Series date: 
01/09/2026 - 6:00am to 12/31/2026 - 11:59pm

COURSE DIRECTOR
Beba Tata-Mbeng, MDiv, BCC

DESCRIPTION
The Schwartz Rounds program offers healthcare providers a regularly scheduled time during their fast-paced work lives to openly and honestly discuss social and emotional issues that arise in caring for patients. In contrast to traditional medical rounds, the focus is on the human dimension of healthcare. This allows caregivers to make personal connections that improve the quality of care. 

In-Person and Live-Streamed; Quarterly sessions per site, plus one Enterprise session per site on Tuesday from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Executives, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Psychologists, Students, Social Workers, and Chaplains. 

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

  • Demonstrate how Schwartz Rounds influences patient-centered outcomes and personal and professional growth 
  • Cite evidence correlating empathy and compassion with improved meaningful outcomes for patients and staff 
  • Describe how the Schwartz Rounds fosters compassion in healthcare organization

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACHE
By attending the Schwartz Rounds offered by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science participants may earn up to 1.00 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00  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 1.00 AOA Category 2-A credits.

ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.  Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program.  State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.  Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course.  Social workers completing this course will receive 1.00 continuing education credits.


IPCE
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This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 



DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

For additional disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee members visit:   ce.mayo.edu, About Us, Disclosures - or - https://ce.mayo.edu/content/disclosures



All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
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References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

CE Broker Code: 26J01633

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Bridget Berkland, Joy Hervey and/or Dawn Vlasaty

Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
Florida