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ForwardUpdates in Palliative Care 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Frank (Andy) A. Bock, D.O., Molly A. Feely, M.D., and Jacob J. Strand, M.D., Christopher A. Collura, M.D.
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel - Dana Point, California
Special Feature: Updates in Pediatric Palliative Care - April 30, 2025
Updates in Palliative Care - May 1-3, 2025
Mayo Clinic's Updates in Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary CME course designed to build and enhance your palliative care knowledge. Experts from Mayo Clinic will provide clinically relevant pearls for palliative care providers and clinicians from primary care, hematology/oncology, hospital medicine, critical care and related specialties. If you care for patients with serious illness and are looking to broaden your skills beyond the basics, this is the course for you.
| Registration | Dates/Time | Credits | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream) | May 1 - 3, 2025 | 16.50 | $895 |
| Update in Pediatric Palliative Care (Live and Livestream) | April 30, 2025 | 8.00 | $395 |
| Palliative Care KSA (Live Only)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course | May 1, 2025 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 4.00 | $250 |
| Intensive Integrative Workshop on Providing Palliative Acupressure and Reiki (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course | May 1, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. | 3.00 | $250 |
| Buprenorphine in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course | May 2, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. | 3.00 | $250 |
Target Audience
Targeted clinician specialties (MD, NP, PA-C) including clinicians from general internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, oncology, hospice and palliative care, critical care, geriatrics, nephrology and cardiology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Give examples on discussing prognosis of patients’ experiencing serious life-limiting illness.
- Review new pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management options available to palliate common symptoms associated with serious life-limiting illness.
- Assess psychosocial suffering associated with serious life-limiting illness in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Summarize risk factors associated with decreased or insufficient goal concordant care at end of life.
- Identify demographic, psychosocial, and racial factors that are associated with decreased access to effective hospice and palliative care.
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.
Updates in Pediatric Palliative Care 2025 Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dana Point, CA Pacific Time Zone | |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | |
6:30 a.m. | Breakfast Meet the Professors (Live only) |
7:30 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions |
7:45 a.m. | Assessment and Management of Pain in Children with Significant Neurologic Impairment Lezlie H. Andersen, M.D. Mayo Clinic Children’s Center |
8:15 a.m. | Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting in Children Megan J. Thorvilson, M.D., MDiv Mayo Clinic Children’s Center |
8:45 a.m. | Methadone Use in Children with Serious Illness Kevin Madden, M.D. MD Anderson Cancer Center |
9:15 a.m. | Beyond the Pain Ladder: Indications for Ketamine, Duloxetine, and Buprenorphine Lezlie H. Andersen, M.D. Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. |
9:45 a.m. | Break |
10:15a.m. | A Lovely Family: Navigating Implicit Bias, Cultural Humility, and Mistrust in Pediatrics Gitanjli Arora, M.D., MHS, DTMH Children’s Hospital Los Angeles |
10:45 a.m. | Cultivating Cultural Competency: End-of-Life Care for Muslim Children with Serious Illness Megan J. Thorvilson, M.D., MDiv, Faumo Warsame, Zach Lovig, MDiv |
11:15 a.m. | Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Care of Children with Serious Illness Toluwalase Ajayi, M.D. Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego |
11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
12:15 p.m. | What is the Value Proposition for Pediatric Palliative Care? Lindsay Ragsdale, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Kentucky Children’s Hospital |
1:00 p.m. | Break |
1:15 p.m. | Navigating Potentially Non-Beneficial Treatment in Children with Life-Limiting Illness Robert Macauley, M.D. Oregon Health & Science University |
1:45 p.m. | Riding the Waves of Grief and Distress in Pediatric Palliative Care Carolyn R. Mueller, M.S.W., D.S.W.,L.I.C.S.W., Amy Crowley, RN Mayo Clinic Children’s Center |
2:15 p.m. | Patient-Reported Outcomes in the Care of Children and Adolescents with Serious Illness Jacob R. Greenmyer, M.D. Mayo Clinic Children’s Center |
2:45 p.m. | Adolescent Medical Decision-Making Robert Macauley, M.D. Oregon Health & Science University |
3:15 p.m. | Break |
High-Yield Case Review | |
3:30 p.m. | Case 1: Palliative Transport Lezlie Andersen, M.D., Carolyn R. Mueller, M.S.W.,D.S.W.,L.I.C.S.W.
