Updates in Palliative Care 2025

Dana Point, CA US

April 30, 2025 to May 3, 2025

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Frank (Andy) A. Bock, D.O., Molly A. Feely, M.D., and Jacob J. Strand, M.D., Christopher A. Collura, M.D.

Special Feature: Updates in Pediatric Palliative Care - April 30, 2025

Updates in Palliative Care - May 1-3, 2025 - Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort - Dana Point, California

Mayo Clinic's Updates in Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary CME course designed to build and enhance your palliative care knowledge. Experts from Mayo Clinic will provide clinically relevant pearls for palliative care providers and clinicians from primary care, hematology/oncology, hospital medicine, critical care and related specialties. If you care for patients with serious illness and are looking to broaden your skills beyond the basics, this is the course for you.

Registration	Dates/Time	Credits	Fee
Update in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)	May 1 - 3, 2025	16.50	$895
Update in Pediatric Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)	April 30, 2025	8.00	$395
Palliative Care KSA (Live Only)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course	May 1, 2025 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	4.00	$250
Intensive Integrative Workshop on Providing Palliative Acupressure and Reiki (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course	May 1, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m.	3.00	$250
Buprenorphine in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course	May 2, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m.	3.00	$250

Target Audience

Targeted clinician specialties (MD, NP, PA-C) including clinicians from general internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, oncology, hospice and palliative care, critical care, geriatrics, nephrology and cardiology.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Give examples on discussing prognosis of patients’ experiencing serious life-limiting illness.
Review new pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management options available to palliate common symptoms associated with serious life-limiting illness.
Assess psychosocial suffering associated with serious life-limiting illness in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Summarize risk factors associated with decreased or insufficient goal concordant care at end of life.
Identify demographic, psychosocial, and racial factors that are associated with decreased access to effective hospice and palliative care.

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.

Course summary

Available credit:

31.50 AAPA Category 1
31.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
31.50 ANCC
31.50 Attendance
31.50 IPCE

Event starts:

04/30/2025 - 7:00am

Event ends:

05/03/2025 - 12:00pm

PDF/ProgramSchedule

Updates in Pediatric Palliative Care 2025 Laguna Cliffs Marriott Dana Point, California *Pacific Time Zone*
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6:30 a.m.	Breakfast Meet the Professors (Live only)
7:30 a.m.	Welcome & Introductions
7:45 a.m.	Assessment and Management of Pain in Children with Significant Neurologic Impairment Lezlie H. Andersen, M.D. Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
8:15 a.m.	Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting in Children Megan J. Thorvilson, M.D., MDiv Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
8:45 a.m.	Methadone Use in Children with Serious Illness Kevin Madden, M.D. MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:15 a.m.	Beyond the Pain Ladder: Indications for Ketamine, Duloxetine, and Buprenorphine Lezlie H. Andersen, M.D. Mayo Clinic Children’s Center.
9:45 a.m.	Break
10:15a.m.	A Lovely Family: Navigating Implicit Bias, Cultural Humility, and Mistrust in Pediatrics Gitanjli Arora, M.D., MHS, DTMH Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
10:45 a.m.	Cultivating Cultural Competency: End-of-Life Care for Muslim Children with Serious Illness Megan J. Thorvilson, M.D., MDiv, Faumo Warsame, Zach Lovig, MDiv
11:15 a.m.	Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Care of Children with Serious Illness Toluwalase Ajayi, M.D. Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego
11:45 a.m.	Lunch
12:15 p.m.	What is the Value Proposition for Pediatric Palliative Care? Lindsay Ragsdale, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Kentucky Children’s Hospital
1:00 p.m.	Break
1:15 p.m.	Navigating Potentially Non-Beneficial Treatment in Children with Life-Limiting Illness Robert Macauley, M.D. Oregon Health & Science University
1:45 p.m.	Riding the Waves of Grief and Distress in Pediatric Palliative Care Carolyn R. Mueller, M.S.W., D.S.W.,L.I.C.S.W., Amy Crowley, RN Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
2:15 p.m.	Patient-Reported Outcomes in the Care of Children and Adolescents with Serious Illness Jacob R. Greenmyer, M.D. Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
2:45 p.m.	Adolescent Medical Decision-Making Robert Macauley, M.D. Oregon Health & Science University
3:15 p.m.	Break
High-Yield Case Review
3:30 p.m.	Case 1: Palliative Transport Lezlie Andersen, M.D., Carolyn R. Mueller, M.S.W.,D.S.W.,L.I.C.S.W.
3:45 p.m.	Case 2: Medical Cannabis Christopher A. Collura, M.D., MA
4:00 p.m.	Case 3: Refractory Symptoms at End-of-Life Jacob R. Greenmyer, M.D., Amy Crowley, RN
4:15 p.m.	Case 4: Trisomy 18 – Holding Prognostic Uncertainty Christopher A. Collura, M.D., MA
4:30 p.m.	Case 5: Palliative Sedation in the Pediatric Patient Kevin Madden, M.D.
4:45 p.m.	Q & A
5:00 p.m.	Adjourn

