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ForwardHospital Medicine for NPs & PAs – Desert Edition 2025
This course offers Live (In-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (GMT-7)
Course Directors: Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C., Jamie S. Newman, M.D., M. H. A., John G. Park, M.D., Katie N. Finley, APRN, C.N.P.; Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C.
February 12 - 15, 2025 - DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale, Arizona
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are playing an increasingly vital role in the care delivery of hospitalized patients. This conference focuses on providing advanced practice providers with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines and treatment pathways necessary to optimally care for hospitalized patients. The course covers topics in critical care, hospital general medicine, surgery, neurology, hematology, cardiology, psychology, pain management and other medical subspecialties and features multiple options for skills workshops to further tailor the educational needs of NPs, PAs, and other APPs.
| General Session (Live and Livestream) | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| MD, Ph.D., D.O. | $750 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $725 |
| Optional Workshops on Thursday afternoon (Live Only) | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| Critical Care Workshop: Point of Care Ultrasound 12:30 - 4:50 | $275 |
| Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias 1:00 - 3:00 | $150* |
| 12 Lead ECG Interpretation 3:15 - 5:10 | $150* |
| *Use coupon code ECGCombo25 to register for both ECG Workshops for $250 (savings of $50) | |
| Optional Workshops on Friday afternoon | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| Critical Care Workshop: Procedural Skills Workshop 12:30 - 5:00 Live Only | $200 |
| Radiology Workshop 1:00 - 5:15 Live and Livestream | $175 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, registered nurses, allied health professionals, physicians and residents.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe approaches to effectively manage patients with functional GI disorders.
- Describe how to the assess the high acuity hospitalized patient.
- Describe approaches to treat hospitalized patients with thrombocytopenia.
- Describe how to manage the high acuity hospitalized patient.
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 times are listed in Mountain Standard Time (MST GMT-7)
| WEDNESDAY, February 12, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am | Registration & Breakfast |
| 7:50 am | Course Introduction Andrew (Andy) J. Herber, P.A.-C., James S. Newman, M.D., M.H.A., & Jennifer S. Palermo, PA-C |
| 8:00 am | Updates in Hospital Medicine Deanne T. Kashiwagi, M.D. |
| 8:45 am | Updates in Critical Care Adrijana K. Anderson, MMS, P.A.-C. |
| 9:35 am | Refreshment Break |
| 9:55 am | Hospital Nephrology Mira Keddis, M.D. |
| 10:45 am | Inpatient Heart Failure Management Danika Nelson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
| 11:30 am | Lunch - Provided |
| 12:30 pm | Code Blues: Reviving Communication in Critical Care Katie N. Finley, APRN, C.N.P. |
| 1:15 pm | Oral Antibiotics for the Hospitalist NP PA Dan Ilges, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIDP |
| 2:00 pm | Refreshment Break |
| 2:15 pm | Inpatient DM Management Aditi Kumar, M.B.B.S. |
| 3:00 pm | NPPA Burn Out Sarah Schettle, P.A.-C. |
| 3:30 pm | Day 1 Adjourns |
| THURSDAY, February 13, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am | Breakfast Provided |
| 7:55 am | Day 2 Introduction Andrew (Andy) J. Herber, P.A.-C., James S. Newman, M.D., M.H.A., & Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C. |
| 8:00 am | Compassion and Care in a Digital Age David Rosenman, M.D. |
| 8:45 am | Acute Abdomen Erica Loomis, M.D. |
| 9:30 am | Refreshment Break |
| 9:45 am | Hospital Neurology: Stroke Abigail Taylor, P.A.-C. |
| 10:30 am | Respiratory Cases Sarah Bernabe, P.A.-C. |
| 11:15 am | Cardiac Arrythmias Sheri Perez, D.N.P., AGACNP-BC. |
| 12:00 pm | Day 2 General Session Adjourn |
| Concurrent Afternoon Workshops - Additional Registration Required | |
| 1:00 pm | Critical Care Workshop: Point of Care Ultrasound |
| 1:00 pm | ECG Workshop: Basic and Advanced |
| FRIDAY, February 14, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am | Breakfast Provided |
