Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Pete Beach

42nd Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) is organized by National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) and will be held from Jan 03 - 06, 2020 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. The NITOP organizing committee (Dr. Stephen Chew [Chair], Dr. Bridgette Martin Hard, Dr. Erin Hardin, and Dr. Beth Morling) invites distinguished speakers based on nominations from past participants, expertise in topics related to the teaching of psychology, and demonstrated skill in presenting.  Presentations include workshops, concurrent sessions, and general sessions on topics of interest to psychology teachers at all levels, from high school through university.  To assist these teachers in improving their effectiveness and enhancing their students' learning, the Institute program offers content updates, new instructional techniques, and engaging activities. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Clinical Research Monitoring and GCP Workshop for Monitors, Site Coordinators and Auditors is organized by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Inc. and will be held from Feb 13 -14, 2020 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit Hours: SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.0 Continuing Education Credits for SOCRA CE and Nurse CNE. SOCRA designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Goal: The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) recognizes the continuing need for education for Clinical Research Professionals. Clinical Research Monitoring is an evolving practice. The purpose of this workshop is to assist Research Site Coordinators, Quality Assurance Auditors, and CRAs/Monitors in improving their skills and their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Research Associate/Monitor. Although designed with all research professionals in mind, this program is ideal for Research Study Coordinators who want to improve the understanding of their responsibilities and interactions with their Clinical Research Monitors, and for Monitors/Auditors/Project Managers with 0-5 years monitoring experience who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of monitoring responsibilities. Objective: The goal will be accomplished through lecture and practical application facilitated by clinical research professionals with a combined industry experience of more than 20 years. Information will be presented and discussed regarding monitoring clinical trials according to FDA Regulations and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines as well as practical procedures and site / sponsor / CRO relationships. Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of the workshop, the attendee should be able to: • Describe the role of monitoring in clinical research • Discuss the basic principles of Good Clinical Practice; International Conference on Harmonisation GCP guidance; Investigator’s responsibilities; Sponsor’s responsibilities; Monitor’s responsibilities; record retention; and basic requirements for conducting studies in Canada • Describe the investigator recruitment process, identify key selection criteria, and discuss the conduct of a site selection visit Within the historical perspective of the Nuremberg Code, the Declaration of Helsinki, and the Belmont Report, discuss the objectives of regulations pertaining to Institutional Review Boards and fi nancial disclosure • Discuss regulatory requirements and ethical considerations involved in the informed consent process as well as the informed consent document • Describe the activities involved in study initiation including budget and contract negotiation; planning and conducting investigator meetings; investigator selection; the conduct of study initiation visits; and preparing the site for study participation • Assess the collection and evaluation of research data for completeness, compliance, and accuracy through periodic monitoring visits; discuss reporting and follow-up correspondence • Compare and contrast the auditing and monitoring functions; describe the objectives of auditing; describe FDA inspections and how to prepare for them; review FDA warning letters • Discuss mechanisms to implement and assure the quality of the processes and deliverables involved in clinical research • Describe the essential elements of planning and preparing for and conducting a site closeout visit; site follow-up; and final documents for closure • Describe site management techniques to manage expectations, facilitate site interactions, and improve subject recruitment and study conduct • Discuss additional investigator responsibilities and monitoring of investigator-initiated studies

Quality Improvement through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is organized by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Inc. and will be held from Feb 13 - 14, 2020 at TradeWinds Island Resorts, St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit Hours: SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.25 Continuing Education Credits for SOCRA CE and Nurse CNE. SOCRA designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Course Description: The goal of this interactive 2-day workshop it to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts and current issues in the development and implementation of an effective SOP program for clinical research. The implication of international regulations and inspections regarding systems and procedures related to quality processes will also be discussed. Participants will develop, critique and improve SOPs for clinical research. SOPs will be developed in a collaborative manner throughout the workshop and participants will return to their work environment following this workshop with a series of effective SOPs. This workshop consists of lectures, discussions, and interactive group exercises. Objective: To define and discuss fundamental concepts and current issues in the development and implementation of an effective SOP program for clinical research and to decrease risk for clinical research sites, sponsors and Ethics Boards. To describe the implications of United States and international regulations and inspections regarding SOPs related to quality processes. Learning Objectives: • Define and discuss standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Describe the benefits of an effective SOP program. • Discuss the Canadian Regulations regarding systems and procedures of quality processes to be developed and implemented at the clinical site. • Describe strategies for planning, developing and conducting effective and productive meetings. • Discuss effective writing strategies. • Describe the recommended format and content of an effective written procedure. • Describe how to develop procedures related to workflow. • Identify policies and procedures appropriate to clinical research. • Develop a procedure related to the development of a standard operating procedure process. • Demonstrate an ability to present and discuss participants’ work product. • Describe factors that assist in the approval and implementation of standard operating procedures. • Develop an effective standard operating procedure process. • Demonstrate an ability to present and discuss participants’ work product. • Discuss effective educational and training programs. • Discuss how to design policies and procedures to fit the specific needs of an institution. • Discuss examples of successful implementations. • Describe key issues related to the development of standard operating procedures for clinical research. • Describe mechanisms to avoid unsuccessful implementations.

Pediatric Clinical Trials Conference is organized by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Inc. and will be held from Feb 27 - 28, 2020 at TradeWinds Island Resorts, St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit Hours: SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.5 Continuing Education Credits for SOCRA CE and Nurse CNE. SOCRA designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Goal: The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) recognizes the continuing need for education for Clinical Research Professionals responsible for the activities at the research site or institution. The purpose of this workshop is to assist Research Professionals in improving their skills and their understanding of the responsibilities of conducting clinical research in the pediatric population. This conference provides attendees with new information, management tools, and real life examples, to help participants navigate the evolving landscape of pediatric research. Objective: The goal will be accomplished through lecture and practical application facilitated by clinical research professionals. Information will be presented and discussed regarding the administration of clinical trials according to FDA Regulations and International Council on Harmonisation (ICH) guidance regarding vulnerable populations in clinical research. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this (full) course the attendee should be able to: • Discuss the unique challenges of conducting clinical trials in a pediatric setting • Discuss the challenges of off label use in the pediatric population • Discuss the consenting process in pediatric trials • Discuss the unique regulatory requirements for pediatric trials • Discuss the role and function of a data safety monitoring board in pediatric clinical trials • Discuss key metrics and the factors that influence study complexity and workload • Describe how to operationalize clinical research through program management • Discuss the critical pathways in pediatric research program planning • Discuss the challenges of pediatric research in different therapeutic areas • Discuss the goals of the Global Pediatric Clinical Trials Network • Discuss how to effectively and efficiently prepare for monitoring and audit visits • Discuss the importance of self-monitoring • Describe the special considerations when developing budgets for pediatric research studies • Discuss approaches to recruitment in pediatric research • Discuss strategies to retain pediatric participants • Discuss the challenges of long term follow up in pediatric clinical trials • Discuss when an IND or IDE application is required and expanded access regulations for pediatric research • Describe the process of minimizing risk through good clinical practices • Discuss the process for identifying outcome measures in pediatric research studies.

Med City Anesthesia Seminars is organized by Med City Anesthesia Seminars and will be held from Apr 20 - 23, 2020 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20.00 Class A CE credits. AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to xx CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) 2021 is organized by National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) and will be held from Jan 03 - 06, 2021 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.

Critical Care: The Team Approach is organized by Northwest Seminars (NWS) and will be held from Jul 15 - 18, 2021 at St Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.