12th International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) World Endodontic Congress (WEC) 2020 is organized by Indian Endodontic Society (IES), Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (IACDE), International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA). The session will be held from Sep 23 - 26, 2020 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.

Third International Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop is organized by Global Smile Foundation (GSF) and will be held from Oct 14 - 16, 2020 at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging (IACI) 10th Annual Congress is organized by Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging (IACI) and will be held from Oct 16 - 18, 2020 at Feathers A Radha Hotel, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

AOTrauma Course - Current concepts in Upper Extremity is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 05 - 07, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Target Participants: Orthopedic and trauma surgeons with at least 3 years of experience who want to develop expertise in upper extremity fracture care or surgeons with many years of experience who want to update their knowledge. Participants should also have completed the AO Trauma Course-Advanced Principles of Fracture Management. Course Description: A combination of evidence-based lectures, small-group case discussions, and dissection and fixation procedures on anatomical specimens will be used to deliver the content to improve knowledge and skills in the key surgical techniques and in related care. Active engagement by all participants is critical to the effective delivery of this educational event. Goal of the Course: Participants will learn the current management of patient pain, dysfunction, deformity, and cosmesis related to trauma of the upper limb. Fractures from the sternoclavicular joint to the fingertip will be covered as well as joint injuries and dislocations and soft-tissue injuries (the acute trauma phase and the posttraumatic sequelae such as malunion, nonunion, infection, etc). Learning Objectives: • Perform an appropriate assessment of the patient with trauma to the shoulder, humeral shaft, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand • Identify the minimal quality requirements for each assessment tool and the optimal way to gather the required information • Perform a thorough, stepwise analysis of the problem (what is the mechanical, biological, and soft tissue situation and problem) • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options and decide with the patient which is best for their specific needs • Develop a comprehensive plan based on the needs of the patient, the injury, the patient factors, and the available surgical options • Complete the plan (perform operative procedures and nonoperative care) • Provide and communicate overall care, integrating the team, family, and supporting care system Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

AOTrauma Course - Current concepts in Lower Extremity is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 05 - 07, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Target participants: Orthopedic and trauma surgeons with at least 3 years of post-residency experience who want to develop expertise in lower extremity fracture care or surgeons with many years of experience who want to update their knowledge. Participants should also have completed the AOTrauma Course—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management. Description: A combination of evidence-based lectures, small-group case discussions, and dissection and fixation procedures on anatomical specimens will be used to deliver the content to improve knowledge and skills in the key surgical techniques and in related care. Active engagement by all participants is critical to the effective delivery of this educational event. Learning Objectives: • Manage immediate problems (life- and limb-threatening issues) related to trauma of the lower limb • Assess the patient, order imaging, and document and interpret the findings • Make the diagnosis for fractures and associated injuries to the hip, femur, knee, tibia, and ankle • Communicate with the patient and family/relatives • Define a treatment plan and timing based on the options and the patient • Anticipate, address, and avoid problems and complications (nonunion, malunion, deformity, infection, etc) • Organize and communicate common objectives and planning with healthcare team • Perform the operative or nonoperative procedures for metaphyseal, diaphyseal, and open fractures • Plan immediate and long-term postoperative care, and assess outcomes Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.