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ForwardMayo Clinic Wound Care Symposium with Primer on Vascular Disease 2027
This course offers Live and Live-stream attendance.
Course Directors
| Afsaneh Alavi, M.D. | Matthew M. Melin, M.D. | Stephanie F. Heller, M.D. |
| Stan Henkin, M.D. | Erwin A. Kruger, M.D. | Melissa J. Neisen, M.D. |
| Thea Price, M.D. | Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., M.S. | |
February 24 - 26, 2027 – Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek - Orlando, Florida
This three-day course is designed to provide core knowledge with updates on the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for comprehensive, multi-disciplinary wound management. In addition, dedicated education on focused topics within vascular medicine, lymphedema and adjunctive interventions will also be offered. The program is multidisciplinary with faculty representing various wound-related fields. Multiple educational formats will be used, including didactic sessions, interactive panel discussions, and case presentations to explore comprehensive management strategies.
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 |
Target Audience
This multidisciplinary symposium is intended for healthcare professionals who care for patients with vascular conditions and/or wounds. Disciplines include physicians, pedorthists, podiatrists, advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), WOCs, CNSs, RNs, LPNs, physical therapists, dietitians, medical trainees (medical students, residents, fellows, etc.) and others.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Outline the detection of biofilm within wounds and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Describe the recognition of lymphedema and lymphatic dysfunction and its impact on multifactorial, nonhealing wounds and early recidivism rates.
- Describe the importance of Podiatric Medicine and Podiatric Surgery to institutional care of patients with diabetic foot ulcers and those with biomechanical foot and ankle conditions contributing to wounds.
- Identify and engage with emerging technologies for chronic wound care.
- Discuss the importance of early education and interdisciplinary collaborative care in holistic management of patients with chronic wounds.
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.
Mayo Clinic Wound and Vascular Primer Symposium
Program is Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
| Moderator: Danielle Vlazny, PA-C |
7:50 a.m. | Announcements Danielle Vlazny, PA-C |
8:00 a.m. | The Skin Micro Biofilm and Micro Acidification of Wounds Thea Price, M.D. |
8:20 a.m. | When Chronic Wounds Need Biopsy and Biopsy Techniques Brett Keeling, M.D. |
8:40 a.m. | Introduction to Skin Mineralization Disorders YJ Kim, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Gut Micro Biofilm and Wound Healing Saranya Wyles, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:20 a.m. | Sarcopenia in Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Pressure Injuries Paul Wischmeyer, M.D. |
9:40 a.m. | Heal Your Medication List, Heal Your Wound Blake Iceton, M.D. |
10:00 a.m. | Panel Q & A |
10:10 a.m. | Break |
| Moderator: Paul Wennberg, M.D. |
10:40 a.m. | The Pulse Exam and Noninvasive Imaging Correlation in Wound Care Paul Wennberg, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | GLP1 RA and SGLT2i in Wound Care Stan Henkin, M.D. |
11:20 a.m. | Hypertension/Hyperlipidemia Control in Wound Care Amy Pollak, M.D. |
11:40 a.m. | Panel Q & A |
11:50 a.m. | Lunch |
12:00-12:40 p.m. | Optional Product Theater – no CME |
| Moderator: Raymond Shields, M.D. |
12:50 p.m. | The Past, Current and Future History of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Caroline Fife, M.D. |
1:10 p.m. | Astronauts and HBO; the EVA Michael Harrison, M.D., Ph.D. |
1:30 p.m. | The Oxygen in Your Tank Klaus Torp, M.D. |
1:50 p.m. | New Wound Healing Research for HBOT Aaron Wilson, M.D. |
2:10 p.m. | What We Need to Know About Atypical Wounds Afsaneh Alavi, M.D. |
2:30 p.m. | Panel Q & A |
2:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
Thursday, February 25, 2027 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
