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ForwardDCD Liver Transplant: Past, Present, and the Future 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
11.75 Category 1 CEPTC available through the American Board for Transplant Certification.
Course Directors - Bashar A. Aqel, M.D., Kris P. Croome, M.D., Julie K. Heimbach, M.D. and Amit K. Mathur, M.D.
January 15 -16, 2025 - Mayo Clinic Integrated Education and Research Building - Phoenix, Arizona
This activity shares Mayo Clinic experiences, expertise, and our unique multidisciplinary approach to delivering the most individualized care for every patient. This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the benefits and challenges of using donation after cardiac death (DCD) grafts in the field of liver transplantation. Participants explore the intricate interplay between hepatology, transplant surgery, procurement, and advanced endoscopy. Attendees gain expertise in the procurement of DCD livers, financial challenges as they relate to this organ pool, and posttransplant complications of recipients of DCD liver transplant. This course combines didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, and case discussions to ensure participants develop a well-rounded understanding of this rapidly expanding donor pool.
| Registration - Live and Livestream | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $650 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $550 |
| NRP Hands-on Workshop (Thursday) | $150 |
Target Audience
This course is intended for members of the hepatology community and will be of interest to hepatologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, primary care physicians and other specialists who participate in the care of patients with hepatology disorders and liver transplants.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Formulate surgical techniques associated with liver transplantation.
- Integrate effective collaboration among various healthcare professionals involved in liver transplantation.
- Recognize common posttransplant complications.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas related to organ transplantation within the regulatory framework.
- Apply evidence-based strategies in the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected cholangiopathy.
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.
2025 DCD Liver Transplant Program_V1.1.pdf
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Travel
Attendees are encouraged to book their hotel arrangements through Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
A 1-night room & tax deposit is due at the time of booking. Guests may cancel up to 48-hours prior to arrival for a full refund. Should anyone cancel within 48 hours of arrival, they will forfeit their deposit. The room rate is $385: $349 room rate + $32 resort fee & resort fee tax. A breakdown of the room rate, resort fee, and tax may be viewed on the final booking page.
Please see below the ways that you can make reservations within our room block.
1. Go to www.mountainshadows.com
- On the top right corner of the website click BOOK YOUR STAY
- Under the Stay Dates select SPECIAL CODES OR RATES
- Click the drop down next to “Promo Code” and change it to “Group Code”
- Enter Code: Mayo25
- Hit APPLY
- Select Stay Dates
- Hit SEARCH
2. Use the direct link: https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2025-01-14&chain=21123&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2025-01-16&group=Mayo25&hotel=74983&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&rooms=1
3. Call the reservations department at 877-587-6981 available Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat/Sun 7:30-4pm and mention the Mayo Clinic room block.
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 11.75 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 activity for a maximum of 11.75 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 11.75 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
| Session - Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| General Session - Wednesday | 6.75 |
| General Session - Thursday | 3.00 |
| Workshop (Live Only) - Thursday | 2.00 |
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
- 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 11.75 ANCC
- 11.75 Attendance
- 11.75 IPCE
For information regarding exhibit opportunities, please reach out to Kristy Badder.
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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