| 7:55 am | Day 2 Introduction Andrew (Andy) J. Herber, P.A.-C., James S. Newman, M.D., M.H.A., & Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C. |
| 8:00 am | Inpatient Liver Disease Bashar A. Aqel, M.D. |
| 8:40 am | Lab Medicine Emergencies Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C. |
| 9:30 am | Refreshment Break |
| 9:50 am | Psych for the Hospitalist TBD |
| 10:35 am | Chest Imaging Mathew Stib, M.D. |
| 11:15 am | Granny Aint Right: Geriatrics for the Hospitalist Pam Zimbeck, C.N.P. |
| 11:45 am | NP/PA Town Hall Andrew (Andy) J. Herber, P.A.-C., Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C. Amy Kole, P.A.-C., Katie N. Finley, APRN, C.N.P. |
| 12:30 pm | Day 3 Adjourn |
| Concurrent Afternoon Workshops - Additional Registration Required | |
| 1:00 pm | Critical Care Workshop: Procedural Skills Workshop |
| 1:00 pm | Radiology Workshop |
| SATURDAY, February 15 | |
| 7:00 am | Breakfast Provided |
| 7:55 am | Day 4 Introduction Andrew (Andy) J. Herber, P.A.-C., James S. Newman, M.D., M.H.A., & Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C. |
| 8:00 am | The Oral Primer James Newman, M.D., M.H.A. |
| 8:40 am | Functional Abdominal Pain Stephanie Hansel, M.D. |
| 9:20 am | Infectious Disease Consults |
| 10:10 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:20 am | Inpatient GI Consults Stephanie Hansel, M.D. |
| 11:00 am | Palliative Care Pearls Hannah N. Farfour, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C - Hospice of the Valley |
| 11:40 am | Hematology/Oncology for the Hospitalist Ahsan Rizvi, M.D. – Baylor College of Medicine |
| 12:25 pm | Course Wrap Up Andrew (Andy) J. Herber, P.A.-C. & Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C. |
| 12:30 pm | Course Adjourns |
Situated on over 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, our iconic Scottsdale, AZ resort offers breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain. Every room features a covered patio or balcony. Enjoy two sparkling outdoor pools, delightful dining options, and complimentary shuttle service to nearby Fashion Square Mall and Old Town Scottsdale.
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees with a special course rate at the Doubletree Resort Paradise Valley - Scottsdale. In order to receive the special rate of $289/night plus tax, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the cut-off date of February 9, 2025, whichever comes first. After February 9, 2025, reservations will be taken on space and rate availability. The resort fee has been discounted to $15 per room per night. Self-parking is complimentary.
To make your reservation online, please click HERE
You may also call 480-947-5400 to make your reservation. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic NPPA conference when making your reservation.
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 26.00 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 26.00 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 26.00 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 26.00 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.
| General Session (Live and Livestream) | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 6.25 |
| Thursday | 3.75 |
| Friday | 4.00 |
| Saturday | 4.00 |
| Total | 18.00 |
| Optional Workshops on Thursday afternoon (Live Only) | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Critical Care Workshop: Point of Care Ultrasound 12:30 - 4:50 | 4.00 |
| Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias 1:00 - 3:00 | 2.00 |
| 12 Lead ECG Interpretation 3:15 - 5:15 | 2.00 |
| Optional Workshops on Friday afternoon | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Critical Care Workshop: Non-invasive Ventilation in Hospitalized Patients 12:30 - 5:00 Live Only | 4.00 |
| Interventional Radiology Review 1:00 - 3:00 Live and Livestream | 2.00 |
| Don't be afraid of the dark: An Introduction to Radiology Interpretation 3:15 - 5:15 Live and Livestream | 2.00 |
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
- 26.00 AAPA Category 1
- 26.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 26.00 ANCC
- 26.00 Attendance
- 26.00 IPCE
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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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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