7:10-7:40 a.m. | Optional Product Theater – no CME |
| Moderator: Mark Melin, M.D. |
8:00 a.m. | Wound Care and Lymphedema Brandy McKeown, CLT |
8:20 a.m. | The VAIL and Compression Wrapping in Wound Care Heather Barnhart, PT, Ph.D. |
8:40 a.m. | Noninvasive Imaging Modalities and Lymphedema Frank Aviles, CLT |
9:00 a.m. | Lymphedema Management; The Role of OT/PT/CLTs Rachel Alonzo, O.T. |
9:20 a.m. | DPMs and Lymphedema Cares Loan Lam, DPM |
9:40 a.m. | Elephantiasis; A Case Study in Lymphedema and a Foot Wound M. Mark Melin, M.D. |
10:00 a.m. | Panel Q & A |
10:10 a.m. | Break |
| Moderator: Erwin Kruger, M.D. |
10:40 a.m. | Update on Medical Management of HS: What's New Afsaneh Alavi, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | Precious Metal: The Evolving Use of Silver and Other Metals in Wound Healing Michael Schurr, M.D. |
11:20 a.m. | HS and Surgical Management Stephanie Heller, M.D. |
11:40 a.m. | HS: Treating the Tracts - The Use of HOCL and Other Modalities to Prevent Progression and Potentiate Healing Post Excision/Skin Graft Abby Chaffin, M.D. |
12:00 p.m. | Panel Q & A |
12:10 p.m. | Lunch |
12:20-1:00 p.m. | Optional Product Theater – no CME |
| Moderator: Elizabeth Wellings, M.D. |
1:10 p.m. | Biomaterials in the Surgical Management of DFUs Paul Kim DPM |
1:30 p.m. | The State of Current DPM Wound Care Training Cyaandi Dove, DPM |
1:50 p.m. | Empowering Personalized Preventative Care in Diabetics with Foot Ulcers Gary Rothenburg, DPM |
2:10 p.m. | Biomechanical Engineering, Tendons, and Maximizing Outcomes in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Elizabeth Wellings, M.D. |
2:30 p.m. | Radiation, Bone Buring and Wounds Thea Price, M.D. |
2:50 p.m. | Panel Q & A |
3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday, February 26, 2027 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
7:10-7:40 a.m. | Optional Product Theater – no CME |
| Moderator: Melissa Neisen, M.D. |
8:00 a.m. | Superficial and Deep Venous Disease Melissa Neisen, M.D. |
8:20 a.m. | Back to the Basics: Lessons from a Limited Resource Setting Blake Iceton, M.D. |
8:40 a.m. | When Even the BEST is Not Enough: Deep Venous Arterialization in CLTI Qingwen Kawaji, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Arterial Pumps for Ischemic Wounds: The Data Danielle Vlazny, PA-C |
9:20 a.m. | Maximizing Micro Arterial Perfusion by Maximizing Lymphedema Management M. Mark Melin, M.D. |
9:40 a.m. | Panel Q & A |
9:50 a.m. | Break |
| Moderator: Stephanie Heller, M.D. |
10:10 a.m. | Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Thea Price, M.D. |
10:30 a.m. | Full Thickness Dermis Autografts Thomas Davenport, M.D. |
10:50 a.m. | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Brett Freedman, M.D. |
11:10 a.m. | The Astronaut's Toolbox for Wound Care Michael Harrison, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:30 a.m. | Purified Exosome Product (PEP) in Wound Care Steve Moran, M.D. |
11:50 a.m. | A Look Forward in Wound Care; Societies, Education, Wound Care Fellowships and Establishing Wound Care as a Subspecialty Alisha Oropallo, M.D. |
12:10 p.m. | Modernizing the Reconstructive Ladder-The 21st Century Reconstructive Pyramid Erwin Kruger, M.D. |
12:30 p.m. | Panel Q & A |
12:40 p.m. | Break |
| Moderator: Thea Price, M.D. |
1:00 p.m. | Case 1: PG Challenging Cases Serena Shimshak, M.D. |
1:10 p.m. | Case 2: HBO and Edema Reducation in Acute Injuries Raymond Shields, M.D. |
1:20 p.m. | Case 3: TBD |
1:30 p.m. | Wrap Up in Summary Thea Price, M.D. |
1:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
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 Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.75 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 enduring material for a maximum of 15.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ICPE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.75 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.
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
- 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.75 ANCC
- 15.75 Attendance
- 15.75 IPCE
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 |
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