Upcoming Medical Conferences in Miami

Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) 2019 Winter Meeting is organized by Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) and will be held from Feb 26 - Mar 02, 2019 at InterContinental Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Urologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32.50AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description : The SUFU 2019 Winter Meeting will include both a basic and translational research focus as well as a high-level clinical curriculum.  The meeting will be comprised of panel discussions, keynote addresses, and research abstracts on conditions that affect the lower urinary tract and pelvic floor.  This format will be utilized to provide an interactive presentation of state-of the-art knowledge in some of the most active areas in benign urologic research.  The overall objective of the meeting will be to disseminate current knowledge in this field and stimulate advanced thinking to further our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Conference Objectives are : • Explain the roles of ion channels in detrusor smooth muscle function and bladder pathology. • Describe the roles of the limbic system and the amygdala in modulating urologic pain. • Discuss mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in bladder health and disease. • Describe the findings from the NIH-funded LURN Research Network to study lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). • Discuss the basic science and clinical presentation of central sensitization in interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, and overactive bladder. • Describe the current understanding of the role of TRP channels in physiology/urology. • Describe specific TRP channels that are promising drug targets for the treatment of chronic vascular and urological diseases. • Describe advances in diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. • Describe advances in translational research in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. • Discuss the options for optimal antibiotic prophylaxis in the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) patient. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

9th Annual Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management: Current and Future is organized by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Division of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Mar 07 - 08, 2019 at Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, researchers, nurses, technologists in the areas of acute care, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, ICU, stroke, and trauma. It will also be of interest to surgeons and other physicians, residents, nurses and allied healthcare professionals. Accreditation: Physicians: The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: This seminar has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Florida Board of Nursing for Continuing Education. Provider #50-2105. Credit Designation: The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies designates this seminar series for a maximum of 10 CEU credits. Conference Description : The importance of temperature management and therapeutic hypothermia has been a subject of ongoing experimental and clinical investigations in different fields of patient care. While mild to moderate levels of hypothermia protect and promote functional outcome in experimental and clinical studies, mild levels of hyperthermia may worsen outcome in some patient populations. Although there has been some success in translating positive results from the bench to the bedside, there is a need to continue to discuss with leading thought leaders when therapeutic hypothermia may be most appropriate to utilize in a patient population and under what conditions would temperature management be recommended. The purpose of this meeting “Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management: Current and Future Directions” will be to gather leading scientists and clinicians in the field of therapeutic hypothermia and temperature management. A series of lectures by authorities in this field, as well as roundtable discussions, will be organized around a two-day meeting, allowing attendees interested in this topic to discuss the various obstacles that are ahead as  temperature  is utilized as a treatment paradigm in clinical situations. Conference Topics: • Temperature Management in Neurological and Neurosurgical ICU • Perspectives on Temperature Management • Therapeutic Hypothermia in Post-Cardiac Arrest • Targeted Temperature Management in Nursing Care • Clinical Studies Targeting Stroke • Cooling Strategies in Unique Areas • Current Advances in the Use of Therapeutic Hypothermia • Temperature management and beyond - the role of ECMO in temperature management and resuscitation Conference Objectives : Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to: • Assess the importance of therapeutic hypothermia in  post cardiac  arrest • Analyze different approaches to individualize temperature management in patients with hematomas and ICP control in patients with diffuse brain injury • Evaluate intravascular cooling techniques with minimal variation in body temperature • Evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative temperature management Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Level 1 Course in Aesthetic Medicine is organized by American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and will be held from Mar 08 - 10, 2019 at Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, Miami, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. An introductory course in Aesthetic Medicine for physicians wanting to expand their practice. Topics include: Chemical Peelings, Botox, Dermal Fillers and Lasers. Hands-on experience as well. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, Eighth Annual is organized by Baptist Health South Florida and will be held on Mar 09, 2019 at Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Who Should Attend: • Primary Care Physicians • Dentists • Otolaryngologists • Gastroenterologists • Radiologists • Hospitalists • Medical Oncologists • Nurses • Nutritionists • Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons • Pathologists • Speech Pathologists • Surgeons Symposium Overview Personalized medicine helps doctors learn about a person’s genetic makeup and how his or her tumor grows.  Modern personalized medicine is based on targeted therapy. In targeted therapy, it is essential that information about the altered pathway and the components leading to cancer are available. During this symposium, physicians will discuss the treatment modalities, prognosis and clinical trials associated with head and neck cancer.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

