Upcoming Medical Conferences in Jacksonville

Infection Control Challenges: Real Risks for Patients and Staff is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on May 17, 2019 at Holiday Inn Jacksonville E 295 Baymeadows, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 Contact Hours. Course Description:  Barry Inman will share practical solutions to a variety of "what if" infectious disease scenarios that healthcare professionals confront routinely. So many questions can and do arise when it comes to the safety and health of your patients, yourself… and even your family! Are your confident in your responses… One patient with an ileal conduit urinary system that, when cultured, revealed microorganisms. Should the treatment include antibiotics… or not? • A co-worker is pregnant… which patient rooms won't pose a potential risk? • What innovative skills can you personally incorporate to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections? • How can compromised patients be kept safe when multi-drug resistant microorganisms are so prevalent? • You've been providing great patient care all shift. Now it's time to head home. How do you make that transition and not introduce your family to some of the infectious diseases you've been around? • A disease that may be in a distant part of the world could find its way to our backyard! These emerging cases are often complicated in practice. Are you up-to-date to intervene effectively? Learner Objectives:  • Plan strategies to reduce and eliminate catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, ventilator associated and non-ventilator-associated pneumonias and central-line-associated bloodstream infections. • Explain best practices for treatment and control of multi-drug resistant microorganisms, including MRSA, Clostridium difficile, VRE, ESBL and CRE. • Evaluate the newest vaccine recommendations for healthcare workers and children. • Distinguish between mosquito-borne illnesses of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika, which may be a threat to the United States. • Discuss the latest treatments available for HIV/AIDS, as well as pre-exposure prophylaxis. • Explain the medications available that "cure" Hepatitis C. • Compare the current recommendations to control and treat tuberculosis.

Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) Clinical Conference 2019 is organized by Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) and will be held from May 18 - 19, 2019 at Jacksonville Marriott, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 Contact Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Clinical Pharmacogenomics: A Case-Based Approach for your Practice 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held on Jun 08, 2019 at Mayo Clinic- Kinne Auditorium, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is designed by and for physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and any other member of the health care team who want to learn how to apply pharmacogenomics to their clinical practice. Accreditation: • 8.00 ABIM • 8.00 ACPE • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ • 8.00 Attendance Course Description: This is a multidisciplinary course review of pharmacogenomic testing and its application to clinical practice. The emergence of pharmacogenomic science is growing rapidly. Over 100 medications now contain pharmacogenomic data in their prescribing information. Furthermore, over 70% of medication effects and side effects are related to a patient's genetics. These case-based sessions and basic concept review is designed for the busy clinician and other members of the healthcare team. Course Highlights: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Discuss the foundational pharmacogenomics principles. • Define basic genetic/genomic concepts and nomenclature. • Evaluate existing evidence and guidelines for use in clinical decision making. • Describe the considerations for selecting a pharmacogenomics test based on an individual clinical scenario. • Apply pharmacogenomic test results to make recommendations for an individualized medication management plan. Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Skull Base and Aneurysms Rhoton Course: Microsurgical and Endoscopic Approaches 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Jun 10 - 14, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Simulation Center, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is designed for neurosurgery medical providers at various stages of their careers including residents, fellows, attendings, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Accreditation: • 40.00 Attendance Note: This Course will not offer CME Credits Course Highlights: • Review of surgical approaches and operative techniques pertaining to surgical treatment of skull base lesions such as skull base tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and other disorders • Combines both microscopic and endoscopic techniques with simulated micro-anastomosis training session to improve microsurgical skills • Intensive hands-on cadaver dissection sessions, covering a broad spectrum of transcranial approaches • Participants will work in teams on prepared injected fixed specimens under the guidance of a distinguished expert Faculty Learning Objectives: Upon the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify the major skull base approaches to various neurosurgical and vascular disorders affecting the skull base and brain • Review the appropriate approaches and microsurgical techniques for treatment of complex neurosurgical disorders • Demonstrate various techniques during hands-on sessions on cadaveric specimens to improve skills • Perform techniques for pretemporal, cavernous sinus and far lateral approaches Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food Course is organized by CE International and will be held on Jun 24, 2019 at Holiday Inn Jacksonville E 295 Baymeadows, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. Who Should Attend: • Pharmacists • Nursing Professionals • Dietitians • Physical Therapy Professionals • Occupational Therapy Professionals • Mental Health Counselors, Therapists Social Workers • Medical Professionals  Accreditation: Nursing Professionals (all nursing professionals - RN, NP, LPN, etc.)- 6 Contact Hours Pharmacists - 6 Contact Hours Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians - 6 Contact Hours Physical Therapy Professionals - 6 Contact Hours Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling - 6 Contact Hours Occupational Therapy Professionals - 6 Contact Hours Description: Nutritional psychiatry is a growing discipline that focuses on the use of food and supplements to provide these essential nutrients as part of an integrated or alternative treatment for mental health disorders.The link between poor mental health has long been recognized by dietitians working in the field of psychiatry. Recently, psychiatrists are now becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of using nutritional approaches to mental health, calling for research into this new field of treatment. It is now known that many mental health conditions are caused by inflammation in the brain which ultimately causes our brain cells to die. This inflammatory response starts in our gut and is associated with a lack of nutrients from our food such as magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, vitamins and minerals that are all essential for the optimal function of our bodies. This course explores the current research regarding nutritional psychiatry focusing on mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, microbiome-gut-brain axis, obesity, food addition and binge-eating disorder. Intermediate level. This course can be attended either live onsite, live online or on-demand.  Objectives: • State the relationship between diet, nutrition and mental health.  • Define key targets for nutritional intervention: The immune system, brain plasticity and the microbiome-gut-brain axis.  • List dietary deficiencies that contribute to the development of mental health disorders.  • Explain the connection between intestinal inflammation, brain inflammation and mood disorders.  • Recognize the research on the role of diet and dietary supplements in treating depression and anxiety.  • Define dietary strategies for treating children and adults with ADHD.  • Identify the research on nutrition and dietary interventions for autism spectrum disorder.  • Explain the relationship between leaky gut, ADHD, and autism along with how inflammation affects behavior.  • List the five main types of overeating and how diet affects neurotransmitters.  • Explain the science of food addiction and brain signals.  • Name diet strategies for treating binge eating behavior.

