Upcoming Medical Conferences in South Korea

71st Annual Congress of KSS is organized by Korean Surgical Society (KSS) and will be held from Oct 31 - Nov 02, 2019 at Grand Hilton Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Annual Autumn Symposium of KES is organized by Korean Endocrine Society (KES) and will be held from Oct 31 - Nov 02, 2019 at Daejeon, South Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

General Practioner Course on Clinical Endocrinology is organized by Korean Endocrine Society (KES) and will be held on Nov 03, 2019 at Daejeon, South Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

12th Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Medical Oncology & 2019 International Conference (KSMO 2019) is organized by Korean Society of Medical Oncology (KSMO) and will be held from Nov 07 - 08, 2019 at Seoul Dragon City, Seoul, South Korea. Theme: Building up Team Science for Cancer Cure! Topics: • Breast Cancer • Central Nervous System Tumors • Gastrointestinal (Colorectal) Cancer • Gastrointestinal (Noncolorectal) Cancer ○ Esophageal or Gastric Cancer ○ Hepatobiliary Cancer ○ Pancreatic Cancer ○ Neuroendocrine/Carcinoid ○ Small Bowel Cancer ○ Other GI Cancer • Genitourinary Cancer ○ Prostate cancer ○ Bladder Cancer ○ Germ Cell/Testicular ○ Kidney Cancer ○ Other GU Cancer • Gynecologic Cancer ○ Cervical Cancer ○ Ovarian Cancer ○ Uterine Cancer ○ Other Cancer • Head and Neck Cancer • Lung Cancer • Melanoma/Skin Cancers • Sarcoma • Immunotherapy • Molecular targeted therapy • Translational research • Tumor biology • Palliative/Supportive Care • Oncology Pharmacy • Oncology nursing • Miscellaneous Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress 2019, Busan is organized by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and will be held from Dec 02 - 06, 2019 at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Busan, South Korea. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25 CME Credits. Conference Description: IDF 2019 in Busan will provide a unique forum for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practice in diabetes prevention, education and treatment, helping to foster the collaborations, connections and political breakthroughs that are required to reduce the impact of diabetes on our societies. The IDF 2019 scientific programme will deliver 160 hours of scientific sessions, 300 speakers and 1000 posters, over 3 and a half days. With innovative and interactive sessions, the programme will provide top quality presentations from high-level speakers. Spreading knowledge to healthcare professionals in all fields of diabetes and at all experience levels, IDF 2019 will improve healthcare practice and enhance the lives of people with diabetes. IDF 2019 - Programme Stream Descriptions & Learning Objectives: The IDF 2019 scientific programme is comprised of eight streams. The descriptions and learning objectives for each stream are listed below. Basic and Translational Science: Stream Description: This stream deals with recent progress in both basic and translational diabetes research and also focuses on the latest advances that are linked to the etiopathogenesis of diabetes mellitus. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Basic and Translational Science stream, the participant will be able to: • Understand the latest advances in basic research related to the pathogenesis and treatment of diabetes mellitus • Understand evidence-based research that will affect the people with diabetes across the world • Take the evidence and underpinnings of current translational research and be able to apply them to the interpretation of the clinical setting • Better understand the cause of diabetes mellitus Clinical and Therapeutic Research : Stream Description: This stream deals with recent progress in clinical diabetology with the focus on lifestyle, medication, and technology for improvement of diabetes care. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Clinical and Therapeutic Research stream the participant will be able to: • Understand current treatment approaches and use them in a patient-centered, individualized form • Understand the integration of results of clinical trials and real-world data into daily care for persons with diabetes • Choose clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic tools according to an evidence-based background • Apply the most up-to-date research including technical advances to daily clinical practice Diabetes and Women: Stream Description: This stream focuses on all aspects relating to hyperglycemia in pregnancy including diabetes complicating pregnancy as well as gestational diabetes. It will cover aspects ranging from updates on the epidemiology, diagnosis and latest management of hyperglycemia in pregnancy, the impact of maternal obesity, diabetes and reproduction, the short-term and long-term complications for mother and offspring and public health impact and socio-economic considerations. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Diabetes and Women stream the participant will be able to: • Understand that hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) is one of the most common medical conditions women encounter during pregnancy • Understand that HIP is associated with a higher incidence of maternal mortality, maternal morbidity, perinatal and neonatal morbidity and long-term consequences for both mother and child • Understand that pregnancy offers a window of opportunity to establish services, improve health and prevent intergenerational transmission of non-communicable diseases • Achieve a broad understanding of the relevance of developmental origins of diabetes • Take the evidence and underpinnings of current clinical research and the latest treatment updates of HIP and be able to apply them to the interpretation of clinical data • Apply the advanced evidence-based research regarding HIP to clinical practice Diabetes Complications and Comorbidities : Stream Description: This stream deals with the basic and clinical science of diabetic complications including the latest research on the aetiology of complications, prevention strategies, and treatments. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Diabetes Complications and Comorbidities stream the participant will be able to: • Understand the epidemiology, physiopathology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the complication developed in the session • Decide how to individualize the diagnostic, prevention and treatment tools in the setting where he/she operates as a healthcare practitioner • Define the appropriate moment to refer the patient to a level of greater complexity Diabetes in Society and Culture : Stream Description: This stream will deal with all aspects of the vulnerability of diabetes in different ethnicities, societies, and cultures and how these impact the design of interventions and prevention and management strategies. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Diabetes in Society and Culture stream the participant will be able to: • Better understand the complexity of real-life interventions for primary and secondary prevention and chronic care management of diabetes • Define how environmental and cultural factors influence the management of diabetes and the life of people with diabetes • Identify roles and responsibilities for improving the life of people with diabetes according to opportunities and barriers present in different societies and cultures Education and Integrated Care : Stream Description: This stream will present cutting-edge research and clinical practice approaches, tools, and methods in diabetes care, education, and support from around the world. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Education and Integrated Care stream, the participant will be able to: • Discuss the evolving roles and responsibilities of diabetes educators in the research, clinical, and community settings and the use of innovative methods for delivering quality diabetes care and education and achieving positive outcomes • Compare and contrast various approaches to lifestyle modification and describe ways to integrate a new method, tool or treatment modality in your practice to reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes • Describe a new model, technological advance, or change in workflow that will enable members of the health care team to heighten the quality and effectiveness of care and support provided to patients with diabetes and their caregivers • Identify obstacles to providing effective diabetes care and education in various regions of the world and discuss potential solutions and engagement of stakeholders to meet the challenges Epidemiology and Public Health : Stream Description: This stream focuses on global trends in the burden of diabetes and its complications, new developments in the identification of risk factors, and public health approaches for prevention of this condition and its sequelae. Learning Objectives: After attending sessions in the Epidemiology and Public Health stream the participant will be able to: • Describe the latest trends in the global incidence and prevalence of diabetes, its complications, and its most impactful risk factors • Understand how current epidemiological data can be used to help shape the implementation of future public health policy and healthcare initiatives • Conceptualize the translation of successful primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies from projects presented at the sessions into future innovative prevention programmes. Living with Diabetes : Stream Description This stream will provide insight into the perspective, day-to-day challenges and successes of the person with diabetes. The role of people affected by diabetes in healthcare decision making and the design of health care delivery systems to address the diabetes epidemic will be presented. Learning Objectives: After attending a session in the Living with Diabetes stream the participant will be able to: • Recognize and better understand some of the day-to-day challenges faced by people living with diabetes • Consider how people with diabetes can be included in all aspects of healthcare programme design and development • Identify technologies with potential for positive impact on diabetes management • Be a powerful enabler of an advocate for positive self-care That will build on the learnings and experiences of previous IDF Congresses and continue to explore new areas in diabetes research, education and public health. Key objectives include improving the understanding of the global diabetes pandemic and influencing the implementation of healthcare initiatives to improve the lives of people of diabetes and those at risk. A dedicated stream on living with diabetes will again give prominence to the role of people affected by diabetes in healthcare decision-making and design. About the Conference Venue:  IDF 2019 will be held at the BEXCO Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO). Opened in 2000, the spacious centre provides the ideal layout to host the IDF Congress, featuring a beautiful auditorium, an adjacent modern convention hall and a large exhibition centre of more than 26.000 sqm.  Speakers: Professor Edward J. Boyko, Professor Moon-Kyu Lee Time: 8:30 am - 2:45 pm

