DCD Liver Transplant: Past, Present, and the Future - Live (in-person)

Phoenix, AZ US
January 15, 2025 to January 16, 2025

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 it relates to this organ pool, and post-transplant 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.

 

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 post-transplant 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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 9.75 ANCC
  • 9.75 Attendance
  • 9.75 IPCE
Event starts: 
01/15/2025 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
01/16/2025 - 2:00pm
Cost:
$650.00
Part of: 
DCD Liver Transplant: Past, Present, and the Future 2025
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Mayo Clinic Integrated Education and Research Building
79246 street
Floor 69
Phoenix, AZ 34484
United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Course Directors 
Bashar A. Aqel, M.D.
Kris P. Croome, M.D.
Julie K. Heimbach, M.D.
Amit K. Mathur, M.D.

 

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 9.75 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 9.75 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 9.75 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

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

  • 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 9.75 ANCC
  • 9.75 Attendance
  • 9.75 IPCE

For information regarding exhibit opportunities, please reach out to Kristy Badder.

Price

Cost:
$650.00
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