Infectious Diseases Practice Updates 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Raymund R. Razonable, M.D., and Abinash Virk, M.D.
February 9 - 13, 2026 - Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa - Lahaina, Hawaii
This interactive course provides practical updates on common topics and challenges faced with infectious diseases and key information on the application of new developments in the field. Information is delivered by subject matter experts using case-based presentations and in-depth discussions including question and answer sessions geared to increase knowledge, performance, and patient outcomes. Attendees leave with up-to-date, practical information that can be applied immediately to their clinical practice.
Course Highlights:
- Geared towards increasing clinical knowledge and improving patient outcomes
- Expert faculty review new guidelines, developments, and literature in the field
- Interactive panel sessions and clinical case reviews
- Dedicated time for questions and discussion
- Networking opportunities at breakfast roundtable sessions and evening social reception
- Practical updates that can be immediately applied into daily practice
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1275 | 
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1125 | 
Target Audience
This course is relevant for infectious diseases specialists, infectious diseases trainees, internists, pharmacists, hospitalists, and clinical infectious diseases researchers. The content also benefits physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, family physicians and clinical microbiologists with interest in managing patients with infections.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases including avian influenza and measles
- Describe updated tuberculosis treatment regimens
- Define key prevention and management strategies for infections in immunosuppressed transplant patients
- Differentiate the appropriate use of oral antibiotics for serious infectious disease syndromes
- Identify evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage hospital-acquired conditions
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.
Monday, February 9, 2026
| Monarchy Ballroom Foyer and Sunset Terrace | |
| 6:15 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | 
| General Session: Monarchy Ballroom | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Welcome Announcements Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Raymund Razonable, M.D., and Abinash Virk, M.D. | 
| Mycobacterial Updates Session Chair: John Wilson, M.D. | |
| 7:10 a.m. | Treatment Updates in MTB John Wilson, M.D. | 
| 7:35 a.m. | General Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. | 
| 8:00 a.m. | “Difficult to Treat” NTM Infections Elizabeth Ann Misch, M.D. | 
| 8:25 a.m. | Cases with Panel Discussion Moderators:  John Wilson, M.D. and Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. | 
| 8:55 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | 
| 9:25 a.m. | BREAK | 
| Oh for Oral! Session Chair: Sandhya Nagarakanti, M.B.B.S., M.D. | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Trivia | 
| 9:50 a.m. 
 | Case-based session 
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| 11:35 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | 
| 12:05 p.m. | ADJOURN | 
| Reception: Halona Kai Lawn | |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Sunset Social Hour with Rapid Fire Tropical Cases (Hosts: Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Raymund Razonable, M.D., and Abinash Virk, M.D.) | 
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
| Monarchy Ballroom Foyer and Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | |
| Breakfast Roundtable Discussions – Meet the Professor: Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. 
 | John Wilson, M.D. Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. Sandhya Nagarakanti, M.B.B.S., M.D. Holenarasipur Vikram, M.D. | Omar Abu Saleh, M.B.B.S. Christina O’Connor, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS Christina Corsini Campioli, M.D. | 
| 7:00 a.m. | Travel to General Session | |
| General Session: Monarchy Ballroom | ||
| 7:05 a.m. | Course Announcements | |
| Top Papers 
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| 7:10 a.m. 
 | Antimicrobial Stewardship Top Papers Sarah Lessard, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS | |
| Pick a Bone Session Chair: Elie Berbari, M.D. | ||
| 7:40 a.m. 
 | Diagnostic Nuances and Therapeutic Pearls in Thoracic Osteomyelitis Elena Beam, M.D. | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Controversies in the Management of Sacral Osteomyelitis Elie Berbari, M.D. | |
| 8:20 a.m. | Pelvic Osteomyelitis: Symphysis Pubis and Beyond Hussam Tabaja, M.D. | |
| 8:40 a.m. | What ID Physicians Need to Know: A Surgical Perspective on Pelvic Osteomyelitis Peter Rose, M.D. | |
| 9:00 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 9:30 a.m. | BREAK | |
| Clean. Control. Conquer! Session Chair: Priya Sampathkumar, M.D. | ||
| 9:50 a.m. | Trivia | |
| 9:55 a.m. | What’s New in Infection Control | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Partnering with the lab in Infection Prevention | |
| 10:35 a.m. | C. difficile – Predicting and Preventing Infection | |
| 10:55 a.m. | Infection Control Dilemmas for ID Clinicians! Jack Mc Hugh, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. | |
| 11:25 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 11:55 a.m. | ADJOURN | |
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
| Monarchy Ballroom Foyer and Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | |
| Breakfast Roundtable Discussions – Meet the Professor: Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. 
