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Background
Tuberculosis reclaimed its position as the deadliest infection in 2024. Thanks to the efforts of our predecessors, tuberculosis is now rarely encountered by frontline healthcare providers in the U.S., especially in the Midwest and rural areas. However, this low incidence can lead to uncertainty and delays in diagnosis, increasing the risk of transmission and poor patient outcomes. Frontline providers play a crucial role in TB diagnosis and treatment, as patients with TB symptoms often seek care from primary care, ER, urgent care, or general hospitalists before seeing specialists. When primary care providers are confident in managing latent TB infection, they contribute significantly to TB elimination efforts.
Goal
Stop TB USA and Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis are partnering to build a network of frontline clinicians as "TB Champions" to raise awareness, serve as resources, and empower peers to "think TB." The program focuses on recognizing and diagnosing active TB disease and treating latent TB infection in both adults and children. TB Champions will complete training developed by the Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis, a CDC-designated Center of TB Excellence. They will progress through the program as a cohort, completing self-study modules and engaging in virtual meetings for case-based learning. After training, the cohort will stay connected to discuss challenges and share ideas.
Ideal Candidates
No prior TB experience is required; ideal TB champions are eager to learn and committed to TB elimination. Clinicians from primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, and hospital medicine, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, are encouraged to apply. Other roles may be considered if they align with the program’s goals.
What to Expect
To help you get started with the TB Champions Network, you’ll begin with a four-week orientation designed to build foundational knowledge, foster peer connections, and introduce key TB resources.
This orientation includes:
- Four 1-hour live sessions
- Foundations in Tuberculosis, a self-paced course (approximately 4 hours total, broken into 1-hour segments per week) that offers 4.00 AMA and ANCC credit hours
No prior TB experience is required.
After completing the orientation, participants are encouraged to stay connected through periodic check-ins, engaging on WhatsApp, or reaching out to peers for support—helping maintain relationships and continue learning together.
Application Process
To expand our network and strengthen TB capacity across the country, we will welcome new cohorts 2–3 times per year. Each cohort will be regionally focused, with participants selected based on local needs and priorities. Over time, we aim to build a broad, collaborative network by gradually including more states. Individuals interested in joining are encouraged to apply below.
Learn More
Please email TBcenter@mayo.edu if you are interested or for additional questions.
Scheduled Orientation Offerings
Select the cohort dates that work best with your schedule and apply. You will be notified at least two weeks before the course start date letting you know your acceptance status.
- Cohort 3 Apply Here | March 5, 12, 19, & 26 (2026) | 12-1PM CST
- Cohort 4 Apply Here | September 3. 10, 17, & 24 (2026) | 12-1PM CST
If you would like to additional information, please email TBcenter@mayo.edu.