September 28-30, 2016 - Phillips Hall, Rochester MN
Course Directors: Jane A. Linderbaum, APRN, CNP, David A. Foley, M.D., Rick A. Nishimura, M.D., Jody A. Weckwerth, P.A.-C

Course Description
This annual interdisciplinary course offers participants an overview of current topics in internal medicine including interactive case studies using automated audience response system. Interdisciplinary speakers present diverse clinical topics chosen for applicability to NP/PA and primary care physician practice settings.  As complex patients transition care to the outpatient arena, current guideline-based medicine (MI core measures, pneumonia guidelines, hypertension management, Acute MI presentation, stable ischemic heart disease, etc.) typically initiated in the hospital setting continues to be important as patients are managed outside the hospital setting. 

NEW This Year - Optional AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME Credits Opportunity for Physician Assistants
10.00 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME Credits – Pre-registration is required. Attendees who register for the Self-Assessment credits must a) complete the pretest prior to the start of the course, b) attend the lunch session on Thursday 9/29/16 and c) complete the post-test successfully (80%).
• Cost:  $100

*Please Note, if you have attended another Mayo Clinic PA Self-Assessment Credit session in 2016, you will only receive the credits for one session*

Registration Fees

Optional Hands-On-Workshops - Rochester Only

Additional Information
Course Brochure

Credit
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity, for a maximum of  21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Self-Assessment CME program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 10.00 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Approval is valid for one year from the release date of 01/01/2016 . Physician Assistants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards.

Learning Objectives

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

• Enhance diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills consistent with evidence-based guidelines
• Identify current, clinically-oriented, evidence-based practice recommendations in specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, behavioral medicine, preventive medicine, women’s health and gastroenterology
• Describe indications for diagnosis, management and patient referral for clinical scenarios encountered in current practices
• Identify current pharmaceutical considerations and indications, including new drugs, commonly prescribed for primary care conditions

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

Target Audience
This 18th annual conference emphasizes clinical care issues confronting busy clinicians including current pharmacology content. The program is designed for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and primary care physicians. For those attending in Rochester, breakout and interactive workshop sessions enable the learner to customize their educational experience.

Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this course, please contact Char Tri or Julie McAdams.