21st Annual Mayo Clinic Hospital Medicine: Managing Complex Patients - Live (In-Person)

Course Directors: Richard M. Elias, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Jed (Colt) C. Cowdell, M.D., M.B.A., Shaun K. Yang, M.D., M.P.H.
November 10 - 14, 2026 - The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua - Kapalua , Hawaii
Hospital medicine is a rapidly expanding specialty requiring broad clinical expertise. This CME course equips hospital-based clinicians to manage complex conditions, coordinate care transitions, support perioperative care, improve quality and safety, and strengthen leadership in the hospital setting.
Target Audience
This program is designed for inpatient care providers, including physicians, advanced practice providers, residents, and fellows. It is especially relevant to clinicians in internal medicine, family medicine, and other specialties that care for hospitalized patients.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize early clinical indicators of sepsis and the time‑sensitive steps required for appropriate antibiotics, hemodynamic assessment, and escalation or de‑escalation.
- Apply current evidence and guideline updates to guide empiric therapy selection, duration decisions, and de‑escalation strategies for hospitalized pneumonia.
- Differentiate management strategies for complex VTE scenarios to determine an evidence‑based anticoagulation plan.
- Diagnose inpatient hyponatremia using urine studies and volume assessment to guide safe correction and monitoring.
- Describe a structured serious‑illness conversation that elicits patient values, communicates prognosis or uncertainty clearly, and documents goal‑concordant treatment recommendations for the inpatient team.
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.
Lodging
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua for discounted rates starting at $379/night. To receive the special rates, reservations must be made before September 30, 2026, or before the room block fills.
Deluxe Resort/Garden view: $379/night
Deluxe Ocean View: $399/night
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the course to receive the special rates. Additional taxes will apply.
Click here to make hotel room reservation online.
Daily Resort Fee ($25):
The discounted daily resort fee of $25 per room per night for all attendees staying at the resort includes the following:
- Floral and Kukui Nut Lei Greeting
- Daily Beach chairs and umbrella
- Daily Guest Activities: Basketball, Tennis, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Corn Hole - includes rackets, balls, etc.
- Daily Hawaiian Cultural Classes (Lei Making, Hula, Wayfinding)
- Daily Fitness Classes
- Daily Enhanced High-speed internet access
Parking
Valet-only parking is available at the hotel for a discounted rate of $40/day. Additional taxes will apply.
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registration such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the 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 24.00 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 Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME criteria. This activity is designated for 24.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 24.00 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.
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
- 24.00 AAPA Category 1
- 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 24.00 Attendance
- 24.00 IPCE
Price
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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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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