2019 Korean Knee Society 11th Training Course is organized by Medrang Inc., Korean Knee Society and will be held on Dec 07, 2019 at Seoul SDC center, Seoul, South Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CSRS-AP 2020: 11th Annual Meeting of Cervical Spine Research Society Asia Pacific Section is organized by Cervical Spine Research Society Asia Pacific Section (CSRS-AP) and will be held from Mar 19 - 21, 2020 at The Meridian Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. Description: The meeting aims to promote scientific development in this challenging field and strengthen our friendship. The scientific program will provide an opportunity for all participants to exchange the latest information and ideas, and encourage to debate on the many issues in cervical spine research, with your valuable contributions of podium and poster presentations.  Topics: • Basic  • Diagnostic Imaging  • Anterior Surgery  • Posterior Surgery  • Cervical Myelopathy  • High Cervical Surgery • Artificial Disc Replacement  • Tumor & Infection  • Trauma  • Miscellaneous On-site Registration: Mar 19-21, 2020 Additional details will be posted as soon as Information is available.

6th Digital Pathology & AI Congress: Asia is organized by Global Engage Ltd and will be held from Mar 19 - 20, 2020 at Seoul, South Korea. Description: Digital pathology is now widely recognised as an essential tool to improve healthcare imaging systems. The evolution of the healthcare industry to value-based care is being aided by the introduction of new imaging technologies to improve the performance of pathology departments through automation, delivering high-quality care and improved patient outcomes. Recent innovations such as telemedicine, smart devices and the highly advanced “big data” capabilities have accelerated the adoption and advancement of digital pathology. This event will discuss the transition from physical slide sample analysis to digital image analysis and the advances being made in the standardisation of image quality. This meeting has a reputation for providing an outstanding networking experience in which you can discover how to effectively harness gains such as reducing lab costs, improving links between other laboratories & scientists and minimising human error. Plus, you will have ample opportunity to meet your colleagues, the speakers and exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services. How you will benefit: This programme creates a collaborative environment in which you can fully engage with transformative opportunities of the technology as well as get hands-on experience of the solutions that are currently available. • Discover how to introduce ‘complete digital pathology’ for primary diagnosis • Learn how computer-augmented diagnostic algorithms enhance diagnosis & research Get the latest real-world examples of technologies for digital image analysis • Learn from others using the technology for research • Avoid the hype and gain practical insights of digital pathology in routine daily practice • Leave the meeting ready to transform your workflows Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

International Congress of ORL-HNS 2020 in conjunction with 94th Annual Congress of Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2020 Spring Meeting of Korean Association of Otorhinolaryngologists is organized by Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (KORL-HNS) and will be held from Apr 16 - 19, 2020 at Grand Hilton Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

7th Asia-Oceanian Conference of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (AOSPRM) is organized by Asia-Oceanian Conference of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine and would held during Apr 23 - 24, 2020 at Jeju, Jeju, South Korea. The Details will be updated soon.