COURSE DIRECTORS
Shelley Noland, MD
Richard Sharp, PhD

DESCRIPTION
This dynamic series explores critical intersections of ethics, humanities, and clinical practice, offering health care providers an opportunity to engage with contemporary ethical challenges in medicine and to learn creative strategies for enhancing healthcare practice. Each session features expert speakers who illuminate topics such as informed consent, health equity, decision-making at the end of life, moral distress, and the impact of social determinants on patient care. Drawing on multidisciplinary perspectives—including philosophy, history, and the arts—this series fosters dialogue and equips attendees with practical tools to navigate complex ethical dilemmas. With a focus on relevance to daily clinical practice, the series also creates space for reflection on the human dimensions of health care, promoting compassionate, patient-centered approaches. Designed for all audiences, these sessions inspire meaningful conversations that enhance ethical awareness and improve care delivery.

In-Person and Live-Streamed; Monthly on Thursday from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Executives, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows, Social Workers, Students, Patients and Community Members. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Review the latest research and best practices in biomedical ethics.
• Identify the latest advances in humanities in medicine.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. 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 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies: 
Shelley Noland, MD - Honoraria - MicroAire
Erik St. Louis, MD - Honoraria - Cadence Neuroscience, Inc., Moderna Therapeutics, XW Pharma

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Amanda Courtright-Lim, PhD, MA
Susan Cutshall, APRN, CNS, DNP
Jessica Hirsch, D. Bioethics, MA, CIP
Jessica Koball
Kit Kough, MA
Michelle McGowan, PhD
Sarah Mensink
Marguerite Robinson, MA
Richard Sharp, PhD
Katie Van Buren, PhD
Chrys Yates
Laura Inman (Coordinator) (added 1.29.25) - Humanities in Medicine
Brandon N. Le (Coordinator) - Biomedical Ethos
Rebecca Bernard (inactive 1.27.25)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact  Brandon N. Le (Biomedical Ethics) or  Laura Inman (Humanities in Medicine)