Upcoming Medical Conferences in Vail

The 9th Annual Winter Symposium in Intensive Care, Anaesthesia & Emergency Medicine is organized by Colloquium Conferences and will be held from Jan 13 - 18, 2019 at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. Accreditation : pproved for CPD by CICM (Category 2A, 1 point per hour) and ACEM (group learning, 1 point per hour). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

39th Annual Ski and Learn Dental Seminar is organized by Emory University Continuing Dental Education and will be held from Jan 14 - 18, 2019 at Sonnenalp, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. All members of the dental team will benefit from this clinically focused program.. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 continuing education credits. Conference Description: Emory’s 39th Annual Ski and Learn Dental Seminar will provide timely and practical information that you can take back to your office for immediate application. A potpourri of topics will be covered to include implant dentistry, orthodontics, periodontal disease and pain management. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

11th Annual Winter Hip & Knee Course is organized by International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) and will be held from Jan 17 - 20, 2019 at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. Course Overview : The 11th Annual Winter Hip & Knee Course provides the optimal architecture for interactive medical education and communication. This four-day meeting focuses on both primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as the major healthcare issues related to orthopaedic surgery. Virtually every aspect of joint replacement will be examined through case-based panel discussions, video vignettes, and audience interaction focusing on the latest, cutting-edge procedures and technology for hip & knee arthroplasty. The meeting will also examine issues related to the perioperative environment, including thrombosis, wound and pain management, blood conservation, quality mandates, practice management and economics.

Spine: Base to Summit 2019 is organized by BroadWater, LLC and will be held from Jan 18 - 21, 2019 at Hotel Talisa, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is orthopedic and neurological surgeons, fellows, and resident who include spine surgery in thier practices. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Objectives: After completing this activity, participants should be better able to: • Describr the rationale, techniques, and relative merits of various MIS and open surgical procedures for managing lumber and cervical degenerative, adult deformity, trauma, and tumor cases. • Discuss ways to avoid and/or manage spinal surgery complications. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

2nd Annual Updates in General Surgery is organized by Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education and will be held from Jan 18 - 21, 2019 at The Lodge at Vail, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is interactive, comprehensive event is designed for general surgeons, fellows, residents and other medical professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description : Technology for general surgery is constantly evolving. This course will provide an interactive and comprehensive experience focusing on management and treatment options from a general surgical perspective. The goal of the Cleveland Clinic presents Updates in General Surgery is to provide an atmosphere to foster collaboration, innovation and sharing a cost-effective diagnostic approach for patients with complex general surgery cases involving hernia, breast disease and HPB, as well as bariatric, trauma, colorectal and foregut surgery. We will cover what is new in enhanced recovery protocols and offer interactive sessions consisting of cases and questions and answers. American Board of Surgery (ABS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) self-assessment credits will be offered. Great refresher course for ABSITE training exam. Educational Objectives : After completing this educational activity, the participant will be able to do the following: • Describe the management of common general surgery emergency cases • Describe the indications and contraindications for managing various cases of ventral and inguinal hernia repairs. • Discuss evidence-based and cost-effective diagnostic approach for patients with common benign and malignant colorectal cases. • Rationalize patient management and treatment options for patients with benign and malignant breast disease • Identify treatment options for patients with paraesophageal hernias, and biliary and pancreatic diseases • Review and provide update on current enhanced recovery protocols. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UAB Winter Course: Anesthesiology and Care of Surgical Patients is organized by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine and will be held from Jan 20 - 25, 2019 at Antlers at Vail, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians involved in the perioperative care of patients including anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, pediatricians, neurologists, radiologists, and emergency medicine physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Objectives: Participating physicians will be able to understand perioperative management issues of significant comorbidities such as heart disease; understand management of perioperative complications such as anaphylaxis and local anesthetic toxicity; and understand techniques to improve patient care and O.R. Management  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultimate Colorado Midwinter Meeting 2019 is organized by University of Colorado School of Medicine and will be held from Feb 03 - 07, 2019 at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is otolaryngologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. General Otolaryngology & Otology-Audiology Tracks : After the successful completion of this activity, participants will be able to:​ • perform a quick assessment of pediatric vertigo complaints. • implement the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients presenting with an olfactory disturbance. • analyze the most common reasons for chronic rhinosinusitis in patients following endoscopic sinus surgery. • implement current best practices for management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. • differentiate between the management of HPV+ and HPV- oropharyngeal cancers.​ ​Addressing the needs of hearing health professionals, the Ultimate Colorado Midwinter Meeting offers two concurrent tracks. Attendees are encouraged to attend the sessions of their choice. • The General Otolaryngology Sessions, specifically designed for otolaryngologists, cover topics in rhinology, sinus, head and neck cancer, pediatrics, and facial plastic surgery. • The Otology-Audiology Sessions cover otology and audiology topics in depth. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Vail Vitrectomy 2019 is organized by Medical Conference Planners International (MCPI) and will be held from Feb 09 - 12, 2019 at Vail, Colorado, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

