Upcoming Medical Conferences in Big Island

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.

Infectious Diseases Practice Updates 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Feb 04 - 08, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Waimea, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is infectious disease specialists, infectious diseases trainees, internists, pharmacists, hospitalists, and clinical researchers. The content will also benefit physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, family physicians and clinical microbiologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Highlights : • This interactive course provides important updates in infectious diseases including a review of new developments, guidelines and literature in the field. • Information is presented in case-based and interactive sessions, in-depth discussions, and debates, and is geared towards increasing clinician knowledge, performance and patient outcomes. • Topics for 2019 include: emerging global infections, central nervous system infections, new molecular microbiology diagnostics, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, Clostridium difficile infection, gram-negative resistance and new antimicrobials for gram-negative organisms, and review of new guidelines and topics that have day-to-day relevance to the ID clinician. • Attendees will leave with up-to-date, practical information that can be applied immediately to their clinical practice. Learning Objectives : Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to : • Explain the diagnosis and management of emerging global infectious diseases Identify and describe principles of diagnosis and management of hepatitis B and C and co-infection of hepatitis C and HIV • Document the spectrum of non-tuberculous and tuberculous mycobacterial infections • Confidently identify advances in molecular diagnostics including significance of the microbiome • Describe epidemiology and new treatment paradigms in gram-negative bacterial infections Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Mayo Clinic Endocrine Update 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Feb 11 - 15, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons and interested internists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and 23.25 MOC points. Course Description: Designed for endocrinologists and interested internists and surgeons, this course addresses gaps in medical knowledge and barriers in clinical practice to improve the outcomes of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders. Topics span the full range of endocrinology through lectures, debates, panel discussions, clinicopathologic sessions, clinical pearls sessions, informal breakfast roundtable discussions and small-group discussions with experts. Attendees have plenty of opportunity for interaction with the course faculty, who are selected for their expertise and clinical acumen. • Case-based, interactive model that highlights multidisciplinary sessions in endocrine diseases and endocrine cancers, laboratory testing, disorders of calcium and bone, diabetes and obesity. • Clinically relevant education from perspectives in surgery, psychology, laboratory medicine, medical oncology, gynecology, etc. • Opportunities to interact with course faculty during breakfast roundtable discussion and small group discussions. • Apply what you learn immediately into your practice. Conference Objectives : • Identify the patient with thyroid cancer that would benefit from less aggressive treatment as determined from pathology findings. • Recognize the patient that would benefit from Medical Oncology consultation for the management of advanced thyroid cancer. • Apply novel diabetes technology in the management of diabetes. • Demonstrate recent guidelines in their practice for the management of hypoparathyroidism. • Recognize factors and treatment options for the management of the patient gaining weight after bariatric surgery. Time: 06:30am to 12:30pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

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.

37th Annual Fall Conference on Obstetrics is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Nov 06 - 09, 2019 at Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.