Upcoming Medical Conferences in Phoenix

Current Topics in Emergency Medicine is organized by Northwest Seminars and will be held from Dec 13 - 16, 2018 at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty or are impacted by it. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Program Purpose: The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidenced-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines vital to the practicing professional. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions • Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties • Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed • Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides • Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and healthcare management standards. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Microneurosurgery of the Skull Base: Posterior Approaches, Anatomy & Techniques is organized by Barrow Neurological Institute and will be held from Jan 10 - 11, 2019 at Barrow Neurological Institute - Leonard Goldman Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is neurosurgeons, residents, and fellows and will address surgical anatomy, surgical approaches and strategies, and clinical review. Course Description: It is a full 2-day course designed with intense instruction and discussion for 24 participants. Didactic instruction will feature 3D and digital video microanatomy, recorded surgery, and correlated discussion for cerebrovascular and tumor pathology. The clinical information will be used to make the practical anatomical dissection practice come alive. Exquisitely preserved cadaver tissue with vascular injection will provide the platform for lengthy dissection periods led by a master at the head station with other faculty mentors. Each station will have state-of-the-art instrumentation and microscopes. Objectives: • Become intimately familiar with microneurosurgical anatomy for posterior region cranial and skull base surgical approaches • Learn appropriate visualization, technique, and approaches for neurosurgery at the skull base • Correlate clinical pathological information with the corresponding anatomic region • Combine anatomy and pathology information into decision-making for surgical approach selection • Explore discuss, and learn options from experienced neurosurgical faculty for surgical treatment of pathology at the posterior region skull base; • Practice surgical approaches utilizing image guidance assistance with applied knowledge from didactic and discussion sessions on preserved-injected cadaver specimens Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Mayo Clinic 4th Annual Update on Infectious Diseases for Primary Care is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Jan 19 - 20, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Franke Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians and advanced practice providers (NP, PA, PharmDs) engaged in: family medicine, hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care, women’s health, general pediatrics, geriatrics and anyone with interest in updating their knowledge of primary care management of infectious diseases and coccidioidomycosis. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The field of infectious diseases is constantly changing, posing challenges for front-line healthcare providers in the clinic and hospital settings. Emerging infections, multiple resistant pathogens, new diagnostics, guidelines, regulations, and antimicrobials require continuous learning. This course will provide up to date, concise and evidence-based presentations to keep you on top of the infectious disease challenges you face daily in practice. The course will feature lectures, case presentations and interactive discussions to enhance providers' ability to diagnose, treat and prevent infections commonly seen in practice. Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Recognize the clinical manifestations of coccidioidomycosis • Perform a diagnostic evaluation for suspected bronchiectasis • Choose the appropriate antimicrobials for skin and soft tissue infections • Recognize life-threatening rashes • Implement the new guidelines for Clostridium difficile management • Manage common ocular infections  

Mayo Clinic Pathology Update 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Jan 24 - 26, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Franke Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is pathologists, pathologist assistants, pathology fellows and residents, and allied health staff with an interest in diagnostic pathology and for pathologists, general surgeons, and oncologists with an interest in new pathologic staging criteria. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: • An elite roster of speakers joins world-renowned pathologists, Dr. John Hart, Dr. Ming Zhou, and Dr. Lysandra Voltaggio at our 4th annual, 2.5-day general surgical pathology course. • Discussions include gastrointestinal, gynecologic, genitourinary, cytology, soft tissue, skin, and hematologic organ systems. • Presentations will include practical discussions of diagnostic challenges, need-to-know molecular updates, and emerging issues. Attendee participation is encouraged via audience response system and engaging case reviews. Course Objectives: • Illustrate pertinent clinicopathologic features of Barrett's esophagus and celiac disease. • Identify key distinguishing features of various renal tumors and define new entities. • Integrate updates in the evaluation of endometrial carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, soft tissue tumors, and breast carcinoma. • Demonstrate challenging staging questions in the genitourinary tract. • Describe updates in reporting of thyroid and urine cytology. Time: 07:00 to 12:15 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

