Upcoming Medical Conferences in Germany

German Congress of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Deutsch Kongress fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU) is organized by Intercongress GmbH and will be held from Oct 23 - 26, 2018 at Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 22 European CME credits (ECMECs). A current challenge is the digitalisation in OandT. Smart implants, wearables and big data applications have the potential to revolutionize our therapeutic options and are a major chance for the future. The counterparts are the risks of a digital process optimisation and economisation specially for the protection of the personal patient data entrusted to us. Here we are all required to help shape the dynamic development. We will discuss both measures for improved prevention as well as solution strategies for the therapy of manifest infection. The aspiration of the German Congress of Orthopaedics and Traumatology still is a high contentual quality both with regard to the broadness of the field and the differentiation of the subspecialties. Sections and cooperating expert associations are noticeabely integrated in the congress programme. This offers sufficient space for the presentation and discussion of the latest results for the representatives of the field’s spine, hand and wrist, arthroscopic surgery as well as those of sports medicine and rehabilitation. The participation of our guest nation, Great Britain, in the individual main topic sessions allows for border-crossing scientific and professional exchange which all participants will surely benefit from. We cordially invite you to participate in the German Congress of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2018! Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2018 Speakers: Prof. Dr. Werner Siebert, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Joachim Windolf, Dr. Gerd Rauch Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Summit is organized by KNect365 Life Sciences and will be held from Oct 23 - 25, 2018 at Hotel Palace Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Course Description: Whatever your international hurdle, our industry and authority experts have the answers... Day 1: • Regulatory Submissions and Management • Regulatory Affairs in Emerging Markets • European Regulatory Affairs Day 2: • Regulatory Submissions and Management • Regulatory Affairs in Emerging Markets • European Regulatory Affairs Day 3: • Regulatory Submissions and Management • Regulatory Affairs in Emerging Markets Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Genotoxic Impurities Conference is organized by KNect365 Life Sciences and will be held from Oct 23 - 24, 2018 at Hotel Palace Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Update Clinic: The training for clinicians in internal medicine is organized by OmniaMed Germany GmbH and will be held from Oct 24 - 26, 2018 at Hanns Seidel Foundation, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24 CME Points. Conference Topics : • Pulmonology / Allergology. • Hematology / Oncology. • Diabetology. • Endocrinology. • Geriatrics / Palliative Medicine. • Infectiology / Immunology. • Emergency Medicine / Intensive Care. • Gastroenterology / Hepatology. • Nephrology / Rheumatology. • Cardiology / Angiology. In 3 days UP-TO-DATE in complete internal medicine : • Suitable for clinicians of all disciplines interested in internal medicine. • Compressed 3-day curriculum. • Also single days bookable (not attended advanced training modules available on demand). • All focal points of internal medicine. • Concentrated mediation by proven experts. • Independent scientific program. • Immediate use in everyday clinical practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

17th European Health Congress Munich is organized by WISO SE Consulting GmbH and will be held from Oct 25 - 26, 2018 at Hilton Munich Park, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 continuing education credits. Certification: 10 continuing education credits for both congress days and 6 continuing education credits for a congress day. Course Description: The PSO is an interdisciplinary working group within the German Cancer Society (DKG). The PSO consists of more than 350 individual members (DKG) of various disciplines working in the psycho-oncological research and care of cancer patients and relatives. The themes of the congress include: • health policy • hospital • rehabilitation • Health insurance • Healthcare (especially in the outpatient area) • Innovative emergency medicine • European care forum Course Objectives: • Promote psycho-oncology as an integral part of oncology. • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of experience, information and scientific knowledge in the field of psycho-oncology. • Promotion of psycho-oncological research in neighboring disciplines and basic subjects. • To promote and improve the psycho-oncological care of cancer patients and their relatives. • Development of training guidelines/curricula and ensuring of qualified further education in the field of psycho-oncology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Interdisciplinary Pediatric Neurosurgery 2018 - 4th Interdisciplinary Forum Pediatric Neurosurgery (IFPN) is organized by Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH and will be held from Oct 26 - 27, 2018 at Asklepios Children`s Hospital Sankt Augustin - German Pediatric Heart Centre, Sankt augustin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Conference Description: Pediatric Neurosurgery is truly an interdisciplinary enterprise, where many specialists work hand in hand for the best outcome of infants, children and adolescents with neurosurgical diseases. The interdisciplinary routine as common solutions for unexpected challenges are one of the main keystones for the success of Pediatric Neurosurgery. After having had two German and one successful international Meeting for interdisciplinary discussion on pediatric neurosurgical topics since 2015, we are approaching in 2018 the 4th edition of “Interdisciplinary Pediatric Neurosurgery“, the forum format for fruitful exchange between pediatric neurology, orthopedic and pediatric surgery, pediatric oncology, pediatric neuroradiology, pediatric neurosurgery and all associated specialists of the head region like ophthalmology, ENT and maxillofacial surgery. This year’s forum will deal on the first day with the interdisciplinary treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. The second day will focus on all interdisciplinary aspects around CNS infections, including bacterial, viral or autoimmune entities in the pediatric age group. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Laparoscopy on Human Body Donors is organized by University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein / Universitatsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) and will be held from Oct 29 - 30, 2018 at University of Kiel, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The target audience for this medical event is Holders of the MIC II qualification of the German Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (AGE), Gynaecologists with equivalent advanced laparoscopis skills, Gynaecologists interested in urogynaecological and oncological surgical procedures. Course Description : • Lectures on urogynaecological procedures, anatomical specimens. • Lectures on hysterectomy procedures, hands-on training on human body donors - laparoscopic operations. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

