Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 12:10pm to 12/31/2026 - 1:00pm

COURSE DIRECTORS
Stephanie Kannas, C.H.T, O.T., O.T.D.
Billie Schultz, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education Conference is presented weekly by Mayo and guest non-Mayo faculty as well as by all of our PM&R trainees. Topics presented encompass a wide array of PM&R concepts ranging from basic science work to clinical case presentations to detailed clinical updates of state of art treatment of persons with functional limitations. 

In-Person and Live-Streamed; Weekly on Monday from 12:10-1:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Allied Health Professionals, Athletic Trainers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows, Speech Language Pathologists, Students, and Therapy Technicians

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify emerging research and evidence-based practices in PM&R-related disorders to improve patient outcomes and reduce long-term impairment.
  • Develop skills to frame appropriate clinical questions and translate practice-based challenges into research or quality improvement initiatives.

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 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:

None

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Jennifer Bergstrom, Ed.D., M.S., O.T., BCPR 
Heather Clark, Ph.D. 
Amanda Johannsen, M.S., O.T., BCMH
Stephanie Kannas, C.H.T, O.T., O.T.D. (added 1.19.26)
Corey Kunzer, P.T., D.P.T., SCS
Sarika Pandey, O.T., O.T.D., BCPR
Cara Prideaux, M.D.
Billie Schultz, M.D.
Kristin Sicotte, P.T., D.P.T.
Leah Struss, Ed.D., M.A., O.T.
Nikki Ostby (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Nikki Ostby
Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
Minnesota

Sessions

Session Date
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Leg Pain After Abdominal Surgery and When Flexibility Becomes a Liability A Case of Chronic Neck Pain 01/05/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Bilateral Knee Pain in the Athlete and It Takes Some Nerve Distinguishing Between Tumor Related Plexopathy and Vitamin Deficiency 01/12/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
CANCELLED Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Disorders of Consciousness Continuum of Care 01/19/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation An Anchor in the Storm Rehabilitation Amid Neurodiagnostic Uncertainty and Synovial Sarcoma in a 30 year old male 01/26/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project How to Achieve More While Simultaneously Improving Well Being 02/02/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation How to Manage Your Stress and the Importance of Gratitude 02/09/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The Power of Perspective Mindset Meaning and Connection at Work 02/16/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Well Being Overview Employee Resources 02/23/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The Art of Collaboration The impact of the PM and R Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 03/09/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Exercise Is Medicine The PM and R Experience from Residency in 1990 to the Present and the Future 03/16/2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm

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