Upcoming Medical Conferences in New Zealand

Certificate of Foundation Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine (Module 1) is organized by Skin Cancer Symposiums and will be held on Apr 28, 2018 at Whenua Pupuke - Waitemata Clinical Skills Centre, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. This conference is aimed at beginners in the field of dermatoscopy and skin cancer. You need an excellent foundation to confidently start using your dermatoscope. Our world class lecturers Professor Amanda Oakley, Professor Cliff Rosendahl and Dr Chris Boberg will ensure you have a confident feel for the basics of dermatoscopy. They will start by discussing the dermatoscopic diagnosis of the common benign lesions. They will then cover the use of ‘Chaos and Clues’ which is an algorithm co-founded by your lecturer Professor Cliff Rosendahl. ‘Chaos and Clues’ will provide you with a safe way to decide which lesions can be left and which require excising (this is achieved without needing to diagnose exactly what the lesion is). The algorithm is presented in a simple and easy to follow way with plenty of examples and repetition. Professor Amanda Oakley will then expertly guide you through the fundamentals of diagnosing BCCs and SCCs. The day will end discussing practical medical and surgical management options. On completion of this symposium you will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of dermatoscopy and how it will help you diagnose or manage the lesion in front of you. All attendees will receive a complimentary Dermlite dermatoscope or the equivalent discount for an upgrade (valued at $550 excluding GST) plus a free subscription to DermEngine for 1 year. You will leave the symposium with the skills and all the necessary tools to be up and running on your first day back at work. Without doubt you’ll be fascinated by the world of dermatoscopy and how it will improve your enjoyment and ability to manage skin cancers in your patients. And what a relief it will be to be able to say to your patient’s confidently that the black mole is fine! This course has been approved by the Royal NZ College of GPs for reimbursement as an approved ‘Conference’ (up to $500 excluding GST). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

IASP Asia Pacific Conference is organized by International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and will be held during May 02 - 05, 2018 at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand. Course Description: The 8th Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Suicide Prevention will bring together researchers, practitioners, helpline workers, programme planners, graduate students, those within the community and anyone affected by suicidal persons, from a range of disciplines from within New Zealand, the Asian-Pacific Region and around the world. This Conference will focus on evidence-based research, best practice and innovative suicide prevention activities. The Conference will also provide the opportunity to encourage young researchers and practitioners together with mentorship and training. To identify key issues in suicidal behavior in the Asia Pacific Region in order to formulate cohesive, relevant and evidence-based strategies by bringing together networks working in the field of suicide prevention and to share knowledge, skills, research and good practices in preventing suicide. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) is organized by Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and will be held during May 03 - 05, 2018 at ACSC, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland, New Zealand. Target audience : • Trainees of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (mandatory) • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery trainees (mandatory) • Post-graduate year (PGY) 3+ registered medical graduates (e.g. MBBS) working and training across the range of medical disciplines Course Description : The CCrISP course assists doctors in developing simple, useful skills for managing critically ill patients, and promotes the coordination of multidisciplinary care where appropriate. The course is as much about putting clinical knowledge, acumen, and procedural skills to use as it about communication, responsibility and leadership. The CCrISP® course encourages trainees to adopt a system of assessment to avoid errors and omissions and uses relevant clinical scenarios to reinforce the objectives. Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP®) is a product of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and was designed by Mr. Iain Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Surgery, Manchester University. Conference Objectives are : • Accept responsibility for patient management • Adopt a systematic approach to patient assessment • Appreciate that complications tend to cascade rapidly • Anticipate and prevent complications with simple, timely actions • Apply effective communication skills to facilitate patient care • Ask for appropriate assistance in a timely manner The course features : • Simulated patient assessment • Clinical decision making • Legal, ethical and communication issues • Analysis of data in critical care • Systems and protocol based learning Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Congress is organized by WALDRONSMITH Management and will be held during May 12 - 17, 2018 at SKYCITY Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The Congress will offer a comprehensive scientific program that will feature a full range of topics spanning the breadth of contemporary psychiatric practice and research. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa (ANA) Forum: Whangarei is organized by Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa (ANA) and will be held on May 23, 2018 at Barge Showgrounds Events Centre, Maunu, Whangarei, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event is people whose work relates to public health nutrition and physical activity. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Eating Disorder and Obesity Prevention Facilitator/Trainer Course is organized by The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders (ACFED) and will be held during Jun 07 - 08, 2018 at Karstens Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event is anyone who would like to be able to facilitate groups the Body Project & Project Health with young people (the research was primarily conducted with females aged 13-19) and offer interventions which demonstrate a significant reduction in risk for eating disorder and obesity onset. Conference Description : The two interventions covered in our two-day course: Body Project & Project Health, have been developed and used at Stanford University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Oregon Research Institute. The interventions are the outgrowth of a 16-year program of research on the risk factors for eating disorders by Dr Stice’s research team. The Body Project: A 4 week (one hour per week) eating disorder prevention program which reduces appearance-ideal internalisation, body dissatisfaction, negative mood, unhealthy dieting, and eating disorder symptoms. This intervention has also been found to reduce the risk for future eating disorders. In addition, there is evidence that the Body Project intervention reduces the risk for future onset of obesity, results in improved psychosocial functioning, and reduces mental health care utilisation. Project health: A 6 week (one hour per week) intervention which promotes healthy, lasting, lifestyle changes to dietary intake and activity. Project Health produced a 66% reduction in future eating disorder onset at 2-yr follow-up. During the course, you will have practice hosting and be participating in mock group sessions. There is also a requirement to complete a pre-course task and to complete overnight homework. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) Course is organized by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) will be held on Jun 14, 2018 at Tamaki Innovation Campus, Auckland, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event is specifically designed to improve your skill in both technical and non-technical aspects of anesthetic crisis management. This CME Conference has been approved for maximum of 40 credits in the Knowledge and Skills category. Conference Description : This Conference focuses on the role of the anesthetist as the team leader during an anesthetic crisis. It also focuses on the interaction with the team around the anesthetist in order to utilize skills and resources effectively. Patient safety and quality are at the heart of what we do. Studies have shown that a high proportion of adverse incidents in health care are the result of breakdowns in communication or poor teamwork. The Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) course is an Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) accredited course. This two and a half-day course focuses on how a crisis is recognised and subsequently managed. It features five modules : • Human factors, • Airway emergencies, • Cardiovascular emergencies, • Anaesthesia emergencies and • Trauma. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management for ORP is organized by AOTrauma and will be held during Jun 27 - 29, 2018 at Wellington, New Zealand. This course provides fundamental knowledge in the operative treatment of fractures according to the AO Principles. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and will be held during Jun 27 - 29, 2018 at Wellington, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Practice Owner's Workshop is organized by Prime Practice and would be held during Jul 06 - 07, 2018 at Rydges Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event for Dentists only. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 10 CPD Credits. Few people truly understand the challenges that dental practice owners face. Both from a business owner’s perspective and as a practitioner, the scope of training, knowledge, and skills required to run a successful dental practice would intimidate most. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.