COURSE DIRECTOR
Neera Agrwal, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
IM MERIT conference trains residents in identifying and researching topics that are relevant to the clinical practice of medicine.  The goal is to 1) learn to perform literature searches to answer a clinical question; 2) to critically appraise the literature; 3) to present the information in a coherent CME level talk to members of the clinical community.  An expert in the field attends the conference and provides his/her insights into the topic.  We tackle many questions in the clinical practice, including cutting edge literature. Not only does the individual resident benefit from the process, but the audience gets exposure to the latest evidence based clinical practice that is linked to high value, patient-centered care.

In-Person and Live-Streamed; Monthly on various days from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows, and Students.

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

• Describe how to construct a clinical question.
• Describe how to answer the clinical question by using validated searching tools
• Review the article(s) using validated tools.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. 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 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
None

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Neera Agrwal, M.D., Ph.D.
Mary Gilbert
Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C.
Aaron Pulsipher, M.D., M.S.
Kelley A. Rone, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C
Erin Green, M.H.A. (Coordinator)
Zach Haase (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Zachary Haase or Erin Green, M.H.A.