Updates in Palliative Care Thursday, May 1-3, 2025 *All times listed are in Pacific Time Zone*
Thursday May 1, 2025
6:30 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast
6:55 a.m.	Welcome
7:00 a.m.	Opioids in Organ Failure: Best Practices for Opioid Use in Renal and Hepatic Failure Mahir Kamdar, M.D.
7:30 a.m.	Pain Sedation Mismatch: What is my Differential and What Should I do Next? Molly Feely, M.D.
8:00 a.m.	In Pain and Not Following the Rules Mahir Kamdar, M.D.
8:30 a.m.	Interventional Pain Procedures – Less Common Procedures That Are Still Useful. Susah M. Moeschler. M.D.
9:00 a.m.	Break
9:15 a.m.	Psychedelics in HPM. Where Are We Now? Jason A. Webb, M.D.
9:45 a.m.	Trauma Informed Care: Practical Tips for Providing Trauma Informed Care to Palliative Patients Janet Ho M.D., MPH
10:15 a.m.	PTSD in Patients with Serious Illness Liz Sokolowski, M.D.
10:45 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m.	Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications: What Psychiatrists Wish Palliative Clinicians Thought More About? Liz Sokolowski, M.D.
11:30 a.m.	Non-Oral Medication Routes Leslie R. Siegal Pharm.D., R.PH
12:00 p.m.	Caregiver Support: Practical, Real-Life Interventions to Support Caregivers Caring for Patients with Serious Illness Joan M. Griffin, Ph.D.
12:30 p.m.	Adjourn

WORKSHOPS (Optional add-on $250.00)
IT Intensive Integrative Workshop of Providing Palliative Acupressure and Reiki 1:30- 4:45 p.m. (include 15m break) Abbey K. Metzger, D.N.P., R.N., CHPN, Emma J. St. Germain, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Palliative Care KSA (Optional add-on $250.00)
1:00- 5:00 p.m. Frank (Andy) A. Bock, D.O. John M. Wilkinson. M.D.

Friday May 2, 2025
6:15 a.m.	Breakfast
6:55 a.m.	Welcome
7:00 a.m.	What’s New in Cachexia Management?
7:30 a.m.	Refractory Symptom Management: Insomnia & Leg cramps Dan K. Partain M.D.
8:00 a.m.	Palliative Uro/GYN Symptom Management Megan Brandeland, M.D.
8:30 a.m.	Open Up and Say “Ahhhh.” Mucositis, Xerostomia and Secretion Management Jordan C. Karow, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
9:00 a.m.	Break
9:15 a.m.	Most Impactful Palliative Literature Updates for the Last 12 Months Dan K. Partain M.D.
9:45 a.m.	Less is More: The Evidence Behind Deprescribing in Hospice Melissa H. Bogin, M.D.
10:15 a.m.	Common End-of-Life Practices of Major Religions Caila J. Rinker MDiv, BCC
10:45 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m.	When Empathic Statements Don’t Work Megan Brandeland M.D.
11:30 a.m.	Miracles and Patients Who Want Everything Done Christopher A. Collura, M.D., MA
12:00 p.m.	Holding Uncertainty in Palliative Care Jason A. Webb, M.D.
12:30 p.m.	Adjourn

