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ForwardTransforming Community, Regional, and Rural Healthcare 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
October 12 - 13, 2026 - Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, Minnesota
Mayo Clinic Health System presents the fourth annual, Transforming Community, Regional, and Rural Healthcare continuing education conference. This two-day symposium brings together multidisciplinary healthcare leaders, providers, administrators, researchers, and educators to discuss critical issues impacting community, reginal, and rural health systems and the patients they serve. The course includes interactive sessions enabling participants to directly apply new transformative approaches to community and rural health settings.
Interactive sessions focus on collaborative partnerships that advance:
• Access
• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
• Cancer Care
• Financial Stability
• Population Health
• Workforce
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $600 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $450 |
| Students/Residents | $300 |
Now Accepting Abstracts for Breakouts, Podium Presentations, and Posters
Transforming Community, Regional, and Rural Healthcare is now accepting proposals for 45‑minute interactive breakouts, ~30‑minute podium presentations, and in‑person posters for the 2026 course (October 12–13).
Submissions should align with one or more themes: Access; Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation; Cancer Care; Financial Stability; Population Health; Workforce.
All proposals may include previously presented or published work (with sufficient modification as needed).
Posters
Posters will be displayed throughout the entire conference; however, presenters are only required to be present at their poster during the poster session and reception on Monday evening. Each poster must have at least one representative registered to attend the conference in person. A registration discount code will be provided to one presenter per poster.
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
Maximum: 500 words per submission
A profile and online submission form are required.
We welcome research, community-engaged solutions, project-based work, and innovative ideas that support the future of community and rural healthcare.
Target Audience
This symposium is designed for allied health professionals, healthcare executives, general internists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physicians, physician assistants, professors, residents, students as well as, community health partners, university faculty, and nonprofit and government employees.
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.
The following hotels are offering reduced guest room rates for attendees of Mayo Clinic Transforming Community & Rural Healthcare.
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area (3 blocks from conference location)
101 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 280-6000
$239 Standard Two Queens/King
Reference the Transforming Community and Rural Health Conference room block when making your reservation via phone.
Located just three blocks from the Mayo Civic Center – connected via Skyway to Mayo Clinic as well as the University of Minnesota, Methodist Hospital, and Shops at University Square.
The Kahler Grand Hotel (3 blocks from conference location)
20 2nd Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
800-533-1655
$149 Standard Two Queens/King
Reference the Transforming Community and Rural Health Conference room block when making your reservation via phone.
The Kahler Grand is connected by skyway to the Mayo Civic Center, University of Minnesota shopping, and restaurants.
Mayo Clinic 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 registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
You may wish to visit Experience Rochester website for additional travel information, accommodation options, and area information.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Thank you for your interest in Transforming Community, Regional, and Rural Healthcare This course is currently in the early planning stages. If you’d like to be notified when opportunities become available, please add your name to our Notify Me list. Signing up to be notified will ensure that you receive an email when exhibitor information is available. No additional information is available until then.
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $600 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $450 |
| Students/Residents | $300 |
Before registering, please update your profile.
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.
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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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