Medical Conferences 2018

Candian Association of Emergency Medicine (CAEP) Strengthening Connections Course is organized by Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) / Association canadienne des medecins durgence (ACMU) and will be held during May 24 - 30, 2018 at Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The target audience for this medical event for Emergency Physicians, emergency physicians and their patients, supports research, and strengthens the emergency medicine community. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress 2018 is organized by European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and will be held during May 26 - 30, 2018 at International Congress Center Munich (ICM), Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Course Description: This conference is in Europe’s largest medical association in the field of allergy and clinical immunology, the EAACI Congress 2018 offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries. With healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders joining from around the world, this meeting offers an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, learning and networking. The Scientific Programme will present the best in science and educational sessions from distinguished researchers from across the globe. Covering key topics in allergic diseases and asthma the EAACI Annual Congress provides a multidisciplinary forum for allergists, pulmonologists, ENTs, dermatologists, internists, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, clinical immunologists and primary care physicians. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is organized by McMaster University and will be held during May 26 - 27, 2018 at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Residents, Interns,Nurses, RN (EC)’s, IMGs, PGY1, All Other Health Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 Credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) Laparoscopic Pelvic Anatomy Demonstration Workshop is organized by Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) and will be held on May 26, 2018 at Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Medical Engineering Research Facility, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Course Description: The AGES Laparoscopic Pelvic Anatomy Demonstration Workshop is suitable for all levels of RANZCOG trainees and specialists. It is designed as a single day, intensive, pelvic anatomy primer, for those wishing to expand their knowledge of what lies beneath pelvic and abdominal peritoneum. AGES wishes to address the difficulty in accessing quality anatomy teaching by providing a number of courses that focus on a laparoscopic approach to pelvic anatomy. The demonstration course will allow forty registrants to participate in lectures, watch live surgery and interact with highly skilled laparoscopic surgeons as they delve into the anatomical aspects of the female pelvis. These highly interactive presentations, followed by the relevant focussed dissections will be performed on six compartments of the pelvis and abdomen. All participants will be provided with pre-reading and copies of the presentations a week prior to the workshop. Registrants can expect to increase their anatomical knowledge and awareness allowing for improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for their patients. Conference Objectives are : • Learn and review the Anatomy of the pelvis, pelvic sidewall and rectosigmoid • Observe the laparoscopic cadaveric dissection of significant abdominal and pelvic structures • Relate the anatomy to common laparoscopic procedures and apply this knowledge Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

18th International Conference on Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences (MMHS) is organized by Academic Fora and will be held during May 26 - 27, 2018 at Titania, Athens, Attica, Greece. Conference Description : This conference will cover vital issues in medical, medicine and health sciences under multiple sub-themes. The aim of our conference is to support, encourage and provide a platform for networking, sharing, publishing and nurturing the potential growth of individual scholars across the globe. Conference Tracks : MMHS-2018 Athens conference is a premier platform for the presentation of novel and creative research results in the fields of theoretical and applied Medical and medicine research, Health Sciences and Public Health research & practice. The conference will bring together leading researchers, social workers, and scientists, students in the domain of scientific interest from around the world. The areas of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: • Medical Science • Health Science • Public Health The registration fee received by Academic Fora is not refundable. Registration fee includes charges for conference participation only (Day 01). Arrangements and costs of visa, traveling and accommodation are not the responsibility of our organization; they will be borne by the author him/herself. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

