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ForwardTB Clinical Intensive 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
A grab-and-go breakfast and beverage service will be available for in-person attendees both days.
Co-Course Directors: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D., James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH, & John Wilson, M.D.
October 8-9, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This conference provides healthcare professionals with the latest insights on tuberculosis (TB), including screening, diagnosis, and treatment of active TB and latent TB infection (LTBI). Didactic lectures cover pediatric and adult populations, clinical updates, diagnostic advancements, and treatment strategies. Attendees explore cutting-edge research, emerging therapies, and innovative approaches to improve patient adherence and outcomes in TB management.
Target Audience
Allied health professionals, nurses, physicians, residents/fellows, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, public health and infectious disease MDs, RNs, Pharm.Ds., public health professionals, and laboratory technologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify advanced diagnostic strategies for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Identify first-line therapy for drug-susceptible tuberculosis.
- Recognize updated tuberculosis treatment regimens.
- Recognize appropriate treatment plans for drug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Recall strategies for managing adverse drug reactions in tuberculosis patients.
- Recognize treatment challenges for tuberculosis patients with comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, HIV).
- Identify unique considerations for children with tuberculosis.
- Calculate the infectious period for patients with active tuberculosis disease.
- List adherence strategies as part of a tuberculosis case management plan.
- Examine mental health challenges associated with tuberculosis.
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.
MAYO CLINIC CENTER FOR TUBERCULOSIS
Day 1 Schedule
Wednesday, October 8
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7:30 a.m. | Registration and Check-in | ||||
7:30 a.m | Grab N Go Breakfast/Vendors | ||||
8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Program Overview | Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. | |||
DIAGNOSIS BLOCK Session Chair: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. | |||||
8:05 a.m. | Regional Epidemiology | James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH | |||
8:35 a.m. | TB Pathogenesis | Zelalem Temesgen, MD | |||
9:05 a.m. | Clinical Diagnosis | Madiha Fida, M.B.B.S. | |||
9:35 a.m. | Laboratory Diagnostics | Nathan Simon, PhD | |||
10:05 a.m. | Break and Visit Exhibitors | ||||
10:20 a.m. | Radiology | Robert Blount, M.D. | |||
10:50 a.m. | Class 5 Tuberculosis | John Wilson, M.D. | |||
11:20 a.m. | Diagnosis Panel Q&A Session
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11:50 a.m. | Lunch on your own | ||||
TREATMENT BLOCK Session Chair: James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH | |||||
1:00 p.m. | Treatment of LTBI | Wissam El Atrouni, M.D. | |||
1:30 p.m. | Treatment of Drug-Susceptible TB | Daniel Brailita, M.D. | |||
2:00 p.m. | Treatment of MDR | Sundari Mase, M.D., MPH. | |||
2:30 p.m. | Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | John Zeuli, Pharm.D., R.Ph. | |||
3:00 p.m. | Break and Visit Exhibitors |
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3:15 p.m. | Adverse Drug Reactions | Ryan Kubat, D.O. | |||
3:45 p.m. | Pulmonary Fascinomas with a TB Attitude | Douglas Hornick, M.D. | |||
4:30 p.m. | Treatment Q&A Panel Discussion |
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5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | Dr. Temesgen, M.D. | |||
Day 2 Schedule
Thursday, October 9
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7:30 a.m. | Registration & Check-in | |
7:30 a.m. | Grab N Go Breakfast/Vendors | |
8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Agenda Overview | Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. |
PEDIATRIC BLOCK | ||
8:05 a.m. | Radiology TB Pediatrics | Andrea T. Cruz, MD, MPH |
8:35 a.m. | General TB Pediatrics | William Garrett Hunt, M.D., M.P.H., DTMH, FAAP |
9:05 a.m. | Literature and Pediatric Updates 2025 | James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH |
9:35 a.m. | Q&A Panel Discussion |
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9:50 a.m. | Break and Visit Exhibitors | |
PUBLIC HEALTH BLOCK | ||
10:05 a.m. | Adherence Strategies, DOT, Incentives | Nadya Sabuwala, DNP, MPH, RN, PHN
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10:35 a.m. | Managing TB medication Doses, Side effects | Samantha Malley, ARNP |
11:05 a.m. | Infection Control | Avish Nagpal, M.D. |
11:35 a.m. | TB Contact Investigations: Schools and Hospitals | Shea Rabley, R.N., M.N. |
12:05 p.m. | Public Health Q&A Panel Discussion |
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12:20 a.m. | Lunch on your own | |
SPECIAL POPULATIONS BLOCK | ||
1:30 p.m. | Diabetes | Jane W. Njeru, M.B., Ch.B. |
2:00 p.m. | HIV | Maryam Mahmood, M.B., Ch.B. |
2:30 p.m. | Mental Health | Rob J. Morgan III, M.D., Ph.D. |
3:00 p.m. | Break and Visit Exhibitors |
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3:15 p.m. | Immunomodulatory Biologics: Implications for Latent and Active Tuberculosis | Tanner Johnson, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
3:45 p.m. | Special Populations Q&A Panel Discussion |
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4:15 p.m. | MCCT Resource Review | Jennifer Curran, Ed.D. Rebecca Mussack, M.Ed. |
4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. |
The Kahler Grand Hotel
20 SW 2nd Avenue
Rochester, MN 55905
Reservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with Kahler reservation at 1-800-533-1655 or by using the booking link provided.
Online Reservation: CLICK HERE
Standard King: $149
Standard 2 Doubles: $149
Reservations for the conference are made by individual attendees directly with Kahler reservations at 1-800-533-1655 or by using the booking link provided.
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before the cut-off date of Sunday, September 7, 2025. After the cut-off date, the hotel will review the reservation pick up for the conference, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the Mayo Clinic group rate.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Co-Course Directors:
Zelalem Temesgen, M.D., James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH, John Wilson, M.D.
Mayo Faculty
Jennifer Curran, Ed.D.
Madiha Fida, M.B.B.S.
James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH
Tanner Johnson, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Mary J Kasten, M.D.
Maryam Mahmood, M.B., Ch.B.
Rob Morgan III, M.D., Ph.D.
Rebecca Mussack, M.Ed.
Jane Njeru, MB, ChB
Shea Rabley, R.N.
Zelalem Temesgen, M.D.
John Wilson, M.D.
John Zeuli, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Guest Faculty
Rito Banerjee
Robert Blount, M.D.
Daniel Brailita, M.D.
Andrea Cruz
Wissam El Atrouni, M.D.
Douglas Hornick, M.D.
William Garrett Hunt, M.D., M.P.H., DTMH, FAAP
Ryan Kubat, DO
Samantha Malley MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Avish Nagpal, M.D.
Mark Wolman MPH
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 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.00 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-25-077-L01-P
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.00 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 14.00 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
- 14.00 ACPE
- 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.00 ANCC
- 14.00 Attendance
- 14.00 IPCE
On behalf of Mayo Clinic Center of Tuberculosis and Course Director: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D., we hope you will consider a display opportunity at our TB Clinical Intensive- 2025 course held October 8-9, 2025, at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
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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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