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ForwardMayo Clinic High Acuity Low Occurrence (HALO) Conference: Preparation for High-Stakes Emergencies
This course offers Live (in-person) attendance
Course Directors - Tyler F. Vadeboncoeur, M.D. and Leslie V. Simon, D.O.
February 11 - 14, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, Florida
In emergency medicine we encounter high acuity low occurrence (HALO) events that require ongoing preparation and training that is beyond what is provided by routine clinical practice. Through didactics, skills stations, high-fidelity simulation and interactive discussions, Mayo Clinic HALO Conference: Preparation for High-Stakes Emergencies is the ideal venue to ready yourself for those rare and scary cases that might come through your department doors.
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| Registration Fee(s) | Early Registration Discount Register by November 1, 2025 | Registration after November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1600 | $2000 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1400 | $1600 |
| Residents, Fellows | $1000 | $1600 |
Target Audience
The primary audience is emergency physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; both trainees and those established in emergency medicine practice. Additional participants might include urgent care providers and hospitalists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical decision-making and procedural skills required to manage HALO scenarios, such as emergency obstetric deliveries, pediatric resuscitation, or airway emergencies.
- Perform high-stakes, time-sensitive procedures such as transvenous cardiac pacing, complicated Minnesota tube placement, and cricothyroidotomy in simulated or supervised clinical environments.
- Describe the relationship between clinical preparedness, procedural competence, and provider well-being in high-stress emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrate clear, concise, and direct communication using structured tools (e.g., SBAR, closed-loop communication) during high-stakes emergency scenarios.
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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
Time | Session Title |
OB HALO Day Moderators: Dr. Leslie Simon and Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur | |
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Welcome to the HALO Conference Dr. Leslie Simon and Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
1:15 – 1:40 p.m. | Antepartum Emergencies Dr. Michael Mohseni |
1:45 – 2:10 p.m. | Emergency Delivery Dr. Ryan McKenna |
2:15 – 2:40 p.m. | Fundamentals of Neonatal Resuscitation Dr. Courtney James |
2:40 – 3:00 p.m. | Break - Transit to the Simulation Center |
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Skills Stations for 30 minutes per group:
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5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
Time | Session Title |
Airway HALO Day Moderator: Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur | |
7:30 – 8:10 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:10 – 8:20 a.m. | Welcome to Airway day! Dr. Leslie Simon |
8:20 – 8:45 a.m. | NIPPV and HFNC Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
8:50 – 9:15 a.m. | Anatomically Difficult Airway Dr. Leslie Simon |
9:20 – 9:45 a.m. | Physiologically Difficult Airway |
9:50 – 10:05 a.m. | Break |
10:05 – 10:30 a.m. | Awake Intubation Dr. Hannah Fox |
10:35 – 11:00 a.m. | Ventilators Dr. Mike Harrison |
11:05 – 11:30 a.m. | Pediatric Airway Dr. Alex Lu |
11:30 – 12:30 a.m. | Lunch |
12:30 – 12:50 p.m. | Transport to Simulation Center |
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. | Welcome to the Simulation Center |
1:05 – 2:45 p.m. | Skills Stations for 25 minutes per group
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2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Break |
3:00 – 4:40 p.m. | Skills Stations for 25 minutes per group
|
4:50 – 5:00 p.m. | Debrief |
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Adjourn – Transport to Hotel |
Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
Time | Session Title |
Shock HALO Day Moderator: Dr. Leslie Simon | |
7:30 – 8:10 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:10 – 8:20 a.m. | Welcome to Shock day! Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
8:20 – 8:45 a.m. | Undifferentiated Shock with Pressors Dr. Mike Harrison |
8:50 – 9:15 a.m. | Hemorrhagic Shock with Massive Transfusion Dr. Jesse St Clair |
9:20 – 9:45 a.m. | Cardiogenic Shock Dr. Nick Kelly |
9:50 – 10:05 a.m. | Break |
10:05 – 10:30 a.m. | RV Failure including Massive PE Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
10:35 – 11:00 a.m. | Arrhythmia / Transvenous Pacemaker Dr. Nick Kelly |
11:05 – 11:30 a.m. | Pediatric Shock Dr. Courtney James |
11:35 – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
12:30 – 12:45 p.m. | Transport to the Simulation Center |
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | Simulation day |
12:45 – 2:25 p.m. | Skills Stations for 25 minutes per group
|
2:25 – 2:45 p.m. | Break |
2:45 – 4:25 p.m. | Skills Stations for 25 minutes per group
|
4:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Debrief |
4:45 – 5:15 p.m. | Adjourn – Transport to Hotel |
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
Time | Session Title |
Megacodes Moderator: Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur | |
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. | Welcome to Megacodes! Dr. Tyler Vadeboncoeur |
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Megacodes for 30 minutes per group
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Megacodes for 30 minutes per group
|
11:45 – 12:00 p.m. | Debrief |
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Adjourn and Transport to Hotel |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 21.50 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 21.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses 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 21.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 21.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.
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.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4.00 |
| Thursday | 6.50 |
| Friday | 6.50 |
| Saturday | 4.50 |
| Total | 21.50 |
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
- 21.50 AAPA Category 1
- 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 21.50 ANCC
- 21.50 AOA Category 2-A
- 21.50 Attendance
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Price
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| Registration Fee(s) | Early Registration Discount Register by November 1, 2025 | Registration after November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1600 | $2000 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1400 | $1600 |
| Residents, Fellows | $1000 | $1600 |
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