 | Sara Lessard, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS Elie Berbari, M.D. Elena Beam, M.D. Hussam Tabaja, M.D. | Peter Rose, M.D. Priya Sampathkumar, M.D. Trish Simner, Ph.D. Sammer Elwasila, M.D. | 
| 7:00 a.m. | Travel to General Session | |
| General Session: Monarchy Ballroom | ||
| 7:05 a.m. | Course Announcements | |
| Top Papers 
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| 7:10 a.m. 
 | General ID Top Papers Jennifer Katsolis, D.O. | |
| Critical Knowledge Session Chair: Shweta, M.B.B.S. | ||
| 7:40 a.m. | Trivia | |
| 7:45 a.m. 
 | Update on Sepsis Management Including CMS Sepsis Sep 1 Metric John Park, M.D. | |
| 8:05 a.m. 
 | Infectious Mimics in the ICU Shweta, M.B.B.S. | |
| 8:25 a.m. 
 | PK/PD for Critically Ill Patients Christina O’Connor, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS | |
| 8:45 a.m. 
 | Antimicrobial Stewardship in the ICU Sarah Lessard, Pharm.D., R.Ph. BCPS | |
| 9:05 a.m. | Cases with Panel Discussion Julian Maamari, M.D. | |
| 9:25 a.m. | BREAK | |
| Beyond Undetectable Session Chair: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. | ||
| 9:45 a.m. | Trivia | |
| 9:50 a.m. 
 | HIV Diagnostics, an Essential Entry Point for Treatment and Care: Current Status and Upcoming Innovation Joseph Yao, M.D. | |
| 10:10 a.m. | Two Paths to Victory: Curing HIV and HIV Vaccines Andrew Badley, M.D. | |
| 10:30 a.m. | From Daily Pills to Twice-Yearly Shots: The Evolution of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. | |
| 10:50 a.m. | Cases with Panel Discussion Moderator: Stacey Rizza, M.D.  | |
| 11:20 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 11:40 a.m. | ADJOURN | |
Thursday, February 12, 2026
| Monarchy Ballroom Foyer and Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | |
| Breakfast Roundtable Discussions – Meet the Professor: Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. 
 | Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. Christina O’Connor, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS Jennifer Katsolis, D.O. Shweta, M.B.B.S. | John Park, M.D. Joseph Yao, M.D. Andrew Badley, M.D. Stacey Rizza, M.D. | 
| 7:00 a.m. | Travel to General Session | |
| General Session: Monarchy Ballroom | ||
| 7:05 a.m. | Course Announcements | |
| Top Papers 
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| 7:10 a.m. 
 | Guidelines Reloaded: Navigating Through the Bugs and the Drugs Raymund Razonable, M.D. | |
| Look, Listen, Sniff: ENT and Ocular Infections Session Chair: Christina Corsini Campioli, M.D. | ||
| 7:40 a.m. 
 | Sinusitis on Repeat: Defeating the Cycle Elina Jerschow, M.D., M.S. | |
| 8:00 a.m. 
 | Otitis to Osteitis: Diagnosing Mastoiditis and Skull-based Osteomyelitis Christina Corsini Campioli, M.D. | |
| 8:20 a.m. 
 | Jaw-dropping Infections:  Managing Mandibular Osteomyelitis | |
| 8:40 a.m. 
 | Eye See You: Unraveling Ocular Infections | |
| 9:00 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 9:25 a.m. | BREAK | |
| Immunosuppressed but Not Unprotected: Transplant ID Updates Session Chair: Elena Beam, M.D. | ||
| 9:45 a.m. 
 | CMV Unplugged: Navigating the New Transplant Guidelines Raymund Razonable, M.D. | |
| 10:05 a.m. 
 | Recurrent, Resistant, and Relentless: UTIs in Kidney Recipients Nathan Cummins, M.D. | |
| 10:25 a.m. 
 | Bugs Off the Beaten Path: When to Suspect and What to Do? Holenarasipur R. Vikram, M.D. | |
| 10:45 a.m. 
 | Boosted and Protected: Vaccine Updates in Transplant Recipients Elena Beam, M.D. | |
| 11:05 a.m. 
 | Cases with Panel Discussion Melissa Kerkelis, M.D. | |
| 11:35 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 12:00 p.m. | ADJOURN | |
Friday, February 13, 2026
| Monarchy Ballroom Foyer and Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | |
| Breakfast Roundtable Discussions – Meet the Professor: Sunset Terrace | ||
| 6:30 a.m. 
 | Christina Corsini Campioli, M.D. Elena Beam, M.D. Raymund Razonable, M.D. Elina Jerschow, M.D., M.S. | Matthew Thoendel, M.D., Ph.D. Wendy Smith, M.D. Nathan Cummins, M.D. 
