Upcoming Medical Conferences in USA

2019 Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) / Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Symposium is organized by Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and will be held from Mar 22 - 23, 2019 at Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is general dentists and specialists, primary care physicians, pediatricians and otolaryngologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Conference Description: Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are often accompanied by several comorbidities. These comorbidities are part of the growing epidemic of Cardiomyopathy, Stroke, Obesity, Diabetes, ADHD, Headache, Pain, and Fibromyalgia. OSA not only decreases an Individual’s quality of life but can be life-threatening. In children, obstructive sleep apnea can adversely affect both cognitive performance and physical development. This symposium will bring together internationally recognized speakers from different medical and dental specialties, to “connect the dots” between the physiological, clinical, and treatment aspects of OSA in children and adults. The audience will be able to participate in an interdisciplinary panel discussion with various experts, which is usually not part of didactic teaching at academic programs and is too current to be in textbooks. They will understand why traditional treatments of OSA and comorbid disorders fail and keep patients hostage to hope/disappointment. Conference Objectives: • At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to. • Define and recognize comorbidities associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) • Recognize and interpret the signs and symptoms of SDB and OSA • Compare treatment alternatives and decide about the best alternative that may suit patients’ needs within a variety of conservative and comprehensive treatment approaches  

Endometriosis: The Basics and Beyond Congress is organized by Penn State University (PSU) College of Medicine Continuing Education and will be held from Mar 22 - 23, 2019 at Hershey Country Club, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is community members, nurses, physicians. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) Ft. Worth Guided Injection Cadaver Course is organized by Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) and will be held from Mar 22 - 23, 2019 at UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians in the fields related to the musculoskeletal system, sonographers, and those who wish to learn more about this advancing field. Conference Description : Our two-day and three-day regional workshops and hands-on training programs are designed to expand your knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal ultrasound including needle-guided injections. You will learn the latest advancements in examination protocols and gain improved interpretive skills to immediately put into your practice. • Enhance your skills in the field of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guided Injections. • Gain the training & knowledge essential to perform consistent & high-quality examinations & ultrasound guided injections. • 90% Hands On Injection Training with a 4 to 1 Group Ratio. We provide regularly-scheduled regional training workshops nationwide & custom on-site training courses in the field of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Any of our on-site training courses can be customized to address your specific areas of interest – tailored for the beginner or advanced audience and specialty. Since musculoskeletal ultrasound relies on a deep knowledge of anatomy, all of our courses include an extensive review of anatomy and pathology, with direct visualization of anatomical structures for ultrasonographic scanning excellence and optimal understanding of images. You will also review basic physics, knobology, and probe manipulation, and you will learn proven protocols for every region of the body including specific patient and probe positioning. All of our training programs are hands-on and include needle-guided injection protocols. Our intermediate and advanced training programs may include a cadaver lab and you may also have the opportunity to practice on healthy models. Conference Objectives are : • Gain familiarity with the anatomy of the extremities. • Understand machine knobology. • Recognize artifacts produced by ultrasound. • Master probe manipulation and image standards. • Identify common sites of pathology. • Evaluate the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and surrounding soft tissue. • Demonstrate the dynamic examinations of tendons and joints. • Become familiar with ultrasound guided interventional techniques. • Gain experience with various ultrasound machines. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Wilderness Medicine First Responder Course is organized by National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and will be held from Mar 22 - 31, 2019 at University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Continuing Education Units: • 70 hours of EMT CEUs available at no additional cost • Up to 55 hours towards the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine at no additional cost • Category 1 CMEs for physicians not available • 4 semester credits available from Central Wyoming College • 3 semester credits available from University of Utah for an additional fee of $300 • 3 semester credits available from Western State Colorado University for an additional fee of $240 Topics Covered: • Patient Assessment System • Documentation • Medical Legal • CPR • Spinal Cord Injuries • Long-term Patient Care • Chest Injuries • Shock • Head Injuries • Wilderness Wound Management • Athletic Injuries • Fracture Management and Traction Splinting • Dislocations • Cold Injuries • Heat Illness • Altitude Illness • Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies • Abdominal Emergencies • Mental Health Emergencies • Bites, Stings and Poisoning • Allergies and Anaphylaxis • Diabetes • Search and Rescue • Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication • Communicable Disease • Lightning • Submersion • Urinary and Reproductive System Issues • Medical Decision Making • Common Wilderness Medical Problems • Wilderness Drug and First Aid Kits Minimum age: 16 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Breast Ultrasound Course is organized by Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) and will be held from Mar 22 - 23, 2019 at MTMI Education Center at Herzing University, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is for mammographers and sonographers who are directly involved in breast imaging and physicians whose practice includes women’s health. Participants should have an understanding of the basic concepts of mammography. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Description: This course will provide increased knowledge of the technical and clinical aspects of breast ultrasound as well as practical hands-on training of ultrasound imaging of the breast. An overview of the basic principles and techniques utilized in breast ultrasound will be presented. This course will be helpful for mammographers and sonographers who are directly involved in breast imaging and physicians whose practice includes women’s health. Participants should have an understanding of the basic concepts of mammography. If you are a mammographer looking for training in breast ultrasound or a sonographer wanting to review basic breast imaging skills, this course is for you. Sonographers and physicians wanting to learn breast ultrasound techniques would also benefit from this course. This course will utilize a combination of lecture sessions and hands-on positioning workshops taught by an experienced sonographer and technologist. Instruction in patient scanning is stressed with hands-on demonstrations using clinical ultrasound scanners, tissue equivalent breast phantoms and live models. Educational Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to: • Optimize preparation for ARRT and ARDMS Breast Ultrasound Registry exams. • Understand how the basic principles and instrumentation of ultrasound affect the technique of breast ultrasound. • Recognize normal breast anatomy on the ultrasound image and evaluate lesions for their benign or malignant features. • Recall the mammographic and ultrasonic features of specific benign and malignant lesions. • Explain the role and importance of mammography, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ductography in the work up and management of the breast. • Recognize breast ultrasound artifacts, understand why they occur, and describe techniques to minimize the occurrence of those that degrade the image. • Develop an awareness of the invasive procedures that are available, as well as the benefits and limitations of each. • Define the different surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients who develop breast cancer.  

