COURSE DIRECTOR
Jamie L. Ellis-Wittenhagen D.O. and Zaheera Lukman, D.O.

DESCRIPTION
This is a weekly and quarterly lecture series that provides an update on a broad array of topics of interest to the palliative medicine provider. We will also include sessions focusing on faculty development, as well as case conferences. 

In-Person and Live-Streamed; Weekly on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and Quarterly (varies).

TARGET AUDIENCE
Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows, Social Workers, Students and Chaplains.  

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

• Identify key clinical areas of palliative medicine
• Recognize the importance of spiritual aspects of care
• Assess cases pertinent to palliative medicine that provide insight into challenging management and therapy

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^TM. Physicians 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 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 2-A credits.

ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course will receive 1.00 ethics, clinical, cultural competence, or general continuing education credits.

IPCE

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 


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 have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Chimere E. Bruning, P.A.-C.
Courtney Campbell, P.A.-C.
Mark K. Edwin, M.D.
Jamie L. Ellis-Wittenhagen, D.O.
Renee Foster, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Nada Frazier, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Karen L. Hull, R.N., CHPN (inactive 4.21.25)
Zaheera Lukman, D.O.
Ravindra Maharaj, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Julia J. Rivera, M.S.N., R.N., CHPN
Ellen M. Wild, R.N., CHPN (added 4.21.25)
Mei-Ean E. Yeow, B.M.B.S., B.M., B.Ch. (added 4.21.25)
Marian R. Almazan (Coordinator)
Diedre S. Barber (Coordinator) 

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

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

CE Broker Code: 25R00809

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.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Diedre Barber