MAYO CLINIC-MAYO FOUNDATION COURSES AND MEETINGS
November 12 to 13, 1986 Physician's Office Laboratory Workshop Sherman Oaks, California This 11/2-day course emphasizes the practical applications of methods, techniques, and instrumentation in the physician's office setting. Information on the latest techniques, methods, and kits will be presented for the areas of chemistry, microbiology, coagulation, and urinalysis. Microscopic examination of peripheral blood smears and urine sediment will be reviewed. A syllabus containing summaries of the presentations will be provided for each participant. Program Director: Ruth E. Mangan, MT(ASCP)
February 9 to 13, 1987 Practical Concepts in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disease Sheraton Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona This course is intended for internists, family physicians, orthopedists, and other interested physicians. State-of-theart diagnostic and management modalities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases commonly encountered in medical practice will be reviewed comprehensively. February 15 to 21, 1987 Clinical and Laboratory Hematology: Current Issues Maui Marriott, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii This meeting has been designed to inform internists, hematologists, pathologists, and general practitioners about current clinical and laboratory changes that have taken place in the field of hematology.
February 2 to 6, 1987 Updates in Clinical Gastroenterology Buena Vista Palace, Lake Buena Vista, Florida Updated topics of interest in clinical gastroenterology will be presented for practicing gastroenterologists, general internists, and family practitioners. Advances in diagnosis and treatment of gastroenterologic diseases will be integrated with pathophysiologic reviews and assessments of current clinical investigation.
April 23 to 24, 1987 Pediatric Days Rochester, Minnesota This annual program is designed for pediatricians and family physicians. The title of the meeting this year is "Difficult Decisions in Pediatrics." For further information, please write to Patricia S. Simmons, M.D.
For further information, please write to Postgraduate Courses, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
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