Great Debates and Updates in Hematologic Malignancies is organized by Imedex and will be held from Mar 22 - 23, 2019 at Marina del Rey Marriott, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. This CME Conference has been Approved for a maximum of 13.0 Credits/Contact Hours. Join us for a unique educational experience. In this 2-day, debate-style series, nationally recognized thought leaders take opposing sides on clinical and sometimes controversial topics currently disrupting the practice of hematology and oncology. Through a comprehensive review of the latest clinical advancements in hematologic malignancies, robust audience engagement, and ample discussion, participants will leave equipped with practical implications and applications to put into practice immediately. Use code "EVENT50" for a discount on registration! Who Should Attend? These live educational activities are designed to meet the educational needs of those who are involved and/or interested in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma, lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia. • Hematologists • Medical Oncologists • Physicians • Physician Assistants • Physicians-in-Training • Oncology Nurses • Pharmacists Featured Topics: As an event best known for its unique, debate-style format, the 2019 agenda will feature a mix of didactic lectures and debates, examining the latest and most controversial topics across the board in the field of hematologic malignancies. • Multiple Myeloma • Acute Leukemia • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia • “Not-So-Benign” Hematology • Myelodysplastic Syndromes • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms • Lymphoproliferative Diseases Objectives : Upon successful completion of these educational activities, participants should be able to: • Interpret pertinent clinical trial data for standard of care and novel management strategies for hematologic malignancies and benign hematologic disorders • Assess how integration of relevant clinical trial data into clinical practice has the potential to enhance outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies and benign hematologic disorders • Formulate evidence-based strategies for the management of hematologic malignancies and benign hematologic disorders that take into consideration patient risk factors, cost, disease stage, and prior therapeutic regimens Speakers: John P. Leonard, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, Joseph Mikhael, MD, City of Hope Cancer Center, Phoenix, AZ, David P. Steensma, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA Time: 08:00 to 16:00

