May 13-15, 2015 - Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN 
Course Directors: Herber, Andrew (Andy) J., P.A.-C, Newman, James S. (Jamie), M.D., Rizvi, Syed Ahsan, M.D.

Pre-Course Skills Workshop
This pre-course workshop will be an intensive one day workshop with focus in commonly encountered bedside procedures for the hospitalized patient that integrates both didactic and simulation based learning into an experiential learning curriculum that emphasizes knowledge and practice behavior. It arms the participant with the knowledge and skills to complete commonly occurring bedside procedures. (Additional fee)

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: 

Identify basic and advanced suturing techniques.
Articulate standardized procedure for ultrasound guided thoracentesis.
Recognize anatomic landmarks and approach when completing lumbar puncture.

For additional information, contact:
Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development
Plummer 2-60
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
E-mail: cme@mayo.edu
Phone: 800-323-2688 or 507-284-2509
Fax: 507-284-0532

Registration
The registration fee includes tuition, comprehensive electronic course syllabus, morning Yoga, continental breakfasts, break refreshments, lunch and reception. A letter of confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment and completed registration. 

Registration Fee $550
Skills Workshop $350
In Situ Simulation Volunteer – Complimentary 5/14/2015
Morning Yoga – Complimentary 5/14/2015 and 5/15/2015
NPPA Students call 800-323-2688 for scholarship information.

Travel
Rochester, Minnesota, is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by a modern international airport with multiple flights daily via American or Delta Airlines. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic campus.

Lodging Accommodations
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at each of the following downtown Rochester hotels. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of April 20, 2015, whichever comes first. Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Hospital Medicine NPPA course when making your reservation.

Hilton Garden Inn 
225 South Broadway
800-445-8667 or 507-285-1234
$139 single/double

Rochester Marriott Hotel 
101 First Avenue SW 
877-623-7775 or 507-280-6000
$155 single/double 

Holiday Inn City Centre 
220 South Broadway
800-241-1597 or 507-252-8200
$92 single/double

The hotels listed above are connected by skyway and pedestrian subway to conference facilities, downtown shops, and restaurants. You may wish to visit the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau website and/or Rochester 411  for additional accommodation options and area information.

In Situ Simulation
You, as an individual, or your group are invited to volunteer to participate in a unique In Situ Simulation presentation on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Social Events
You and a guest are cordially invited to attend a course reception at the Rochester Art Center on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Chester Bay.