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ForwardAdvancing Donor Care & Organ Recovery 2025
This course offers Livestream (virtual) attendance option.
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 Mielke, M.D., M.P.H., and Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D.
October 24, 2025 - Internet Live Activity - Jacksonville, Florida
Broadcast in Eastern Time
Join our CME course tailored for healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their competencies in organ donation procedures. This didactic session offers a structured learning environment focused on the principles and protocols of organ donation. Participants will explore evidence-based practices, engage in case-based discussions, and review clinical guidelines essential for effective decision-making. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and prepares attendees to navigate the complexities of organ donation with confidence and precision.
This program is endorsed by the following organizations:
 | Endorsed by the American Society of Transplantation. |
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.
- 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.
Advancing Donor Care and Organ Recovery 2025 |
Mayo Clinic - Livestream |
October 24, 2025 |
All Presentations Eastern Time |
Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
7:55 AM | Welcome Remarks |
8:00 AM | KEYNOTE: Decedent Model Philip M. Sommer, M.D., NYU Langone |
9:00 AM | Donor Care Unit: Perspective & Impact on Hospital Resources Utilization Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:30 AM | Thoracic NRP for Heart & Lung Transplantation: Is it the Answer for Organ Shortage John Haney, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:00 AM | Break |
10:15 AM | DCD & DBD Transplant: OPO Point of View Greg Veenendaal, DNP, MS, RN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC, LifeSource |
10:30 AM | Challenges from Referral Institutions: Resolving Interinstitutional Differences Heather A. Markuson, LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services |
10:45 AM | DCU Strategic Planning and Organizational Management Carla P. Venegas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Deisy M. Mercado, C.H.S.E., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:00 AM | DCD and NRP: Ethical Tensions and Legal Implications Moderator: Randy R. Mielke JR, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Rochester Panelists: Philip M. Sommer, M.D., NYU Langone Greg Veenendaal, DNP, MS, RN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC, LifeSource Carla P. Venegas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Megan Brandeland, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Nathan W. Cummins, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester Maureen F. Kwiecinski, J.D., Mayo Clinic Legal Counsel |
12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
1:00 PM | Lung Optimization: Enhancing Outcomes Through Case Studies Sahar Saddoughi, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester |
1:30 PM | Standardization in DCD Organ Recovery Kris P. Croome, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
1:55 PM | Liver Perfusion Techniques, Back to Base Devices Shennen A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
2:20 PM | Break |
2:30 PM | TBA |
3:30 PM | Transforming Transplant: Management, Evaluation and Recovery Techniques? C. Burçin Taner, M.D., FACS, Mayo Clinic Florida |
4:20 PM | Closing Remarks |
4:30 PM | ADJOURN |
Broadcast in Eastern Time
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 7.00 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 7.00 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 7.00 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 7.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
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
- 7.00 AAPA Category 1
- 7.00 ABS
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 ANCC
- 7.00 Attendance
- 7.00 IPCE
The Advancing Donor Care & Organ Recovery 2025 course is pleased to offer the virtual exhibit opportunity for commercial companies to highlight their products and services.
If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please click on the below link to review opportunities.
If you are interested in participating, please submit the Letter of Agreement.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Raegan Westfall.
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