The John S. Najarian Symposium: The Past, Present and Future of Surgery and Transplantation

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LIVE

Friday, May 20, 2022, 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM CST, Coffman Theater and as a Live Webinar, Minneapolis, MN

Format: Hybrid; in-person attendance at Coffman Theatre or attend the Live Webinar

All times listed in CST.

This course honors the work and life of Dr. John Najarian (1927-2020). Dr. Najarian served as the Departmental Chair of Surgery at the University of Minnesota from 1967-1993 and is remembered as being one of the greatest innovators in immunological science and surgery. 

This course intends to review the historical development of transplantation that was influenced tremendously by Dr. Najarian; review the present context of surgery in general; discuss gaps in care and where improvement is needed; and look at novel innovations that will become the future of surgery and transplantation.

About John S. Najarian: Former Department of Surgery Chair Dr. John S. Najarian (1967-1993) died on August 31, 2020 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Under his leadership, major research, clinical and educational contributions to the field of surgery led to the development of one of the world's largest transplant programs.  In 2007, the John S. Najarian Surgical Chair in Clinical Transplantation was established in his honor. Recognized with a multitude of national and international awards, Najarian’s crowning honor is the 2004 Medawar Prize, widely deemed the world’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievement in organ transplantation.  He became a Medawar laureate for his monumental contributions to immunobiology, experimental transplantation and clinical transplantation. 

1. Review the history of surgical innovations and transplantation during the “Najarian Era” (1967-1993)
2. Discuss gaps in understanding and patient care that continue today
3. Discuss the evolution of immunology to better understand depletional induction, its effects on the immune system and future immunosuppression strategies
4. Review strategies for organ preservation and discuss the future optimization of organ use
5. Describe the strategies to overcome organ scarcity that are being employed

• Registration for the In-Person course and the Larger than Life: A Celebration of the Life & Work of John S. Najarian Reception & Dinner is now closed. 
• Registration for the Webinar option remains open - the registration is free. Pre-registration is required.

Health & Safety Protocols | For all safety guidelines, visit z.umn.edu/COVID19 
We are continuing to monitor all COVID-19 public health and safety guidelines and will continue to update our guidelines for this event. As part of the University of Minnesota Medical School and in an effort to  ensure the safety of everyone in attendance, masks are strongly encouraged. 

Contact Us
We will continue to be in communication between now and the event.
If you have any immediate questions, please contact Stephanie Taylor ([email protected], #612-625-5151).

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
This activity is awarded up to 5.5 ANCC contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

If your plans change, contact [email protected] to cancel/revise your registration for the course. In the event you need to cancel your registration for the Larger than Life: A Celebration of the Life & Work of John S. Najarian Reception and Dinner, you will receive a refund less a $5.00 processing fee if you notify us by 4:30 pm Central Standard Time on May 6, 2022. No refunds will be made after this date.

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Location Details: 

·         CE Course Live Attendance: Coffman Memorial Union Theater, 300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN

·         CE Course Webinar Attendance: the webinar link and connection details will be shared with those registered for the webinar closer to the event date 

·         Larger than Life: A Celebration of the Life & Work of John S. Najarian Reception & Dinner – McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak Street, Minneapolis, MN (There is no CE for this event.)

 

Room Reservations are available at the Graduate Hotel

We have a small block of rooms reserved at the Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis for this event (checking in 5/19/22 and checking out 5/21/22) at a negotiated rate of $149/night. You may use this LINK to make your reservation now!

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Minnesota Continuing Professional Development adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and has policies in place to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities; individuals who fail to complete the disclosure in advance of the course are not eligible to be involved in this course. Specific disclosure information will be shared with learners prior to the start of the course. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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