This conference has been CANCELLED. 31st Annual Fall Conference on Hot Topics in Primary Care is organized by Symposia Medicus. The session is held from Nov 04 - 07, 2020 at Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas. Conference Objective At the conclusion of the session, a participant will be able to, Perform evidence-based analysis of the patients with the depression symptoms Discover which patients require regular follow-up with a dermatologist Identify the role of  ECG and biomarkers in diagnosing and knowing the risk factors for heart attacks Note two herbs or the supplements that can alter the metabolism of a drug through cytochrome P450 system Identify the novel treatment modalities to treat erectile dysfunction  Accreditation Symposia Medicus is authorized by the Accreditation Council For Continuing Medical Education(ACCME) to present the continuing medical education for physicians.  Physicians Symposia Medicus assigns this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Physicians can claim the credit commensurate based on the extent of their participation throughout the session AAFP Application for CME is filed by the American Academy of Family Physicians. PAs NCCPA accepts the certificates of participation for the educational activities that are certified for AMA PRA Category 1 credit from the authorized organizations such as ACCME. PAs may acquire 18 hours of category 1 credits for completing the program. Nurse Practitioners/Nurses 18 ANCC contact hours are granted for completing the session. The provider is accreditated by the California Board Of Registered Nursing for 21.6 hours. Pharmacists California Board of Pharmacy accepts the continuing professional education that is relevant to pharmacy practice and approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Pharmacotherapeutics CEUs for Nurses The session is assigned for a maximum of 3.0 pharmacotherapeutic credits which satisfies the requirements of the nursing pharmacology continuing education. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Nov 05 - 08, 2020 at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. This conference also available as LiveStream. Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine. Accreditation: Credit Designation: Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. ABIM MOC Recognition: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. American Academy of Family Physicians: This Live activity, Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care, with a beginning date of November 5, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. American Osteopathic Association: These programs are approved for 16 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians: This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16 hours of ACEP Category I credit. American Academy of Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 16 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation: This CE activity provides 16 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 16 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation: Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 16 contact hours (1.6 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Perform a neurological exam • Explain the differential diagnosis of seizures and the clinical pharmacology of anti-epileptic drugs • Utilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders • Describe the differential diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders • Discuss evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease • Utilize history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms • Utilize suggested strategies to manage "the difficult patient" • Distinguish dementia from delirium, as well as recognize the neurological changes of normal aging • Assess and manage vascular and non-vascular headaches and migraines • Accurately diagnose and treat (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) substance abuse, depression, and ADHD in adults • Discuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co morbid psychiatric disorders • Understand risk factors and assess patients at risk for suicide and violence and intervene to make timely referrals to combat hopelessness. Learning Outcome: To provide updates in primary care medicine to office based providers.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Bariatrics/Cardio/Neuro/Onc is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Dec 03 - 06, 2020 at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas.  Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Accreditation: Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Recognition Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.  American Academy of Family Physicians This Live activity, Emergency Medicine for Primary Care, with a beginning date of March 27, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. American College of Emergency Physicians This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16 hours of ACEP Category I credit. American Osteopathic Association These programs are approved for 16 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 16hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation This CE activity provides 16 contact hours of continuing nursing education. This activity is designated for X.X ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 16 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 16 contact hours 1. 6 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.  Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Describe current diagnostic approaches to arrhythmias, hypertension, ACS and CAD • Implement treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for arrhythmias, hypertension, ACS and CAD • Discuss obesity treatment including both surgical and non-surgical options • Describe the approach to patient management after bariatric surgery • Perform a neurological exam as well as distinguish signs of weakness and other neurological disorders • Describe the differential diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders • Discuss the approach and subs Learning Outcome: To provide updates in primary care medicine to office based providers

Critical Care: The Team Approach is organized by Northwest Seminars (NWS) and will be held from Jan 06 - 09, 2021 at Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Imaging in the Bahamas Conference is organized by CME Science and will be held from Jan 18 - 21, 2021 at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. Target Audience: The course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging. Accreditation: Physician Continuing Medical Education The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Technologists: This course is pending approval for up to 16.0 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. Objectives: The Imaging in Bahamas course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Describe the common challenges in interpreting PET/CT. • Describe thoracic radiologic procedures for clinical cancer management. • Explain the performance and processing of MRI and CT studies designed to depict anatomy and pathology. • Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. • Develop a differential diagnosis that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course. • Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT and their current roles and limitations in clinical practice. • Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants. • Describe the imaging anatomy and protocols that are necessary to arrive at a diagnosis of intracranial diseases.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Endo/Men's Uro/Palliative/Rad is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Feb 04 - 07, 2021 at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Derm/OB/Pulm/Sports Med is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Mar 11 - 14, 2021 at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.