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ForwardHepatology and Liver Transplantation: Today and Tomorrow 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Tushar C. Patel, M.B., Ch.B. , Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D. and Kristen L. Ryland, APRN
June 20 - 21, 2025 - Orlando, Florida
This course provides attendees with relevant information regarding new developments in hepatology, and novel approaches to the management of liver diseases that can be readily integrated into daily clinical practice. Nationally and internationally renowned experts present new findings in a case-based format that highlights the management of common, as well as unique and complex liver diseases and liver cancers.
This program is endorsed by the following organizations:
 | Endorsed by the American Society of Transplantation. |
Abstract Session - Deadline May 9, 2025
Presentations of original research and challenging cases dedicated to the field of gastroenterology and hepatology will be presented at this conference. Abstract submissions may include guidelines, randomized trials, outcome studies, practice innovations, case studies or descriptive analyses.
Target Audience
This course is designed for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in GI and endocrinology. Primary care providers may also find this course beneficial.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the latest approaches to manage patients with advanced liver disease and acute on chronic liver failure.
- Review newly approved treatments in cholestatic liver disease.
- Review the evaluation and management of patients with metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease.
- Review new innovations in liver transplantation and how they are impacting patients awaiting transplant.
- Assess the latest diagnostic and therapeutic advances in liver cancer.
- Identify the role of palliative care in managing patients with end-stage liver disease.
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.
Hepatology and Liver Transplantation: Today and Tomorrow 2025 |
Conrad Orlando Orlando, Florida |
June 20-21, 2025 |
All Presentations Eastern Time |
Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
8:00 AM | Welcome Introductions Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
| Liver diseases in the community. Chair: Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:05 AM | State-of-the-art: Artificial Intelligence in Hepatology Doug A. Simonetto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
8:35 AM | Chronic Hepatitis B, D and E – an update Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona |
8:55 AM | Managing viral hepatitis in immunocompromised patients Kristen L. Ryland, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:15 AM | Can we eliminate HCV in the next decade? Rolland C. Dickson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona |
9:30 AM | Pre-operative assessment of patients with chronic liver disease Nicole M. Loo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:50 AM | Q & A Session Moderator: Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Doug A. Simonetto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Kristen L. Ryland, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida Nicole M. Loo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:00 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
| Autoimmune and cholestatic diseases. Chair: Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona |
10:20 AM | Primary biliary cholangitis: The new treatment paradigm John E. Eaton, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:40 AM | Primary sclerosing cholangitis: Medical, endoscopic and surgical management Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida Autoimmune liver disease: |
11:00 AM | Applying the guidelines in practice John E. Eaton, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:20 AM | Case discussions in autoimmune and cholestatic disease Moderator: Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona Panelists: John E. Eaton, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
| Metabolic liver disease. Chair: Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
1:00 PM | State-of-the-art: Management of MASLD: Applying advances in diagnosis and treatment. Speaker TBA |
2:00 PM | Management of obesity in the liver patient: The Do’s and Dont’s of running a weight loss clinic Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
2:30 PM | Panel case discussions: Obesity and Metabolic diseases Moderator: Kristen L. Ryland, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Speaker TBA Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
2:50 PM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
| Liver Transplantation. Chair: Doug A. Simonetto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
3:10 PM | Innovations in Liver transplantation Shennen A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
3:35 PM | Pre-transplant evaluation: Heart and lungs David M.H. Chascsa, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona |
3:55 PM | Frailty and sarcopenia: Evaluation and management Michele Barnhill, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona |
4:15 PM | Debate: Liver xeno-transplantation Moderator: Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida (potential slides) Pro: The future is now (8 mins) Shennen A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Con: Now is not the time (8 mins) Michael D. Leise, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Rebuttal – 3 mins each Discussion |
5:00 PM | Closing remarks Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida |
5:05 PM | Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Networking |
6:15 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 1 |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
7:55 AM | Welcome and Introductions Kristen L. Ryland, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida |
| Management of Cirrhosis. Chair: Maria L. Yataco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:00 AM | State-of-the-art: Recognizing and managing complications of cirrhosis Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:30 AM | Palliative care in cirrhosis: Who, why and when Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., MCHS |
8:50 AM | Alcohol and the liver Liu Yang, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:15 AM | Nutrition in patients with cirrhosis Tara M. Schmidt, RDN, LD, Mayo Clinic Rochester |
9:35 AM | Q & A Session Moderator: Maria L. Yataco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., MCHS Liu Yang, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida Tara M. Schmidt, RDN, LD, Mayo Clinic Rochester |
9:50 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
| The liver and multi-system disease. Chair: Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., MCHS |
10:15 AM | The cardiac patient with liver disease: Lessons from a cardiologist Sabrina D. Phillips, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:35 AM | Where the lung and the liver meet Maria L. Yataco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:55 AM | Kidney disease in the liver patient / Hepatorenal syndrome Marie C. Hogan, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
11:15 AM | Liver disease and pregnancy Nicole M. Loo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:40 AM | Q & A Session Moderator: Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., MCHS Panelists: Sabrina D. Phillips, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Maria L. Yataco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Marie C. Hogan, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Nicole M. Loo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
| Liver Cancers. Chair: Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida |
1:00 PM | Diagnosis of hepatobiliary cancers – are genomic tests or mutational profiling useful? Lewis R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
1:25 PM | Medical options for hepatobiliary cancers Jeremy C. Jones, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
1:50 PM | Locoregional therapy for liver tumors Beau Toskich, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
2:10 PM | Liver transplantation for non-hepatic cancers Jeremy C. Jones, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
2:35 PM | Q & A Session Moderator: Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Lewis R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Jeremy C. Jones, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Beau Toskich, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
2:50 PM | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
| Managing liver failure. Chair: Liu Yang, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida |
3:10 PM | Acute-on-chronic liver failure: The ICU perspective Jody C. Olson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
3:40 PM | When to refer for liver transplantation Maria L. Yataco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
4:00 PM | Optimizing care of the liver transplant recipient Michael D. Leise, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
4:25 PM | Panel discussion: Putting it into practice – getting to and surviving after liver transplantation. Moderator: Liu Yang, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida Panelists: Jody C. Olson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Maria L. Yataco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Michael D. Leise, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
4:55 PM | Closing Remarks Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
5:00 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 2 |
Nestled beside a serene nature preserve, Conrad Orlando provides a range of experiences from peaceful water gardens to exciting aquatic adventures. For a touch of Disney magic, the park is just a short ride away from the resort.
Rooms are reserved for attendees and their guests at the group rate starting at $329 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of May 29, 2025, whichever comes first.
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Please note that to confirm a sleeping room within the Room Block, the reservation must be secured with a valid credit card provided by the guest attending the Event. Additionally, a deposit equivalent to the first night’s stay is required at the time of booking.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual 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 14.50 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 14.50 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 14.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 14.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.50 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants 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 14.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 14.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
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Available Credit
- 14.50 AAPA Category 1
- 14.50 ACPE
- 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.50 ANCC
- 14.50 AOA
- 14.50 Attendance
- 14.50 IPCE
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