7-Night Western Caribbean CME Cruise is organized by Sea Courses Inc and will be held from Mar 09 - 16, 2019 at Symphony of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for Family Physicians, Specialists, and Allied Health Care professionals. Course Description: The aim is to provide evidence-based material as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs assessment to facilitate the faculty with the development of their presentations. CME Topics : Dr. Atkinson • Primary Prevention of Atopy in Children - Is It Possible? • They’re Scratching and You’re Scratching Your Head! An Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Urticaria • What’s New (And Old!) in Food Allergy? Dr. Feldman • Childhood ADHD - A Biologic Determinant of Social Health • Perplexing Paediatric Paroxysms - Fits, Faints or FUBARS? • Kiddie Kontinence Made Easy Drs. Atkinson & Feldman • Tests for Tots – Do’s and Don’t’s Dr. Martin • Ten Tips for Treating Depression, or How to Get Rid of Psychiatrists • Getting Going: Treating Depression with Behavioural Activation, Exercise, and CBT • Getting Clear: Sorting out the anxious and depressed patient • Does Bipolar Treatment Have to be This Hard? • ADHD in Adults: A Primer • Using Complementary Treatments for Mood and Anxiety Disorders • Cannabis: Realities and Myths Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Endocrinology & Negotiating and Mediating Healthcare Disputes is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Mar 15 - 24, 2019 at MS Navigator of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Attorneys, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). CME : 21 Contact Hours and Up to 21 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Program Purpose​ : • Introduction to Health Care Conflicts. ○ Describe different types of healthcare conflicts (ADR). • Methods of Dispute Resolution in Healthcare. ○ Define Methods of Dispute Resolution in Healthcare. • Negotiation Strategies. ○ Explain positional negotiation and interest based negotiation. • Basic mediation techniques. ○ Summarize basic mediation techniques. • Mediation of Provider Patient Complaints. ○ Describe mediation strategies in resolving patient complaints. • Mediation of Medical Ethics Complaints. ○ Summarize mediation strategies to address bioethics issues. • Mediation and Negotiation Strategies to Resolve Other Conflicts. ○ Summarize the role of negotiation and mediation methods to resolve other healthcare issues. • Controversies in the Management of thyroid disease. ○ Discuss management of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and subclinical thyroid disease. • New developments in the medical and surgical management of obesity Selecting diets and exercise programs for your patients. ○ Explain the use of medications and surgery in the management of obesity. • Using insulin effectively in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. ○ Describe the use of insulin in both types of diabetes. • How to choose the proper oral agent for your patient with Type 2 Diabetes. ○ Describe the use of oral agents in the therapy of diabetes. • Diagnosing and treating lipid disorders in a timely fashion. ○ Discuss the guidelines for diagnosis and management of dyslipidemia. • What is new in osteoporosis. ○ List new developments in the therapy of osteoporosis. • Cases in metabolic bone disease. ○ Determine the diagnosis and management of common metabolic bone diseases. • Common Pituitary and, Adrenal problems; diagnosis and management. ○ Discuss common pituitary and adrenal disorders their diagnosis and management. • PCOS: Management throughout a woman's life span. ○ Discuss the early diagnosis and continuing management at different periods in a woman's reproductive. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

3-Night Miami & 4-Night Havana CME Cruise is organized by Sea Courses Inc and will be held from Mar 18 - 25, 2019 at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for Family Physicians, Specialists, and Allied Health Care professionals. Course Description: The aim is to provide evidence-based material as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs assessment to facilitate the faculty with the development of their presentations. CME Topics : Dr. Richard Casey • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia • Erectile Dysfunction • Peyronies Disease • Circumcision and Penile Pathology For the GP • Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) • Overactive Bladder • LGBTQ+ Dr. Guy Tremblay • Chest Pain; Choosing Wisely, the 4 W • ’’My Cholesterol Was OK’, Last Year’’ • Hypertension 2019 – Putting the Guidelines Into Practice • Lifestyle …Not an Apple a Day!! • Insurance 101 for Healthcare Practitioners • Trending Topics in AF and DOACs • The Post-MI Follow-Ups—First Year Note: Onboard the Nobu Miami Beach Hotel & Azamara Journey Cruise Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

New Advances in Keratoconus: An Interactive Course and Wet Lab is organized by University of Miami Health System and will be held on Mar 23, 2019 at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

16th Annual Miami Cancer Meeting (MCM) is organized by Meetings Events & Conference Coordinators, (MECC) and will be held from Mar 29 - 31, 2019 at Trump National Doral Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, physician assistants (PA), advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP), oncology nurses, registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and radiation therapists. General practitioners (internal medicine and family medicine) will have the benefit of review standard of care and new developments in cancer management. Residents in training and fellows from these specialties are encouraged to attend. Course Description: Topics in solid tumors and hematological malignancies will be reviewed; that will include topics in breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, gynecologic malignancies, (GU) genitourinary cancers, head and neck cancers, melanoma, and hematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma, CLL and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. There will also be a special session devoted to the area of supportive care in oncology, with emphasis on properties & uses of medical marijuana, bone metastasis, malignant hypercalcemia, and management of chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy-related side effects. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (APACVS) 38th Annual Meeting is organized by Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (APACVS) and will be held from Apr 03 - 07, 2019 at Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for all members of the Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgical team including Critical Care team members. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description: The APACVS Annual meeting is the preeminent educational event for PAs and members of the Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgical team. The meeting features interactive learning on state of the art topics that directly impact patient care, delivered by nationally and internationally recognized faculty. We also have one- of- a-kind hands-on sessions teaching skills essential to your practice. Highlights and Changes For 2019: • We have added a Point of Care US Course the day prior to the start of the regular meeting. • We have equal, dedicated tracks for Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and CVT Critical Care. • We have a hands-on course for each sub-specialty. Learning Objectives: • Discuss and review current state of the art trends in the care of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery post-operative patients with a special emphasis on their stay in the Intensive Care Unit so as to enhance and improve the care of these patients. • Practice skills necessary to effectively and safely care for these patients. • Identify and discuss areas of collaboration between members of the team. Activity Goal: This activity is designed to address the following core and team competencies:  Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, System-based Practice, Evidence-based Practice, Values & Ethics, Teams & Teamwork, Inter-professional Collaboration, Roles & Responsibilities, and Inter-professional Communication.