abstracts that either have or have not been presented at other meetings will be considered. Projects that address quality improvement or research are welcome.
Notification of Results & Display of Posters
All submitted abstracts will be automatically approved for poster creation. Posters will be on display throughout the duration of the conference.
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Target Audience
Mayo Clinic personnel including allied dental staff, pharmacy technician, allied health professional, physician, athletic trainer, physician assistant, audiologist, psychologist, dentist, registered dietitian, dietetic technician, resident fellow, healthcare executive, scientist, researcher PhD, nurse, social worker, nurse practitioner, speech language pathologist, optometrist, student, and pharmacist.
Learning Objectives
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.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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