COURSE DIRECTOR
Dr. Raymond Shields

DESCRIPTION
This series consists of once monthly journal review (Thursdays) and weekly education lectures (Fridays) that all occur from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
The conference is devoted to the continuing medical education of physicians, NPs, PAs, vascular technologists, vascular ultrasound sonographers and vascular nurses caring for the patient with vascular disease. 

TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, fellows, mid-level providers, RNs, ultrasound sonographers, vascular technicians

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss indications for thrombolysis vs. standard anticoagulation therapy for lower extremity DVT.
• Discuss options for management of vasculitis based on recent clinical trial information.
• Select appropriate testing for varicose veins based on guideline recommendations. 
• Discuss recent guideline recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm management. 
• Compare MRI vs. CT angiographic imaging modality indications for peripheral arterial disease assessment.
• Classify wound dressing types and updates for venous and arterial wounds.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification - 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.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
None

All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Dr. David Froehling, Dr. Roger Shepherd, Dr. Raymond Shields, Jeanette Benson (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
Visit the department's website for additional information.

QUESTIONS?
Jeanette Benson at ph. 6-1111