Upcoming Medical Conferences in Finland

The Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions - The Bobath Concept. is organized by International Bobath Instructors Training Association (IBITA) and will be held from Nov 11 - 16, 2019 at Ekenas, Uusimaa, Finland. Target Audience: • Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may attend the basic course. • Medical doctors, speech therapists and registered nurses may be allowed to participate fully, at the discretion of the individual course leader. Description: • The basic course is to be given in a minimum of 110 hours of teaching (one hour = 60 minutes) delivered with an average of 7.5 hours teaching per day. The minimum teaching hours per day must comply with any existing national health care system regulations of the country in which the course takes place. • The Instructor/participant ratio should be an optimum of 1:10 and a maximum of 1:12. • The number of participants to be allowed in any basic course will be as follows:  ○  Per qualified Instructor - optimum of 10 participants, maximum of 12 participants.  ○  Per 1st level assistant - maximum of 4 additional participants.  ○  Per Instructor-candidate - maximum of 8 additional participants.  ○  The total number of participants is never to exceed 24, in any one basic course.  ○  Exemption: A maximum of one additional course participant per instructor for a maximum of 5 days will be allowed on a Basic course when the participant has failed to fulfil the attendance rule or clinical competencies on a previous Basic course. • The maximum ratio of students to patients will be 2:1 for assessment and treatment. Objectives: At the conclusion of the course the course participant will be able to: • Understand the history and ongoing development of the Bobath concept. • Be able to integrate the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in their evaluation and treatment of adults with neurological conditions. • Analyse and facilitate efficient postural and movement control in preparation for and during functional activity. • Understand the functional consequences of lesions of the central nervous system • Observe and analyse dysynergic and/or inefficient movement and function, and influence this through intervention. • Utilise the principles of motor control, motor learning, neural plasticity and muscle plasticity in their approach to treatment. • Understand the relationship between assessment and treatment, and implement the ongoing process of clinical reasoning. • Adapt and apply appropriate theoretical principles of treatment to the individual patient/client within his environment. • Develop effective handling skills and incorporate them with appropriate environmental and other influences in order to regain function. • Appreciate the importance of appropriate outcome measures to support evidence-based practice. • Continue learning through critical reading, self-evaluation and sharing with others. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

