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Endovascular Advances: A Hands-On Preceptorship Program is organized by Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and will be held from Sep 19 - 20, 2019 at New Mexico Heart Institute at Lovelace Medical Center , Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is This activity is intended for vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and interventional radiologists looking to expand their hands-on experience in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Description: This CME activity is designed to provide physicians with hands-on training in all aspects of managing complex lower extremity disease, including: SFA interventions, chronic limb ischemia, and chronic total occlusions. Approved attendees will be trained for a two-day program under the direct supervision of the program faculty at the program site. Objectives: • Analyze risk assessment and diagnostic methods in PAD • Explore alternative access options and techniques (i.e. pedal access, popliteal access) • Discuss treatment algorithms and best practices  • Formulate strategies for complication management  • Evaluate various SFA and CTO tools and treatment strategies, including vessel preparation with atherectomy and new technologies in the era of drug elution.

S.T.A.B.L.E. Course is organized by University Health System (UHS) and will be held on Sep 19, 2019 at University Hospital - University Health System, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This CEU Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 CEUs. Course Description: University Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offers S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner/Provider courses. This neonatal education program focuses on post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. The class goal is to decrease infant morbidity and mortality, improve neonatal outcomes and the quality of life for infants and their families! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

169th KMA 2019 Annual Meeting is organized by Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and will be held from Sep 20 - 22, 2019 at Louisville Marriott East, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Theme: The theme of this year’s meeting, Moving Medicine: Together for Tomorrow, celebrates and encourages the unification of physicians around issues of importance, particularly public health advocacy. Description: • Network with your colleagues • Earn CME Credit at Leadership in Action • Participate in reference committee and help set policy for your Association • Network with colleagues and legislators at the Leadership Reception • Attend the KMA Leadership Dinner Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Sexual Health Symposium 2019 is organized by National Skin Centre (NSC) and will be held on Sep 21, 2019 at Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Singapore. Description: The 2019 Sexual Health Symposium will be providing recent updates in the field of sexual health, including on HIV transmission and management. HPV screening and vaccinations, and syphills local epidemiology. practical approches to clinical problems like urethral discharge and genital ulcers will also be covered .Speakers include experienced doctors practising in the Department of STI Control (DSC) Clinic. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Working with Challenging Patients & Families: Maximizing Your Clinical Effectiveness is organized by The REACH Institute and will be held on Sep 21, 2019 at New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City, New York, United States of America. Through this interactive, hands-on workshop, you will: • Identify the common barriers to effective clinician-patient/caregiver communication about child mental health • Increase your knowledge of the communication skills necessary for effective patient/caregiver engagement. • Learn a process for shared decision-making with pediatric patients and their caregivers As a primary care provider, you face special challenges engaging patients and families when emotional and behavioral difficulties are present. Learning new strategies to work with difficult-to-treat patients will enhance your clinical effectiveness, improve your patient outcomes, decrease unnecessary medical procedures, and reduce your costs of care. Using evidence-based, hands-on training strategies with many opportunities for observation and practice, this workshop will give you enhanced skills and confidence working with challenging patients and families with behavioral health concerns. Small group exercises will be co-facilitated by experienced mental health and primary care clinicians. You will learn new, effective methods to build patient trust and engagement, and enlist challenging patients and families as partners in their care and treatment. Join this unique opportunity to maximize your clinical outcomes with difficult-to-treat patients and families. Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and The REACH Institute. The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA Credit Designation Statement The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Ending 09-07-2019 @ 5 pm EST Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Thrombosis Prevention Symposium: Vascular Medicine and Cardiovascular Research CME is organized by NorthShore University HealthSystem CVI and will be held on Sep 21, 2019 at Evanston Hospital - NorthShore University, Evanston, Illinois, United States of America. Hear from Dr. Manuel Monreal, MD, PhD, RIETE Registry Coordinator, Professor of Medicine, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, visiting from Barcelona, Spain Specialty: Vascular Medicine & Cardiovascular Research Audience: All primary care physicians, cardiologists, hospitalists, nurses, PAs, and fellows. CME provided to physicians Accreditation: Credit Designation Statement The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Topics involved: Thrombosis and Cardiovascular Research Visitor registration fee: No admission fee Approx. attendance: 200 Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Eindhoven Surgical Skills Course is organized by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and will be held on Sep 23, 2019 at Eindhoven, Noord Brabant, Netherlands.  Target Audience: FY2, ST1 & ST2 • FY1's may be considered if they have previously attended a Future Surgeons: Key Skills Course or have a minimum of 6 months surgical training and can provide evidence. Overview: The Eindhoven Surgical Skills courses have been running since 2003, with the involvement of the Edinburgh College of Surgeons, and are designed to teach the essential basic technical skills required of a surgeon, instilling good practice at the early stages of training. Participants are introduced to the principles underpinning the various techniques being taught and practice these techniques with individual tuition and under the expert supervision of consultant surgeons. Participants are assessed throughout the course and issued with a certificate upon successful completion. (Attendance at this course, will give you the opportunity to apply for a one year FREE Affiliate Membership with the College). Aims & Objectives: Junior trainees pursuing a career in surgery are expected to be able to perform a range of basic surgical skills prior to commencing specialty surgical training. These skills are not specifically covered during their student or intern placements. The Eindhoven Surgical Skills courses have been running since 2003, with the involvement of the Edinburgh College of Surgeons, and are designed to teach the essential basic technical skills required of a surgeon, instilling good practice at the early stages of training. Participants are introduced to the principles underpinning the various techniques being taught and practice these techniques with individual tuition and under the expert supervision of consultant surgeons. Participants are assessed throughout the course and issued with a certificate upon successful completion. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • explain the principles of good practice in theatre etiquette, knot tying, suturing, haemostasis, anastomosis, surgical diathermy and ergonomics for endoscopic surgery. • describe correct handling and use of surgical instruments. • demonstrate an appropraite procedure for 'gowning' and 'gloving' in accordance with recommended standards of practice. • tie a variety of reliable knots, including surgical reef knots and the Aberdeen knot and tying at depth. • suture a variety of tissues, including skin, bowel, vascular tissue and tendons effectively. • perform abscess drainage and contaminated wound debridement in accordance with the basic principles of wound management. • demonstrate basic techniques for small bowel, vascular and tendon anastomoses. • demonstrate an understanding of basic diathermic technique. • demonstrate effective management of ergonomic tissue commonly encountered with endoscopic surgery.

