6th Annual Mayo Clinic Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course 2025
Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Victor Bernet, M.D., and Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D.
November 6 - 8, 2025 - Conrad Orlando - Orlando, Florida
The annual Mayo Clinic Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course 2025 is a three-day CME course offering a comprehensive review of diagnostic techniques and medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Topics of discussion include the assessment of benign thyroid diseases as well as pre-and postoperative management of thyroid cancer and parathyroid disorders. Discussions include review of cutting-edge imaging modalities and diagnostic methods such as molecular testing for evaluation of thyroid nodules as well as therapeutic options for the management of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions. This course consists of a combination of lectures and panel discussions about diagnostic and therapeutic options for management of challenging parathyroid and thyroid cases, as well as roundtable small group discussions with various experienced speakers.
Abstract Session - Deadline September 26, 2025
As part of the 6th Annual Mayo Clinic Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course poster session, the presentation of original research related to the field of diagnostic techniques and medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders will be held at the meeting. Accepted abstract recipients will be notified by email after the deadline. Registration is required for all poster presenters.
Submitted abstracts may include: the assessment of benign thyroid diseases as well as pre-and postoperative management of thyroid cancer and parathyroid disorders; review of cutting-edge imaging modalities and diagnostic methods such as molecular testing for evaluation of thyroid nodules as well as therapeutic options for the management of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions. Poster presentations will be peer-reviewed. For further information email FLA CME Abstracts.
Target Audience
The course is designed for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, head and neck surgeons, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other providers who care for patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate primary hyperparathyroidism using updated guidelines and advanced imaging modalities.
- Assess and manage various calcium, phosphorus, and bone metabolism disorders.
- Review surgical approaches for effective management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
- Apply the latest guidelines to diagnose and manage hypoparathyroidism.
- Employ evidence-based practices to improve the care of thyroid disorders in special populations.
- Discuss surgical management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
- Review the impact of diet and supplements in thyroid health.
- Apply guidelines for the evaluation and management of thyroid nodules and cancer.
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.
Program
6th Annual Mayo ClinicThyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course 2025 |
November 6-8, 2025 |
All Presentations Eastern Time |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
7:50 AM | Welcome Introductions and Pre-Test – Parathyroid Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida, Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida and Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:00 AM | The Many Faces of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Navigating the Spectrum from Normocalcemia to Hypercalcemia – Evaluation and Management Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
8:25 AM | Advancing Primary Hyperparathyroidism Care Beyond Surgery: Exploring New Paradigms in Medical and Non-Surgical Options Ana Voogd, M.D., Hospital Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
8:50 AM | Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Strategies and Approaches Samip Patel, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:15 AM | Case discussion: Primary Hyperparathyroidism Nonsurgical treatment case discussion Moderator: Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Panelists: Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Samip Patel, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Ana Voogd, M.D., Hospital Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
9:45 AM | Q&A Session |
10:00 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
10:15 AM | Preoperative Imaging Modalities for Successful Parathyroid Surgery Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:40 AM | Intraoperative and Post-Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Ensuring Cure and Optimizing Calcium Follow-Up with Protocol-Based Care Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:05 AM | Persistent, Recurrent, Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma: Surgical Approaches to Challenging Cases Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:30 AM | Case Discussion: Surgical Cases of Hyperparathyroidism Moderator: Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:00 PM | Q&A Session |
12:15 PM | Lunch |
1:15 PM | Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Hypoparathyroidisms: Guideline Update 2025 Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School |
1:40 PM | Diagnosis and Management of non-PTH Mediated Hypercalcemia Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
2:05 PM | Management of Hypoparathyroidism Complications and Treatment Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School |
2:25 PM | Case Discussion: Hypoparathyroidism and non-PTH Mediated Hypercalcemia Moderator: Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine |
2:55 PM | Q&A Session |
3:10 PM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
3:25 PM | The Critical Role of Phosphorus in Calcium, Parathyroid and Bone Regulation Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine |
