Upcoming Medical Conferences in Aspen

46th Annual Course on Renal Disease & Electrolyte Disorders is organized by University of Colorado School of Medicine - The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension and will be held from Jul 22 - 26, 2019 at The Gant, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America. Credits: The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of  20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Course Description: This forty-sixth annual course is designed to provide the practitioner with state-of-the-art information regarding the pathogenesis and treatment of a variety of disease states. Recognized guest lecturers and members of our own faculty will give sharply focused clinically oriented talks on a range of topics.  Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course participants should be able to: • Review current concepts regarding the approach to mineral bone disease and the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with CKD or ESRD. • Discuss various aspects of the interrelationships between kidney disease and pregnancy including the pathogenesis and treatment of preeclampsia; the pregnant patient with CKD or ESRD, nephrolithiasis or UTIs, or glomerulonephritis; and pregnancy in the kidney transplant donor or recipient. • Outline new insights into the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy, the role of SGLT2 inhibitors in the treatment of diabetes and the role of kidney biopsy in the management of the diabetic patient with evidence of kidney disease. • Describe the nature of disparities in access to kidney transplantation, the feasibility of kidney transplantation in patients with HCV or HIV infection, and the nature of the recurrent glomerular disease in the kidney transplant recipient. • Summarize the results of key literature articles of the past year in the areas of CKD and dialysis, glomerulonephritis, and transplantation and be prepared to implement this knowledge in clinical practice. 

Comprehensive Review of Movement Disorders for the Clinical Practitioner is organized by International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) and will be held from Aug 04 - 08, 2019 at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Recommended Audience: This course is designed for general neurologists, neurology residents, Movement Disorders fellows, and other health professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of Movement Disorders. Additional programs such as luncheons and professional development are planned for fellows. Overall Goal Statement: The goal of this program is to provide practical information on various developments and standards within the field of movement disorders. Course Description: The 2019 “Aspen Course” is the highly successful program previously of Columbia University from 1991 until it came to MDS in 2016. The tradition of the “Aspen Course” is a rite of passage for every Movement Disorder fellow. While the legend of this program is that anyone serious about the field of Movement Disorders has taken the course at least once. This program will discuss the classification of these disorders, their differential diagnosis, and their treatment. The course curriculum also covers the phenomenology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, genetics, and other aspects of the entire field of Movement Disorders. This material will be presented in sessions utilizing didactic lectures, clinical discussion, case presentation, video demonstrations and panel discussions. Participants are encouraged to bring interesting cases from their own practice for presentation during the “Night Video Rounds” session. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: • Recognize and classify parkinsonism, tremor, and other movement disorders • Differentiate atypical parkinsonism from Parkinson’s disease • Appraise treatment approaches for parkinsonism, dystonia, tremor, chorea, and other movement disorders • Evaluate the phenomenology and classification of functional (psychogenic) disorders • Formulate and classify gait disorders in parkinsonism, ataxia, and other hypokinetic or hyperkinetic movement disorders

Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 25th Anniversary Winter Meeting is organized by Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) and will be held from Feb 06 - 08, 2020 at The Westin Snowmass Resort, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

Cosmetic Summer Bootcamp for the Core Physician is organized by Cosmetic Bootcamp (CBC) and will be held from Jun 20 - 23, 2020 at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cosmetic Bootcamp (CBC) 2021 Annual Meeting is organized by Cosmetic Bootcamp (CBC) and will be held from Jun 24 - 27, 2021 at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cosmetic Bootcamp for the Core Physician is organized by Cosmetic Bootcamp (CBC) and will be held from Jun 18 - 21, 2022 at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Educational Institute (AEI) - The 2018-19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update is organized by American Educational Institute (AEI) and will be held weekly from Jun 03 - Aug 30, 2019 at Lift One Condominiums, Aspen, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Dentist, and other Healthcare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, 20 ABIM MOC, 16.75 AAFP Prescribed Credits, 20 AOA Category 2-B Credits. Conference Description: You practice in a dynamic and challenging environment. While keeping clinically current is imperative, it isn't enough. You must also acquire the skills necessary to navigate a professional liability minefield, manage a more effective and efficient practice, and navigate a maze of healthcare laws and regulations. The 2018–19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update Update is designed to assist you in that endeavor. The course, offered weekly in 32 enviable destinations, is a unique, 20-hour survey of the intersection of medicine and law as well as selected clinical topics. Produced in state-of-the-art production studios with broadcast-grade, HD digital technology. These presentations include discussions ranging from stress management, asset protection, medical malpractice, patient flow, and benefits planning, to Alzheimer’s di­sease, new diabetes treatment guidelines, cannabis in pain management, medication nonadherence, chest X-rays and the longevity di­et. The Update is presented in a structured classroom setting affording you the opportunity for dialogue with your medical, dental and legal colleagues, and through September 28, 2018, you will have over 900 opportu­nities to attend at your choice of 30 premier sun and ski resorts – virtually any week you choose. Conference Objectives: After completing The 2018–19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update you should have acquired the knowledge that will better enable you to: • Understand and avoid malpractice litigation. • Identify and reduce healthcare office risk. • Understand and start a direct patient care practice. • Protect professional and personal assets. • Utilize non-pharmacologic techniques for managing chronic stress. • Utilize a variety of clinically relevant but relatively unknown treatments. • Consult patients on the benefits of a longevity diet. • Utilize aspirin as a primary prevention agent for CVD, stroke and colon cancer. • Understand risks and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in pain management. • Understand and utilize common imaging modalities and techniques. • Identify and avoid legal and ethical pitfalls of treating unreasonable patients. • Implement new type 2 diabetes practice guidelines aimed at cardiovascular risk reduction. • Interpret chest X-rays for common clinical conditions. • Improve practice profitability through more efficient patient flow. • Reduce professional financial stress by better benefit planning. • Understand and reduce medication nonadherence. • Understand Alzheimer’s di­sease and better interact with afflicted patients. • Understand and manage malpractice litigation stress. • Incorporate the relationship between diabetes and oral health into patient care. Meetings Dates: Every Week, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 11:30 am. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.