Northwest Gynecological Cancer Symposium (NGCS) is organized by Rivkin Center and will be held on Sep 25, 2019 at UW Medicine at South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Description: NGCS is designed to facilitate communication and foster collaboration between scientists in the Pacific Northwest working on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of gynecological cancers. Topics: Basic science, preclinical, clinical and public health projects on gynecological research, including the following research areas: animal models, biomarkers, cancer stem cells, cell biology, chemoresistance, clinical research, DNA repair & response, early detection, epigenetics, etiology/pathophysiology, genetics, genomics, immunology, molecular mechanisms, novel therapies, prevention, proteomics/metabolomics, survivorship, tumor microenvironment, and other topics relevant to gynecological cancer research. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Mersey Region Autumn Meeting 2019 is organized by British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and will be held on Sep 25, 2019 at Village Hotel Warrington, Warrington, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5 CPD Credits. Who should attend? ● Geriatricians - Consultants, SAS grade & SpRs ● Consultants and SpRs in related specialties ● CMT & FY Doctors ● Geriatric medicine specialist nurses ● GPs and GP Trainees ● Occupational therapists ● Physiotherapists ● Medical Students Topics: Delirium, Dementia Course Description: This event is a local forum covering the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. This meeting will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the health care of older people and is open to attendees from near and far. Why attend? ● Further attendee’s overall knowledge and understanding of current research and practice in care of older people in core and difficult areas ● Improve attendee’s skills in the treatment and care of older people ● Take away new activities and ideas to progress their workplace’s services ● Inspire attendees to achieve personnel excellence in care of older people Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Northern Ireland Osteoporosis Conference is organized by Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) and will be held on Sep 25, 2019 at Riddel Hall, Belfast, North Ireland, United Kingdom. Description: • The Conference will offer the multidisciplinary Health Professional the opportunity to: • Discuss and recognise the impact that early intervention, better management and lifestyle factors can have on bone health • Discuss the management of people with or at risk of Osteoporosis and fragility Fractures across Northern Ireland • To help share and spread good practice across Osteoporosis Care in Northern Ireland Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.