31st Nicotine Dependence Center Conference 2025: The Evolving Tobacco Landscape and Implications for Policy and Practice

Phoenix, AZ US

March 27, 2025 to March 29, 2025

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Director: Jon Ebbert M.D. and Timothy J. Milbrandt, M.S.

March 27 - 29, 2025 - Phoenix, Arizona

Building on 30 years of continuing education courses, the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center is partnering with Truth Initiative to host the 2025 national conference highlighting the intersection between tobacco control policy and practice. Amidst an evolving tobacco product landscape and scientific evidence, the course will educate attendees about the latest science, treatment best practices, and policy considerations. Attendees will explore a range of challenges and opportunities to deliver tobacco dependence treatment to reduce prevalence and improve the nation's health.

Registration for General Session (Live or Livestream) Thursday and Friday
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.	$550
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees	$400
Optional Workshops (Saturday, March 29, 2025 7:00 - Noon)	$130

Target Audience

This conference is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals experienced in working with tobacco dependent patients, and who are interested in incorporating more effective treatment into their practice while developing more comprehensive services to meet the needs of highly tobacco dependent patients. Physicians, tobacco treatment specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, chemical dependency counselors, respiratory therapists, nurses, dental hygienists, wellness coaches, social workers and other allied health professionals may find the conference beneficial in working with this challenging population of patients.

Learning Objectives

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.

Course summary

Available credit:

17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
17.00 ANCC
17.00 Attendance
17.00 IPCE

Event starts:

03/27/2025 - 7:00am

Event ends:

03/29/2025 - 12:00pm

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Thursday, March 27
6:45 AM	Registration & Breakfast
7:25 AM	Welcome and Course Overview Jon O. Ebbert, M.D., Mayo Clinic Timothy J. Milbrandt, M.S., Mayo Clinic
7:30 AM	Product EPI: Who’s Using What? Dhivyaa A. Manickam, M.A., Mayo Clinic
8:00 AM	Treatment Use Amanda L. Graham, Ph.D. (VIRTUAL?), Truth Initiative
8:30 AM	Disparities as a Driver for Tobacco Dependence Christi A Patten, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
9:00 AM	Mental Health and Tobacco Dependence Molly J. Leis, M.S., L.A.D.C., Mayo Clinic
9:30 AM	Panel Question and Answer Moderator: TBD
9:45 AM	Refreshment Break & Exhibitors
10:00 AM	Product Overview, Evolution, Latest Evidence Regarding Addition and Potential Health Risks Truth TBD
10:30 AM	Adolescents and E-Cigs: Dependence Assessment Molly J. Leis, M.S., L.A.D.C., Mayo Clinic
11:00 AM	Quitting E-Cigarettes Jon O. Ebbert, M.D., Mayo Clinic
11:30 AM	Panel Question and Answer Moderator: TBD
11:45 AM	Lunch & Exhibitors
12:45 PM	Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Outpatients Jonathan P. Winickoff, M.D., Harvard
1:15 PM	Smokers Who Relapse Tanya R. Schlam, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Department of Medicine
1:45 PM	HIV+ Smokers Jonathan Shuter, M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2:15 PM	Adult-Onset Smoking Sarah E. Huiskes, M.A., L.I.C.S.W., C.T.T.S., Mayo Clinic
2:45 PM	Panel Question and Answer Moderator: TBD
3:00 PM	Adjourn

Friday, March 28
6:45 AM	Registration & Breakfast
7:15 AM	TBD TALK Allison R. Ryan, Mayo Clinic
8:00 AM	Updates on Pharmacotherapy Jon O. Ebbert, M.D., Mayo Clinic
8:30 AM	Range of Counseling Interventions – Hospital to Home Molly J. Leis, M.S., L.A.D.C., Mayo Clinic
9:00 AM	Intensive Tobacco Treatment Program Pam R. Krenik, Mayo Clinic
9:30 AM	Patient Experience Panel Tom Bennett Bosch Loris Stock
10:00 AM	Panel Question and Answer Moderator: TBD
10:15 AM	Refreshment Break & Exhibitors
10:30 AM	Chatbot for Varencline Adherence Peter Selby, M.B.B.S., CCFP, FCFP, MHSc, dipABAM, DFASAM, University of Toronto – Family and Community Medicine [VIRTUAL]
11:00 AM	Mobile App for Smokers with Depressive Symptoms Matthew J. Carpenter, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
11:30 AM	Opt-Out at Mayo Clinic & Direct Scheduling Ashley E. Schreiber, Mayo Clinic
12:00 PM	Panel Question and Answer Moderator: TBD
12:15 PM	Lunch & Exhibitors
1:15 PM	End Game – What, Where, Who, and How? Stacey Younger Gagosian, Truth Initiative
1:45 PM	FDA PMTA Process: What You Need to Know Maham Akbar, Truth Initiative
2:15 PM	Flavors: What are They? Truth TBD
2:45 PM	Panel Question and Answer Moderator: TBD
3:00 PM	Adjourn

Saturday, March 29
7:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast
	Track 1: In-Person Only	Track 2: Livestream
7:45 AM	Motivational Interviewing Molly J. Leis, M.S., L.A.D.C., Mayo Clinic Timothy J. Milbrandt, M.S., Mayo Clinic	Engaging Young People in Tobacco Cessation Amanda L. Graham, Ph.D., Truth Initiative Jessica Miller Rath, Ph.D., M.P.H., CHES, Truth Initiative Sarah Freeark, Truth Initiative
9:45 AM	Refreshment Break & Exhibitors
10:00 AM	Motivational Interviewing	Engaging Young People in Tobacco Cessation
12:00	Adjourn

Mayo Clinic Hospital

98088 street

Apt 5

Phoenix, AZ 03486

United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Parking at the Phoenix Campus

Patient and visitor parking is available on the north side of the hospital in parking lots A and B. If you don't want to walk to the clinic buildings from your parking spot, a complimentary golf cart service will shuttle you from your lot to the front door.

Handicapped-accessible parking spaces are located throughout the main parking areas. All entrances to the hospital are wheelchair accessible.

For more information about Getting to the Mayo Clinic Arizona - Phoeniz Campus, please review the information here.

Travel

A small block of discounted rooms is available at the Resident Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic. Please use this link or call (888)236-2427 or (480)563-1500 and reference "NDC, Mayo Clinic" to receive the group rate. Reservations should be made by March 4, 2025.

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 17.00 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 17.00 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 17.00 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

17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
17.00 ANCC
17.00 Attendance
17.00 IPCE

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31st Nicotine Dependence Center Conference 2025: The Evolving Tobacco Landscape and Implications for Policy and Practice