6th Annual Mayo Clinic Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course 2025

Orlando, FL US
November 6, 2025 to November 8, 2025

Overview

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

Course Directors: Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Victor Bernet, M.D., and Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D.

November 6 - 8, 2025 - Conrad Orlando - Orlando, Florida

The annual Mayo Clinic Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course 2025 is a three-day CME course offering a comprehensive review of diagnostic techniques and medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Topics of discussion include the assessment of benign thyroid diseases as well as pre-and postoperative management of thyroid cancer and parathyroid disorders. Discussions include review of cutting-edge imaging modalities and diagnostic methods such as molecular testing for evaluation of thyroid nodules as well as therapeutic options for the management of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions. This course consists of a combination of lectures and panel discussions about diagnostic and therapeutic options for management of challenging parathyroid and thyroid cases, as well as roundtable small group discussions with various experienced speakers.


Abstract Session - Deadline September 26, 2025

As part of the 6th Annual Mayo Clinic Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course poster session, the presentation of original research related to the field of diagnostic techniques and medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders will be held at the meeting. Accepted abstract recipients will be notified by email after the deadline. Registration is required for all poster presenters.

Submitted abstracts may include: the assessment of benign thyroid diseases as well as pre-and postoperative management of thyroid cancer and parathyroid disorders; review of cutting-edge imaging modalities and diagnostic methods such as molecular testing for evaluation of thyroid nodules as well as therapeutic options for the management of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions. Poster presentations will be peer-reviewed. For further information email FLA CME Abstracts.​

Abstract Submission Webform 

Target Audience

The course is designed for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, head and neck surgeons, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other providers who care for patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Evaluate primary hyperparathyroidism using updated guidelines and advanced imaging modalities.
  • Assess and manage various calcium, phosphorus, and bone metabolism disorders.
  • Review surgical approaches for effective management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • Apply the latest guidelines to diagnose and manage hypoparathyroidism.
  • Employ evidence-based practices to improve the care of thyroid disorders in special populations.
  • Discuss surgical management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
  • Review the impact of diet and supplements in thyroid health.
  • Apply guidelines for the evaluation and management of thyroid nodules and cancer.

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: 
  • 17.25 AAPA Category 1
  • 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 17.25 ANCC
  • 17.25 AOA Category 2-A
  • 17.25 Attendance
  • 17.25 IPCE
Event starts: 
11/06/2025 - 7:50am
Event ends: 
11/08/2025 - 1:00pm

Program

6th Annual Mayo Clinic

Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Course 2025

November 6-8, 2025

All Presentations Eastern Time

 

                 Thursday, November 6, 2025

7:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

7:50 AM

Welcome Introductions and Pre-Test – Parathyroid

Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida, Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida and Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

8:00 AM

The Many Faces of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Navigating the Spectrum from Normocalcemia to Hypercalcemia – Evaluation and Management

Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester 

8:25 AM

Advancing Primary Hyperparathyroidism Care Beyond Surgery: Exploring New Paradigms in Medical and Non-Surgical Options

Ana Voogd, M.D., Hospital Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina

8:50 AM

Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Strategies and Approaches

Samip Patel, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

9:15 AM

Case discussion:  Primary Hyperparathyroidism Nonsurgical treatment case discussion

Moderator:

Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester 

Panelists:

Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Samip Patel, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Ana Voogd, M.D., Hospital Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina

9:45 AM

Q&A Session

10:00 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

10:15 AM

Preoperative Imaging Modalities for Successful Parathyroid Surgery

Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

10:40 AM

Intraoperative and Post-Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Ensuring Cure and Optimizing Calcium Follow-Up with Protocol-Based Care

Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:05 AM

Persistent, Recurrent, Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma: Surgical Approaches to Challenging Cases

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:30 AM

Case Discussion: Surgical Cases of Hyperparathyroidism

Moderator:

Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

12:00 PM

Q&A Session

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Hypoparathyroidisms: Guideline Update 2025

Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School 

1:40 PM

Diagnosis and Management of non-PTH Mediated Hypercalcemia

Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:05 PM

Management of Hypoparathyroidism Complications and Treatment

Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School 

2:25 PM

Case Discussion: Hypoparathyroidism and non-PTH Mediated Hypercalcemia

Moderator:

Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School 

Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine 

2:55 PM

Q&A Session

3:10 PM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

3:25 PM

The Critical Role of Phosphorus in Calcium, Parathyroid and Bone Regulation

Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine 

3:50 PM

Managing CKD-MBD in Pre- and Post-Transplant Insights from Endocrinologist Perspective

Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

4:15 PM

Management of Bone and Renal Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Chronic Hypoparathyroidism 

Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine 

4:40 PM

Case Discussion: Calcium and Phosphorus Disorders

Moderator:

Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelist:

Robert A. Wermers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Michael Mannstadt, M.D., Harvard Medical School 

Shon E. Meek, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Peter J. Tebben, M.D., Yale School of Medicine 

5:10 PM

Post-Test Parathyroid

5:20 PM

Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Networking

6:30 PM

ADJOURN – End of Day 1

Friday, November 7, 2025

6:45 AM

Registration

7:00 AM

Breakfast and Non-CME Product Theater

7:50 AM

Welcome Introductions and Pre-Test - Thyroid

8:00 AM

Diet and Supplements in Thyroid Health: Separating Facts from Myths

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

8:25 AM

Managing Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Best Practices

M. Regina Castro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

8:50 AM

Persistent Symptoms in Hypothyroidism: Unraveling the Challenges

Juan P. Brito M.B.B.S, Mayo Clinic Rochester 

9:15 AM

Case Discussions:  Navigating Thyroid Function Complexities

Moderator:

Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida 

Panelists: 

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

M. Regina Castro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Juan P. Brito M.B.B.S, Mayo Clinic Rochester 

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:45 AM

Q&A Session

10:00 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

10:25 AM

Thyroid Nodule Management: Exploring the ATA Guideline Update

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

10:50 AM

Advancing Care: Minimally Invasive Approaches to Thyroid Nodules and Cancer

Ricardo Paz-Fumagalli, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

11:15 AM

Benign Thyroid Disorders: A Surgeon’s View

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:40 AM

Case Discussion:  Exploring Benign Thyroid Disorders

Moderator:

M. Regina Castro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Panelists: 

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Ricardo Paz-Fumagalli, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida 

12:10 PM

Q&A Session

12:25 PM

Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Thyroid and Parathyroid Practice

Juan P. Brito M.B.B.S, Mayo Clinic Rochester

1:00 PM

ADJOURN – End of Day 2

Saturday, November 8, 2025

7:00 AM

Registration

7:00 AM

Breakfast and Non-CME Product Theater

7:55 AM

Welcome Introductions

8:00 AM

Advances in Thyroid Cancer Management: Insights from the 2025 ATA Guidelines

Megan R. Haymart, M.D., University of Michigan

8:25 AM

Radioiodine Therapy: Striking a Balance

Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida 

8:50 AM

Enhancing the Patient Experience in Thyroid Cancer Care

Megan R. Haymart, M.D., University of Michigan

9:15 AM

 

Case discussions:  Optimization of Thyroid Cancer Management

Moderator:

Sarika N. Rao, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Panelists: 

Megan R. Haymart, M.D., University of Michigan

Ana-Maria Chindris, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida 

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

9:45 AM

Q&A Session

10:00 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

10:25 AM

Surgical Management of Advanced and Recurrent Thyroid Cancer

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

10:50 AM

Cutting-Edge Advances in Molecular Genetics and Targeted Therapies for Thyroid Cancer

Julie E. Hallanger-Johnson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester 

11:15 AM

Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Evolving Care Strategies in 2025

Sarika N. Rao, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida 

11:40 AM

Thyroid Related Imaging: Insight and Applications

Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

12:05 PM

Case Discussions: Complex Thyroid Cancer Scenarios

Moderator:

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Panelists:

Julie E. Hallanger-Johnson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester 

Sarika N. Rao, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Manoj K. Jain, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

12:35 PM

Q&A Session

12:50 PM

Post-Test Thyroid

Victor J. Bernet, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

12:55 PM

Closing Remarks

1:00 PM

ADJOURN – End of Day 3

 

Location

Conrad Orlando
1500 Eastbeach Way
Orlando, FL 32836
United States

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 October 15, 2025, whichever comes first.

Please follow the LINK to make your reservation.

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

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 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

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 17.25 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 17.25 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 17.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.25 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.

DayCredit(s)
Thursday8.00
Friday4.75
Saturday4.50

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

  • 17.25 AAPA Category 1
  • 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 17.25 ANCC
  • 17.25 AOA Category 2-A
  • 17.25 Attendance
  • 17.25 IPCE

Exhibitors

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, contact Florida Exhibits for more information.

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