Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment: A Multidisciplinary Model

Rochester, MN US
September 26, 2025 to September 27, 2025

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors:

Semirra Bayan, M.D.Kristina Flicek, M.D.Emily Hosfield, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-SJulia Meverden, M.S., CCC-SLP

September 26 - 27, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota

Mayo Clinic speech pathologists work in close collaboration with multiple departments to complete comprehensive evaluations of complex dysphagia patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment: A Multidisciplinary Model course is unique and shares with learners Mayo’s holistic approach on how to diagnose and manage this complex patient. It is designed with intermediate to advanced content for the professional in speech and language pathology, radiology, ENT, neurology, and gastroenterology.

Registration Fees
Physician $600
Allied Health, Nurse, NP, PA, Speech Language Pathologist$500

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and speech language pathologists in the areas of speech pathology, ENT, radiology, neurology and gastroenterology.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize when additional evaluation is needed by another discipline to assist in diagnosis of the swallowing disorder.
  • Examine dysphagia evaluation in a variety of complex patient populations in collaboration with other members of the medical team.
  • Identify the range of management techniques for dysphagia associated with variety of etiologies.


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
Available credit: 
  • 14.25 AAPA Category 1
  • 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 14.25 ANCC
  • 14.25 Attendance
Event starts: 
09/26/2025 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
09/27/2025 - 3:15pm

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Day 1 - September 26, 2025

 

7:00-7:45 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor

7:45-8:00 a.m.

Course Director Welcome
Emily Hosfield, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Julia Meverden, M.S., CCC-SLP



8:00-8:40 a.m.


8:40-9:20 a.m.


9:20-10:00 a.m.

Neuro Dysphagia

Myopathy and Dysphagia
Margherita Milone M.D., Ph.D. and Julie Stierwalt, Ph.D.

Inpatient Workup of Unknown Etiology
Derek Stitt, M.D. and Nicole Wakeman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Neurodegenerative Diseases
Eric Sorenson, M.D. and Dr. Julie Stierwalt, Ph.D.

10:00 a.m.

Break
Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor



10:15-10:55 a.m.


10:55-11:35 a.m.


11:35 -12:15 p.m.

Inpatient Dysphagia

Dysphagia in the Respiratory Care Unit
Nicole Wakeman, M.A., CCC-SLP and Nathan Thornton, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

Cardiac Dysphagia
Hannah Patten, CCC-SLP and Elizabeth Olsen, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.

Complex ICU and Dysphagia
Nathan Thornton, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. and Nicole Wakeman, M.A., CCC-SLP

12:15 p.m.

Lunch Break
Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor



1:15-1:55 p.m.


1:55-2:35 p.m.


2:35-3:15 p.m.

Pediatric Population

Aspiration and Pulmonary Complications
R. Paul Boesch, D.O. and Emily Hosfield, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Dysphagia: Evaluation and Management
Pua Hopson, D.O. and Hannah Patten, CCC-SLP


Navigating ENT Challenges in Dysphagia Management
Josh Wiedermann, M.D. and Emily Hosfield, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

3:15 p.m.

Break
Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor



3:30-4:10 p.m.


4:10-4:50 p.m.


4:50-5:30 p.m.

Esophageal Dysphagia

Beyond Aspiration and Penetration
Kristina Flicek, M.D. and Emily Hosfield, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Esophageal Dysphagia
Avinash Nehra, M.D. and Karthik Ravi, M.D.

Functional Swallow Disorder
Chamil Codipilly, M.D. and Rene Utianski, Ph.D.

5:30 p.m.

Adjourn

Schedule subject to change

 

Day 2 - September 27, 2025

 

7:00-7:55 a.m.

Continental Breakfast
Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor

7:55-8:00 a.m.

Day 2 Welcome
Emily Hosfield, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Julia Meverden, M.S., CCC-SLP

 

8:00-8:40 a.m.


8:40-9:20 a.m.


9:20-10:00 a.m.

Structural Issues

Diverticulum
Semirra Bayan, M.D., Kristina Flicek, M.D., Julia Meverden, M.S., CCC-SLP

Prominent Cricopharyngeus
Dale Ekbom, M.D. and Julia Meverden, M.S., CCC-SLP

Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion
Julia Meverden, M.S., CCC-SLP

10:00 a.m.

Break
Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor



10:15-10:55 a.m.


10:55-11:35 a.m.


11:35 -12:15 p.m.

Otolaryngology/Radiation Oncology

Post-Operative Head and Neck Cancer
Eliot Martin, P.A.-C and Catherine Shonley, M.A., CCC-SLP

Posterior Pharyngeal Wall Injection
Semirra Bayan, M.D. and Catherine Shonley, M.A., CCC-SLP

Post-Radiation Dysphagia
Rachel Guenzel, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. and Catherine Shonley, M.A., CCC-SLP

12:15 p.m.

Lunch Break
Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 1st floor



1:15-1:55 p.m.


1:55-2:35 p.m.


2:35-3:15 p.m.

Advocating at End of Life

Palliative Care
Anne Kulinski, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Claudia Chou, M.D.

Ethics-Involved Cases
Ellen Case, M.S.W. and Anne Kulinski, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Dementia: When and Why PEGs
Anne Kulinski, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

3:15 p.m.

Adjourn

Schedule subject to change

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Leighton Auditorium - Siebens Medical education Building
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Livestream Broadcast in Central Time

 

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 14.25 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 14.25 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 14.25 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.

DayCredit(s)
Friday8.25
Saturday6.00

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Available Credit

  • 14.25 AAPA Category 1
  • 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 14.25 ANCC
  • 14.25 Attendance

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