36th Annual

PRACTICE OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development

May 4-8, 2015Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN

Photo Courtesy of Don Anderson

RELEVANT • PRACTICAL • USEFUL KNOWLEDGE

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Course DescriptionMayo Clinic’s Annual Practice of Internal Medicine, celebrating its thirty-sixth consecutive year, is a postgraduate course designed to provide general internists, internist-subspecialists, family medicine physicians, and other primary care professionals with a state-of-the-art update in internal medicine. Lectures, panel presentations, and concurrent workshops are presented by specialists from the Mayo Clinic faculty. The topics represent some of the most common problems encountered in clinical practice including the management of a variety of medical issues seen in areas of gastroenterology, infectious diseases, general internal medicine, rheumatology, geriatrics, emergency medicine, pulmonary, endocrinology, cardiology, neurology and women’s health.

Course Learning ObjectivesUpon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Cite the latest advances in internal medicine based on evidence.

• Manage patients effectively with common disorders in internal medicine and medical subspecialties.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Program HighlightsCutting edge presentations on:

• Cardiology

• Endocrinology

• Gastroenterology

• General Internal Medicine

• Infectious Diseases

• Neurology

• Pulmonary/Allergy

• Women’s Health

Clinical pearls presentations on:

• Dermatology

• General Internal Medicine

• Neurology

• Infectious Diseases

• Palliative Medicine

• Vascular Medicine and Anticoagulation

Workshops to cover the following:

• Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Module on Internal Medicine

• Basic Office Procedures in Dermatology

• Healthcare Reform 2015: Implications for Your Practice

• Musculoskeletal Injection Workshop

Special Wednesday Evening Session

Dessert and coffee will be served.

The full program schedule will be posted soon on the course web site: ce.mayo.edu search: POIM2015.

Intended AudienceThe target audience includes general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, family medicine physicians, and other primary healthcare providers.

Credit Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine has approved this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Other Health Care Professionals

A certificate of attendance will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

Date and LocationThe 36th Annual Practice of Internal Medicine course will be held May 4-8, 2015. Course headquarters will be located in Phillips Hall on the first floor of the Siebens Medical Education Building, Mayo Clinic, 100 Second Avenue Southwest, Rochester, Minnesota.

RegistrationRegister online at ce.mayo.edu, search: POIM2015. The registration fee includes tuition, comprehensive electronic course syllabus, continental breakfasts, break refreshments, concurrent workshops, and Lunch with the Professor on Tuesday and Thursday. Although it is not Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) policy to limit the number of registrants for a course, conference room facilities may necessitate closing of enrollment; therefore, early registration is advised. A letter of confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment and completed registration form. Please present the confirmation letter when checking in at the meeting registration desk.

Registration Fee:

Physician and Scientist Course Registration: $750.00

Resident, Fellow, Retired, Nurse, NP/PA Course Reg: $575.00

For additional information, contact: Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development Plummer 2-60 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 Website: ce.mayo.edu E-mail: cme@mayo.edu

TravelRochester, Minnesota is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by a modern international airport with multiple flights daily via American or Delta Airlines. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic campus.

Mayo Clinic’s appointed travel company, Ultramar Travel, is available to assist with your travel arrangements. To make your reservation, phone Ultramar Travel toll-free at 1-866-629-6885.

Travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Lodging AccommodationsGuest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at each of the following downtown Rochester hotels. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled. Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of Practice of Internal Medicine course when making your reservation.

Hilton Garden Inn 225 South Broadway 800-445-8667 or 507-285-1234 $129 single/double

Kahler Grand Hotel 20 Second Avenue SW 800-533-1655 or 507-282-2581 $99 single/double

Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo School of CPD is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

ParkingParking is available in hotel, city, and Mayo patient/visitor ramps. The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee. A map indicating the location of downtown parking facilities can be found at: http://www.rochestercvb.org/mapexplorer/

Save The DateNext year’s course will be held May 9-13, 2016, in Phillips Hall, Siebens Medical Education Building, Rochester, Minnesota.

FacultyCourse Directors Scott C. Litin, M.D. John B. Bundrick, M.D.

Distinguished Mayo Clinic faculty from multiple specialties including gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, internal medicine, family practice and in-patient internal medicine will participate in this program.

DoubleTree Hotel 101 First Avenue SW 877-623-7775 or 507-280-6000 $152 single/double

Rochester Marriott Hotel 150 South Broadway 507-281-8000 $149 single/double

Faculty DisclosureAs a provider accredited by ACCME, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course directors, planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.

National Physician Payment Transparency Program Mayo Clinic College of Medicine complies with the requirements of the National Physician Payment Transparency Program OPEN PAYMENTS (Physician Payments Sunshine Act).

Cancellation Policy If you cancel your participation in this course, your registration fee, less a $75 administrative fee, will be refunded when written notification is received by Mayo School of CPD before April 20, 2015 (cme@mayo.edu or fax#: 507-284-0532). No refunds will be made on or after April 20, 2015. Canceled registrations are non-transferable.

Mayo School of CPD reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event Mayo School of CPD must cancel or postpone this course, Mayo School of CPD will refund the registration fee, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.

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