Leadership and Professional Development for NPs & PAs 2025

Chicago, IL US

June 20, 2025 to June 22, 2025

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

Course Directors: Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. and Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

June 20 - 22, 2025 - Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel - Chicago, Illinois

The Mayo Clinic Leadership and Professional Development course is focused on strategies, healthcare business trends, literature, and testimonials on the transformational change of NP and PA utilization in leadership, education, research, innovation, and professional development. Topics will address learners of all career stages on insights and organizational models to cultivate a culture of career growth.

Target Audience

This course is designed for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physicians, and Allied Health Professionals.

Learning Objectives

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

Identify clear organizational structure, vision, and mission to foster leadership and professional growth in the workplace
Describe how to improve the impact of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Demonstrate a leadership assessment tool to assist with promoting effective leadership styles
Describe how to incorporate personal resilience strategies in professional environments

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:

18.00 AAPA Category 1
18.00 ANCC
18.00 Attendance
18.00 IPCE

Event starts:

06/20/2025 - 8:00am

Event ends:

06/22/2025 - 12:00pm

Friday, June 20, 2025
07:00 a.m.	Breakfast & Registration
07:45	Welcome & Course Introduction Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C. & Alec J. Williams, ARPN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
08:00	Saying Yes: My Leadership Journey Beyond the Bedside Britney Broyhill, D.N.P, ACNP-BC, FAANP Atrium Health
08:45	Leading Through Change Emilie T. Davis, P.A.-C. Ochsner Health
09:15	From Bedside to Administration Elton A. Mosman, M.B.A. Mayo Clinic
09:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	My Leadership Journey Jennifer M. Orozco-Kolb, DMSc, P.A.-C., DFAAPA American Academy of Physician Associates
11:00	Top 3 Leadership Fumbles - Panel Discussion Moderator: Jane A. Linderbaum APRN, C.N.P. Britney Broyhill, D.N.P, ACNP-BC, FAANP Emilie T. Davis, P.A.-C. Amy Noecker Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, P.A.-C. Jennifer M. Orozco-Kolb, DMSc, P.A.-C., DFAAPA
12:00 p.m.	Lunch

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

	Leadership	Professional Development
1:00 – 2:00	Enhance APP Engagement: A framework for starting and refining an APP Council Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, P.A.-C. Medical University of South Carolina	APP Fellowship Programs: National Landscape and Strategies for Success Britney Broyhill, D.N.P, ACNP-BC, FAANP
2: 00-2:30	Refreshment Break
2:30 -3:30	Regulatory Issues Jennifer M. Orozco-Kolb, DMSc, P.A.-C., DFAAPA	From Chalk Talks to the Podium: Presentation Skill Development Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C. Mayo Clinic Alec J. Williams, ARPN, C.N.P., D.N.P. Mayo Clinic

Transition back to General Session

3:30 – 3:45	Transition Break
3:45 – 4:30	Clear Value: Constructing an APP Billing Dashboard & Improving Ambulatory Access Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, P.A.-C.
4:30 p.m.	Day Adjourns
Networking Reception 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 21, 2025
07:00	Breakfast
07:45	Day 2 Introduction Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C. & Alec J. Williams, ARPN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
08:00	APP Compensation Amy Noecker SullivanCotter
08:45	Navigating and Neutralizing Toxicity Ann L. Leland, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. Mayo Clinic
09:15	Creating Opportunities for Career Trajectory, Satisfaction, and Unique Pathways Through Social Media Presence Viet T. Le, DMSc, P.A.-C., FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert Intermountain Health
09:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	Developing Clinical Ladders Lacey Buckler, C.N.P. SullivanCotter
11:00	NP/PA Economics Zachary Hartsell, P.A.-C., D.H.A., FACHE, MPAS SullivanCotter
12:00 p.m.	Lunch

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

	Leadership	Professional Development
1:00 – 2:00	Crucial Conversations Katey M. Wert, P.A.-C. Mayo Clinic	Mentorship & Coaching Emilie T. Davis, P.A.-C.
2:00 – 2:10	Transition Break
2:10 – 3:10	Leading the Whole Team Jody A. Weckwerth, P.A.-C. Mayo Clinic	Professional Development Programs Lacey Buckler, C.N.P.

Transition back to General Session

3:10 – 3:30	Transition Break
3:30	Research Primer Viet T. Le, DMSc, P.A.-C., FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert
4:00	Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Corinna S. Hughes, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. - Mayo Clinic Peter J. Reuter, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. - Mayo Clinic Stephanie Bradley-Miller, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC – Northwestern Medicine
5:00 p.m.	Day Adjourns

Sunday, June 22, 2025
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast
7:45	Day 3 Introduction Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C. & Alec J. Williams, ARPN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
8:00	NPPA Policy and Advocacy: What I’ve Learned Brittany A. Strelow, DMSc, P.A.-C., M.S. Mayo Clinic
8:45	Leadership Competencies Jane A. Linderbaum APRN, C.N.P. Mayo Clinic
9:15	Reading and Leading: NPPA Leadership Bookclub Amber B. Koehler, P.A.-C., M.S. Mayo Clinic
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	Leadership Without Authority: Influencing, Persuading, and Advancing your Career...With the Title Justin Hayne P.A.-C., MMS Legend Biotech
11:30	NPPA 2030 Zachary Hartsell, P.A.-C., D.H.A., FACHE, MPAS
12:00	Closing Remarks Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C. & Alec J. Williams, ARPN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
12:10 p.m.	Course Adjourns

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

221 N Columbus Dr

Chicago, IL 60601

United States

Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees with a special course rate at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. In order to receive the special rate of $289/night plus tax, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the cut-off date of May 27, 2025, whichever comes first. After May 27, 2025, reservations will be taken on space and rate availability. The resort fee has been waived.

Parking Options
Self-parking (24 hours): $59.00/per day/per car (subject to change)
Valet-parking (24 hours): $75.00/per day/per car (subject to change)
Valet-parking (Event only): $33.00 per car (subject to change)

To make your reservation online, please click HERE

You may also call 877-424-6423 to make your reservation. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Leadership & Professional Development conference when making your reservation.

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):

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.00 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses 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 PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 18.00 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.

Day	Credit(s)
Friday	6.75
Saturday	7.25
Sunday	4.00

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

18.00 AAPA Category 1
18.00 ANCC
18.00 Attendance
18.00 IPCE

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 exhibiting or a sponsorship during this course, please contact Cathy Schilling.
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Leadership and Professional Development for NPs & PAs 2025

Leadership and Professional Development for NPs & PAs 2025

Target Audience

Learning Objectives

Available Credit