A Systematic Approach to Medically Unexplained Symptoms 2025

CHICAGO, IL US
August 13, 2025 to August 16, 2025

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

Course Directors - Arya Mohabbat, MD, Michael Mueller, MD, Elizabeth Wight, MD

August 13 - 16, 2025 - Four Seasons Hotel Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

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This course provides evidence-based strategies to address frequently encountered medically unexplained conditions. It starts with a thorough discussion of the pathophysiological process of central sensitization; that is followed by lectures focusing on specific medically unexplained conditions and symptoms. Each topic utilizes didactic sessions, case vignettes, clinical pearls, and formal Q/A sessions.

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.

Target Audience

This course is intended for general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other primary healthcare professionals who practice in or have a special interest in treating medically complex patients.

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.

Course summary
Event starts: 
08/13/2025 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
08/16/2025 - 1:00pm
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 EAST DELAWARE PLACE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Course Directors

Arya B. Mohabbat, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine

Michael R. Mueller, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine

Elizabeth C. Wight, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Faculty

Chris A. Aakre, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine 

Amindra S. Arora, MB, BChir
Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Erica Bellamkonda, MD
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Larry R. Bergstrom, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Michael W. Cullen, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Rohit D. Divekar, MBBS, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergic Diseases
Daniel V. Dudenkov, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine

Jamie L. Friend, NBC-HWC
Lead Wellness Coach
Division of General Internal Medicine

Debbie L. Fuehrer, MA, LPCC
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Stephanie L. Grach, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Isabel C. Green, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 
Donald D. Hensrud, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Division of General Internal Medicine
Vivek N. Iyer, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Mithri Junna, MD.
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology
Ashima Makol, MBBS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Jean Marie McGowan, MD
Instructor in Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
LaSonya T. Natividad, ARNP, CNP, MSN**
Instructor in Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Neena Natt, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Sandhya Pruthi, MD*
Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Mabel Ryder, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Jason H. Szostek, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Iris Wang, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Elizabeth W. Westby, MD
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
Nathan P. Young, DO
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology

*Planning team member, AAFP diplomate
**Planning team member, ANCC diplomate


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CME Event Specialist- Sheila Terrill
RSTGIMCME@mayo.edu for questions or support

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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.


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