33rd Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Conference is organized by Cincinnati Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (CSMOC) and will be held during May 26 - 29, 2018 at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. This Conference hopes that you will join our outstanding conference faculty for presentations on the latest controversies and clinical, surgical and rehabilitation recommendations for knee and shoulder problems. Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation has long recognized the collaborative efforts of orthopaedists, physical therapists, athletic trainers and many other to successfully diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. The Annual Advances on the Knee and Shoulder Conference is one of the few comprehensive continuing education courses that include clinical, surgical and rehabilitation techniques for knee and shoulder pathology. Internationally recognized, multi-disciplinary faculty, will share their experiences, research, and outcomes to stimulate you to rethink your approach to many musculoskeletal challenges. Who Should Attend this Course: • SURGEONS: Hear the latest information on research advancements, surgical techniques, and injury prevention programs • SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS: Learn cutting-edge treatments of sports injuries • REHABILITATION: rehabilitation techniques and protocols • PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: Learn advanced treatments to help treat your patients after injury • ALLIED HEALTH & COACHES: Hear from the experts on sports injuries and prevention options. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Surgical anatomy review of the shoulder, elbow and knee • Objective examination techniques of the shoulder and knee • Treatment options for knee and shoulder arthritis • Rehabilitation techniques following rotator cuff repair • Treatment of the SLAP-biceps complex • Non-operative and operative treatment for the stiff shoulder • Diagnosis and treatment of shoulder instability • Treatment options for common elbow pathology • Advances in hip arthroscopy and rehabilitation • Treatment of meniscus tears • New trends in blood flow restriction training for muscle atrophy • Treatment options for patellofemoral disorders • Surgical and rehabilitation techniques for injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament • Neuromuscular training and functional testing for female athletes • Prevention and treatment techniques of knee arthrofibrosis • Treatment options for complex knee ligament injuries At the completion of this course participants will be able to : • Identify and list the surgical anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, and knee • Describe the objective examination techniques for the shoulder complex • Describe the components of an objective examination of the knee • Name the structures involved in the SLAP-biceps complex and explain the specific diagnosis and treatment options available • List and describe possible complications following SLAP and biceps surgery • Describe specific rehabilitation exercises and techniques used following SLAP repair surgery • Explain how to incorporate advanced OKC and CKC training techniques for the shoulder into a rehabilitation protocol • Describe diagnosis and treatment techniques when treating the overhead athlete • Explain conservative management treatment options for rotator cuff tears • Diagnose and treat adhesive capsulitis • Explain dynamic stabilization techniques for the shoulder complex musculature • Describe non-operative and post-operative rehabilitation techniques for shoulder instability • List the treatment options for anterior, posterior and multidirectional instability • Describe the decision-making criteria for return to activity following knee and shoulder injuries • Describe the options available for treating the athlete’s elbow • List and describe the diagnosis algorithm and treatment options for common hip pathology • Explain non-operative treatment options for hip joint injuries and More. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is organized by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and will be held during May 26 - 27, 2018 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The target audience for this medical event is personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for their job or other requirements and healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. CME credits: • MAINPRO Credits (CFPC): Eligible for 0.5 Mainpro-C credits per hour of participation. A copy of your certification card needs to be submitted. • MAINPORT Credits (RCPSC): Eligible for credit under Section 2 (Self-Learning Activities) "Traineeship". Enter the number of hours you participated in the course (these will be doubled in your credits). Course Description: The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is designed to teach the skills needed to assess and administer care within the first 10 minutes of an adult cardiac arrest. Providers learn the skills needed to manage advanced cardiac life support scenarios: respiratory emergency, various types of cardiac arrest (simple VT/VF, complex VT/VF, PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity) and asystole), pre-arrest emergencies: stable and unstable bradycardia and tachycardia, acute coronary syndromes and stroke. Course Topics: • The crucial importance of high quality CPR to patient survival. • The integration of effective basic life support (BLS) with ACLS interventions. • The importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Course Objectives: • Systematic approach • High-quality BLS • Airway management • Rhythm recognition • Defibrillation • Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only) • Use of medications • Cardioversion • Transcutaneous pacing • Team dynamics ACLS Course Prerequisites: • Must have a current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS course completion card • Complete the Pre-course Self-Assessment. Requires a passing score of 70% or higher to print certificate. • Be Proficient in the following: • Performing high-quality BLS skills • Reading and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs) • Be able to identify rhythms associated with bradycardia, tachycardia, and pulseless arrest (ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole). Course Completion Card: • ACLS Course Completion Card is issued by the Heart & Stroke Foundation • Completion card expires two years from date of issue • Completion card is accessible by logging onto student account on Heart & Stroke Portal

AOSpine Hospital Based Principles Seminar is organized by AOSpine Latin America and will be held on May 26, 2018 at Bogota, Bogota DC, Colombia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Medical CBT Tools: Ten-Minute Techniques for Real Doctors is organized by Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Canada and will be held during May 26 - 27, 2018 at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. john's, Newfoundland, Canada. The CME is the acclaimed "triple strength" CBT Tools module (you'll earn 36.0 Mainpro+ credits from just 12.0 workshop hours). Join us and you'll learn a multitude of ultra-brief CBT techniques to make your work much easier with both medical and psychiatric patients. Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and the prime developer of medical CBT. He has presented over 400 workshops, including over 50 for the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and is a University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year. Assistant faculty includes Roxanne Cooper, MD and Christine Uchida, MSW. Tuition is $895 for physicians, $695 for allied health professionals, and $495 for student & residents. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members are eligible to receive up to 36.0 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at CBT Canada’s 12.0 hour (/36.0 Mainpro+ credit) workshops due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians (AAFP, 2016). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

45th European Annual Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) Congress is organized by European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) and will be held during May 26 - 29, 2018 at Palace of Congresses of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. The European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) is the major organisation in Europe for researchers and clinicians working in the musculoskeletal field. Following our past successful meetings in Madrid (2001) and Barcelona (2008), we are delighted to continue our association with our Spanish collaborators. ECTS serves as a forum for researchers and clinicians working in the musculoskeletal field to discover and discuss the latest advances and controversies in research and in the daily care of patients. With an international delegation of clinicians and basic scientists, ECTS Congress is the meeting where great science, collaboration and research across the musculoskeletal field come together. By submitting an abstract you can become an active part of the congress and have the opportunity to share and discuss your work with other experts in the field. This year, ECTS 2018 will feature more opportunities for focused poster presentations to create networks and exchange ideas. The Scientific programme committee is made up of ectS leaders, international experts and talented physicians and scientists active in the various fields of bone disease. their aim is to organise a world class event during which every attendee can be sure of finding relevant and stimulating sessions. The programme will include the best in science, therapeutic developments and innovations in our field. Highlights will include: • An exciting programme of invited lectures featuring some of the world’s leading experts in the field • Company-supported satellite symposia highlighting some of the latest developments and research • Networking opportunities with ectS members, supporters, faculty and new investigators • A busy exhibition area with lunch included in the delegate fee Prices : ECTS Member - starts from: EUR 540, Non-Member - starts from: EUR 750, ECTS Member Trainee/Allied Health Professional - starts from: EUR 270, Non-Member Tranee/Allied Health Professional - starts from: EUR 325, ECTS Member - Pre-Congress only (25 May 2018): EUR 150, Non-Member - Pre-Congress only (25 May 2018): EUR 200, Pre-Congress in combination with full congress registration: EUR 100, Pre-Congress working group only: EUR 50. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.