12th Annual Clinically Relevant Vascular & Endovascular Surgery (CARVE) 2019 is organized by Clinically Relevant Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (CARVE) and will be held from Feb 20 - 23, 2019 at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, Vail, Colorado, United States of America.  Target Audience: This conference is designed for vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiologists and health care providers actively treating patients with peripheral vascular disease. Participants will find the information valuable and relevant to their day-to-day practice. Accreditation: Physician Credit Designation: Global Education Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Continuing Education: This educational activity for 25 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Maintenance Of Certification: This activity provides Category 1 CME as noted above and a minimum of 7 self-assessment credits towards Part 2 of the American Board of Surgery MOC Program. Conference Description: CARVE is a favorite among clinicians performing endovascular and percutaneous procedures. The meeting offers unmatched quality education from clinical best practices to practical approaches in patient care and the business of medicine. It’s a must for Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists and Cardiologists.  Now in its twelfth year, this innovative conference will be led by an outstanding international faculty who will offer insightful learning based on real-life lessons, successes and challenges with current surgical and endovascular practice in seven core areas: • Aortic Aneurysms • Carotid Occlusive Disease and Stroke • Interventional Oncology • Venous Disease • Peripheral Arterial Disease • Dialysis Access • Business and Politics in Healthcare CARVE will enable attendees to gain an understanding of how practice management with all of its opportunities and challenges will impact clinical practice and the business of medicine. Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:  • Explain the latest technologies and techniques recommended for the treatment of aortic dissection. • Explain the latest indications and techniques for available endografts, as well as alternatives for endograft placements. • Describe the latest advances in the diagnosis of dialysis patients and their treatment options, including endovascular and open surgical procedures. • Recognize the latest indications for open surgical versus endovascular therapies for critical limb ischemia and peripheral artery disease. • Explain “big data” and other innovations, including the impact on patients, delivery of care and outcomes. • Describe the latest indications, algorithms and benefits of prostate artery embolization. • Understand the current SIR guidelines for venous disease and incorporate the latest technology and treatment algorithms. • Understand the impact of recent business and political developments on the business of medicine.  

Echocardiographic Workshop on 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography at Vail is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Mar 03 - 07, 2019 at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Vail, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Clinical cardiologists and cardiac sonographers with interest in echocardiography, cardiology trainees, application specialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physician echocardiographers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This program will provide a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art 2-D, Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography with a strong emphasis on newer and more rapidly changing areas. The topics to be covered include diastology, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, application of TEE in clinical practice, and cardiomyopathy. The role of echo relative to the newer imaging modalities will be discussed. There are also afternoon workshops on heart failure, hemodynamics, congenital heart disease, and stress echo. The final workshop will include a series of clinical cases which will focus on integrating various imaging modalities to provide the highest quality of patient care. The course is designed for the clinician and sonographer who are actively involved in adult echocardiography and wish to gain additional practical experience in these specific areas. Daily reading sessions will provide the opportunity to interpret case studies and to compare and discuss diagnoses with the faculty. An integrated format combining theory and practice will be utilized. In the morning sessions, a traditional lecture series will present state-of-the-art information on selected topics. Application of the techniques to clinical practice will be emphasized. Course Objectives are: • Use echocardiographic and Doppler methods to assess hemodynamics and cardiac function • Demonstrate the application of Doppler principles to assessing hemodynamics including valvular heart disease • Apply stress testing combined with the use of cardiac ultrasound • Utilize echocardiography to determine which patients should be referred for surgery versus medical therapy for the treatment of cardiovascular disease • Identify the critical role that echo plays in structural heart disease and interventional procedures Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.