EFAS Advanced Symposium is organized by European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS) and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2019 at Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Description: The EFAS Advanced Symposium will focus on approaching complications and treating complex clinical cases. The meeting will gather international senior foot and ankle surgeons in a very interactive environment, encouraging audience participation and profound discussions at the end of each session. Programme Highlights: • Session 1: Overview of surgical complications • Session 2: Hallux valgus & metatarsalgia • Session 3: Hallux rigidus • Session 4: Achilles tendon • Session 5: Helsinki Clinic for Delegate Cases • Session 6: Hindfoot/Midfoot • Session 7: Ankle fracture, instability & arthrodesis • Session 8: Total ankle arthroplasty Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions - The Bobath Concept. is organized by International Bobath Instructors Training Association (IBITA) and will be held from Jan 20 - 25, 2020 at Ekenas, Uusimaa, Finland. Target Audience: • Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may attend the basic course. • Medical doctors, speech therapists and registered nurses may be allowed to participate fully, at the discretion of the individual course leader. Description: • The basic course is to be given in a minimum of 110 hours of teaching (one hour = 60 minutes) delivered with an average of 7.5 hours teaching per day. The minimum teaching hours per day must comply with any existing national health care system regulations of the country in which the course takes place. • The Instructor/participant ratio should be an optimum of 1:10 and a maximum of 1:12. • The number of participants to be allowed in any basic course will be as follows:  ○  Per qualified Instructor - optimum of 10 participants, maximum of 12 participants.  ○  Per 1st level assistant - maximum of 4 additional participants.  ○  Per Instructor-candidate - maximum of 8 additional participants.  ○  The total number of participants is never to exceed 24, in any one basic course.  ○  Exemption: A maximum of one additional course participant per instructor for a maximum of 5 days will be allowed on a Basic course when the participant has failed to fulfil the attendance rule or clinical competencies on a previous Basic course. • The maximum ratio of students to patients will be 2:1 for assessment and treatment. Objectives: At the conclusion of the course the course participant will be able to: • Understand the history and ongoing development of the Bobath concept. • Be able to integrate the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in their evaluation and treatment of adults with neurological conditions. • Analyse and facilitate efficient postural and movement control in preparation for and during functional activity. • Understand the functional consequences of lesions of the central nervous system • Observe and analyse dysynergic and/or inefficient movement and function, and influence this through intervention. • Utilise the principles of motor control, motor learning, neural plasticity and muscle plasticity in their approach to treatment. • Understand the relationship between assessment and treatment, and implement the ongoing process of clinical reasoning. • Adapt and apply appropriate theoretical principles of treatment to the individual patient/client within his environment. • Develop effective handling skills and incorporate them with appropriate environmental and other influences in order to regain function. • Appreciate the importance of appropriate outcome measures to support evidence-based practice. • Continue learning through critical reading, self-evaluation and sharing with others. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions - The Bobath Concept. is organized by International Bobath Instructors Training Association (IBITA) and will be held from Apr 20 - 24, 2020 at Ekenas, Uusimaa, Finland. Target Audience: • Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may attend the basic course. • Medical doctors, speech therapists and registered nurses may be allowed to participate fully, at the discretion of the individual course leader. Description: • The basic course is to be given in a minimum of 110 hours of teaching (one hour = 60 minutes) delivered with an average of 7.5 hours teaching per day. The minimum teaching hours per day must comply with any existing national health care system regulations of the country in which the course takes place. • The Instructor/participant ratio should be an optimum of 1:10 and a maximum of 1:12. • The number of participants to be allowed in any basic course will be as follows:  ○  Per qualified Instructor – optimum of 10 participants, maximum of 12 participants.  ○  Per 1st level assistant – maximum of 4 additional participants.  ○  Per Instructor-candidate – maximum of 8 additional participants.  ○  The total number of participants is never to exceed 24, in any one basic course.  ○  Exemption: A maximum of one additional course participant per instructor for a maximum of 5 days will be allowed on a Basic course when the participant has failed to fulfil the attendance rule or clinical competencies on a previous Basic course. • The maximum ratio of students to patients will be 2:1 for assessment and treatment. Objectives: At the conclusion of the course the course participant will be able to: • Understand the history and ongoing development of the Bobath concept. • Be able to integrate the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in their evaluation and treatment of adults with neurological conditions. • Analyse and facilitate efficient postural and movement control in preparation for and during functional activity. • Understand the functional consequences of lesions of the central nervous system • Observe and analyse dysynergic and/or inefficient movement and function, and influence this through intervention. • Utilise the principles of motor control, motor learning, neural plasticity and muscle plasticity in their approach to treatment. • Understand the relationship between assessment and treatment, and implement the ongoing process of clinical reasoning. • Adapt and apply appropriate theoretical principles of treatment to the individual patient/client within his environment. • Develop effective handling skills and incorporate them with appropriate environmental and other influences in order to regain function. • Appreciate the importance of appropriate outcome measures to support evidence-based practice. • Continue learning through critical reading, self-evaluation and sharing with others. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th International Tampere Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course is organized by Tampere Surgical Education Centre (TSEC) and will be held from Apr 22 - 24, 2020 at Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland. Description: This course is designed for plastic surgery residents as well as for more experienced plastic surgeons. It covers the most frequently used flaps and their modifications in free flap surgery. The course includes expert lectures and fresh cadaver dissections in the brand new facilities of Tampere Surgical Education Centre. The lectures offer tips and tricks for the most versatile free flaps that cover the majority of reconstructive needs. The participants will have the opportunity to dissect the following flaps & modifications: • Latissimus dorsi, scapula, parascapular, TAP, serratus anterior and chimeric modifications of these • TRAM, DIEP and SIEA flaps • Internal mammary recipient site exposure • Microvascular lymph node transfer • TFL, ALT, vastus lateralis, rectus Femoris, and modifications of these • Gracilis and TMG flap • Fibula with or without skin and muscle • Recipient site exposures in lower extremity Venue: Lectures will be held in Tampere University Hospital campus. Hands-on training: Tampere Surgical Education Centre, Building O, 2nd floor.  Address: Biokatu 16, 33520 Tampere, Finland Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) 89th Congress is organized by European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) and will be held from May 30 - Jun 02, 2021 at Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

20th European Society of Endodontology (ESE) biennial congress is organized by European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and will be held from Sep 08 - 11, 2021 at Messukeskus Congress Centre, Helsinki, Finland.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Headache Congress (IHC) 2021 is organized by International Headache Society (IHS) and will be held from Sep 09 - 12, 2021 at Helsinki, Finland. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Computing in Cardiology (CinC) Conference 2022 is organized by Computing in Cardiology (CinC) and will be held from Sep 11 - 14, 2022 at Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.