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ForwardAerospace Medicine Clinical Reviews 2027
This course is offered Live (in-person) only.
Course Director: Jan Stepanek, M.D., M.P.H.
April 2-4, 2027 - Mayo Clinic - Phoenix, Arizona
Designed for board-certified practitioners in operational aerospace medicine, the program emphasizes practical solutions to known and emerging clinical problems encountered during spaceflight, in-flight health maintenance, and post-mission rehabilitation. Participants will engage in state-of-the-art clinical reviews by clinical subject-matter experts, as well as clinical demonstrations, in small-group discussions on topics such as the evaluation and management of space motion sickness, urinary retention, right-to-left shunting, clot detection, hypoxic atmospheres, radiation exposure, and pertinent emerging diagnostic and treatment methods for spaceflight environments.
Through collaborative dialogue, didactic lectures, and hands-on learning, attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance clinical decision-making and operational readiness in this rapidly evolving domain.
Target Audience
Advanced and experienced practitioners with board certifications in aerospace medicine or related operational medicine disciplines. No students, trainees, residents, or fellows are permitted to register.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Describe the risks, evaluation methods, and clinical implications of proximal main thrombus formation during space flight.
- Analyze the health consequences of lunar dust exposure.
- Integrate novel cardiovascular risk markers and assessment tools into cardiovascular risk stratification.
- Formulate prevention and treatment plans for bone loss based on current evidence.
- Interpret diagnostic findings of right-to-left shunting and predict physiologic responses in hypoxic environment
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
- 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 25.50 Attendance
- 25.50 IPCE
Aerospace Medicine Clinical Reviews 2027 Phoenix AZ April 2-4, 2027 Programing follows the local time zone | ||
Day 1 | April 2, 2027 | |
7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:30 AM | 8:15 AM | Welcome and Overview of Challenges JD Polk, DO, MS, MMM, CPE, FACOEP, FAsMA NASA |
8:15 AM | 9:00 AM | Review of spaceflight data - Antiemetics Blue Origin |
9:00 AM | 9:45 AM | Gastrointestinal concerns Mayo Clinic |
9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | Q&A for Dr Blue and Dr. DeBaise |
10:00 AM | 10:45 AM | Cardiology : Coronary disease risk stratification Mayo Clinic |
10:45 AM | 11:00 AM | Refreshment Break |
11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | Cardiology : Electrophysiological treatment of arrhythmias Mayo Clinic |
11:45 PM | 12:30 PM | Thrombosis: state of the art Mayo Clinic |
12:30 PM | 12:45 PM | Q&A for Dr. Srivathsan and Dr. Pruthi |
12:45 PM | 1:15 PM | Lunch |
1:15 PM | 2:00 PM | Gastroenterology - Cases Mayo Clinic |
2:00 PM | 2:45 PM | Cardiology: Cases Mayo Clinic |
2:45 PM | 3:30 PM | Diagnosis and treatment of cerebral vein thrombosis Cumara B. O'Carroll, M.D., M.P.H. Mayo Clinic |
3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | Thrombosis cases Mayo Clinic |
4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | Cases : Diagnosis and treatment of cerebral vein thrombosis Cumara B. O'Carroll, M.D., M.P.H. Mayo Clinic |
5:00 PM | 5:15 PM | Wrap up and Adjourn |
Day 2 | April 3, 2027 | |
7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:45 AM | 8:30 AM | Review of spaceflight data - Urinary retention Blue Origin |
8:30 AM | 9:15 AM | Urinary retention / stones and lower urinary tract symptoms Mayo Clinic |
9:15 AM | 9:30 AM | Q&A for Dr. Blue and Dr Humphreys |
9:30 AM | 10:15 AM | Dental review Mayo Clinic |
10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break |
10:30 AM | 11:15 AM | Osteoporosis : review of current therapies Mayo Clinic |
11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | Osteoporotic fracture management Mayo Clinic |
12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | Q&A for Dr. Doshi and Dr. Adamczyk |
12:15 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Lunar / Martian dust : pulmonary concerns Mayo Clinic |
1:45 PM | 2:30 PM | Dermatology concerns Mayo Clinic |
1:45 PM | 2:00 PM | Q&A for Dr. Cowl and Collin Costello |
2:00 PM | 2:45 PM | Urinary retention / stones and lower urinary tract symptom cases Mayo Clinic |
2:45 PM | 3:30 PM | Dental Cases Mayo Clinic |
3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | Osteoporosis cases Mayo Clinic |
4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | Lunar / Martian dust cases Mayo Clinic |
5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | Dermatology cases Mayo Clinic |
5:45 PM | 6:00 PM | Wrap up and Adjourn |
Day 3 | April 4, 2027 | |
7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:45 AM | 8:30 AM | State of the art review of spaceflight - Gaps in our knowledge NASA |
8:30 AM | 9:15 AM | Radiation threats NASA |
9:15 AM | 9:30 AM | Q&A for David Francisco and TBD |
9:30 AM | 10:15 AM | Hypoxemia, evaluation and right to left shunting concerns Mayo Clinic |
10:15 AM | 11:00 AM | Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS Tyson Brunstetter, OD NASA |
11:00 AM | 11:15 AM | Q&A for Dr. Stepanek and Dr. Brunstetter |
11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | Lunch |
12:00 PM | 12:45 PM | Cases radiation threats scenarios NASA |
12:45 PM | 1:30 PM | Cases right to left shunting - hypoxic echo demonstration Mayo Clinic |
1:45 PM | 2:30 PM | Ophthalmology / SANS cases NASA |
2:30 PM | 3:15 PM | Review of Learning and Course Adjourns |
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 Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ICPE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 25.50 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
- 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 25.50 Attendance
- 25.50 IPCE
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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.
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