This conference has been CANCELLED. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2020 Annual Meeting is organized by Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) and will be held during Aug 26 - 29, 2020 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Course Description: This multispecialty conference of a number of MIS Societies, helps increase knowledge of laparoscopic, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UCSF CME: Pediatric and Adult Spine Course is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education. This Onsite medical conference will be held from Sep 16 - 19, 2020 at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Accreditation: UCSF assigns this live CME activity for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians can acquire credit commensurate based on the extent of their participation throughout the session.  Overview: The UCSF Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery Course is a three-and-a-half-day event highlighting pioneering trends in pediatric and adult spinal surgery. This program is intended to be interactive with instructive lectures given by leaders in the spine community as well as a hands-on skills lab. Participants will study and practice surgical principles and procedures in the treatment of complex spinal disorders. Expert lecturers will report state-of-the-art treatment methods for a variety of Pediatric and Adult Spinal Disorders. Interactive case presentations will present an opportunity for the attendees to incorporate the knowledge to improve decision making for complex spine pathology. Who should attend? This medical conference is intended primarily for the Residents, fellows, and surgeons wanting to broaden their hands-on experience will have the opportunity to improve skills in evaluating, case planning, and performing systems to address various pediatric and adult spine pathologies. What would be the objectives of the UCSF Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery conference? Conference Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, an attendee should improve skills and strategies to: • Describe and employ prevailing and the best available indications to assess sagittal alignment in the adult and pediatric deformity patient; • Assess and treat pain related to spinal disorders in a cost-effective and credible manner based on recently published guidelines; • Estimate and treat lumbar degenerative disease and deformity in a cost-effective manner based on an evidence-based approach and avoid case-to-morbidity risk; • Avoid perioperative developments by recognizing risk factors that may influence a patient to perioperative morbidity; • Discover the modifiable risk factors and approaches for effective optimization; • Diagnose spinal instability associated with spinal tumors and formulate surgical treatment plans to address neurological deficits, pain, and instability in spine oncology patients based on published guidelines; • Associate radiographic findings to surgical anatomy as they pertain to the approach and techniques for minimizing complications; • Clearly optimize treatment planning for adult and pediatric patients.

Due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to cancel the ARVO International meeting. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) International 2020 is organized by The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and will be held from Oct 15 - 18, 2020 at Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Course Description: The meeting- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) will emphasize the most advanced research and trends in ophthalmology and vision science, intended towards both researchers and clinicians. ARVO International will take place every two or three years. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

