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Forward45th Annual Practice of Internal Medicine
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Director: Brandon P. Verdoorn, M.D. and Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D.
May 12 - 16, 2025 - Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area Hotel - Rochester, Minnesota
Mayo Clinic's Practice of Internal Medicine postgraduate course, celebrating its forty-fifth year, is designed to provide general internists, internist-subspecialists, family medicine physicians, and other primary care professionals with a state-of-the-art update in internal medicine. Lectures are presented by specialists from Mayo Clinic. The topics represent some of the most common problems encountered in clinical practice including the management of a variety of medical issues seen in areas of gastroenterology, infectious diseases, general internal medicine, rheumatology, geriatrics, emergency medicine, pulmonology, endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, and women’s health.
Target Audience
This course is designed for general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, family medicine physicians, and other primary healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review use of GLP-1 analogs to effectively and safely treat diabetes and obesity.
- Identify common challenges in caring for patients struggling with homelessness.
- Examine management of chronic coronary artery disease based on current evidence.
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.
Monday, May 12, 2025 | |
6:45 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast |
7:45 a.m.
| Welcome and Course Overview |
8:00 a.m.
| Chronic Coronary Artery Disease |
8:35 a.m.
| The Anemia Work-Up Carrie A. Thompson, M.D. |
9:10 a.m.
| C. Difficile – New Insights Into Management
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9:45 a.m. | Break |
10:05 a.m.
| Pearls and Pitfalls in Patient Communication |
10:40 a.m.
| Adult ADHD – Recognition and Management |
11:15 a.m.
| Clinical Pearls - Hematology |
11:55 a.m. | Lunch Break |
1:00 p.m.
| Wellness – Individual and System Strategies for Flourishing |
1:35 p.m.
| Perioperative Medicine – New Updates for Your Practice Karen F. Mauck, M.D., M.S. |
2:10 p.m. | Break |
2:30 p.m.
| Challenges in the Use of GLP-1 Analogs Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B.
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3:05 p.m.
| Updates in Aortic Disease
|
3:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast
|
7:55 a.m.
| Daily Overview |
8:00 a.m.
| Prostate Cancer Screening in 2025 |
8:35 a.m.
| AI and Large Language Models for Clinical Practice |
9:10 a.m.
| Cancer Screening and Other Primary Care Issues in Transgender Patients
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9:45 a.m. | Break |
10:05 a.m.
| Heart Failure Pearls for Both Inpatient and Outpatient |
10:40 a.m.
| Common Symptoms of Voice and Upper Airway |
11:15 a.m.
| Clinical Pearls - Pulmonary |
11:55 a.m. | Lunch Break |
1:00 p.m.
| Cases in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding |
1:35 p.m.
| Spells: Faints, Auras, TIAs, Twitches, and Jerks |
2:10 p.m. | Break |
2:30 p.m.
| Updates in Hospital Medicine |
3:05 p.m.
| Clearing the Path – Approaches to Constipation |
3:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast
|
7:55 a.m.
| Daily Overview |
8:00 a.m.
| Kidney Stones Mira T. Keddis, M.D. (*virtual) |
8:35 a.m.
| Introduction to Longevity and Anti-Aging for the Internist |
9:10 a.m.
| Ischemic Stroke Updates for the Internist James P. Klaas, M.D. |
9:45 a.m. | Break |
10:05 a.m.
| Palpitations – The Basics and Beyond |
10:40 a.m.
| Primary Care of the Patient with CLL |
11:15 a.m.
| Clinical Pearls – Women’s Health |
11:55 a.m. | Lunch Break |
1:00 p.m.
| Demystifying OSA – Diagnosis, Management, and Prescribing |
1:35 p.m.
| Management of Popular Dietary Supplements |
2:10 p.m. | Break |
2:30 p.m.
| Pharmacotherapy in Dementia |
3:05 p.m.
| Care of the Patient Struggling with Homelessness – Challenges and Opportunities |
3:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast
|
7:55 a.m.
| Daily Overview |
8:00 a.m.
| Practice Changing Articles in the Past Year
|
8:35 a.m.
| COVID in 2024 and Beyond: Evaluation and Treatment |
9:10 a.m.
| Optimizing Exercise in Older Adults - How to Keep a Baby Boomer Buff |
9:45 a.m. | Break |
10:05 a.m.
| Crystalline Arthropathies |
10:40 a.m.
| Common Dermatology Cases for the Primary Care Clinician |
11:15 a.m.
| Clinical Pearls – Geriatric Medicine |
11:55 a.m. | Lunch Break (on your own) |
1:00 p.m.
| Myth Busting and Optimizing PPI Therapy |
1:35 p.m.
| Approach to Common Cardiac Exam Findings in Primary Care |
2:10 p.m. | Break |
2:30 p.m.
| Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illness |
3:05 p.m.
| Updates in Management of Migraines |
3:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast
|
7:55 a.m.
| Daily Overview |
8:00 a.m.
| What a Generalist Needs to Know About Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease |
8:35 a.m.
| PAD Pearls in 2025 Stan Henkin, M.D. |
9:10 a.m.
| Clearing the Weeds Around Cannabis Use |
9:45 a.m. | Break |
10:05 a.m.
| Social Determinants of Health – How to Take Action as a Clinician |
10:40 a.m.
| Integrative Medicine for the Primary Care Clinician |
11:15 a.m.
| Men’s Health and the Heart |
11:50 a.m. 12:00 pm.
| Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks – Drs. Nordhues and Verdoorn Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area (conference location)
Located just two blocks from the Mayo Clinic – connected via Skyway to the Clinic as well as the University of Minnesota, Methodist Hospital, and Shops at University Square. Fifth-floor rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the city, there's also an indoor pool, fitness room, and two restaurants. *No room block at this location.
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown (2 blocks from conference)
225 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
507-285-1234
The Hilton Garden Inn, Rochester Downtown is connected by skyway to Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota shopping, and restaurants. Hilton Garden Inn, Rochester Downtown has a 24-hour business center, complimentary WiFi, indoor swimming pool, and fitness center. There is a freshly prepared breakfast at on-site restaurants, 24-hour convenience store and Pavilion Lounge. *No room block at this location.
Mayo Clinic 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 registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
All travel and lodging expenses and arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
You may wish to visit Experience Rochester website for additional travel information, accommodation options, and area information.
Travel
Rochester, Minnesota is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by a modern international airport with multiple flights daily via American, Sun Country and Delta Airlines. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area and the Mayo Clinic campus.
Note to Travelers: Several cities in the United States are named Rochester. When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged. Flying through the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is another option. The following shuttle services offer multiple trips daily. Travel time is approximately 75 minutes.
Groome Transportation
507-280-9270
$47 per person*
Rochester Shuttle Service
507-216-6354
$49 per person*
*Rates are quoted for one-way fares to or from the Minneapolis Airport. Rates are subject to change and do not include taxes, fee, or gratuities.
Travel arrangements and expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Mayo Clinic’s appointed travel company, Ultramar Travel, is available to assist with travel arrangements. Call Ultramar Travel toll-free at 866-629-6885.
You may wish to visit Experience Rochester website for additional travel information, accommodation options, and area information.
PARKING
Parking is available in hotel and city ramps. The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee; parking will not be validated.
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 27.75 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 27.75 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 27.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6.00 |
| Tuesday | 6.00 |
| Wednesday | 6.00 |
| Thursday | 6.00 |
| Friday | 3.75 |
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
- 27.75 AAPA Category 1
- 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 27.75 ANCC
- 27.75 Attendance
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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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