Upcoming Medical Conferences in Atlanta

Orofacial Pain Mini-Residency - Session 2 is organized by Nierman Practice Management and will be held during Jun 22 - 24, 2018 at Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 38 CE credits. Conference Description : This conference is designed to give dental practices the knowledge and guidance to incorporate orofacial pain treatment into their practice, this 2-part, 38 CE credit program is a comprehensive educational experience with an emphasis on hands-on training taught by the leading craniofacial pain mentors and instructors. Session 1 will be held during Apr 13 - 15, 2018. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Soft Tissue Grafting is organized by Perio Institute and will be held during Jun 23 - 24, 2018 at Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 CE hours. Explore step-by-step treatment options for the soft tissue problems that you see every day in your practice such as gingival recession, the gummy smile, exposed crown margins, and the need for esthetic recontouring of uneven gingival margins. You will be given specific guidelines for when to use autogenous grafts and when to employ Accelular Derman Allografts. Pig jaws will be used to practice the surgical skills and techniques needed for harvasting tissue, suturing and a unique tunneling procedure that is an effective method to treat recession. Topics Covered Day One : • Causes of recession. • Mild to moderate gingival recession. • When to treat and when to watch and wait. • Patient selection. • How to diagnose defects and what is the diagnosis? • Treatment planning. • Accelular Dermal Matrix vs. autogenous. • Instrumentation • Flap design Topics Covered Day Two : • Harvest location, thickness. • Tunneling technique. • Placement of graft • Suture technique, suture type. • Esthetic crown lengthening. • Frenectomy. • Post op care recipient site and sonor site. • Drugs post op instruction home care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Public Health Improvement Training (PHIT) is organized by National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) and will be held during Jun 26 - 27, 2018 at Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Course Description : At PHIT, health department leaders and professionals participate in a series of skill-building workshops and networking opportunities focused on this year's theme, Leading the Way to Improved Outcomes, designed to elevate practice to the next level. Take part in the PHIT experience to strengthen skills in order to take action in public health performance improvement areas such as: • Addressing challenges of health department leadership to improve outcomes • Performance management, performance measurement, and quality improvement • National accreditation and reaccreditation • Adaptive leadership and effective communication • Health assessment, improvement planning, and strategic planning • Health equity strategies in performance improvement • Partnerships and community engagement • Workforce development and retention PHIT attendees have the opportunity to select from a variety of interactive learning and skill-building sessions designed for all experience levels. At PHIT, participants gain practical tools, templates, resources, and contacts to support you to take action. Because smaller breakout sessions make for better learning, PHIT 2018 will be capped at 275 participants. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) 35th Annual Meeting is organized by American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) and will be held during Jul 08 - 12, 2018 at Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Annual summit on Tuberculosis and Lung disease is organized by Allied Academics and will be held from Jul 16 - 17, 2018 at Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event are Pulmonologist, Lung cancer Surgeons, Scientists and Researchers, Medicinal Practitioner, University Professors, Lung & respiratory associations and their members, Tuberculosis Societies and their members, Founders and Employees of health-related companies, Experts of TB control Program, Medicine, TB and pharma institutes, Training Institutes, Physicians interested in the latest advances and techniques, Research Scholars and Students, Pharma Companies. Conference Description : This conference will bring together world-class pulmonologist, scientists and professors to discuss strategies for disease remediation for TB & lung diseases in this conference. This Annual summit on Tuberculosis is designed to provide a diverse and current education that will keep medical professionals up to date on issues affecting the diagnosis, treatment of respiratory disorders and prevention. The conference theme "A new way to battle with Tuberculosis and Lung disease" that focuses to share novel approaches related to the field and exploring the challenges concerning excellence in TB research and advancements. This is an extraordinary event designed for TB experts and international medical health professionals to facilitate the dissemination and application of research findings related to TB and all the associated research areas. The conference invites participants from universities, clinical research institutions and diagnostic companies to share their research experiences on all aspects of this rapidly expanding field and thereby, providing