Upcoming Medical Conferences in Washington

Compounding Pharmacy Compliance is organized by CBI, a division of UBM Americas and will be held from Jun 19 - 20, 2019 at Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Who Should Attend: You will benefit from the attending this event if you have responsibilities or involvement in: • Compliance • Quality Assurance/Quality Control • Policy and Regulatory Affairs • Owner/President/CEO • Legal Affairs • Pharmacy Operations • General Counsel • Pharmacist in Charge • Pharmacy Services • Facilities Management Conference Description: Compounding Pharmacy Compliance brings together industry leaders to break down these complex guidelines and discover best practices for compliance through two concurrent tracks addressing the unique challenges faced by 503A and 503B compounding facilities. This program provides the opportunity to engage with expert faculty and like-minded peers to ensure you are prepared to navigate this rapidly-shifting landscape, including Pharmacy State Board, USP, and cGMP guidelines, and strategies for preparing for and responding to FDA inspections. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

An Evidence-based, Individualized Approach to the Management of Gastrointestinal Malignancies is organized by Med Learning Group and will be held on Jun 20, 2019 at Washington Marriott at Metro Center, District of Columbia, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity is designed to meet the needs of medical oncologists, particularly community oncologists, oncology nurses, and other health care professionals involved in caring for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Accreditation Statement: Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Statement: Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity. Nursing Credit information: Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Credits: 2.0 ANCC Contact Hour(s). Accreditation Statement: Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 2.0 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs Learning Objectives: • Review evidence and guideline recommendations for optimally sequencing different treatment modalities across subsequent lines of therapy for advanced and metastatic gastric (GC) and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers. • Discuss strategies to individualize therapy for advanced and metastatic GC and GEJ cancers based on patient’s characteristics and biomarkers across lines of treatment. • Review the clinical evidence of the prognostic and predictive value of anatomical characteristics and biomarkers in guiding treatment selection for advanced and metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) across lines of therapy. • Review the biology of α-fetoprotein (AFP) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); explain the clinical significance of elevated serum AFP; and discuss AFP’s role as a prognostic and predictive biomarker in HCC.  Features: • iPads provided to enhance the learning experience • Interactive, Case-based learning environment

Rheumatology Research Workshop is organized by American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and will be held from Jun 22 - 23, 2019 at Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Target Audience This course is designed for rheumatology fellows, junior faculty, medical/graduate students, and residents interested in learning more about how to succeed in a research career for rheumatology. Course Description : The Rheumatology Research Workshop is a two-day meeting designed to promote interaction between early and established investigators to foster collaboration and facilitate career mentoring. The workshop includes scientific lectures, oral abstraction presentations, poster sessions, and opportunities for young investigators to interact with senior investigators to exchange your infinite ideas. Early career investigators are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to gain feedback on an active research project, interact with senior investigators, and delve into topics on career development, mentorship, and grant-writing. Course Objectives : Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Effectively communicate the essentials of their research project • Identify applicable research grants at different stages of their research career • Accurately communicate the value of mentorship and the mentee/mentor dynamic Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

25th Anniversary ANPA Convention & Scientific Assembly is organized by A-1 Event Promotions and will be held from Jun 26 - 30, 2019 at Capital Hilton, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Description: The ANPA Annual Meeting features three full-day meetings, providing participants’ knowledge related to the challenges facing minority health care providers in the provision of clinical and therapeutic services for diseases and conditions related to a variety of medical specialties. Collaboration is defined as a joint communication and decision-making process with the goal of satisfying the health care needs of a target population. The basis of collaboration is the belief that quality patient care is achieved by the contribution of all care providers. Team members determine the team’s mission and common goals: work interdependently to define and treat patient problems; and learn to accept and capitalize on disciplinary differences, differential power and overlapping roles. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) Mitochondrial Medicine 2019 is organized by United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) and will be held from Jun 26 - 29, 2019 at Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Target Audience: Neurologists, Geneticists, Researchers/Scientists, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Nephrologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Genetic Counselors, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physicians Assistants, RNs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology, Nutritional Therapy, and Residents/Fellows/Students. Conference Description: The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and (CME Provider) have joined efforts to sponsor and organize a CME-accredited regional symposium. Mitochondrial diseases are more common than previously recognized and mitochondrial pathophysiology is now a recognized part of many disease processes, including heart disease, cancer, AIDS and diabetes. There have been significant advances in the molecular genetics, proteomics, epidemiology and clinical aspects of mitochondrial pathophysiology. This conference is directed toward the scientist and clinician interested in all aspects of mitochondrial science. The content of this educational program was determined by rigorous assessment of educational needs and includes surveys, program feedback, expert faculty assessment, literature review, medical practice, chart review and new medical knowledge. The format will include didactic lectures from invited experts intermixed with peer-reviewed platform presentations. There will be ample time for professional discussion both in and out of the meeting room, and peer-reviewed poster presentations will be given throughout the meeting. This will be a four-day scientific meeting aimed at those with scientific and clinical interests. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2-Day Essential Review: An Essential Introduction to the Anesthesia Oral Boards is organized by Anesthesiology Consultants (AC) and will be held from Jul 02 - 03, 2019 at Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America.  Description: The 2-Day Essential Review is an essential first step in the journey to becoming a Perioperative Consultant. Myths and misunderstanding about the Oral Exam abound, leading to ineffective, erroneous approaches to study. Our 2-Day Essential Review debunks those myths, clearly describing what it means to be a Perioperative Consultant and what it takes to become one. We recommend taking the 2-Day course as early as possible. Highlights: • 10 Essential Attributes of a Consultant. • How to Dissect the Stem Question. • Answering Additional Topics Questions. • The 6 Reasons for Failure. • How to Study and Prepare. • Dealing with Ambiguity. • Doing vs. Thinking. • Detailed discussion of essential topics. • Secrets to Success. • 3 mock orals (only with on-site course) with opportunity to obtain more. • Dr. Ho’s unrivaled insight, experience, and expertise. • Includes Critical Event Boot Camp recordings! • Essential way to JUMP-START your study Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

51st Annual Autism Society National Conference is organized by Autism Society and will be held from Jul 09 - 11, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Childhood Injury Prevention Convention is organized by Safe Kids Worldwide and will be held from Jul 17 - 20, 2019 at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Why should I attend? PrevCon is an invaluable opportunity to radically improve your ability to make a difference in your community. This gathering of child injury prevention professionals from hundreds of communities in the U.S. and from countries around the world taps innovative new thinking, fuels creativity, broadens networks, uncovers helpful resources and empowers those with limited resources to make a bigger impact. And you will have the opportunity to network with others who have tackled many of the issues you face. You’ll return home equipped with new knowledge to prevent more injuries and save more lives. What will sessions cover? Sessions will offer proven and practical ideas for creating programs that drive change. They will cover important topics to help you do your job better, including building capacity, honing advocacy skills, strengthening communications prowess, developing fundraising support, exploring emerging risks, learning how to reach vulnerable populations and discovering the latest in car seat technology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

National Dental Association (NDA) 106th Annual Convention is organized by National Dental Association (NDA) and will be held from Jul 17 - 21, 2019 at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) Annual Meeting and Exhibit is organized by Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) and will be held from Jul 21 - 24, 2019 at Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.