David R. Farley, M.D.  
Professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Associate Director, Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center

Locations:

• Geffen Auditorium (Live)
• Broadcast to SMH Alfred M-459 and MA 17-64
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross (Video Conference)

Lunch available outside Geffen Auditorium and SMH Alfred M-459 on a first come, first serve basis

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the appearance of a post-operative cervical hematoma causing airway compromise
• Describe the rationale for immedicatly opening the wound in a symptomatic patient with a post-op cervical hematoma
• Describe the "Forgetting Curve" as proposed by Ebbinghaus and the importance of repetition in learning
• Articulate the three factors described by Ericsson for "masterful performance": deliberate practice, feedback, drive

Financial Disclosure:

• None

Off Label/Investigational Uses:

• None

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.