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This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Sara E. Ausman, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIDP and Christina G. O'Connor, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIV-P
August 22, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This course offers targeted antimicrobial pharmacology education in which participants gain practical insights relevant to various practice settings. Using case-based presentation and in-depth discussions, subject matter experts cover topics including, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, dosing, and spectrum for approved and pipeline therapies. Real-life scenarios including drug interactions in tuberculosis and HIV are explored, and cutting-edge techniques like beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring are reviewed. Expert panels debate contemporary infection management. Additionally, this course provides valuable insights into individualized medicine principles.
Target Audience
This course is relevant for infectious diseases specialists, infectious diseases trainees, internists, pharmacists, and hospitalists. The content also benefits physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and family physicians with interest in managing patients with infections.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate new antimicrobial therapies for effective integration into clinical practice
- Recognize parameters for monitoring therapeutic outcomes in challenging infectious syndrome cases
- Assess the role of individualized medicine in the management of antimicrobials
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.
Schedule reflects Central Time Zone.
Friday, August 22, 2025 | |
|---|---|
7:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast |
7:50 a.m.
| Welcome Announcements Course Directors |
Antibiotic Pipeline/New Antibiotics | |
8:00 a.m.
| New Beta-lactam/Beta-lactamases Tanner Johnson, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
8:25 a.m.
| Fecal Microbiota Products Margaret Pertzborn, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
8:50 a.m.
| New Antifungals Josh Clement, Pharm.D. |
9:15 a.m.
| Recent RSV Products Brandi Smith, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPPS |
9:40 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
9:55 a.m. | BREAK |
Challenging Cases | |
10:15 a.m.
| Antibiotic Allergy Case Sarah Lessard, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS |
10:40 a.m.
| Antibiotic Drug Interaction Case Kellie Hannan, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIDP |
11:05 a.m.
| TB Drug Interaction Case John Zeuli, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
11:30 a.m.
| HIV Drug Interaction Case Margaret Pertzborn, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
11:55 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
12:10 p.m. | LUNCH |
Precision Medicine Applications to Antimicrobials | |
12:55 p.m.
| Linezolid Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Christina O’Connor, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
1:20 p.m.
| Antimicrobial Pharmacogenomics Jessica Wright, Pharm.D., BCACP, R.Ph. |
1:45 p.m.
| Beta-lactam Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Erin Barreto, Pharm.D., M.S., R.Ph., BCCCP |
2:35 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
2:50 p.m. | BREAK |
Clinical Debates | |
3:10 p.m.
| MDR Gram Negative Treatment (pro/con) Moderator: Sara Ausman, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIDP Panelists: Omar Abu Saleh, M.B.B.S., Lynn Estes, Pharm.D., R.Ph., Carla Griggs, C.N.P., D.N.P., A.P.N.P., and Emily Puumala, Ph.D. |
4:00 p.m.
| Gram Positive Treatment (pro/con) Moderator: Christina O’Connor, Pharm.D., R.Ph. Panelists: Daniel DeSimone, M.D., Ryan Stevens, Pharm.D., R.Ph., Carla Griggs, C.N.P., D.N.P, A.P.N.P., and Emily Puumala, Ph.D. |
4:50 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session |
5:05 p.m. | ADJOURN |
Lodging
Several hotel options are available within walking distance to the course in downtown Rochester Mayo Clinic area. The list below is not exhaustive and other available lodging options can be found at experiencerochestermn.com.
| Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area 101 1st Ave SW Rochester, MN 55902 | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area 10 East Center Street Rochester, MN 55904 | Hotel Indigo Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area, an IHG Hotel 220 S Broadway Rochester, MN 55904 |
Getting Around - Rochester Travel Map
Travel
Rochester, Minnesota is serviced by the Rochester International Airport (RST) with multiple flights and connections daily. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles south from the Mayo Clinic campus.
Note to Travelers: Several cities in the United States are named Rochester. When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged.
Flying through the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is another option. There are two shuttle services that provide direct service to Mayo Clinic and the surrounding area. MSP is located approximately 80 miles north of Rochester with a drive time of approximately 90 minutes.
There are two shuttle services to the Rochester area from Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.
- Groome Transportation / ph. 507-280-9270
- Rochester Shuttle Service / ph. 888-998-9098
Mayo Clinic’s appointed travel company, Ultramar Travel, is available to assist with travel arrangements. Call Ultramar Travel toll-free at 866-629-6885.
Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the 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 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 7.50 ANCC 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 credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME criteria. This activity is designated for 7.50 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 7.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.50 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.50 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.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
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.
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
- 7.50 AAPA Category 1
- 7.50 ABIM
- 7.50 ABS
- 7.50 ACPE
- 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.50 ANCC
- 7.50 Attendance
- 7.50 IPCE
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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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