Upcoming Medical Conferences in Hawaii

Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing (PSB) 2019 is organized by Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing (PSB) and will be held from Jan 03 - 07, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. PSB 2019 will bring together top researchers from the US, the Asian Pacific nations, and around the world to exchange research results and address open issues in all aspects of computational biology. PSB is a forum for the presentation of work in databases, algorithms, interfaces, visualization, modeling, and other computational methods, as applied to biological problems, with emphasis on applications in data-rich areas of molecular biology. The PSB has been designed to be responsive to the need for critical mass in sub-disciplines within biocomputing. For that reason, it is the only meeting whose sessions are defined dynamically each year in response to specific proposals. PSB sessions are organized by leaders in the emerging areas and targeted to provide a forum for publication and discussion of research in biocomputing's "hot topics." In this way, PSB provides an early forum for serious examination of emerging methods and approaches in this rapidly changing field. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Jan 07 - 11, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, radiation biologists, radiation physicists, dosimetrists, oncologists working in related specialties, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncology administrators, diagnostic radiologists, and all other health professionals involved in the field of radiation oncology. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction is intended to provide a balanced and multidisciplinary discussion of contemporary cancer treatment using didactic lectures, panel discussions, and poster sessions. The course will cover several specific clinical areas including Breast, Prostate, and CNS cancers as well as Lymphoma and Sarcomas. The course will also address several important advances in the field, such as the use of hypofractionation, integration of surgery, new chemotherapies including immunotherapy and their integration into clinical practice. Learning Objectives: • Discuss the planning techniques for Lung SBRT for Metastases • Identify new chemotherapy options for NSCLC • Explain updated radiation for Thymoma treatments • Determine the role of PCI in 2019 • Discuss the evolving role of RT for Pancreas CA • Identify the target delineation for GI tumors • Examine ablation and RT for liver tumors • Discuss radiotherapy treatment for bile duct, gastric, and anal cancer • Examine radiotherapy and surgical management for esophageal cancer • Review MRI Staging, modern radiotherapy, and non-operative management of rectal cancer • Explain surgical staging of and radiotherapy target delineation for cervical cancer Course Highlights: • Balanced and multidisciplinary discussion of contemporary cancer treatment using didactic lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions • Practical elements of radiotherapy will be discussed including contouring, field design, and therapeutic approaches to challenging scenarios • Important advances in the field, including the use of hypofractionation, integration of surgery, and new chemotherapies including immunotherapy will be discussed • AMA PRA Category 1 credits and Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) will be offered Course Directors: Nadia N. Laack, M.D. Kenneth R. Olivier, M.D.  

Primary Care and Women's Health Key Topics and Core Strategies Cruise Conference is organized by University at Sea and will be held from Jan 12 - 19, 2019 at 7-Night Hawaii Cruise Conference Round-trip, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Topics: • Hormonal Alternatives in Managing Menopause: 2015 Guidelines from The North American Menopause Society. • Treating and Screening for STD’s: Current CDC Guidelines • Managing Abnormal Pap Smears: 2015 Guidelines from ASCCP • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Newer Terminology and Management • Update on Hormonal Contraception • Communicating with Patients: Medical Writing, Health Literacy, Medical Websites and More • Medications and Pregnancy-an Overview of Current Useage • Case studies in thyroid disorders • Screening for Coronary and Vascular Disease Conference Objectives: • Discuss with patients the elements of the healthiest diet • Learn to sell exercise as a "drug" to help patients live longer • Determine when to institute thyroid replacement • Assess and manage thyroid nodules • Assess patients using global assessment tools to decide who will benefit from aggressive primary or secondary prevention • Describe the types of heart murmurs that are pathological • Describe when to order a prolactin level and how to prescribe testosterone • Describe five techniques to reduce medical errors • Apply current techniques of endometrial ablation as a viable alternative to hysterectomy • Utilize an evidence-based algorithmic approach for managing abnormal PAP smears • Utilize current CDC guidelines in managing STDs • Evaluate various contraceptive options to provide contraceptive counseling on an individual basis • Identify drugs to avoid, drugs to use, and drugs to consider in pregnancy • Apply current hormone therapy guidelines to menopausal patients on an individual basis • Assess and utilize objective health information from a range of internet sources Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Mayo Clinic Advancements in Surgical & Medical Management of the Spine is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Jan 13 - 17, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for Surgeons, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nurses,  in the medical specialists of orthopedics, neurosurgery, pain medicine, and primary care providers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This course covers current and emerging spine topics driving national change in the quality and delivery of spine care with a focus on the aging spine. Participants from all training backgrounds will learn new skills to excel in providing the best care for the aging spine in the near future. Our wide and varied curriculum delivers Mayo-quality updates via didactics, case presentations, a multidisciplinary spine care staff, and a daily mystery unknown case known as “Spine Curve Ball." Overall, this course will provide a rewarding clinical experience for all spine care practitioners, including surgeons, medical specialists, primary care providers, family medicine providers, as well as physical therapists, clinical nurse practitioners/specialists and physician assistants. Course Highlights: • Unique curriculum delivers Mayo Clinic quality updates via didactics, case presentations, and expert panels • In-depth discussion of current and emerging spine topics driving national change in the quality and delivery of care • Designed for surgeons, medical specialists, primary care providers, PTs, CNPs and PAs • A rewarding learning experience that offers new skills to help spine care practitioners thrive in the spine care environment Prices: • Full Fee - Physician, Scientist : USD 1195.0 • Reduced Fee - Allied Health, Residents, Fellows: USD 1095.0 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Jan 13 - 17, 2019 at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Overview: Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology is a postgraduate course designed to update the diagnostic radiologist on new trends, relevant techniques, and practical applications in diagnostic imaging. The latest advances will be emphasized and related to common problems encountered in clinical practice. Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Summarize the role of Tomosynthesis in the evaluation of breast disease • Recognize the role of MR imaging in the presence of metal • Identify the role of imaging in cognitive decline • Discuss new ACR Guidelines for Incidental Renal Mass Evaluation • Review updated liver ablation practices Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

66th Society of Government Service Urologists (SGSU) Kimbrough Urological Seminar is organized by Society of Government Service Urologists (SGSU) and will be held from Jan 16 - 20, 2019 at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa At Keauhou, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2019 is organized by Association & Meeting Solutions (AMS) and will be held from Jan 19 - 25, 2019 at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UCSF Body Imaging: Abdominal & Thoracic is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Jan 20 - 25, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Waimea, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Objectives : At the completion of this course, the attendee should be able to: • Diagnose common causes of acute pelvic pain in nonpregnant women; • Recognize the appearance of ectopic pregnancy; • Utilize ultrasound to identify fi ndings suggestive and definitive of pregnancy failure in the fi rst trimester; • Diff erentiate common solitary liver masses; • Describe the proper management of a renal incidentaloma; • Evaluate the small and large bowel in patients with abdominal pain; • Diagnose common and atypical pancreatic masses; • Apply updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of lung nodules and lung cancer; • Recognize typical and atypical appearance of thoracic emergencies including pulmonary embolism and acuteaortic syndromes; • Diff erentiate pathologic conditions from benign incidentalomas and mimics in the lungs, heart and mediastinum; • Apply standard terminology to improve description and classifi cation of interstitial lung disease, small airways disease and bronchiectasis on HCRT Note : Five half-day morning sessions Sunday thru Friday, with a full day off on Wednesday. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Western Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (WSAAI) 2019 Annual Scientific Session is organized by Western Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (WSAAI)  and will be held from Jan 20 - 24, 2019 at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.