Medical Conferences - December 2020

Diabetes Intensive Training is organized by Mayo Clinic. Course opens: 10-01-2020 Course expires: 12-22-2020 Accreditation: • 32.00 ACPE • 32.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ • 32.00 ANCC • 32.00 Attendance Description: Diabetes Intensive Training course is a graduate level professional enhancement course geared toward practicing providers and offered on a quarterly basis. The course is self-paced and web-based.  It is recommended for healthcare providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses who are looking for a higher level intense study course. It includes 16 modules of online education using Blackboard Learn management system.  Each module consists of a presentation, self-assessment quiz and an interactive case study. Each participant has about 12 weeks to complete the course, pass the post test with a score of 80% or better and complete a course evaluation to receive credit. The 16 modules each take an average of two hours to complete and include self-assessments and case studies. Course content includes diabetes pathophysiology, interventions, insulin, comprehensive diabetes evaluation, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and co-morbidities. Objectives: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Integrate the principles of theory and research of nursing and medicine into comprehensive health care plan for patients with diabetes including prevention, promotion and treatment • Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based and clinical guidelines in treatment of diabetes inpatient and outpatient management. • Develop and acquire skills for self- directed lifelong learning and staying current in diabetes management (prevention, promotion and treatment).

UW PTC - Clinical Practicum: Oregon is organized by National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) and will be held from Oct 21 - Dec 31, 2020 at Portland, Oregon, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 12.5 Credit Hours. Description: The clinical practicum includes basic examination skills, skill development in sexual history taking, review of clinical case studies, and hands-on experience in the STD clinic and laboratory. The practicum includes participation in performing STD-related examination of patients in the presence of a skilled preceptor. Laboratory training includes hands-on training in the practice of rapid syphilis tests and saline and darkfield microscopy. Continuing Education is available. The practicum is designed for clinicians and for students in medical professions training programs who have had previous training or experience in performing pelvic exams. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

AOTrauma Seminar - Young AO is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 22 - Dec 03, 2020 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

96th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) is organized by Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) and will be held from Nov 27 - Dec 02, 2020 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, New York, United States of America. Description: The Greater New York Dental Meeting has again planned an unparalleled educational program for 2020, featuring some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of Dentistry. There is a choice of full-day seminars, half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops, glass-enclosed workshops on the exhibit floor, and a Live Patient Demonstration Area that is sure to fascinate even the most discriminating dentist and staff. For 2020, The Greater New York Dental Meeting is proud to offer a greatly expanded World Implant Expo, the Fifth Annual Global Orthodontic Conference, 3D Printing Conference, Oral Health Symposium, Pediatric Summit, Women's Program and again Dental Laboratory Education. It is important that your staff members take advantage of the many educational opportunities available. This will enable your dental team to excel in delivering the finest dental care in the world. Invite your staff to participate; you will reap the rewards immediately. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

12-Night Antarctica Adventure CME Away™ is organized by Sea Courses Inc and will be held from Nov 29 - Dec 11, 2020 at Silver Cloud, Santiago, Chile. The target audience for this medical event is family physicians, specialists, and allied health care professionals. Course Description: The aim is to provide evidence-based material, as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s own medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs Assessment to assist the faculty with the development of their presentations. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Multi-Specialty Conference in Medicine is organized by American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFM) and will be held from Nov 29 - Dec 01, 2020 at New World Makati Hotel, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. Target Audience: These programs are directed to physicians and registered nurses. However, other healt professionals and individuals will find these courses informative and essential for thier health management and lifestyle. Accreditation: 1. This program meets the Physician Recognition Award (PRA) for 18 credits under Category 2 of the American Medical Association. 2. Participants will be awarded 24 contact hours of continuing education toward relicensure requirements. 3. 30 units of CE Credits Self Directed Program: For medical professionals who are unable to come on the scheduled dates of the meeting may enroll in a self directed program. The syllabus of the meeting will be given to participants and the same continuing education credits will be awarded as if they have attanded the seminar. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2020: 106th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting is organized by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and will be held from Nov 29 - Dec 04, 2020 at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma - Pediatrics is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 30 - Dec 03, 2020 at Davos, Graubunden, Switzerland. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

AOTrauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Swiss Surgeons 2020 is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 30 - Dec 04, 2020 at Davos, Graubunden, Switzerland. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Obstetric & Gynaecological Ultrasound - 4 Day Course is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and will be held from Nov 30 - Dec 03, 2020 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. Accreditation: ASUM: CPU units included in the course: ○ Basic Early Pregnancy ○ Advanced Early Pregnancy ○ Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd trimester) RANZCOG: 24 CPD points Trainees are able to obtain credit for courses undertaken up to 12 months before they commenced in the FRANZCOG training program ACEM: This course accredited for 30 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies for Early Pregnancy (1st trimester) and Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd trimester). ACRRM: Approved for 30 PDP points; 30 points PRPD; 30 pts MOPS Radiology; 30 pts MOPS Emergency Medicine Eligible for Rural Procedural Grants Funding – 4 days under all components (Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery) RACGP: Activity Number: 142351, 40 Category 1 points. Specific Requirement Eligibility – Diagnostic radiology Rural Grant Approved Training: 4 days under Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery. Description: Evaluate all trimesters of pregnancy with a systematic approach to scanning. Acquire, interpret and integrate ultrasound findings into clinical management. Establish viability, identify multiple pregnancies, confirm situs, establish gestational age and monitor the developing fetus. Assess growth and wellbeing. Locate correct planar anatomy & measure fetal biometry, AFI and Doppler. Fine tune your probe manipulation techniques in transabdominal and transvaginal scanning. Fine tune your probe manipulation techniques in transabdominal and transvaginal scanning.Suitable for all health- practioners interested in mastering obstetric ultrasound. Content: ○ System orientation and probe manipulation techniques • Gynaecology ○ Assesment of Uterus & adnexa transabdominally • First Trimester ○ Early pregnancy assessment-Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques  • Second & Third Trimester ○ Identifying the cervix & placental location ○ Fetal location and lie ○ Fetal Biometry ○ Fetal Anatomy ○ Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) ○ Cord Doppler Course Objectives: On completion of the course the student should be able to: • Early Pregnancy ○ Identify & examine an intrauterine pregnancy with a heartbeat present ○ Describe the criteria for failed pregnancy ○ Describe pregnancy of unknown location ○ Commence scanning on transvaginal phantoms • Monitoring the Fetus (2nd & 3rd Trimester) ○ Identify & measure the cervix length ○ Identify & examine the placenta ○ Describe some placenta, cord & cervix- variants & pathology ○ Discuss trans labial scanning ○ Establish fetal lie and locate fetal structures  ○ Identify & record cardiac activity ○ M-mode ○ Pulsed Wave ( > 12 weeks) ○ Locate correct planar anatomy & measure fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC & FL & EFW) ○ Identify normal fetal anatomy & some abnormal fetal anatomy in the following regions fetal head, heart, abdomen, pelvis, spine & limbs using case based learning and presentations ○ Identify signs of fetal wellbeing ○ Scan & measure the Amniotic Fluid Index ○ Scan & measure the umbilical artery cord Doppler ○ Be aware of the limitations of point of care ultrasound and when to on-refer the patient