Upcoming Medical Conferences in Hawaii

Skin Disease Education Foundation's 43rd Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar is organized by Global Academy For Medical Education and will be held Feb 16 - 22, 2018 at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dermatologists, Dermatology Residents, Family Physicians, Internists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Residents/Fellows. The latest advances in the treatment and management of common and complex skin diseases of the skin, both for adults and children as well as new developments in aesthetic medicine. Our exceptional faculty will present clinically relevant information that you will find immediately useful in the care of your patients. This six-day meeting provides interactive presentations, case studies, live-patient injection sessions, and multiple workshops. Learn from the experts about rosacea, acne, psoriasis, melanoma, actinic nonmelanoma skin cancers, atopic dermatitis, onycomycosis, nonsurgical facial rejuventation, pediatric dermatology-focused sessions and much more. SDEF's 43rd annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar's comprehensive agenda contains cutting edge, innovative, and evolving issues relevant to practicing physicians and health care providers who treat diseases of the skin. The scientific program has been designed to keep the clinician up-to-date with new developments within the field of dermatology. Prices: Physicians starting at: USD 550.0 PAs/RNs/NPs starting at : USD 395.0 Residents starting at : USD 300.0 Speakers: Linda F. Stein Gold, MD , Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Joseph F. Fowler, Jr, MD University of Louisville, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Michael S. Kaminer, MD Yale Medical School and Brown Medical School, Craig L. Leonardi, MD Saint Louis University Medical School, Ashfaq A. Marghoob, MD Memorial Sloan-Kettering Skin Cancer Center, Erik J. Stratman, MD Marshfield Clinic, Mark J. Rubin, MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Time: 6:30 am to 12:30 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons (NWSPS) 57th Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons (NWSPS) and will be held from Feb 16 - 20, 2019 at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Waimea, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UCSF CME: Pacific Rim Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Update is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Feb 16 - 19, 2019 at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is practicing otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dermatologic surgeons, advanced health professionals, and nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. With improved understanding of pathophysiology and disease mechanisms and with technological advancements, the approaches to head and neck surgical disorders and head and neck surgery techniques continue to evolve at a rapid pace. The goal of this course is to provide an update on contemporary head and neck surgery and to foster educational interaction between practitioners from the Pacific Rim and beyond. A distinguished faculty will provide lectures and roundtable discussions. Ample time for questions and interaction with the faculty is planned. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cases for discussion. Objectives: An attendee completing this course should be able to discuss and, as appropriate, apply: • The evidence and rational behind oropharynx carcinoma surgery • Updated indications for maxillomandibular fixation • Current options for the management of nasal reconstruction • Various applications of web page design • Factors in the management of pediatric rhinosinusitis • Value-based care • Current concepts on the management of sleep apnea • Contemporary management of unilateral vocal cord paralysis • An introduction to hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea Time: 07:00 to 12:30 Prices: MD/DO: USD 825.0, Advanced Health Professionals: USD 725.0, Residents/Fellows: USD 725.0 NOTE: Onsite registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday 2/12/19 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UCSF CME: High Risk Emergency Medicine Hawaii is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Feb 17 - 21, 2019 at 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 27 hours of CME Credits. Overview: High Risk Emergency Medicine Hawaii is a course designed to address those topics that, due to the risk of misdiagnosis or misadventure, produce the greatest anxiety and concern in the daily practice of emergency medicine. Offered by the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, nationally renowned for emergency medical and trauma care, this conference will meet the needs of the practitioner who encounters a high risk condition in their daily medical practice. This includes practicing emergency physicians as well as internists, family practitioners, and others who practice in an urgent care, high risk, or emergency department setting. Objectives: The objectives of this conference are to improve competence in diagnosis, treatment, performance of procedures, and patient counseling for neurologic, oncologic, traumatic, cardiovascular, infectious, pediatric, respiratory, and toxicologic emergencies. Pre-conference: Pediatric Emergencies Bootcamp will be held on Feb 16, 2019 Pre-conference Overview: For the first time this year, we will be offering a one-day course focusing specifically on high-risk pediatric emergency medicine (PEM). The morning session will include presentations on several anxiety-provoking topics, with each presentation to be followed by small group case discussions led by our PEM experts. The afternoon will consist of workshops whereby participants will rotate through 8 hands-on stations focused on pediatric airway, access, and other procedures. Here, participants will be able to practice managing difficult airways, placing pigtail catheters, obtaining ultrasound-guided intravenous access on infants and children, and performing procedures in special pediatric populations, such as replacing gastrostomy buttons and managing tracheostomies.