American Society for Aesthetics (ASA) Pacific Meeting is organized by American Society for Aesthetics (ASA) and will be held from Mar 22 - 23, 2019 at Berkeley City Club, Berkeley, California, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Recertification Course is organized by Flagstaff Field Institute (FFI) and will be held from Mar 22 - 24, 2019 at Summit Fire District Station 31, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America. Current EMTs are eligible to receive 18 CEU hours at no additional cost for participation in a WFR Recertification course.  Description: The NOLS Wilderness Medicine Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training program is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. This three-day scenario-based Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR Recert) course is designed as review and practice of evacuation and decision-making guidelines. Topics include patient assessment, wound management, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting, and environmental emergencies. Students receive current updates in the wilderness medicine field that are critical to the proper assessment and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a two-year NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFR certification and a two-year NOLS Wilderness Medicine adult and child CPR certification. Wilderness EMTs (WEMTs) may also use this course to recertify (wilderness portion only). This course is the most popular recertification program in wilderness medicine and is ideal for current Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness EMTs. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Endodontics - Safe, Predictable and Efficient Endodontic Treatments for Your Patients is organized by UCLA School of Dentistry and will be held from Mar 22 - 24, 2019 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24 CDE Credits. This three-day lecture/workshop course will give you the fundamental knowledge and skills for excellence in endodontic treatment with emphasis on advanced endodontic topics. This course is organized and taught by world-renowned faculty at UCLA with active endodontic practices to help ensure success in your endodontic therapies for your patients. This course is designed for clinicians with basic to intermediate endodontic experience. We dedicate more than 50% of course time to hands-on workshops and will maintain a very high faculty to student ratio to maximize your learning experience. In addition, we will provide one-on-one consultations and advice for your own patient cases with our faculty members at UCLA. This is an intense course, with extensive time spent working on extracted teeth and/or 3D printed tooth replicas. Each participant will be required to proficiently complete at least 3 molars during the workshops. There will be an opportunity for you to present one of your best cases to the class and faculty. Learning Objectives: • Endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning • Safe, predictable, and efficient use of NiTi rotary file systems • Warm vertical obturation techniques • Perforation repair using calcium silicate cements • Endodontic retreatments • Ultrasonic instrumentation for endodontic access and negotiation through calcified canals • Understanding the use of cone beam CT for endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning Workshop Exercises • World-class faculty members with active endodontic practices and real-world experiences • One–on–one case consultations with faculty to discuss your own patient cases • Over 50% of course time on laboratory workshops • High faculty to student ratio • Demo stations available for you to experience the most up-to-date endodontic instrumentations, equipment, and materials • Operating microscopes for all participants Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

IMPLANTS A-Z: Predictable Implant Prosthetics in Clinical Practice - Session 1 is organized by UCLA School of Dentistry and will be held from Mar 22 - 24, 2019 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 CDE Credits. This course demonstrates what can be done, day in and day out, in all offices with a high degree of predictability and success. It is based on real world private practice situations and not theoretical company or institution promoted speculation. Useful techniques will be presented that will make the course worthwhile for all level of practitioners. The course is designed for the beginner to advanced clinician. Most importantly it is for the dentist that has been doing implant dentistry for years, but has never had been able to confidently move to a higher level of restorative care. It is also extremely useful for the surgeon who wants to more effectively treatment plan and guide their referral dentists to higher case success rates and reduce restorative problems. This course makes implant dentistry simpler, easier and more productive. It removes many of the unknowns and makes the clinician more confident. It will take the clinicians who think they know it all and answer the nagging questions of isn’t there a better way? Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.