Cardiovascular Board Review for Initial Certification and Recertification

COURSE LOCATION
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review for Initial Certification and Recertification (CVBR) will provide the cardiologist and internist with an overview of all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. Well-known experts in each field will give in-depth, engaging lectures on state-of-the-art subjects in cardiovascular medicine. Each lecture will be followed by a question and answer session with an audience response system. Although this course is designed specifically to prepare the cardiovascular specialist for the cardiovascular boards, it will also provide the practicing cardiologist or internist with an update on the latest knowledge and advances in cardiovascular medicine.

WHAT MAKES OUR COURSE DIFFERENT

• Access to the course content through October 31st, 2026
• Electronic course syllabus
• Access to 2024 course videos from June 16, 2025 until August 14, 2025

COMMENTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
"Participating in the Mayo Cardiology Board Review at the beginning of my third year of fellowship was one of the most impactful academic decisions I made. It served as a high-yield tune-up that helped consolidate and refine my knowledge—perfectly timed as I prepared for the boards and transitioned toward independent practice the following year. It also reaffirmed my passion for academic cardiology and inspired me to stay on the academic pathway. As I stepped into my role as chief fellow, the review gave me the confidence to lead by teaching, allowing me to better support and educate our residents and junior fellows. The course’s structured and evidence-based approach significantly elevated how I approached complex clinical topics, and its impact continues to shape both my clinical reasoning and teaching style. I would highly recommend it to any cardiology fellow seeking to solidify their foundation and take the next step with clarity and confidence."   
-Hanad Bashir, MD

"This was a transformational experience. I learned not only clinical knowledge from each lecture but also pearls about medical education."

"Several points stood out to me about the Mayo Clinic Cardiology Board Review Course. First, the lectures are delivered by content experts and AHA/ACC guideline writers in their respective fields. There is an effort to harmonize concepts across days so the lectures are not disparate. Second, the lecturers use interactive and innovative teaching methods. Dr Geske and Dr Cullen's pressure-volume loop exercises provided the greatest clarity on this topic I have seen in ten years. Third, there are special sessions dedicated to the nuances of ECG coding, angiographic coding, and echo coding, with live coding practice sheets as well as post-course practice exercises. Fourth, the course directors create a lighthearted and welcoming environment for everyone, whereby we could pose the most minutiae of minutiae to content experts. Being surrounded every day from breakfast to dinner by others who are focused on learning definitely helped my learning. I am so grateful to be selected as part of the inaugural class of Nishimura Scholars. I am also grateful to Yale (my home institution) for supporting me in coming to the Mayo Clinic."   -Ruey Hu, MD, MPH

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

• Describe the etiology of restrictive cardiomyopathies to diagnose and manage patients effectively.
• Recognize and diagnose venous thromboembolism (VTE) using the appropriate algorithm for VTE diagnosis based on a pretest probability of disease assessment strategy.
• Identify cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients without known CAD.
• Identify the classification of antiarrhythmic agents based on mechanisms of action.
• Explain the physiologic changes that occur with pregnancy.

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.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is intended for cardiologists, cardiovascular fellows, and general internists who want both a live forum and online platform to continue learning year-round.

LIVESTREAM PARTICIPATION
Livestream participation is to be viewed during the livestreaming hours posted for the course. This course is not intended, nor approved, as an on-demand learning activity. Again, please note, the livestream airs in the Central Daylight Time Zone. 

If you are looking for an on-demand learning activity, please view our Online Cardiovascular Board Review here.