a showcase of the latest techniques. This conference aims to provide tuberculosis physicians, specialists, nurses, technologists and anyone professionally involved in respiratory disease with an opportunity to learn about the complexity of the disease, discuss interventional procedures, look at new and advanced TB practices and their efficiency and efficacy in the treatment of various cases, and understand local realities and practical constraints in improving patient-care. Conference Highlights are : • Mycobacterial infections • Epidemiology of disease • Genetics of M. tuberculosis • Pulmonary Diseases & Therapeutics • Lung infections • Vaccines & Immunization • Clinical Trials • TB Drug resistance • TB Co-infections • TB diagnosis/ Prevention & Treatment • Zoonotic TB • Lung Cancer • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • Asthma & Pneumonia Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

19th International Conference on Advances in Eye Surgery is organized by Allied Academies and will be held during Jul 16 - 17, 2018 at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Atlanta Airport-North, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Heads, Deans, Executive personalities like CEOs, Directors, Chair Persons, Doctors, Scientists, Professors, Lecturers, Research Associates, Authors, Readers from the domain of Eye Surgery involving Ophthalmology, Optometry, Oculary, Oculoplastics and other associated fields. Conference Highlights : The main highlights of the conference comprise Ophthalmology, Optometry, Eye Therapeutics, and Eye Surgery as well as recent advancements and in eye surgery and other analogous threads. Eye Surgery or Ocular Surgery pursues to be a widely practiced type of surgery having several developed methods for eye care treatment. Modern furtherance in Eye Surgery includes following techniques. • Laser Cataract surgery & Phacoemulsification. • Refractive Lensectomy by Intraocular Lens Transplants (IOL). • Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), Trabeculoplasty. • Corneal Grafting, Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) & Vitreoretinal Surgery. • Oculoplastic surgeries like Eyelid Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Orbital Surgery, etc. • Any other surgical methods like Conjuctivoplasty, Iridectomy, Optogenetic Vision Restoration, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser Photocoagulation, Stem Cell Technologies etc. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Conference is organized by Academic Pediatric Association (APA) and will be held from Jul 19 - 22, 2018 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Education Program: The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Meeting will offer engaging, important and timely information for pediatric hospitalists that has been hand-chosen to help you stay ahead of the curve on advanced diagnostics, quality initiatives, cutting-edge clinical research, professional development, academic education and more! These sessions are organized into different tracks: • Clinical Skills • Community Hospital Medicine • Emerging Trends in PHM • Innovations in PHM • Professional Development • Education/Scholarship • Research • QI/Safety Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Sclerotherapy Training Courses for Physicians and Nurses is organized by Empire Medical Training and will be held on Jul 20, 2018 at The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is health care practitioners involved in the care of patients with Aesthetic requests. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: Our comprehensive sclerotherapy training will take you from the prospective patient through the consultation process as well as teach you the latest techniques and protocols used today. During our Sclerotherapy training program, we spend quite a bit of time teaching you the "Pearls" of Sclerotherapy. Learning to perfect your techniques in sclerotherapy requires more than just a thorough understanding of how to perform these techniques but also hands-on training. A significant portion of the training involves practicing injection techniques on "live patients" so that you feel comfortable when leaving the program. These "Pearls" are also part of our video series demonstrating the procedures and are the result of years of experience in aesthetics and providing this information to you which is imperative to your sclerotherapy training. Attendees will receive thorough instruction in all areas of sclerotherapy and includes the latest and most common injection techniques, medical protocols, and sclerosing detergents (i.e. Asclera, STS, Chromated Glycerin). Additionally, you will receive a complete presentation of the latest laser solutions to common vein problems. Learn how to evaluate the patient from both a medical and an aesthetic perspective learning how to safely administer sclerotherapy to patients. Venous anatomy and pathophysiology, techniques, complications, contraindications, as well as the developed standard of care are covered in detail throughout. There will be Hands-On procedures with patient demonstrations and small group sizes are common to help facilitate the learning process. By attending the Sclerotherapy & Laser Solutions Training you will learn to effectively integrate and safely administer sclerotherapy into your medical practice, which will