Pursuit of a Stress-Free Endodontic Preparation is organized by Ultradent Products, Inc. and will be held on Aug 09, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CE Credits. Overview: New systems for root canal preparation are being launched every year. This is mainly due to updates by manufacturers who are trying to correct the mistakes from the previous models. With the new understanding of 3D technology for root canal internal anatomy, our mind must change many concepts acquired today. Analyzing the creative conflict between the new system ideas and the 3D anatomical findings, we are able to choose the best option for pursuit of a stress-free endodontic preparation. Objectives: • Comparing technologies of past and present endodontic systems • Learning hybridization technique of mechanized systems • Learning about the troubled "V-Zone".

Pain Management Updates, 2019 is organized by Mantra Meetings and will be held on Aug 17, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. Goal: The goal of the Pain Management Update CME Conference is to provide a unique and dynamic program on the most up to date, cutting edge information on the therapies available to treat patients in pain. Each faculty member is a recognized leader in the field. Information and date presented will be on the label and present the most recent and relevant information available with a focus on improving patient care, access to therapies, and overall outcomes. The format will include individual lectures and panel discussions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pathways to Physician Diversity: A National Summit 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Sep 20 - 21, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Kinne Auditorium - Cannaday Building, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience This course is designed for physicians, administrators (including nursing), academics (e.g., academic medical school deans, counselors, and teachers from community colleges and high schools) and community organizations working on diversity pipelines. Course Description: This summit is designed to encourage a national conversation on current challenges and future solutions by involving a national group of stakeholders in exploring the current state of the access pathway for underrepresented students in medical education. Participants will engage in deconstructing the MD/MD-PhD pathway to identify ways to increase diversity in medicine. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) Course is organized by Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Education Programs and will be held from Dec 02 - 03, 2019 at Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is useful to physical therapists, paramedics, social workers, dieticians, respiratory therapists, speech and occupational therapists, LVNs/LPNs, and others who interact with pediatric trauma inpatients.  Accreditation: Continuning Education Hours: Continuing education contact hours are provided through Visionem, a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15483. In order to receive nursing contuing education contact hours learners must: • Attend: ○ full day (7 contact hours) ○ full days (14 contact hours) • Complete an online evaluation Course description: Through instruction and advocacy, the mission of TCAR Education Programs is to expand the knowledge base and clinical reasoning skills of nurses who work with injured patients anywhere along the trauma continuum of care, particularly in the post-resuscitation phase. By partnering with trauma centers and trauma systems, TCAR Education Programs provides adult and pediatric inpatient nurses an outstanding learning experience designed to meet educational goals, improve patient outcomes, and fulfill regulatory requirements. PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation) is the pediatric-specific version of the adult focused TCAR course, ideal for nurses who primarily or exclusively care for children. The PCAR course offers emergency, perioperative, critical care, acute care, and rehabilitation nurses the foundational, evidence-based information and critical thinking skills necessary to address the needs of the hospitalized, injured child. PCAR covers a wide range of pathophysiologic and nursing concepts and is designed to be a broad, core-level program, rather than an advanced or specialty-specific course. Course Objectives: By the end of the class, participants will be able to: • Describe the trauma continuum of care. • Explain the biomechanics of common injuries. • Anticipate specific wounds and complications based on mechanism of injury information • Discuss the body's multisystem responses to traumatic insults I• ncorporate physical assessment, imaging studies, and laboratory data to evaluate the hospitalized trauma patient • Describe appropriate medial, surgical, and nursing interventions for frequently encountered injuries Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) 46th Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) and will be held from Mar 29 - Apr 01, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.