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ForwardMayo Clinic Pulmonary Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disorders 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Andy Abril, M.D., Augustine Lee, M.D., and Isabel Mira, M.D.
September 11-13, 2025 - Omni Amelia Island Resort - Amelia Island, Florida
Mayo Clinic's Pulmonary Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disorders 2024 is a three-day CME course designed to provide pulmonologists, rheumatologists, internists and general practitioners up-to-date information on pulmonary manifestations of rheumatologic disorders. From this course, participants discern how to recognize and diagnose interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and other respiratory problems which are common in autoimmune rheumatologic disorders, and review the latest information regarding pathogenic mechanisms, clinical trials and therapeutic modalities. The speakers are nationally and internationally recognized specialists in the field. Residents and fellows have the opportunity to participate by submitting original studies for poster presentations.
Target Audience
Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Students, NPs, PAs, Nurses, Allied Health Staff
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review basic clinical and therapeutic aspects of pulmonary disorders in patients with connective tissue diseases
- Identify patients that need a multidisciplinary approach early in the course of disease
- Review up-to-date information about ongoing research in connective tissue disease patients with autoimmune lung involvement
- Interpret skills for laboratory, imaging, and pulmonary testing pertaining to patients with pulmonary disorders and connective tissue diseases
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.
*All times listed in EASTERN time zone.
Thursday, September 11 | |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Registration |
7:45 AM | Introduction/Pre-Test |
Diagnostics Part 1 | |
8:00 AM | Autoantibodies in ILD/CTD |
8:30 AM | Imaging in ILD/CTD |
9:00 AM | Bronchoscopy and Lung Biopsies |
9:30 AM | Q&A Panel |
9:45 AM | Break/Abstract Presentations |
Diagnostics Part 2 | |
10:15 AM | ILD Pathology |
10:45 AM | Video Capillaroscopy in ILD/CTD |
11:15 AM | Genetics |
11:45 AM | Q&A Panel |
12:00 PM | Lunch/Abstract Presentations |
CTD-ILD’s | |
1:00 PM | ILD in Systemic Sclerosis |
1:30 PM | Rheumatoid Arthritis/ILD |
2:00 PM | Anti Synthetase Syndrome |
2:30 PM | Q&A Panel |
2:45 PM | Adjourn |
Friday, September 12 | |
7:00 AM | Breakfast |
7:55 AM | Introduction |
Pulmonary Vascular Disorders | |
8:00 AM | Autoimmune PAH |
8:30 AM | Pulmonary Vasculitis |
9:00 AM | ANCA Associated ILD |
9:30 AM | Q&A Panel |
9:45 AM | Break/Abstract Presentations |
General ILD Topics | |
10:15 AM | Interstitial Lung Abnormalities |
10:45 AM | New ACR ILD-CTD Guidelines |
11:15 AM | Syndromic ILD’s: IPAF (& PPF) |
11:45 AM | Q&A Panel |
12:00 PM | Lunch/Abstract Presentations |
Airway Disorders | |
1:00 PM | EGPA |
1:30 PM | Autoimmune Bronchiolar/Bronchiolitic Disorders |
2:00 PM | Large Airway Disease: ANCA, RP,… |
2:30PM | Q&A Panel |
2:45 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday, September 13 | |
7:00 AM | Breakfast |
7:55 AM | Introduction |
Other CTD’s | |
8:00 AM | Lung Disease in SLE |
8:30 AM | Sjogren’s Syndrome |
9:00 AM | Cellular Therapies in Rheumatic Diseases |
9:30 AM | Q&A Panel |
10:00 AM | Break/Abstract Presentations |
Wrap-up | |
10:15 AM | Sarcoidosis |
10:45 AM | Quantitative Imaging in ILD |
11:15 AM | Literature Review: Pulmonary journals |
11:45 AM | Q&A Panel / Post-Test |
12:15 PM | 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 Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.50 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 14.50 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 14.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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
- 14.50 AAPA Category 1
- 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.50 ANCC
- 14.50 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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