benefit patients from both a medical and cosmetic perspective. Learning to perform sclerotherapy provides an effective way to help patients while adding another significant income to your practice through these cash basis procedures. These procedures can be conducted by yourself or other trained healthcare professionals (i.e. nurse, nurse practitioner) within your office setting and allow for new aesthetic services to offer to your patients. Course Objectives are: • Learn to thoroughly evaluate the potential patient with aesthetic and/or medical requests • Understand the FDA Approved medicines for the sclerosing of both reticular veins and telangiectasias. • Become proficient in aesthetic Sclerotherapy techniques- needle and laser light solutions available. • Gain the technical skills to perform the various Sclerotherapy procedures through Hands-On training. • Learn the medical protocols to treat reflux in leg veins using injection sclerotherapy, and the various laser options and/or intense pulsed light therapies used for facial veins and leg veins. • Understand when to perform specific diagnostic studies and the importance of ultrasound, vein mapping, and other non-invasive studies as it relates to patients indicated with venous insufficiency or incompetence. • Learn the importance of post-treatment compression for the destruction of reticular veins as well as patient comfort. • Learn to implement specific strategies for marketing and practice growth through patient referrals, website marketing opportunities, and marketing to your present patient base. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Botox Training Course is organized by Empire Medical Training and will be held on Jul 21, 2018 at Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals who are eager to learn a specific skill set associated with mastering the injectable procedures. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The Botox Training classes are very complete and encompass all aspects needed to fully integrate this new procedure so that you can immediately begin performing these techniques on your own. The general format of the Botox workshop is to receive very detailed lectures in the morning followed by intensive hands-on training in the afternoon with real patients. The workshop gives you the opportunity to use real Botulinum Toxin (Botox) products on actual live volunteers, all medicines and supplies needed that would be used in the training are provided as part of your tuition price. Attendees are also welcome to bring along a friend or companion if you choose to use them for your Botox injection training. There is no charge to volunteers for receiving these free injections. If you are unable to bring a volunteer to the course, Empire will provide you with real patients for the hands-on portion of the Botox Training class. Hands-On Training: Unlike some seminars, our programs are not demonstration only. In fact, attendees are expected and required to administer Botulinum Toxin (Botox) on patients in order to receive their certification. The afternoon session is reserved for intensive hands-on training, where our instructors will be carefully monitoring your technique and style of injecting to help improve your skills. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Platelet Rich Plasma Training for Aesthetics is organized by Empire Medical Training and will be held on Jul 23, 2018 at The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description : The Platelet Rich Plasma Training course will provide you with hands-on training through live demonstrations on patients for aesthetic and alopecia uses. After taking an Empire Medical workshop you will gain a high level of proficiency in performing PRP injections, and will understand why many patients looking for these innovative techniques. Conference Objectives are : • Learn specifically the kinds of wrinkles, tissue damage, aesthetic enhancements, alopecia indications, and pain areas that can be improved using the various types of PRP technology available and injection techniques for correction. • Understand the other uses for PRP including medical, pain management, sexual dysfunction, and alopecia treatment. Receive the protocols to each of these treatments and understand when these treatments would be appropriate. • Become knowledgeable to the pros and cons of the various spin methods (single spin/dual spin) and the clinical validity of medical grade solutions as compared with commercial non-medical solutions that are promoted through the Internet, You-Tube, and trade shows. • Gain specific knowledge as to the component factor of platelet rich plasma, clinical validity of PRP, aesthetic uses for PRP, alopecia treatments, and the use of PRP for male and female sexual dysfunction. • Understand the various FDA Approved protocols associated with PRP therapy including recommended indications, dosing, areas for treatment, and in combination with other tissue augmentation therapies. • Acquire the technical skill to perform all the various types of injections for the face and neck, decollete, and hands. • Understand the pros and cons, and when to use PRP therapy with your patients. • Learn how to properly and effectively present the various options to your patients including explaining likely results and setting expectations. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.