Upcoming Medical Conferences in Big Island

Breast Imaging A to Z: How to Read Like (Or Better Than!) The Experts is organized by CME Science and will be held from Jul 22 - 25, 2019 at Hotel Fairmont Orchid - Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: • General radiologists and trainees interested in breast imaging • Radiology residents and fellows in training • Radiology technologists, nurses and radiology physician assistants • Breast surgeons • Allied health care professionals who desire to have an update on the state of current imaging as an aid to patient management for diseases of the breast. Accreditation: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™.  • 18.0 of these hours are in Breast Imaging  (All 18.0 will count toward mammography hours) • 2.00 of these hours are Stereotactic Biopsy • 2.00 of these hours are Ultrasound Biopsy • 2.00 of these hours are MRI biopsy • 4.00 of these hours are MR • 2.00 of these hours are Ultrasound • 4.00 of these hours are Digital Mammography Earn SAM Credit: Qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program. “Breast Imaging from A to Z: How to Read Like (or Better Than!) the Experts” has been qualified by the American Board of Radiology for 8 SAM credits. Technologists: The Hawaii course has been approved for up to 16.5 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. Course Description: This course provides an integrated full discussion aimed at comprehending the basis and applications of breast imaging in five distinct sessions, using a case based approach supported by evidence-based literature review. • Session 1 will take the attendee through the histopathologic basis for benign and malignant breast disease with imaging correlates. Conventional topics with simplified and novel strategies are presented to both review and advance the practice of mammography and ultrasound. • Session 2 focuses on imaging diagnoses for which surveillance may be reasonable and will emphasize techniques and analytic parameters regarding intervention and tissue diagnosis. • Session 3 will address the critical issues of breast density risk assessment as well as perspectives on supplementary screening such as whole breast ultrasound and tomosynthesis. • Session 4 explores in depth both current and evolving concepts and strategies in MRI interpretation with review of literature and case based presentation. • Session 5 explores the issues of medical legal accountability in interpretation and communication as well as providing strategies to avoid liability. Course Objectives: • Analyze the histopathologic basis for benign and malignant breast lesions • Analyze more robust and simplified methods of evaluating asymmetries commonly seen at screening and diagnostic settings • Assess criteria for imaging diagnoses of benign, probably benign, and suspicious imaging findings on mammography, ultrasound, MRI • Assess Criteria For Imaging Diagnoses And Need For Tissue Diagnosis Of Identified Breast Lesions • Determine suitability for nonpalpable lesions subject to imaging surveillance as opposed to biopsy • Analyze applications, techniques, and pitfalls of stereotactic, ultrasound, and MRI-guided biopsy • Evaluate the basis and evidence for recommending surgical excision of “high risk” lesions determined by percutaneous biopsy • Analyze current issues involved in breast density evaluation including risk and supplementary screening indications • Evaluate efficacy of supplementary screening and advanced screening techniques including whole breast ultrasound, tomosynthesis, MRI, and nuclear medicine imaging of the breast • Evaluate evidence based approaches to MRI lesion evaluation, and determine efficacy of different indications for use of breast MRI • Determine medical legal implications of different approaches to clinical breast imaging and communications and develop strategies toward risk reduction Time: 07:00 to 12:00

Annual OSHA Training and Compliance Seminars for Dental Professionals: Summer Hawaii 2019 Retraining Seminars is organized by Kim Laudenslager and will be held on Aug 16, 2019 at Queens' MarketPlace, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. This CE Course has been approved for a maximum of 7 CE Credits. Course Description: These seminars are designed for dental professionals who need INITIAL and/or RETRAINING. The courses will be a fast paced review of material OSHA requires for annual training. In addition, the most current information available on infection control procedures, infectious diseases and product reviews will be presented. Individuals who have not had previous training are encouraged to attend one of the initial training seminars. Handouts and resource information will be provided at the course for all participants. In addition to attending this seminar, each office will need to conduct a staff meeting sometime following the course to complete and customize their training program. Course Synopsis & Objectives: Current information on infection control procedures, infectious diseases and product reviews will be presented. Topics covered will include; CDC recommended infection control guidelines in dentistry, CDC guidelines for hand hygiene in health care settings, review of exposure incident protocol, record keeping protocol and infectious waste disposal guidelines. At the end of the course, all attendees should: • Understand the basic principles of dental infection control • Be aware of safety issues involved in dental care for both the practitioner and patient • Be able to apply current infection control principles and guidelines to everyday practice • Be knowledgeable about requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard • Be knowledgeable about requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 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.

2020 Pan Pacific Lymphoma Conference is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held from Jul 20 - 24, 2020 at Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. Conference Description: This Conference is one of the largest gatherings of clinicians and researchers specializing in the areas of lymphoma and transplantation. The 2020 event is your chance to explore vital information on clinical updates and research, meet key thought leaders, and exchange ideas with more than 500 members of the multidisciplinary lymphoma clinical team including oncologists, hematologists, pathologists, clinical scientists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

36th Annual Fall Conference on Pediatric Emergencies is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Oct 14 - 17, 2020 at Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

28th Annual Fall Conference on Issues in Women's Health is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Oct 21 - 24, 2020 at Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.