Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Board Review Course 2026

Comprehensive Echocardiography Review for NBE Boards & Clinical Practice

The Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Board Review Course 2026 is an intensive five-day educational program specifically designed to prepare physicians for the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) certification examination while also providing a comprehensive clinical update in modern echocardiography. The course delivers an in-depth review of cardiovascular ultrasound, Doppler hemodynamics, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, stress echocardiography, strain imaging, structural heart interventions, and point-of-care ultrasound applications.

Course Date: May 2–6, 2026
Location: Rochester Hilton Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Format: In-Person & Livestream
Package Includes: Videos + Slides

Course Features

Included Materials

• Comprehensive Video Lectures

• Presentation Slides

• Board-Style Review Questions

• Case-Based Learning Sessions

• Echo Hemodynamic Workshops

• Strain Imaging Tutorials

• 3D Echocardiography Training

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshops

• NBE Examination Preparation Content

• Practical Clinical Applications of Echocardiography

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists

• Echocardiographers

• Cardiology Fellows

• Cardiac Imaging Specialists

• Cardiac Anesthesiologists

• Cardiac Surgeons

• Structural Heart Disease Specialists

• Physicians preparing for the National Board of Echocardiography examination

• Advanced practitioners involved in cardiovascular imaging

Program Overview

Taught by renowned Mayo Clinic faculty, this board-focused review course combines foundational cardiovascular ultrasound principles with advanced echocardiographic techniques used in contemporary practice. Participants learn how to integrate imaging findings into clinical decision-making while reinforcing concepts commonly tested on the NBE examination.

Each session incorporates board-style questions and practical clinical discussions, making the course valuable for both examination preparation and day-to-day echocardiography practice.

Learning Objectives

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

• Understand the physical principles of cardiovascular ultrasound

• Apply Doppler echocardiography in cardiovascular hemodynamic assessment

• Evaluate cardiac chamber size and ventricular function

• Assess systolic and diastolic dysfunction

• Interpret stress echocardiography findings

• Differentiate cardiomyopathies and causes of heart failure

• Assess native and prosthetic valvular heart disease

• Recognize systemic diseases with cardiovascular manifestations

• Evaluate aortic pathology using echocardiographic imaging

• Differentiate congenital heart disease from normal cardiac physiology

• Utilize advanced techniques including strain imaging and 3D echocardiography in clinical practice

Curriculum Highlights

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Echocardiography

Topics Include

• NBE Examination Overview

• Ultrasound Physics

• Doppler Principles

• Color Flow Imaging

• M-Mode Echocardiography

• 2D Echocardiography

• Contrast Echocardiography

• Diastolic Function Assessment

• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

• 3D Echocardiography

Day 2 – Myocardial Function & Cardiomyopathies

Topics Include

• HFpEF

• HFrEF

• Left Atrial Strain

• Strain Imaging

• Cardio-Oncology Imaging

• Cardiac Amyloidosis

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Dilated Cardiomyopathy

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

• Pericardial Disease

• Cardiac Transplantation

• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)

Day 3 – Valvular & Structural Heart Disease

Topics Include

• Aortic Stenosis

• Aortic Regurgitation

• Mitral Stenosis

• Mitral Regurgitation

• Tricuspid Valve Disease

• Pulmonary Valve Disease

• Prosthetic Valve Assessment

• Interventional Echocardiography

• Intraoperative Echocardiography

• Infective Endocarditis

• Echo Hemodynamic Workshop

Note: Some Day 3 recordings and supplemental materials were scheduled for later release.

Day 4 – Coronary, Stress & Congenital Heart Disease

Topics Include

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Stress Echocardiography

• Diastolic Stress Echocardiography

• Hemodynamic Stress Testing

• Echocardiography in Pregnancy

• Systemic Diseases

• Aortic Disease

• Cardiac Masses

• Simple Congenital Heart Disease

• Complex Congenital Heart Disease

Day 5 – Cases for the Boards & Advanced Workshops

Topics Include

• Board Review Cases

• Valvular Heart Disease Cases

• Congenital Heart Disease Cases

• Advanced Echo Hemodynamics

• 3D Knobology

• Practical Strain Imaging

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound Applications

• Faculty Question & Answer Sessions

Educational Highlights

NBE Board Examination Focus

Structured specifically around the National Board of Echocardiography examination blueprint.

Comprehensive Echocardiography Review

Covers every major domain of modern echocardiography from ultrasound physics to advanced structural heart imaging.

Expert Mayo Clinic Faculty

Delivered by nationally recognized leaders in cardiovascular imaging and echocardiography.

Clinical Practice Integration

Emphasizes practical application of imaging findings to real-world patient management.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Intensive 5-Day Board Review

✔ NBE Examination Preparation

✔ Comprehensive Echocardiography Curriculum

✔ Advanced Strain Imaging Education

✔ 3D Echocardiography Training

✔ Structural Heart Disease Imaging

✔ Valvular Heart Disease Assessment

✔ Stress Echocardiography Review

✔ Congenital Heart Disease Imaging

✔ Point-of-Care Ultrasound Applications

✔ Mayo Clinic Faculty Expertise

Clinical & Educational Value

The Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Board Review Course 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive educational experiences available for clinicians seeking mastery of echocardiography. Whether preparing for NBE certification or enhancing clinical practice, participants receive expert instruction covering cardiac imaging, Doppler hemodynamics, valvular disease, heart failure, congenital heart disease, structural interventions, and emerging echocardiographic technologies.