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3:45 p.m. | Case 2: Medical Cannabis Christopher A. Collura, M.D., MA |
4:00 p.m. | Case 3: Refractory Symptoms at End-of-Life Jacob R. Greenmyer, M.D., Amy Crowley, RN |
4:15 p.m. | Case 4: Trisomy 18 – Holding Prognostic Uncertainty Christopher A. Collura, M.D., MA |
4:30 p.m. | Case 5: Palliative Sedation in the Pediatric Patient Kevin Madden, M.D. |
4:45 p.m. | Q & A |
5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Updates in Palliative Care Thursday, May 1-3, 2025 Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel All times listed are in Pacific Time Zone | |
Thursday May 1, 2025 | |
6:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast |
6:55 a.m. | Welcome |
7:00 a.m. | Opioids in Organ Failure: Best Practices for Opioid Use in Renal and Hepatic Failure Mahir Kamdar, M.D. |
7:30 a.m. | Pain Sedation Mismatch: What is my Differential and What Should I do Next? Molly Feely, M.D. |
8:00 a.m. | In Pain and Not Following the Rules Mahir Kamdar, M.D. |
8:30 a.m. | Interventional Pain Procedures – Less Common Procedures That Are Still Useful. Susah M. Moeschler. M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Break |
9:15 a.m. | Psychedelics in HPM. Where Are We Now? Jason A. Webb, M.D. |
9:45 a.m. | Trauma Informed Care: Practical Tips for Providing Trauma Informed Care to Palliative Patients Janet Ho M.D., MPH |
10:15 a.m. | PTSD in Patients with Serious Illness Liz Sokolowski, M.D. |
10:45 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m. | Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications: What Psychiatrists Wish Palliative Clinicians Thought More About? Liz Sokolowski, M.D. |
11:30 a.m. | Non-Oral Medication Routes Leslie R. Siegal Pharm.D., R.PH |
12:00 p.m. | Caregiver Support: Practical, Real-Life Interventions to Support Caregivers Caring for Patients with Serious Illness Joan M. Griffin, Ph.D. |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
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WORKSHOPS (Optional add-on $250.00) | |
IT Intensive Integrative Workshop of Providing Palliative Acupressure and Reiki 1:30- 4:45 p.m. (include 15m break) Abbey K. Metzger, D.N.P., R.N., CHPN, Emma J. St. Germain, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. | |
Palliative Care KSA (Optional add-on $250.00) | |
1:00- 5:00 p.m. Frank (Andy) A. Bock, D.O. John M. Wilkinson. M.D. | |
Friday May 2, 2025 | |
6:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
6:55 a.m. | Welcome |
7:00 a.m. | What’s New in Cachexia Management? |
7:30 a.m. | Refractory Symptom Management: Insomnia & Leg cramps Dan K. Partain M.D. |
8:00 a.m. | Palliative Uro/GYN Symptom Management Megan Brandeland, M.D. |
8:30 a.m. | Open Up and Say “Ahhhh.” Mucositis, Xerostomia and Secretion Management Jordan C. Karow, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
9:00 a.m. | Break |
9:15 a.m. | Most Impactful Palliative Literature Updates for the Last 12 Months Dan K. Partain M.D. |
9:45 a.m. | Less is More: The Evidence Behind Deprescribing in Hospice Melissa H. Bogin, M.D. |
10:15 a.m. | Common End-of-Life Practices of Major Religions Caila J. Rinker MDiv, BCC |
10:45 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m. | When Empathic Statements Don’t Work Megan Brandeland M.D. |
11:30 a.m. | Miracles and Patients Who Want Everything Done Christopher A. Collura, M.D., MA |
12:00 p.m. | Holding Uncertainty in Palliative Care Jason A. Webb, M.D. |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
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Buprenorphine in Palliative Care 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Optional add-on $250.00) | |
Leslie Seigel, M.D., Mark E. Deyo-Svendsen, M.D. | |
Saturday May 3, 2025 | |
6:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
6:55 a.m. | Welcome |
7:00 a.m. | Case Based Conundrums in Home Based Palliative Care Natalie F. Mohammad, APRN, C.N.P. |
7:30 a.m. | Case Based Conundrums in Palliative Care Alex Ginsburg., M.D. |
8:00 a.m. | Case Based Conundrums in Palliative Care for Patients with Co-Existing Substance Use Disorder Laura S. Rhee, D.O. |
8:30 a.m. | Case Based Conundrums in NeuroPalliative Care of Stroke Maisha T. Robinson, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Break |
9:15 a.m. | Palliative Care for Patients Who Identify as LGBTQ+ Monica T. Bullock, D.O. |
9:45 a.m. | Cannabis is Serious Illness Care |
10:15 a.m. | Sexual Health in Patients with Serious Illness Areej El-Jawarhi, M.D. |
10:45 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m. | Complex Persistent Opioid Dependance --- is it a real? Janet Ho, M.D., MPH |
11:30 a.m. | Buprenorphine 201: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Utilizing Buprenorphine in Palliative Care Mark E. Deyo-Svendsen. M.D. |
12:00 p.m. | Complex Palliative Pain: Methadone vs Buprenorphine Jacob J. Strand, M.D. |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel
A block of guest rooms has been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, CA. To receive the special rate of $425.00 (plus applicable taxes and fees) for a standard room, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of April 8, 2025, whichever comes first. After April 8, 2025, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability.
Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Palliative Care course when making your reservation. You may call (800) 930-5146 to make your reservation or click on the link to make a online reservations.
Resort Fee
There is an additional charge of $10.00 per room per night plus tax that is not included in the above room rates.
Marriott Cliff
A small block of guest rooms has been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the Marriott Cliff , Dana Point, CA. To receive the special rate of $349.00 (plus applicable taxes and fees) for a standard room, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of April 8, 2025, whichever comes first. After April 8, 2025, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability.
Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Palliative Care course when making your reservation. You may call (800) 930-5146 to make your reservation or click on the link to make a online reservations.
Resort Fee
There is an additional charge of $35.00 per room per night plus tax that is not included in the above room rates.
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 31.50 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 PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 31.50 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 31.50 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 31.50 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.
| Registration | Dates/Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Update in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream) | May 1 - 3, 2025 | 16.50 |
| Update in Pediatric Palliative Care (Live and Livestream) | April 30, 2025 | 8.00 |
| Palliative Care KSA (Live Only)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course | May 1, 2025 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 4.00 |
| IT Intensive Integrative Workshop on Providing Palliative Acupressure and Reiki (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course | May 1, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. | 3.00 |
| Buprenorphine in Palliative Care (Live and Livestream)* *You must sign up for the General Session to take this course | May 2, 2025 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. | 3.00 |
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Available Credit
- 31.50 AAPA Category 1
- 31.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 31.50 ANCC
- 31.50 Attendance
- 31.50 IPCE
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