Virtual Endocrine Fellows 4-Course Webinar Series
These course offerings are intended for Endocrine Fellows who are looking to gain additional educational opportunities in the diabetes space. Each course offering will provide fellows with the opportunity to learn and engage with key opinion leaders around the use of Medtronic therapies and technologies.
Webinar 1: Clinical Footprint for the Future of Diabetes Management
- Thursday, September 17, 2020
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PT | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
- Speakers: Robert Vigersky, MD & Andrew Rhinehart, MD
Webinar 2: Hybrid Closed Loop Therapy
- Thursday, November 19, 2020
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PT | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
- Speaker: Joshua Miller, MD, MPH
Webinar 3: Therapy Optimization with CareLinkTM Software
- Thursday, January 21, 2021
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PT | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
- Speaker: Amit Bhargava, MD, FACSc
Webinar 4: Transforming Diabetes Care and The Patient Experience
- Thursday, March 18, 2021
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PT | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
- Speaker: Lou Lintereur, Distinguished Engineer
Type 2 curriculum
INSULIN PUMP THERAPY WHY AND HOW IT WORKS - SESSION 1
This webinar reviews the effectiveness of insulin pump therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes, calculating the initial pump start settings, and reviewing the process for initiating patients on pump therapy, followed by Q&A.
- Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Erica Kretchman, DO, Reid Endocrinology Center - Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Erica Kretchman, DO, Reid Endocrinology Center
HANDS-ON WITH THE MINIMED™ 630G SYSTEM - SESSION 2
This webinar will review the MiniMed™ 630G insulin pump, walk through menu navigations, and how to program settings, followed by Q&A.
- Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Corey Palmer, BSN, RN, Senior Clinical Territory Manager - Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 am CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Corey Palmer, BSN, RN, Senior Clinical Territory Manager
FINE-TUNING PUMP SETTINGS - SESSION 3
This webinar reviews patient instructions for the adjustment phase, guidelines for evaluating CareLink™ data and adjusting settings, and case study examples, followed by Q&A.
- Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 4:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm ET
Speaker: Beth Nardacci, MS, FNP-BC, CDCES, St. Peters Health Partners - Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Beth Nardacci, MS, FNP-BC, CDCES, St. Peters Health Partners - Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 am CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Beth Nardacci, MS, FNP-BC, CDCES, St. Peters Health Partners
Hybrid Closed Loop Curriculum
MINIMED™ 770G SYSTEM: Smartguard™ auto mode - session 1
This webinar discusses the method of SmartGuard™ Auto Mode delivery, best practices for patients, and initiating the MiniMed™ 770G system in your practice, followed Q&A.
- Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm ET
Speaker: Krista McDonald, RN, BSN, CDCES, Principal Clinical Territory Manager - Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Krista McDonald, RN, BSN, CDCES, Principal Clinical Territory Manager
ABCs OF MANAGING PATIENTS ON THE MINIMED™ 770G SYSTEM - SESSION 2
This webinar reviews assessing SmartGuard™ Auto Mode, coaching patient behaviors, and making clinician changes, followed by Q&A.
- Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 am CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Jennifer McVean, MD, University of Minnesota, Masonic Children’s Hospital - Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Jennifer McVean, MD, University of Minnesota, Masonic Children’s Hospital
MINIMED™ 770G SYSTEM: situations for special consideration - session 3
This webinar reviews using the MiniMed™ 770G system to assess situations requiring special considerations, including exercise, high-fat meals, sick days, steroids and outpatient procedures, followed by Q&A.
- Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Joshua Miller, MD, MPH, Stony Brook Medicine - Friday, January 29, 2021 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 am CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Joshua Miller, MD, MPH, Stony Brook Medicine
Additional Programs
INTRODUCTION TO THE MINIMED™ 770G SYSTEM: WHAT’S NEW
This webinar will review the updates to the MiniMed™ 770G system for providers familiar with hybrid closed loop therapy, followed by Q&A.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Kim Wilson Ferrie, RD, CDCES, Principal Clinical Territory Manager - Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Michelle Price, RN, RD, CDE, Senior Clinical Territory Manager - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm ET
Speaker: Sonya Bhalla, RD, CDCES, Senior Clinical Territory Manager - Monday, January 25, 2021 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Michelle Price, RN, RD, CDE, Senior Clinical Territory Manager
Guardian™ Connect CGM System
This webinar will review Guardian™ Connect system features, real-world data for predictive alerts, and time-in range, and The Sugar.IQ™ diabetes assistant, followed by Q&A.
- Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Nalani Hunsaker, MCMSc, PA-C, Apex Medical Group, Associate Director of the Diabetes Program, Director of PA Student Clerkship - Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Satbir K. Singh, MD, Riverside Medical Clinic
TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF DIABETES CARE INCLUDING SMART PEN TECHNOLOGY, CGM AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
This webinar is a live discussion on the outcomes of the current Medtronic portfolio, smart pen technology, sensor innovation goals, and advancing therapy with closed-loop algorithms and integrated systems, followed by Q&A.
- Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Medtronic Engineer - Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm ET
Speaker: Medtronic Engineer
Smart Pen Technology
THE ROADMAP TO SMART INSULIN PENS: OFFERING CHOICE WITH INSULIN DELIVERY
This webinar will discuss the recent integration of Medtronic Diabetes and Companion Medical, and highlight the opportunities to support people with diabetes, regardless of how they choose to deliver insulin, followed by Q&A.
- Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Robert Vigersky, MD, Medtronic Diabetes, Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, CDCES, FADCES, Companion Medical & Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, The Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center
BUILDING A DATA-DRIVEN MDI THERAPY MODEL
This webinar will discuss ways to build a data-driven clinical practice model, including remote monitoring capability and virtual care, followed by Q&A..
- Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Rocio Harbison, MD, FACE & Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, CDCES, FADCES, Companion Medical - Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Rocio Harbison, MD, FACE & Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, CDCES, FADCES, Companion Medical
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITH MDI IN TYPE 2 DIABETES IN PRIMARY CARE
This webinar will feature a panel discussion regarding challenges and opportunities with MDI therapy in primary care including those on fixed dose insulin regimens to carbohydrate counting, followed by a case study and Q&A.
- Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 am CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Anders Carlson, MD, Thomas W. Martens, MD & Libby Johnson, RDN, CDCES – International Diabetes Center - Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Speaker: Anders Carlson, MD, Thomas W. Martens, MD & Libby Johnson, RDN, CDCES – International Diabetes Center
PRECISION INSULIN MANAGEMENT FOR MDI THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
This webinar will feature an interactive discussion on smart insulin pens for MDI therapy in the pediatric population, followed by a case study and Q&A.
- Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9:00 am PT / 11:00 am CT / 12:00 pm ET
Speaker: Anders Carlson, MD & Amy Criego, MD, MS – International Diabetes Center - Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET
Speaker: Anders Carlson, MD & Amy Criego, MD, MS – International Diabetes Center
hybrid closed loop
MiniMed™ 770G Insulin Pump System
Dr. Timothy Bailey and Dr. Jennifer McVean discuss new data on the use of hybrid closed loop in children ages 2-6 years, and provide insight on the value on connectivity in the management of type 1 diabetes.
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Hybrid Closed Loop Settings
This 12-minute session will review how to complete the initation settings for patients starting pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM, and/or SmartGuard™ Auto Mode).
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MiniMed™ 670G System for School Nurses
This training is intended to help school nurses with the basic operation of a student’s MiniMed™ 670G system, including SmartGuard™ Auto Mode. Please note: MiniMed™ 670G system is approved for ages 7+
MiniMed™ 670G System Pediatric Pivotal Trial Results and Case Studies
Dr. Fran Kaufman reviews the results from the pediatric pivotal trial and Dr. Kevin Kaiserman provides key learnings from the pivotal trial and a pediatric case study.
MiniMed™ 670G System Key Learnings and CareLink™ Data Interpretation
Dr. Scott Lee, Endocrinologist at Loma Linda University will provide key learnings for the MiniMed™ 670G system, including how to interpret CareLink™ reports and gain insights using the AIM methodology.
MiniMed™ 670G System: How to Onboard New Patients
Dr. Scott Lee, Endocrinologist at Loma Linda University gives an overview of the MiniMed™ 670G system and demonstrates how to onboard and manage patients to help them reach health goals and improve quality of life.
MiniMed™ 670G Hybrid Closed Loop System CareLink™ Reports and Case Study
Dr. Thomas Blevins demonstrates how to interpret CareLink™ reports and gain insights from real patient case studies.
Pivotal Trial of a Hybrid Closed Loop System in Type 1 Diabetes
Presentation of findings from the HCL pivotal trial of the MiniMed™ 670G system.
MiniMed™ 670G Hybrid Closed Loop System Details
Review of the MiniMed™ 670G system modes of delivery and initiating the system in your practice.
INSULIN PUMP THERAPY for type 2 diabetes
Insulin Pump Therapy - Why and How it Works
Dr. LaShelle Barmore, D.O. discusses the effectiveness of insulin pump therapy particularly for people with type 2 diabetes and how to transition patients from injections.
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Insulin Pump Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
Linda Burkett, Senior Global Medical Specialist at Medtronic, presents on the benefits of pump therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes.
MiniMed™ Insulin Pump Therapy: Driving Outcomes for Type 2 Patients
Dr. Robert Vigersky, Chief Medical Officer at Medtronic explains how insulin pump therapy can improve both glucose control and quality of life for patients with type 2 diabetes.
SUGAR.IQ™ DIABETES ASSISTANT
The Sugar.IQ™ Diabetes Assistant
Pratik Agrawal, Medtronic Director of Data Science & Informatics Innovation, discusses how to ease patient burden in daily diabetes management with Sugar.IQ™ Diabetes Assistant.