Mayo Clinic International Hospital Internal Medicine Conference 2026
This course will be Live (in-person) only

Course Director:
Aleksandra Murawska Baptista, M.D.
Course Co-Directors:
Melissa P. Cortes, M.D., Tuhama S. Rihani, M.D. and Abhinav Singla, M.D.
The Mayo Clinic International Hospital Internal Medicine Conference showcases advances in hospital medicine. Mayo Clinic experts present clinical updates, emerging trends, and research. Attendees gain practical insights into hospitalist care and managing complex hospitalized patients.
Target Audience
This course is designed for inpatient care providers including physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, healthcare executives and advanced practice providers (physician assistants, nurse practitioners). It is particularly relevant for those in specialties like internal medicine and family practice, where the focus is on the care of inpatients.
Learning Objectives
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.
International Hospital Internal Medicine Conference 2026 |
Tuesday – September 15, 2026
7:15 a.m. | Registration / Check-in |
8:15 a.m. | Welcome Introductions Aleksandra Murawska Baptista, M.D. |
8:30 a.m. | Innovate, Elevate, Transform: The Future of Hospital Medicine Michael Maniaci, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Sick Liver in the Hospital: Practical Updates in Workup and Treatment of Decompensated Cirrhosis/Alcoholic Encephalopathy |
9:30 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:30 a.m. | Mayday on the Ward: What Aerospace Medicine Teaches Us About Hospital Emergencies Michael Harrison, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:00 a.m. | Tug of War: Balancing the Heart, Kidneys, and Blood Pressure Christopher Trautman, M.D. |
11:30 a.m. | Time is Brain: Hospitalist Keys to Stroke Management James Klaas, M.D. |
12:00 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
| Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop Pre-Registered Attendees Only |
12:45 p.m. | Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only |
1:15 p.m. | Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop Stations |
4:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Wednesday – September 16, 2026
7:45 a.m. | Registration |
8:15 a.m. | Welcome Introductions Abhinav Singla, M.D. |
8:30 a.m. | Building a Continuous Improvement Culture: QI for AI and Automation Implementation for Hospital Medicine |
9:00 a.m. | Caught Between Clot and Bleed: Anticoagulation in Hospital Medicine |
9:30 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:30 a.m. | High Acuity, High Impact: ICU Updates for Hospitalists John Park, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | When Skin Tells the Story: Evaluating Rashes in the Hospital Setting Julio Sartori Valinotti, M.D. |
11:30 a.m. | The Glucose Rollercoaster: Navigating DKA and Inpatient Hyperglycemia or Too Sweet to Handle? |
12:00 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
| Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop Pre-Registered Attendees Only |
12:45 p.m. | Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only |
1:15 p.m. | Advanced Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop Stations |
4:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Thursday – September 17, 2026
Friday – September 18, 2026
7:45 a.m. | Registration |
8:15 a.m. | Welcome Introductions Melissa Cortes, M.D. |
8:30 a.m. | Call or Not to Call? ID Updates in Antimicrobial Management Sammer Elwasila, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Safe Landing: Navigating Pressure Ulcers and Bedside Wound Care Matthew Melin, M.D. |
9:30 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:30 a.m. | Abdominal Pain – Not Again, Inpatient management of IBD – Acute Severe UC, SBO/CD, Intra-abdominal Abscesses Jana Al Hashash, M.D., M.S. |
11:00 a.m. | When Immunity Fails: Hematologic Emergencies |
11:30 a.m. | Things We Do for (No) Reason - Updates in Hospital Medicine Ricardo Pagan, M.D. |
12:00 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn Light Snacks |
| Optional – Breakout Session |
1:00 p.m. | The Power of Our Path: Building Academic Careers in Medicine M. Caroline Burton, M.D., Nancy Dawson, M.D., Mary Hedges, M.D., |
2:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Lodging
The following hotels are located near the event venue. This list is not comprehensive, and no group blocks have been arranged. Attendees should book accommodations directly with their preferred hotel.
Conrad London St. James
22-28 Broadway
London SW1H 0BH
United Kingdom
St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection
2 Caxton Street
London SW1H 0QW
United Kingdom
The Guardsman, Buckingham Gate
1 Vandon Street
London SW1H 0AH
United Kingdom
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel
54 Buckingham Gate
London SW1E 6AF
United Kingdom
The Westminster London, Curio Collection by Hilton
30 John Islip Street
London SW1P 4DD
United Kingdom
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
London County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
United Kingdom
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registration such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the 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 17.00 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 Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ACHE
By attending the Mayo Clinic International Hospital Internal Medicine Conference 2026 offered by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science participants may earn up to 17.00 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 17.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses 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 17.00 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.
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
- 17.00 AAPA Category 1
- 17.00 ACHE
- 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.00 ANCC
- 17.00 Attendance
- 17.00 IPCE
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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