34th Annual Mayo Clinic Symposium on Sports Medicine
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors:
| Brennan Boettcher, D.O. | Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D. | Shelby Johnson, M.D. | Andrew J. Johnson, P.T., D.P.T., SCS-ABPTS | 
November 7 - 8, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This symposium features evidence-based and cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment strategies for sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions. Expert lectures representing a spectrum of sports medicine fields provide the attendee with multidisciplinary information related to athletic injury evaluation, treatment, prevention, and return to play transition. Multiple educational formats are used, including case presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, as well as live demonstrations of physical examination, anatomy, ultrasound, and arthroscopy.
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| Registration Fee(s) General Session | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $499 | 
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $399 | 
| Registration Fee(s) Optional Workshop | |
| Hands on Rehabilitation and Performance Clinic | $85 | 
Target Audience
This CME symposium is designed for physicians, physical therapists, performance/fitness coaches, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and other practitioners who evaluate and treat athletes and other active populations.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify clinically-relevant hand and wrist anatomy, including the relevant joints, tendons, ligaments and cartilage (Domain 2 | Tasks 0201, 0202)
- Describe essential physical exam maneuvers in the evaluation of hand wrist conditions in the athlete (Domain 2 | Tasks 0202, 0204)
- Summarize the key elements of rehabilitation and return to play considerations following ulnar wrist pain (Domain 4 | Tasks 0401, 0406)
- List risk factors for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) injuries (Domain 2 | Tasks 0201, 0204)
- Summarize the benefits and limitations of ultrasound guided procedures for hand and wrist disorders (Domain 2 | Tasks 0203, 0204)
- Identify imaging findings of common hand and wrist injuries (Domain 2 | Tasks 0202, 0203)
- Describe surgical indications for athletic hand and wrist injuries encountered in the athletic training room (Domain 2 | Tasks 0204)
- Select strategies to identify who is likely to require operative intervention following ulnar wrist pain (Domain 2 | Tasks 0203, 0204, 0205)
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.
All times listed as Central Time
| Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
| 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast – 2nd Floor, Leighton Auditorium | 
| 8:00 AM | Welcome and Introduction – Leighton Auditorium | 
| 8:10 AM | More Than Epicondylitis: Rehab and Return to Golf for Refractory Multifactorial Elbow Pain | 
| 8:30 | Questions and Discussion | 
| 8:35 AM | Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: An Overview and Discussion of Management Post-Op PCL Rehab: What do you need to know? | 
| 9:05 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 9:10 AM | Sports Dermatology: Cases from the Training Room | 
| 9:30 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 9:35 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors | 
| 9:55 AM | Anaphylaxis and Respiratory Distress on the Sidelines | 
| 10:15 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 10:25 AM | Ed Laskowski Keynote Address | 
| 11:20 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 11:35 AM | Announcements | 
| 11:40 AM | Lunch and Exhibitors | 
| Wrist and Hand Mini-Symposium | |
| Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
| 12:40 PM | Announcements and Introduction - Leighton Auditorium | 
| 12:45 PM | Clinical Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist (Live Demonstration) | 
| 1:05 PM | Physical Examination of the Hand and Wrist | 
| 1:30 PM | Common Hand and Wrist Conditions in The Pediatric Population | 
| 1:50 PM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 2:00 PM | Cases from the training room- Top Conditions You Should Know About | 
| 2:25 PM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 2:35 PM | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors | 
| 3:00 PM | Hand Care for the Clinician- Protecting Your Own Tools | 
| 3:20 PM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 3:30 PM | Taping, Bracing and Rehab Strategies for the in-season athlete | 
| 3:45 PM | Hands on Taping strategies for the in-season athlete | 
| 4:15 PM | Ultrasound-guided Hand and Wrist Procedures (Live demonstration) | 
| 4:45 PM | Wrist Arthroscopy & It’s Utility (Live Demonstration) | 
| 5:30 PM | Announcements and Adjourn | 
| 5:30-7:30 PM | Attendee Reception Pre-Registration is required ~ Guests are an additional charge | 
| Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| 7:30 AM | Continental Breakfast and Exhibitors – Leighton Auditorium | 
| 8:00 AM | Announcements and Introduction – Leighton Auditorium | 
| 8:05 AM | Balancing Load in Overuse Injuries in Endurance Athletes | 
| 8:35 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 8:40 AM | Breaking Barriers: The Expanding Role of Shockwave Treatment in Sports Medicine | 
| 9:05 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 9:10 AM | Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Assessment, Prevention and Surgical Considerations Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Rehabilitation Considerations, Promoting Proprioception | 
| 9:50 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 10:05 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors | 
| 10:25 AM | The Human Optimization Project: How to Achieve More While Simultaneously Improving Well-Being | 
| 10:50 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 11:00 AM | Neuroplastic Optimization of ACL Rehabilitation & Return to Sport | 
| 11:45 AM | Questions and Discussion | 
| 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | 
Schedule subject to change
The meeting will be held on Mayo Clinic Campus. Hotel room blocks have been created at the following hotels:
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area
101 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
$179 per night
Click here or call the hotel direct at 1-507-280-6000 to make your reservation.  Reference “2025 Symposium on Sports Medicine” if you call.  Reservations must be made before October 16, 2025.
The Kahler Grand Hotel
20 2nd Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
$139 per night
Click here or call the hotel direct at 1-800-533-1655 to make your reservation.  Reference “2025 Symposium on Sports Medicine” if you call.  Reservations must be made before October 16, 2025.
The conference will be held at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. You will need to make your own travel plans. The closest airports are RST – Rochester, MN (15 minutes to Mayo Clinic) or MSP – Minneapolis (75 minutes to Mayo Clinic). If you fly into MSP, there are a few shuttle services that you can book to get to Rochester:
Groome Transportation
Rochester Shuttle Service
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
 Accreditation Statement
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 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. BOC
BOC
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (BOC AP#: P476) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 14.75 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. IPCE
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 14.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
 
Physical Therapy 
Co-sponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science / Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. This course meets the criteria for 14.75 hours of credit per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.
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 - Friday | 7.50 | 
| General Session - Saturday | 3.50 | 
| Optional Workshop (Live only) - Saturday | 3.75 | 
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
- 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.75 Attendance
- 14.75 BOC Category A
- 14.75 IPCE
- 14.75 PT
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. Please see the following information if you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring this course.
Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF) 
Submit information/requests to Jessica Sorensen
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| Registration Fee(s) General Session | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $499 | 
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $399 | 
| Registration Fee(s) Optional Workshop | |
| Hands on Rehabilitation and Performance Clinic | $85 | 
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 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.
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