Upcoming Medical Conferences in Aruba

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardio/Derm/Geri/Men's Uro is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held during Nov 01 - 04, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba. The target audience for this medical event is office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Emergency Medicine Course is organized by Northwest Seminars and will be held during Dec 02 - 07, 2018 at Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty or are impacted by it. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description : The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidenced-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines vital to the practicing professional. Conference Objectives are : At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions • Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties • Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed • Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides • Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and health care management standards. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Infectious Diseases for Primary Care is organized by MCE Conferences and will be held from Dec 07 - 09, 2018 at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba. The target audience for this medical event is Family Physicians, all Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about Infectious Disease issues. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description : This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered medical issues related to infectious diseases while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Infectious Diseases for Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program should improve attendees’ confidence in diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. Conference Topics and Objectives : • Community Acquired Respiratory Infections in Adults – From Common Cold to Pneumonia • Infectious Diarrhea and C Diff Infection • Urinary Tract Infections • HIV Update for Primary Care Providers • Viral Hepatitis A-E with an Emphasis on C • May I Ask You a Question – Infectious Diseases Curbsides • Antimicrobial Stewardship • S. Aureus Infections • Adult Vaccines • Sexually Transmitted Disease • Infective Endocarditis • Clostridium Difficile Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Duke Radiology in the Islands 2019 is organized by Duke Radiology and will be held from Jan 21 - 24, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba. The target audience for this medical event is radiologist interested in gaining a greater knowledge of advances in Diagnostic Radiology. Experts from multiple subspecialties will update the participants on the latest approach to diagnosing and treating various disease processes. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Discuss the newest imaging techniques and modalities being used to diagnose various abnormalities in the abdominal, musculoskeletal and central nervous systems in children and adults. • Describe techniques and procedures currently being used to diagnose and treat various abnormalities in children and adults. • Describe the latest methods in Radiology IT, treatments for contrast media reactions and medical legal issues that arise in daily Radiology practices. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Duke Radiology in the Islands 2020 is organized by Duke Radiology and will be held from Jan 20 - 23, 2020 at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The American Educational Institute's (AEI) 2017-2018 Medical-Dental-Legal Update is held weekly from Oct 02, 2017 - Sep 28, 2018 at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino, Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Dentist and other Healthcare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, 20 ABIM MOC, 17.75 AAFP Credits, 20 AOA Category 2-B Credits. Conference Description : You practice in a dynamic and challenging environment. While keeping clinically current is imperative, it isn't enough. You must also acquire the skills necessary to navigate a professional liability minefield, manage a more effective and efficient practice, and navigate a maze of healthcare laws and regulations. The 2017–18 Medical-Dental-Legal Update Update is designed to assist you in that endeavor. The course, offered weekly in 32 enviable destinations, is a unique, 20-hour survey of the intersection of medicine and law as well as selected clinical topics. Produced in state-of-the-art production studios with broadcast-grade, HD digital technology. This seminar offers vital instruction from national experts in law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, asset protection, revenue cycle management and practice management. And their presentations include discussions ranging from domestic violence, payment receipt optimization, medical malpractice, fraud and embezzlement, and risk management, to odontogenic infections, pain management, managing unreasonable patients, neurologic emergencies, newly FDA approved drugs, and liver function tests. The Update is presented in a structured classroom setting affording you the opportunity for dialogue with your medical, dental and legal colleagues, and through September 28, 2018, you will have over 900 opportu­nities to attend at your choice of 30 premier sun and ski resorts – virtually any week you choose. Conference Objectives are: • Recommend preventive lifestyle behaviors and protective pharmacothe­rapy. • Assess the appropriate­ness of the direct patient care model for your practice • Utilize a variety of clinically relevant but relatively unknown treatments. • Better recognize and respond to victims of child violence. • Better understand and deal with medical malpractice litigation. • More effectively reduce practice risk and protect assets exposed to it. • More effectively protect your practice against fraud and embezzlement. • Better diagnose and treat odontogenic infections. • Identify newly FDA approved drugs, CDC immunization updates, and drug safety guidelines. • Better manage Type 2 Diabetes in older adults. • More effectively communicate with unreasonable patients. • Better interpret liver function tests. • Utilize non-pharmacologic pain management techniques. • Evaluate and improve your practice’s re­venue cycle. • More effectively engage patients in their own care Meetings Dates: Every Week, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 11:30 am. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.