3rd EACR Goodbye Flat Biology is organized by European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) and will be held during Oct 29 - Nov 01, 2018 at Harnack House, convention center of the MPG, Berlin, Germany. Introduction : Save the date for the third EACR conference on Goodbye Flat Biology. Following the sold-out second edition in 2016, you can expect superb science, networking opportunities and discussion on the latest topics. We are pleased to announce that Professor Hans Clevers will give the opening keynote lecture, and Professor Donald Ingber will give the closing keynote lecture. The programme will feature a session dedicated to immunotherapy for the first time, with Professor Ronald Germain giving the immunotherapy keynote lecture. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CME Danube Getaway is organized by CME River Cruises and will be held during Oct 29 - Nov 05, 2018 at 8-Day Luxury River Cruise, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits Bringing together the top academic physicians and thought leaders in the world with practicing community clinicians to create an environment for high-level interaction in order to obtain up-to-date medical knowledge to benefit patients. Learning is patient-centered and case-based to maximize the translation of medical knowledge to clinical practice. CME Series Feature: Series 1: Contemporary Multidisciplinary Management of Breast Cancer Series 2: Immuno -Oncology Bootcamp for the Oncologist Contemporary Multidisciplinary Management of Breast Cancer: As opposed to monotonous lectures on single topics, each session will open with an actual clinical presentation ranging from topics of early stage breast cancer to advanced, metastatic breast cancer with several types of breast tumors reviewed. The multidisciplinary team will be composed of world leading academic clinician-scientists in breast cancer from the fields of radiology, pathology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. Following the discussion of the case, updates of what’s new in these respective fields will be reviewed. Additional lectures depending on scheduling are possible. Immuno-Oncology Bootcamp for the Oncologist: Is trying to keep up with the emerging but important field of IO giving you a headache? The first of its kind lecture series on all clinical aspects of IO as it relates to several different types of cancer is the focus of this series. Not only are the speakers the world-leaders in their fields but in also the same folks who developed the technologies. Each day will open with real world cases and how IO can be implemented into the care plan. Focused lectures from the distinguished faculty will follow. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

13th European Mechanical Circulatory Support Summit (EUMS) is organized by European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and will be held during Nov 01 - 03, 2018 at Berlin, Germany. The target audience for this medical event is Cardiologists, heart failure cardiologists, emergency and ICU specialists (ECLS), cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, heart failure nurses and ventricular assist device (VAD) coordinators, medical industry (cardiac devices including ECMO development and production). Paediatric cardiologists and congenital heart disease surgeon. Conference Objectives are : • Learn about how to find the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. • Use of temporary MCS systems in emergency situations and in the ICU. • Learning of recommendations for VAD use from major societies and from recently published guidelines. • New surgical techniques for VAD implantation, as well as unusual solutions of complex surgical problems in VAD patients. • How to avoid long-term complications during VAD treatment. • Learn about shared care and the role of social media for VAD patients and caregivers. • Learn about myocardial recovery in children and adults. • Review and learn about the latest developments and perspectives in the VAD field. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.