NP PA Surgical Updates 2027

Duck Key, FL US

June 3, 2027 to June 5, 2027

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

Course Directors: Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN; Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, MSN, APRN and Lauren Sigtermans, MS, PA-C.

June 3-5, 2027 - Hawks Cay Resort - Duck Key, FL

The employment of advanced practice registered nurses (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) is expected to increase within surgical practices to meet growing workforce demands. To improve outcomes, surgical professionals must stay informed about the latest advances in treatment and management while understanding and implementing best practice models to optimize team-based care. This course is specifically tailored to meet the educational needs of surgery healthcare professionals in both private practice and academic settings.

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Registration Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.	$895
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees	$795
Optional Workshops	$250

Target Audience

This course is designed for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.

Learning Objectives

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

Apply current, evidence-based guidelines to the perioperative assessment and management of surgical patients across multiple specialties to improve clinical decision–making.
Evaluate emerging surgical technologies, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches, by comparing indications, outcomes, risks, and benefits to inform patient care.
Analyze common intraoperative and postoperative complications and formulate evidence-based management strategies to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
Integrate interdisciplinary, team-based approaches into perioperative care by effectively collaborating with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing colleagues.
Incorporate quality improvement principles and current evidence into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes, reduce variability in care, and support practice at the top of licensure.
Summarize best practices for preoperative optimization of the acute surgical patient.

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:

18.50 AAPA Category 1
18.50 ACPE
18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
18.50 ANCC
18.50 IPCE

Event starts:

06/03/2027 - 8:00am

Event ends:

06/05/2027 - 12:00pm

Thursday, June 3^rd, 2027
6:45 AM	Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits
7:20 AM	Course Introduction Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, APRN
7:30 AM	“Should This Study Change My Practice? A Clinician’s Guide to Weighing the Evidence” Philip Jones, MD
8:00 AM	To Bridge or Not to Bridge: Perioperative Management of Anticoagulation and Platelet Therapy Pedro Malavet, MD
8:45 AM	“More Data, Better Outcomes? The Case for and Against Preoperative Testing” Ghada Mitri, MD and Angela Irizarry DNP, APRN
9:30 AM	Ask the Experts – Panel Question & Answer
10:00 AM	Refreshment Break & Exhibits
10:30 AM	Skin Cancer: From Primary Care to the Operating Room Lauren Sigtermans, PA-C
11:00 AM	Prehabilitation: Nutrition, Frailty, and Surgical Outcomes Elizabeth Wellings, MD
11:30 AM	NP PA Beyond Clinical Practice: Career Advancement & Leadership Amanda Stanton, DMSc, PA-C
12:00 PM	Ask the Experts – Panel Question & Answer
12:30 PM	Adjourn
Optional Workshop Registration Required/Lunch Provided to Registered Attendees **Separate Registration Required, Limited Space Available
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM	Ports, Precision, and Practice: A Laparoscopic Workshop for NPs and PAs Michelle DeLeon, MD and Aakriti Carrubba, MD
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Its 5 o’clock here! Happy Hour

Friday, June 4, 2027
6:45 AM	Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits
7:25 AM	Announcements Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN
7:30 AM	The Ultimate Surgical Family Feud Rebecca Klingbeil, DNP, CRNA and Lorraine Rogers, DNP, CRNA
8:15 AM	The AI-Assisted Intelligent Hospital Room Nik Gajarwala, PA-C
8:45 AM	From Port Placement to Problem Solving: Mastering the Art of Robotic First Assisting Magdala Roberts, APRN
9:15 AM	Ask the Experts – Panel Question & Answer
9:30 AM	Refreshment Break & Exhibits
10:00 AM	Stop Saying "Watch Me": A Better Way to Teach Procedures J. Ross Renew, MD
10:30 AM	Advances in Thoracic Surgery: Robotics, Technology, and the Future of Lung Cancer Care Christopher Scott, MD
11:00 AM	The Final 15 minutes: The Most Underrated Part of Surgery - Universal Principles of Wound Closure Across Surgical Specialties Jessica Pelkowski, DNP, APRN
11:30 AM	Common Abdominal Pathology: What Every Surgical NP/PA Should Know Emmanuel Gabriel, MD, PhD
12:00 – 12:30 PM	Ask the Experts – Panel Question & Answer
12:45 PM	Lunch and Non-CME Educational Session presented by TBD
1:40 PM	Adjourn
Optional Workshop Registration Required/Lunch Provided to Registered Attendees **Separate Registration Required, Limited Space Available
1:45 PM – 3:45 PM	Beyond the Biopsy: Modern Excision Techniques for Everyday Practice Sarvam TerKonda, MD

Saturday, June 5, 2027
6:45 AM	Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits
7:25 AM	Announcements Lauren Sigtermans, PA-C.
7:30 AM	Postoperative Complications – Radiographic Red Flags on CT Victoria Barbee, MD
8:15 AM	More Than Loose Joints: Perioperative Concerns Across the EDS Spectrum Shilpa Gajarwala, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
8:45 AM	The First Signs Matter: Early Recognition of Postoperative Complications Amanda Tomlinson, DNP, APRN
9:30 AM	Ask the Experts – Panel Question & Answer
10:00 AM	Refreshment Break
10:15 AM	High Yield Point of Care Ultrasound Govinda Panda, MD
11:00 AM	Surgical Innovation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: It's Time for a Change Thea Price, MD
11:30 AM	Surgical Case Forum: Participant Case Reviews and Discussion Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN, Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, APRN, Lauren Sigtermans, PA-C
12:15 PM	Ask the Experts – Panel Question & Answer
12:45 PM	Closing Remarks
1:00 PM	Adjourn

**Pharmacology Content** Learners seeking pharmacology credit are responsible for submitting their ANCC or AMA certificate, along with the applicable course agenda (with pharmacology content clearly identified), to their respective licensing or certification boards. Final determination of acceptance is made solely by the licensing board or authoritative body; Mayo Clinic does not issue pharmacology certificates.

Hawks Cay Resort

61 Hawks Cay Blvd

Duck Key, FL 33050

United States

Guest Room Reservations

A block of rooms has been reserved for $329/night. To provide maximum flexibility and convenience, guests may reserve their accommodation(s) either online or by phone using your exclusive group details. Once registered, a link will be sent to you via email including the necessary information.

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 Statements:

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.50 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 18.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.50 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-27-006-L01-P

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 18.50 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 18.50 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.

Course / Day	Credit(s)
General Session / Thursday	4.50
General Session / Friday	4.50
General Session / Saturday	5.50
General Session / Total	14.50
Optional Workshop: Ports, Precision, and Practice: A Laparoscopic Workshop for NPs and PAs	2.00
Optional Workshop: Common Skin Lesions: Evaluation, Biopsy, and Excision Techniques for NPs and PAs	2.00

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

18.50 AAPA Category 1
18.50 ACPE
18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
18.50 ANCC
18.50 IPCE

On behalf of course directors, Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN; Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, MSN, APRN and Lauren Sigtermans, MS, PA-C., we hope you will consider a display opportunity at our NP PA Surgical Updates 2027 taking place June 3, 2027 to June 5, 2027, at the Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida

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