47th Annual Phoenix Surgical Symposium is organized by Phoenix Surgical Society (PSS) and will be held from Jan 31 - Feb 02, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description: The symposium is a three-day postgraduate course designed to present a review of current knowledge.  Each day’s session begins with a continental breakfast followed by a series of presentations by a nationally recognized faculty.  Conference Objectives: After completing this program, the participant will be able to: • Integrate new information into current clinical practice. • Identify current issues surrounding the optimal care of the surgical patient. • Identify current trends in multiple topics including breast surgery, trauma and critical care, endocrine surgery and hernia surgery. • Compare new surgical approaches to dealing with common and complex surgical problems. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

32nd Annual American Hospital Association (AHA) Rural Health Care Leadership Conference is organized by American Hospital Association (AHA) and will be held from Feb 03 - 06, 2019 at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona, United States America. The target audience for this medical event is Rural Hospital CEOs, Administrators, Senior Executives and, System Leaders, Governing Board Members, Nursing and Physician Executives, Public Health and Community Leaders, Executives of Rural Health Care Associations, Networks and Clinics. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.00 CE Credits.​ Conference Description: The American Hospital Association’s 2019 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference brings together top practitioners and thinkers to share strategies and resources for accelerating the shift to a more integrated and sustainable rural health system. We’ll examine the most significant operational, financial and environmental challenges and present innovative approaches that will enable you to transform your organization’s care delivery model and business practices.​ Strategy Sessions to Help Attendees: • Gain practical tools for achieving peak operational and clinical performance while improving affordability. • Understand what the latest developments in Washington mean for rural hospitals and their communities. • Revitalize leadership, boost governance expertise, and create a renewed culture. • Strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver value-based care through strategic partnerships and collaborations. • Engage clinical talent and enhance care delivery through innovative workforce approaches. • Explore how virtual health technologies are improving access to care Enhanced Governance Programming: Sessions for trustees focus on the information and skills that will help move a board from good governance to great governance, including: • The impact of emerging trends on the need for a new model of governance • Effective board operations before, during and after mergers and acquisitions • Best practices for elevating board performance • Insights for maximizing the CEO/board chair relationship • Governing for value-based care and community health improvement • Strategies for managing smooth board succession • What it means to govern in the digital age Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

NRG Oncology Meeting is organized by NRG Oncology and will be held from Feb 07 - 09, 2019 at Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available

Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) Semiannual Meeting is organized by Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) and will be held from Feb 07 - 09, 2019 at Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Mayo Clinic Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Franke Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is designed to update the entire multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and all health care providers who treat patients with neurologic disorders. Available Credit: 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 11.00 AOA 11.00 Attendance Course Directors: Dean M. Wingerchuk, M.D., Jonathan L. Carter, M.D. and Eoin P. Flanagan, M.B., B.Ch.. Course Description: This state-of-the-art update on Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology is designed to provide Evidence-Based Strategies that focus on practical clinical management from a multidisciplinary approach when treating patients with these neurologic disorders. We welcome a variety of specialists, primary care physicians, and advanced healthcare providers who have a specific interest in this field. Intended Audience: Neurologists and all health care providers who treat patients with neurologic disorders. The format will include the latest clinical and laboratory research presented through didactic lecture, case vignettes, interactive Q & A sessions and the opportunity for open discussions with the faculty.  Webcast Option Available If you're not able to attend the course in person, we do have the option of registering for the course webcast. Please go to the webcast page if you are interested. Course Highlights: • Evidence-Based Case Presentations. • Multidisciplinary Focus. • Expert Mayo and Guest Faculty. Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Cite the mechanism of action, indications, and adverse events associated with recently-approved MS and autoimmune neurology disease-modifying therapies. • Describe the clinical, laboratory and neuroimaging characteristics of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders. • Implement strategies for selecting first and subsequent disease-modifying therapies for patients with relapsing or progressive MS. • Describe the clinical, laboratory and neuroimaging characteristics of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorders. • Identify appropriate management of common MS symptoms. Time: 12:00 pm - 4:15 pm  

2019 Spinal Cord Injury Symposium is organized by Barrow Neurological Institute and will be held on Feb 08, 2019 at Leonard Goldman Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.