7th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference is organized by Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) and will be held from Feb 18 - 22, 2019 at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other Health Care Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Accreditation : Earn a total of 35 credits with our Special CME Offer! Attend the 7th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference (20 CME Credits) and you will receive a FREE online 15 credit CME course from CME365. Overview : Presented by Continuing Education Company for the past 25 years, our Primary Care Conference CME Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. This year, the 7th Annual Primary Care Winter CME Conference is being held in Maui, Hawaii at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a AAA four diamond oceanfront resort situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach and on the legendary Block Rock. Program Objectives : As a result of this conference, participants will be able to: • Assess and provide patients with an accurate diagnosis and optimal care for a broad range of disorders seen in primary care. • Utilize current guidelines in the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered therapeutic issues. • Formulate comprehensive evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies that will lead to the reduction of modifiable risk factors and improved long-term outcomes. Prices: Physicians: USD 725.00 NP, PA and other clincians: USD 650.00 Speakers: Please see our website for agenda and faculty Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The American College of Psychiatrists (ACP) Annual Meeting 2019 is organized by The American College of Psychiatrists (ACP) and will be held from Feb 20 - 24, 2019 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Maui Anesthesia Seminar is organized by Holiday Seminars, Inc. and will be held from Feb 23 - Mar 02, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Anesthesiologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Bariatrics/Gastro/Geri/Pain is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Feb 24 - 28, 2019 at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Discuss obesity treatment including both surgical and non-surgical options • Describe the approach to patient management after bariatric surgery • Describe medications, manual therapies, injections as well as psychological and other approaches to pain management • List strategies treat addiction in the primary care setting • Identify at risk patients, institute diagnostic criteria, and manage fatty liver disease • List current diagnostic principles and treatment strategies for hepatitis B and lower GI bleeding • Evaluate the efficacy of treatment options for IBS • Utilize a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify potential issues • Discuss the etiologies, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches to depression in the elderly • Assess and manage vascular, and urologic disorders Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ENT, GU, GYN, Lung and Endocrine: Common Specimens with Common Surgical Pathology Problems is organized by Scientific Symposiums International and will be held from Feb 25 - Mar 01, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25 CME hours. Lecture Titles: • What is This? Vexing Normalcy and Near-Normalcy. • Squamous Cell Proliferations Aren't Easy. • Subtyping of Endometrial Cancer: A "ProMisE"ing Change. • Histologic Variants of Urothelial Carcinoma: What Do You Really Need to Know? • Lung Carcinoma: Issues in Classification and Staging. • Prostate Cancer Grading in 2019: Where Are We? • Prostate Needle Biopsy Interpretation: Common Diagnostic Problems. • New & Problematic Salivary Gland Lesions. • Update on Thyroid Pathology: Morphology, Genomics and Back to Morphology. • Loathsome Endometrial Biopsies and What to Call Them. • The Elephant in the Room: POC's and GTD. • Everyone's Frenemy: IHC and Gynecologic Pathology. • Pituitary Pathology: What Do You Realy Need to Know? • Mesothelial Pathology: Pleural Pearls, Not Puerile. • Does Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma Still Exist? • Interstitial Lung Disease: Classification and Differential Diagnosis. • Granulomatous Lung Disease. • Interesting Consult Cases: 2019. • Classification of Onocytic Renal Neoplasms: A Practical Approach. • Adrenal Cortical Pathologies Made Simple. • Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastroenteropancreatic System: Lungs, Thyroid and Thymus. • Three Overlooked Ps of Endocrine Pathology: Pheochromocytomas, Paragangliomas and Parathyroids. • More Than Just Sacks of Air: Interesting Pulmonary Cases. • Gynecologic Pathology Frozen Section Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them. • Testicular Germ Cell Neoplasia: Histologic Diagnosis and Staging Update.

Psychiatry Clinical Updates 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Feb 26 - Mar 01, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is healthcare providers who see patients with psychiatric indications. Disciplines include psychiatrists, family medicine and primary care providers, neurologists, as well as allied health personnel including nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description : Our flagship course, Psychiatry Clinical Updates (formerly known as Psychiatry Clinical Reviews), is aimed at providing clinically relevant updates for management of psychiatric problems across all care settings. Topics to be covered include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, child and adolescent psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy techniques and strategies, sleep disorders, and a neurology update. The course is enjoyable and fast-paced. All participants surveyed over the past five years have found it to be a positive learning experience. Course Highlights : • Provides clinically relevant updates for management of psychiatric problems across all care settings. • Topics include updates and clinical pearls on depression and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, sleep disorders, ADHD and depression in adolescents and young adults, as well as a review of the newest psychotherapy techniques and updates in general medicine and neurology for the mental health clinician. • Faculty members will be available during breakfast roundtable discussions to answer questions and discuss cases with course participants. Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Analyze and apply treatment strategies for major depression and anxiety disorders • Describe evidence based options for the treatment of bipolar disorder • Describe strategies for management and treatment of psychotic disorders • Describe psychiatric treatment approaches for special populations: children, adolescents, women at the perinatal period, and elders Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.