3:50 PM | Managing CKD-MBD in Pre- and Post-Transplant Insights from Endocrinologist Perspective Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
4:15 PM | Management of Bone and Renal Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Chronic Hypoparathyroidism Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine |
4:40 PM | Case Discussion: Calcium and Phosphorus Disorders Moderator: Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelist: Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine |
5:10 PM | Post-Test Parathyroid |
5:20 PM | Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Networking |
6:30 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 1 |
Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
6:45 AM | Registration |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Non-CME Product Theater |
7:50 AM | Welcome Introductions and Pre-Test - Thyroid |
8:00 AM | Diet and Supplements in Thyroid Health: Separating Facts from Myths Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:25 AM | Managing Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Best Practices M. Regina Castro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
8:50 AM | Persistent Symptoms in Hypothyroidism: Unraveling the Challenges Juan P. Brito M.B.B.S, Mayo Clinic Rochester |
9:15 AM | Case Discussions: Navigating Thyroid Function Complexities Moderator: Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida M. Regina Castro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Juan P. Brito M.B.B.S, Mayo Clinic Rochester Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:45 AM | Q&A Session |
10:00 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
10:25 AM | Thyroid Nodule Management: Exploring the ATA Guideline Update Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:50 AM | Advancing Care: Minimally Invasive Approaches to Thyroid Nodules and Cancer Ricardo Paz-Fumagalli, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:15 AM | Benign Thyroid Disorders: A Surgeon’s View Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:40 AM | Case Discussion: Exploring Benign Thyroid Disorders Moderator: M. Regina Castro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Panelists: Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Ricardo Paz-Fumagalli, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:10 PM | Q&A Session |
12:25 PM | Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Thyroid and Parathyroid Practice Juan P. Brito M.B.B.S, Mayo Clinic Rochester |
1:00 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 2 |
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Registration |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Non-CME Product Theater |
7:55 AM | Welcome Introductions |
8:00 AM | Advances in Thyroid Cancer Management: Insights from the 2025 ATA Guidelines Megan R. Haymart, M.D., University of Michigan |
8:25 AM | Radioiodine Therapy: Striking a Balance Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:50 AM | Enhancing the Patient Experience in Thyroid Cancer Care Megan R. Haymart, M.D., University of Michigan |
9:15 AM
| Case discussions: Optimization of Thyroid Cancer Management Moderator: Sarika N. Rao, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Megan R. Haymart, M.D., University of Michigan Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:45 AM | Q&A Session |
10:00 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
10:25 AM | Surgical Management of Advanced and Recurrent Thyroid Cancer Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:50 AM | Cutting-Edge Advances in Molecular Genetics and Targeted Therapies for Thyroid Cancer Julie E. Hallanger-Johnson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
11:15 AM | Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Evolving Care Strategies in 2025 Sarika N. Rao, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:40 AM | Thyroid Related Imaging: Insight and Applications Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:05 PM | Case Discussions: Complex Thyroid Cancer Scenarios Moderator: Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Julie E. Hallanger-Johnson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Sarika N. Rao, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:35 PM | Q&A Session |
12:50 PM | Post-Test Thyroid Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:55 PM | Closing Remarks |
1:00 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 3 |
Location

Nestled beside a serene nature preserve, Conrad Orlando provides a range of experiences from peaceful water gardens to exciting aquatic adventures. For a touch of Disney magic, the park is just a short ride away from the resort.
Rooms are reserved for attendees and their guests at the group rate starting at $329 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of October 15, 2025, whichever comes first.
Please follow the LINK to make your reservation.
Please note that to confirm a sleeping room within the Room Block, the reservation must be secured with a valid credit card provided by the guest attending the Event. Additionally, a deposit equivalent to the first night’s stay is required at the time of booking.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation
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 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.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 17.25 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 17.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 17.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.25 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.
Day | Credit(s) |
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Thursday | 8.00 |
Friday | 4.75 |
Saturday | 4.50 |
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Available Credit
- 17.25 AAPA Category 1
- 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.25 ANCC
- 17.25 AOA Category 2-A
- 17.25 Attendance
- 17.25 IPCE
Exhibitors
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, contact Florida Exhibits for more information.
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