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ForwardNP PA Surgical Updates 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
April 30 - May 2, 2026 - Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin - Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Course Directors: Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN; Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, MSN, APRN and Lauren Thompson, MS, PA-C.
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) | |
|---|---|
| General Session (Live or Livestream) | $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:
- Describe specific considerations for the surgical patient with cardiovascular disease, along with the management of perioperative anticoagulation.
- Formulate appropriate treatment plans for common postoperative complications.
- Review current best practices and recent technological advancements in the operating room.
- Apply evidence-based knowledge and practical insights to enhance surgical care delivery and interdisciplinary team performance in the perioperative space.
- Recognize postoperative complications that contribute to significant morbidity as well as mortality in the surgical patient.
- 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.
Broadcast in Eastern Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction (pre-test) |
7:45 a.m. | Anemia Clinic: Small Fixes, Big Surgical Outcomes |
8:15 a.m. | You’re Not the Boss of Me! A Guide to Harmonious MD – APP Practice |
9:15 a.m. | Procedural Practice: What? Where? To What Extent? |
10:00 a.m. | Ask The Experts |
10:30 a.m. | Break |
10:45 a.m. | Clearance is for Airplanes! Strategies for Preoperative Risk Assessment and Optimization in Medically Complex Patients |
11:15 a.m. | The Ins and Outs of Anticoagulation – Antiplatelet Therapy “Know When to Hold Them!” |
12:15 p.m. | Ask The Experts |
12:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Workshop (Optional add-on) | |
Mastering Vascular Access: Advanced Arterial and Central Line Placement | |
Crafting Confidence: A Laparoscopic Skills Lab Michelle F. DeLeon, MD, Aakriti R. Carrubba, MD | |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. | Welcome |
7:35 a.m. | Updates in Urologic Surgery |
8:05 a.m. | Position, Position, Position |
8:45 a.m. | We Need to Get This Off Our Chests: An Update in Breast Oncology |
9:15 a.m. | The Art and Science of Rib Fixation |
9:45 a.m. | Ask The Experts |
10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:30 a.m. | The Esophageal Frontier: Innovations in Surgical Technique |
11:00 a.m. | Bariatric Surgery in the Age of GLP1s |
11:30 a.m. | General Surgery Case Studies |
12:15 p.m. | Ask The Experts |
12:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Workshop (Optional add-on) | |
From Abracadabra to Ultrasound: A Medical Transformation – POCUS | |
A Cut Above the Rest: Modern Excision Techniques | |
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. | Welcome |
7:35 a.m. | The Opioid Exit Strategy – Alternatives for Pain Control |
8:05 a.m. | The Renal Shutdown – Postoperative AKI |
8:35 a.m. | Updates in Hepatobiliary Disease |
9:05 a.m. | Management of Complex Wounds – When to Consult Wound Care |
9:50 a.m. | Ask The Experts |
10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:30 a.m. | Staph, Strep, and Pseudomonas – Oh My! When to Consult Infectious Disease |
11:00 a.m. | Top 10 Documentation Errors That Lead to Lawsuits – and How to Avoid Them |
11:30 a.m. | Postoperative Care of the Complex Patient |
12:15 p.m. | Ask The Experts |
12:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Hotel Reservation
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at a special group rate starting at $290.00 (USD), per night plus a daily resort fee of $50. To receive the special group rate, make your reservation before the room block is filled or by the expiration date – April 3, 2026. The reservation link will be included in your registration confirmation email.
Disney Park Tickets
Attendees have access to purchase discounted daily or multi-day passes to Disney World parks. The link to complete purchase of discounted tickets will be included in your registration confirmation email.
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 Statement(s):
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.
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.
| General Session Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 5.00 |
| Friday | 4.75 |
| Saturday | 4.75 |
| Total | 14.50 |
| Thursday Optional Concurrent Workshops - Live (in-person) only | |
| Mastering Vascular Access: Advanced Arterial and Central Line Placement | 2.00 |
| Crafting Confidence: A Laparoscopic Skills Lab | 2.00 |
| Friday Optional Concurrent Workshops - Live (in-person) only | |
| From Abracadabra to Ultrasound: A Medical Transformation – POCUS | 2.00 |
| A Cut Above the Rest: Modern Excision Technique | 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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.50 ANCC
- 18.50 Attendance
- 18.50 IPCE
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. Please see the following information if you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring this course:
Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF)
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To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| General Session (Live or Livestream) | $795 |
| Optional Workshops | $250 |
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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.
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