Advancing Donor Care & Organ Recovery Through Simulation 2025 - Live (in-person) - Cancelled

Course Directors: Carla P. Venegas, M.D., Devang K. Sanghavi, M.D., M.B.B.S., Kris P. Croome, M.D., Deisy M. Mercado, M.D., C.H.S.E., Jorge M. Mallea, M.D., Randy R. Mielke JR, M.D., M.P.H., and Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D.
October 24 - 25, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, Florida
Join our CME course designed for healthcare professionals seeking to elevate their skills and readiness for organ donation procedures. Through immersive simulation experiences, attendees will engage in hands-on activities meticulously crafted to replicate the complexities of organ donation. These lifelike simulations provide a realistic environment where participants can collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, gaining invaluable insights and honing their skills in a true-to-life setting.
Target Audience
This course is designed for surgeons, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, organ procurement coordinators, residents, fellows, perfusionists, and other allied health professionals involved in organ donation procedures.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe methods to optimize donor organ viability.
- Detail challenges encountered in DCD donation and procurement.
- Summarize the medical criteria for assessing donor eligibility, procurement, preservation, and transplantation.
- Develop empathetic communication skills in discussing organ donation with patients.
- Identify the importance of ethical and legal considerations surrounding organ donation.
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.

For those seeking on-campus accommodations:
Courtyard Jacksonville at the Mayo Clinic Campus
14390 Mayo Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
800-321-2211
For those seeking off-campus oceanfront accommodations:
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
+1-888-839-9145
Located 6 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus
One Ocean Resort & Spa
1 Ocean Blvd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
+1-855-232-0453
Located 8 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 PGA Tour Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach FL, 32082
+1-904-285-7777
Located 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus
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 12.25 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 Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12.25 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 12.25 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 12.25 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.
| Day | Credit(s) Live (in-person) |
|---|---|
| Friday | 7.75 |
| Saturday | 4.50 |
| Total | 12.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
The Advancing Donor Care & Organ Recovery Through Simulation 2025 course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services.
If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please click on the below link to review opportunities.
Exhibit Prospectus
If you are interested in participating, please submit the Letter of Agreement.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Iwona Bukato
Note: Exhibitors must be logged into https://ce.mayo.edu prior to completing the above submission form. To create an exhibitor profile, follow these instructions.
Exhibit space is not confirmed until the submitting representative is notified of their confirmation by a member of the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development.
Price
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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All requests must be submitted in writing using the Contact Us Form.
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