Buprenorphine in Palliative Care 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Optional add-on $250.00)
Leslie Seigel, M.D., Mark E. Deyo-Svendsen, M.D.

Saturday May 3, 2025
6:15 a.m.	Breakfast
6:55 a.m.	Welcome
7:00 a.m.	Case Based Conundrums in Home Based Palliative Care Natalie F. Mohammad, APRN, C.N.P.
7:30 a.m.	Case Based Conundrums in Palliative Care Alex Ginsburg., M.D.
8:00 a.m.	Case Based Conundrums in Palliative Care for Patients with Co-Existing Substance Use Disorder Laura S. Rhee, D.O.
8:30 a.m.	Case Based Conundrums in NeuroPalliative Care of Stroke Maisha T. Robinson, M.D.
9:00 a.m.	Break
9:15 a.m.	Palliative Care for Patients Who Identify as LGBTQ+ Monica T. Bullock, D.O.
9:45 a.m.	Cannabis is Serious Illness Care Stacy D. D'Andre, M.D.
10:15 a.m.	Sexual Health in Patients with Serious Illness Areej El-Jawarhi, M.D.
10:45 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m.	Complex Persistent Opioid Dependance --- is it a real? Janet Ho, M.D., MPH
11:30 a.m.	Buprenorphine 201: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Utilizing Buprenorphine in Palliative Care Mark E. Deyo-Svendsen. M.D.
12:00 p.m.	Complex Palliative Pain: Methadone vs Buprenorphine Jacob J. Strand, M.D.
12:30 p.m.	Adjourn

Laguna Cliffs Marriott

25135 Park Lantern

Dana Point, CA 92629

United States

+1 (949) 651-5000

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort has reserved a block of guest rooms at a special group rate of $379 (USD) plus tax, single or double occupancy, run of house, per night, for course participants and guests. Reduced rates apply three days before and three days after the course dates, based on group room availability. To ensure accommodations at the discounted rate, make your reservations directly with the hotel before the block is full or by April 8, 2025, whichever comes first.

Reservations can be made directly in the room block online or by calling 1-888-236-2427. Specify that you are requesting a room in the Mayo Clinic Palliative Care course.

All reservation requests must be guaranteed and accompanied with a deposit in the amount of the first night’s room and tax. The deposit can be in the form of a credit card, cash, or check. This deposit is non-refundable unless reservation is cancelled by 4:00pm three (3) days prior to arrival.

Housekeeping Gratuity: A mandatory $3.00 per room, per night will be charged for the Housekeeping Staff. Evening Turndown service will be included in this gratuity.

Spa Discount: 10% Discount on Spa Services (not including Retail or Previously discounted services. Gratuity will be based on original retail price of service).

Check-in time is 4:00pm/Check-out time is 11:00am

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 Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.50 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 PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 31.50 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 31.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 31.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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.

Registration	Dates/Time	Credits
Update in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)	May 1 - 3, 2025	16.50
Update in Pediatric Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)	April 30, 2025	8.00
Palliative Care KSA (Live Only)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course	May 1, 2025 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	4.00
IT Intensive Integrative Workshop on Providing Palliative Acupressure and Reiki (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course	May 1, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m.	3.00
Buprenorphine in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course	May 2, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m.	3.00

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

31.50 AAPA Category 1
31.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
31.50 ANCC
31.50 Attendance
31.50 IPCE

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