Upcoming Medical Conferences in Cancun

Cardiology at Cancun: Topics in Clinical Cardiology is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Feb 25 - Mar 01, 2019 at Marriott Cancun Resort, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The target audience for this medical event is Cardiovascular Specialists, Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiovascular Fellows, and Internists with interest in clinical cardiology. In addition, the course will be of value for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Registered Nurses who practice in the field of Cardiology. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and earn up to 24.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points. Course Description : The purpose of the meeting is to present practical state-of-the-art knowledge in cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy. The scope of the program is comprehensive and will cover prevention, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders. New topics include critical care for the cardiologist, preoperative management of the cardiac patient for non-cardiac surgery, and a MOC session for ABIM Recertification. Expert faculty will present evidence-based and practical clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment. A case-based format with audience response interaction and ample time for discussion is planned. Course Objectives : • Use clinical and laboratory parameters to assess CV risk. • Describe risk reduction strategies including lifestyle modifications and medications. • Apply skills in lipid and hypertension management. • Describe the latest diagnostic and management strategies in heart failure. • Assess optimal patient selection for advanced therapies in severe heart failure. • Summarize state-of-the-art practical approach to the management of complex coronary disease. • Cite best practices for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. • Summarize the newer concepts of management of heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and valvular disease.  

30th Annual Ocular Therapeutics In Cancun 2019 is organized by Ocular Therapeutics Continuing Education (OTCE) and will be held from Mar 06 - 10, 2019 at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 Hours of COPE Approved Continuing Education. Conference Objective: Receive the latest and most comprehensive update in diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Learn about the latest pharmaceutical agents, as well as the latest technologies in the management of ocular disease. Presented by optometry’s most popular lecturers, this therapeutics series will be informative, interactive and entertaining. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

19th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida is organized by Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and will be held from Mar 12 - 15, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Who Should Attend: This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals who are interested in gastroenterology and hepatology. A special session on Thursday will be devoted to nurses and nurse practitioners.  Accreditation: Credit Designation Statement: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Other Credits: This 20 contact hour educational activity is jointly provided with The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits for completing this program.  The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 20 contact hours for non-physicians.  Maintenance of Certification: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Course Overview: The 19th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida will provide, through formal lectures, questions and answer sessions, as well as interactive sessions such as hands on demonstrations and interactive endoscopic cases from the Johns Hopkins Hospital, presentations of various gastrointestinal and liver disorders that will be of interest to practitioners in the field. Attendees will be updated in a series of symposia to include current approaches to patients with IBD, fatty liver disease, pancreatitis, hepatocellular cancer, advances in Hepatitis C treatment and hot new and emerging topics including anal intraepithelial neoplasia, considerations for anesthesia, surgical interventions for GERD, submucosal endoscopy and endoscopic palliative bypass procedures. There will be a special symposia on bariatric weight loss including surgical options, endoscopic approaches and guidelines on how to build a bariatric program in your center. This year, the conference will focus on common clinical challenges faced by practitioners with clinical cases ranging from persistent abdominal pain, management of esophageal reflux, and intractable bloating. Course Objectives: • Describe recent advances in inflammatory bowel disease including the role of surgery and the detection of cancer in these patients. • Discuss new medical and surgical advances in treating liver disease, including pregnant patients. • Assess recent developments in the management of pancreatic disease, including pancreatic cysts, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. • Evaluate the management of the various esophageal diseases with recent developments in therapy. • Describe recent advances in therapeutic endoscopy with a focus on endoscopic technique.

Cancun Anesthesia Seminar is organized by Holiday Seminars, Inc. and will be held from Mar 30 - Apr 06, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Accreditation for CME's & CE's: Holiday Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. As an accredited organization for continuing medical education, Holiday Seminars designates the Cancun Anesthesia Seminar as meeting the criteria for 20 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit will be given to those completing the course as designed. This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20 Class A CE Credits; Code Number: 1036553, Expiration Date 4/5/19. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

12th Biennial International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Congress 2019 is organized by International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) and will be held from May 12 - 16, 2019 at Cancun ICC, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Orthopaedic Residents, Orthopaedic Fellows. This Congress provides a variety of new preventative, therapeutic and surgical technique information, allowing attendees to expand their knowledge and enhance their surgical skills. Course Objectives: • Discuss new initiatives in medicine and technology as they relate to arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. • Evaluate clinical cases and advance the practice of evidence-based, informed orthopaedic care. • Demonstrate the application of current techniques, procedures and research. • Identify and analyze current research data pertaining to the management of ankle, foot, knee, hip, wrist, elbow and shoulder problems, and to sports medicine. Pre-Courses: ISAKOS Congress Pre-Courses are to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

XXXIV Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology is organized by Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) and will be held during May 25 - 29, 2019 at Cancun ICC, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (CAOG) 86th Annual Meeting is organized by Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (CAOG) and will be held from Oct 16 - 19, 2019 at The Pyramid at Grand Oasis, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The target audience for this medical event is Gynecologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN) Conference 2019 is organized by Business Travel Consulting (BTC) and will be held from Nov 05 - 08, 2019 at Corporate office - Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Conference Description: The conference theme “Bienvenidos: Exploring New Horizons, Empowering Global Practice” underpins the importance of expanding professional nurse networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the broader perianaesthesia practice domain. In addition to a bountiful scientific programme, plenty of networking opportunities will be offered to enhance new connections with geographically diverse colleagues in a more relaxed social setting. Meeting and mingling with other delegates is an excellent way to supplement your learning beyond attending pre-conference offerings and formal programme sessions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CIALACIBU 2019 - XXI International Congress of the Latin American Association of Bucomaxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology is organized by Mexican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Asociacion Mexicana de Cirugia Bucal y Maxilofacial (AMCBM), Latin American Association of Bucomaxilofacial Surgery and Traumatology / Asociacion Latinoamericana de Cirugia y Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial (ALACIBU) and will be held from Dec 01 - 04, 2019 at CANCUN ICC, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.