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| 7:00 a.m. | Travel to General Session | |
| General Session: Monarchy Ballroom | ||
| 7:05 a.m. | Course Announcements | |
| Top Papers 
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| 7:10 a.m. 
 | Top Papers in Clinical Microbiology Audrey Schuetz, M.D. | |
| From Oozing to Healing: The Art and Science of Wound Care Session Chair: Hussam Tabaja, M.D. | ||
| 7:40 a.m. 
 | Antibiotics or Debridement: ID Perspectives on the Diabetic Foot Dilemma Irene Sia, M.D. | |
| 8:00 a.m. 
 | Antibiotics or Debridement: Surgical Perspectives on the Diabetic Foot Dilemma Norman Turner III, M.D. | |
| 8:20 a.m. 
 | Dressings and Devices: Non-Antibiotic Approaches to Wound Infection Management Mathew Melin, M.D. | |
| 8:40 a.m. 
 | Under Pressure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Who, When and Why Hussam Tabaja, M.D. | |
| 9:00 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 9:25 a.m. | BREAK | |
| The Last of Us Session Chair: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. | ||
| 9:45 a.m. | Trivia | |
| 9:50 a.m. 
 | The Spots are Back: Measles, Misinformation and the Public Health Jeremy Young, MA., MS. | |
| 10:10 a.m. 
 | Feathers, Farms and the Flu: The Threat of Avian Influenza Priya Sampathkumar, M.D. | |
| 10:30 a.m. 
 | Variants, Vaccines and the View Ahead: COVID in 2026 Abinash Virk, M.D. | |
| 10:50 a.m. 
 | #CSI: Culture Scene Investigation – Role of the Micro Lab in Outbreaks Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. | |
| 11:10 a.m. 
 | Cases with Panel Discussion Emily Puumala, M.D. | |
| 11:40 a.m. 
 | Panel Q&A Session | |
| 12:05 p.m. | ADJOURN | |
Lodging
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at the Hyatt Regency for discounted rates starting at $389/night. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before January 6, 2026, or before the room block fills.
Golf/Mountain View:  $389/night
Partial Ocean View:  $439/night
Resort View:  $450/night
Deluxe Ocean View:  $489/night
Premier Ocean Front:  $539/night
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Practice Updates course to receive the special rates. Additional taxes will apply.
Click here to make hotel room reservation online.
Daily Resort Fee ($35):
The daily resort fee of $35 per room per night for all attendees staying at the resort includes the following:
- Two reusable keepsake water bottles, per room, per stay, upon arrival
- Filtered water and ice machines located on every guestroom floor and throughout the resort
- 24-hour access to oceanfront Stay Fit Gym - Moana Athletic Center
- Cultural programs including lei making, hula lessons, wildlife tours, and koi feedings
- Local, 1800/1-888 phone calls
- In-room coffee and tea
- In-room safe
- Concierge services
- Daily Yoga/fitness classes
- Resort shuttle service in Ka'anapali (Trolley)
- Unlimited daily tennis or basketball court time, tennis balls, racquets, and basketballs included
- Fresh flower lei Greeting upon arrival
- Included App: access to current full-content newspapers and magazines viewable on your table or smartphone
- Beach Portrait Session and 5x7 print from Grins2Go at Hyatt Regency Maui
- Personalized guest request texting service: TEXT 808-219-0608 for 24-hour assistance
- 25% off non-discounted green fees at Ka'anapali Golf Courses
- 10% discount on all non-sale apparel items at the Ka'anapali Golf Courses Pro Shop
- 24-hour access to pool towels throughout the resort
- Backpack beach chair usage for all guestroom occupants
Parking
Current parking rates are $25.00 per day Inclusive for Self-Parking and $40.00 per day Inclusive for Valet parking. All charges will be posted to the guest room folio upon checkout. Rates are subject to change.
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development 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 registration such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the 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 23.75 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 23.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAPA
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 credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME criteria. This activity is designated for 23.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. IPCE
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 23.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 23.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements 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.
| General Session | Credit(s) | 
|---|---|
| Live (in-person) | 23.75 | 
| Livestream (virtual) | 21.75 | 
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
- 23.75 AAPA Category 1
- 23.75 ABIM
- 23.75 ABS
- 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 23.75 ANCC
- 23.75 Attendance
- 23.75 IPCE
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
The Infectious Disease Practice Updates 2026 course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the course, please complete the following:
- Review the Exhibit & Sponsorship Prospectus
- Create an account/profile (or log-in)- Complete the Letter of Agreement Form - Exhibitor & Sponsor
 
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1275 | 
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1125 | 
| General Session | Credit(s) | 
|---|---|
| Live (in-person) | 23.75 | 
| Livestream (virtual) | 21.75 | 
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.
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