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ForwardOrthopedic Infectious Diseases 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Gina A. Suh, M.D., Aaron J. Tande, M.D. and Omar Abu Saleh, M.B.B.S.
May 2-3, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This Mayo Clinic course, specifically designed for infectious diseases practitioners, focuses exclusively on the complexities of managing orthopedic infections. It features dynamic, case-based modules led by experts in the field, addressing both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Key topics include controversies and updates in the use of DAIR (debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention) for prosthetic joint infections, the role of dalbavancin in treatment regimens, and strategies for managing fracture-related infections. Each session is followed by engaging, case-based group discussions, facilitated by a panel of seasoned professionals.
2025 Orthopedic Infectious Diseases Fellow Scholarship
As part of the Orthopedic Infectious Diseases 2025, Mayo Clinic is offering partial scholarships to attend this conference. A limited number of partial scholarships will be awarded to Fellows to attend this course. Applications must be received by April 23,2025.
Click here to apply.
Target Audience
This course is designed for infectious diseases specialists, trainees, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with interest in managing patients with infections.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Examine the validity of performing debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) in chronic prosthetic joint infection.
- Interpret diagnostic criteria for DAIR from the surgical perspective and when patients may not meet those criteria.
- Identify the management of infections related to fractures.
- Analyze the radiographic diagnosis of osteomyelitis.
- Review the definition and indications of chronic antibiotic suppression.
- Formulate a treatment and prophylaxis algorithm for fracture-related infection.
- Describe the most up-to-date management considerations for native septic arthritis.
- Examine key surgical considerations in the management of animal bites and agricultural infections.
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.
Friday, May 2, 2025 | |
1:25 p.m. | Registration |
2:25 p.m. | Welcome |
Prosthetic Joint Infection: DAIR in Depth | |
2:30 p.m. | When We Dare to DAIR: What Can Go Wrong? |
3:00 p.m. | Chronic DAIR: Heroism or Heresy? |
3:30 p.m. | Chronic Suppression in DAIR: Where Are We At? |
4:00 p.m. | Break & Exhibitors |
4:15 p.m. | Panel/Group Case-Based Discussion: 3 Cases |
5:15 p.m. | How to Start an Ortho-ID Program |
5:30 p.m. | Ortho-ID Quiz Show |
5:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | |
8:55 a.m. | Announcements and Welcome Back |
Trauma Treasure Trove | |
9:00 a.m. | Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis |
9:25 a.m. | The Native Septic Joint |
9:50 a.m. | The Fracture-Related Infection |
10:15 a.m. | Break & Exhibitors |
10:30 a.m. | Panel/Group Case-Based Discussion: 3 Cases |
11:30 a.m. | Animal Bites |
11:45 a.m. | Agricultural Infections |
12:00 p.m. | When And How Do We Use Dalbavancin? |
12:15 p.m. | Lunch & Exhibitors |
1:05 p.m. | Tough Cases with Audience Participation |
1:45 p.m. | Lightening Rounds |
2:35 p.m. | The Year in Review |
3:05 p.m. | Wrap-up/Adjourn |
3:10 p.m. | Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Gina A. Suh, M.D., Aaron J. Tande, M.D., and Omar Abu Saleh, M.B.B.S.
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 8.00 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 PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.00 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 8.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
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 | Credits |
|---|---|
| Friday | 3.00 |
| Saturday | 5.00 |
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
- 8.00 AAPA Category 1
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.00 ANCC
- 8.00 Attendance
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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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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