Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review course for Boards and Recertification 2023

Overview

The Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification 2023 is an intensive, comprehensive digital course designed to prepare cardiologists and echocardiographers for the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) certification exam and recertification. This course covers key echocardiography topics including ultrasound physics, 2D and M-mode imaging, hemodynamics, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, pericardial and congenital heart disease, and advanced imaging modalities such as strain and 3-D echocardiography.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 50 MP4 videos and 108 PDF documents

Agenda

This course delivers a detailed curriculum structured in multiple sessions moderated by experienced faculty, featuring didactic lectures, case discussions, and interactive question-and-answer segments that integrate echocardiographic data into clinical practice.

• Welcome and Overview
• Transthoracic Quantitation of LV Dimension, Volume, and EF — Ben Nordhues, MD
• Transthoracic Quantitation of RA and RV Dimensions, Volume and Function — Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• Transesophageal Echocardiography Including 3-D Echocardiography — Hayan Jouni, MD
• Doppler and Color Flow Imaging for Non-Invasive Hemodynamics — Jared Bird, MD
• NBE Exam Format and Overview — Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• Contrast Echocardiography — Jae Oh, MD
• Physics in Practice: Illustrative Cases — Vidhu Anand, MBBS
• Diastolic Function: The Basics — Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• Diastolic Dysfunction: Complex and Challenging Cases — Jae Oh, MD
• Essentials of Strain Imaging — Ian Chang, MD
• Strain Imaging for Cardio-Oncology — Hector Villarraga, MD
• Strain Imaging for CM and VHD — Jae Oh, MD
• HFpEF and LA Strain — Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy — Jeffrey Geske, MD
• Cardiac Amyloidosis — Daniel Borgeson, MD
• HFrEF, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Transplantation — Daniel Borgeson, MD
• Left Ventricular Devices and Cardiac Resynchronization — Rosalyn Adigun, MD
• Pulmonary Hypertension — Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• Pericardial Diseases I: Cyst, Absent Pericardium, Effusion, and Tamponade — S. Allen Luis, MBBS
• Pericardial Diseases II: Constrictive Pericarditis — Jae Oh, MD
• Aortic Valve Stenosis — Vuyisile Nkomo, MD
• Aortic Valve Regurgitation — Hector Michelena, MD
• Mitral Valve Stenosis — S. Allen Luis, MBBS
• Mitral Valve Regurgitation — Jeremy Thaden, MD
• Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Diseases — Christopher Jain, MD
• Prosthetic Valve Assessment — Sorin Pislaru, MD, PhD
• Interventional Echocardiography — Jeremy Thaden, MD
• Intraoperative Echocardiography — Hector Michelena, MD
• Infective Endocarditis — Ratnasari Padang, MBBS, PhD
• Hemodynamic Workshop — Jeffrey Geske, MD, William Miranda, MD, Jae Oh, MD
• Breakfast with Q&A Session — Moderators: Jae Oh, MD, Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• M-Modes for the Boards — Michael Cullen, MD
• Congenital Cases — Christopher Jain, MD, William Miranda, MD
• Valve Cases — Vuyisile Nkomo, MD, Sorin Pislaru, MD, PhD
• Advanced Echo Hemodynamics — William Miranda, MD, Jae Oh, MD
• 3-D Knobology Workshop — Jared Bird, MD, Sunil Mankad, MD
• Applying Strain in Practice – Chemotherapy and Beyond — Hector Villarraga, MD, Kathleen Young, MD
• Point of Care Ultrasound – Lung and Heart — Courtney Bennett, DO, Jared Bird, MD
• Supplemental Videos: Physics I, Physics II, Physics in Practice: Illustrative Cases

Speakers

• Ben Nordhues, MD
• Garvan Kane, MD, PhD
• Hayan Jouni, MD
• Jared Bird, MD
• Jae Oh, MD
• Vidhu Anand, MBBS
• Ian Chang, MD
• Hector Villarraga, MD
• Jeffrey Geske, MD
• Daniel Borgeson, MD
• Rosalyn Adigun, MD
• S. Allen Luis, MBBS
• Vuyisile Nkomo, MD
• Hector Michelena, MD
• Jeremy Thaden, MD
• Christopher Jain, MD
• Sorin Pislaru, MD, PhD
• Ratnasari Padang, MBBS, PhD
• William Miranda, MD
• Michael Cullen, MD
• Sunil Mankad, MD
• Kathleen Young, MD
• Courtney Bennett, DO

Target Audience

This course is intended for cardiologists, echocardiographers, and cardiology fellows with foundational knowledge of echocardiographic techniques and applicable clinical settings, aiming to strengthen their exam preparedness and clinical proficiency in echocardiography.

Why This Topic Matters

The Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification 2023 addresses the critical need for thorough, up-to-date echocardiography knowledge within cardiology. It supports clinicians preparing for the National Board of Echocardiography exam as well as those seeking to maintain and enhance clinical skills relevant to evolving echocardiographic technologies and practices.

By offering an on-demand, expert-led educational experience, this course facilitates continuous professional development in echocardiography through MedHub Central, reinforcing practical skills and diagnostic confidence essential for contemporary cardiovascular care.