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ForwardThe Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Stuart J. McCarter, M.D., Angela Lunde, M.A., and Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L
January 28, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
Join us for a landmark CME event commemorating the birthday of Dr. Friedrich Lewy, whose discovery of Lewy bodies transformed the landscape of neurodegenerative disease research. Hosted at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association and streamed globally, this hybrid symposium brings together leading international experts to explore the lesser-known history of Dr. Lewy’s career, shaped by the sociopolitical forces of his time. The program will conclude with a forward-looking panel discussion reflecting on Dr. Lewy’s enduring scientific legacy and examining innovations in LBD diagnosis, management, and future research directions.
Attendees—both in-person and virtual—gain practical insights into current best practices and emerging strategies in dementia care.
CME credits are available for all participants. This symposium is designed for neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, primary care providers, nurses and other clinicians involved in dementia care.
Thank you for registering for the Mayo Clinic School of Professional Development CME course: The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection 2026
As part of your course experience, we are pleased to offer complimentary access to a special live-streamed webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association. This event will also be available as an in-person Watch Party at the Leighton Auditorium, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic Rochester. Attend in person or click here Webinar via ZOOM to register for the Webinar.
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Target Audience
This event is designed for neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, primary care providers, nurses and other clinicians involved in dementia care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Differentiate Lewy Body Dementia from other neurodegenerative disorders by analyzing core clinical features and updated diagnostic criteria.
- Formulate evidence-based care plans for patients with LBD by integrating current strategies for managing cognitive fluctuations, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and parkinsonism.
- Critique historical and sociopolitical influences on Dr. Friedrich Lewy’s scientific contributions to contextualize the evolution of dementia research.
- Design interdisciplinary approaches to LBD care by synthesizing roles across neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, and primary care.
- Evaluate emerging diagnostic tools and biomarkers to anticipate future directions in LBD detection and therapeutic innovation.
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.
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 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACHE
By attending the The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection 2026 offered by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science participants may earn up to 1.50 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 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.
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
- 1.50 ACHE
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.50 ANCC
- 1.50 AOA
- 1.50 AOA Category 2-A
- 1.50 Attendance
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| Webinar: From Berlin to Breakthroughs: The Life of Dr. Lewy Register via this link. | No Cost |
| The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection 2026 | $25 |
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
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.
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