32nd Annual Aloha Medical Conference is organized by Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants (HAPA) and will be held from Oct 19 - 23, 2020 at Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Accreditation: This event offers 25.0 CME credits to attendees. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Mulligan Concept - Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques for Upper Quarter© is organized by Northeast Seminars and will be held from Oct 24 - 25, 2020 at Shriners Hospital for Children, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: The Mulligan Concept courses are intended for only licensed physical therapists and other clinicians whose scope of practice includes mobilization/manipulative therapy. (PT, MD, DO, DC, OT) In order for PTA's or ATC's to attend, your state must allow you to perform mobilization/manipulative therapy. Accreditation: • NYSED approved for 13 hours of CE for PTs and PTAs • Northeast Seminars (BOC AP#P498) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 13 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.  • Certificate of attendance is provided for Continuing Education (CE) credits, 13 hours Course Description: This two-day seminar presents Brian Mulligan's concepts of Mobilization with Movement as it applies to the cervical and upper thoracic spine and upper extremities. The course is designed for health care professionals licensed to perform joint mobilizations who wish to broaden their existing manual therapy skills for use within their defined scope of practice. It clearly outlines the indications for this new and simple approach to the application of manual therapy in clinical practice. Past Mulligan course feedback has indicated the need for a more detailed presentation of techniques along with the development of clinical reasoning skills. This seminar is designed to meet those needs. This course will enable participants to learn the indications for this new and simple approach to manual therapy in clinical practice. Past Mulligan course feedback has indicated the need for a more detailed presentation of techniques along with the development of clinical reasoning skills. This seminar is designed to meet those needs. This course is one of four courses leading to qualifications as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP). The efficacy of this approach can be quickly and easily ascertained in clinic. MWM skills will be learned and it is an expectation of this course that those therapists with a normal caseload will find an immediate improvement in outcome measures with patients with restricted and/or painful movement. Learning Outcomes: All participants will gain an understanding of Mulligan's concept of mobilization with movement. The participant will have enhanced assessment skills when examining extremity and spinal joints. They will have the guidelines necessary to apply, when indicated, painless techniques joint function. As with all manual techniques, handling skills are paramount and, at the end of the program, the true professional will be able to further develop this new field of mobilization with movement. They will learn taping techniques to maintain correction of functional movement patterns. The most important outcome is that patients will benefit from this new approach. Learning Objectives: • Have an appreciation of the concept of the Mobilization with Movement approach. • Provide a thorough and in depth instruction and practice of the MWM techniques for the upper quarter • Develope the knowledge and manual skills to successfully apply and integrate the MWM tecniques • Integrate taping techniques with Mobilization with Movement • Understand the guidelines for safe and effective technique selection • Improve clinical outcomes. Behavioral Objectives: Day 1: • Provide informed consent by describing one Mulligan Concept of Mobilization with movement technique to a patient with a joint dysfunction. • Perform 1 Mulligan, MWM technique, with correct hand placement to improve ROM in a patient with pain and dysfunction in the wrist joint. • Apply one taping technique to maintain proper radiocarpal joint alignment following a MWM in a patient with wrist pain and dysfunction. • Apply 1 NAG technique with correct hand placement in a patient with multi-directional cervical motion loss. • Demonstrate a RNAG in the upper thoracic spine for a patient with pain and loss of motion. • Demonstrate 2 SNAG techniques in the cervical spine to improve ROM and decrease pain in a patient with cervical dysfunction. • Instruct a patient in 1, self -SNAG technique to include in the HEP of a patient with cervical dysfunction. • Recognize 3, symptoms/conditions warranting a Differential Diagnosis in a person with headaches. • Apply a C2 Repositioning Headache SNAG to a patient with an acute headache. Day 2: • Demonstrate a MWM on a patient with shoulder pain originating from the spine.   • Recognize 3 potential variations in treatment applications in a patient with UE pain requiring a spinal mobilization.   • Instruct a patient in a self- spinal mobilization technique/MWM to address pain in the UE involving the spine. • Incorporate 1, MWM Belt technique, at the elbow joint in the rehabilitation program of a patient with elbow ROM loss. • Demonstrate 2 different MWM’s (with or without a belt) in a patient with pain at the AC joint. • Demonstrate a SNAG in a patient with limited thoracic mobility. • Discuss 2 indications of using a central SNAG over a unilateral SNAG.

Nursing: Immunity and the Environment Conference is organized by Hawaii Nurses Continuing Education (HNCE) and will be held on Nov 04, 2020 at Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 Contact Hours. Target Audience: This conference is designed for NP’s, RN’s, LPN’s, Pharmacists and other allied health professionals (contact hours for nursing licenses only). Description: As nurses, they provide care for all people. Collectively, autoimmune disease and cancers account for the vast majority of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries yet, they do not recognize the impact of the environment on disease. Research evolves daily on the interplay between the human immune system and the environments in which they live. This conference will explore the environmental factors that impact our immune systems and consider solutions on the micro and macro levels. Goals and Objectives: At the conclusion of Day, the participant shall: • Have an understanding of the immune system’s physiology and subsequent pathophysiology as induced by environmental factors. Participants will see with clarity the challenges they face as a result of changes in the environment, both natural and human induced. They shall explore plans to challenge these negative outcomes and work towards their elimination. Note: $25.00 as Processing fee Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2 Day Nurse CE Conference - Immunity & the Environment and Nursing PTSD is organized by Hawaii Nurses Continuing Education (HNCE) and will be held from Nov 04 - 05, 2020 at Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 contact hours (Single day includes 8 contact hours for nurse licensing renewal). Who should attend:  This conference is designed for NP’s, RN’s, LPN’s, Pharmacists and other allied health professionals Description: Explore the environmental factors that impact our immune systems and consider solutions on the micro and macro levels, and PTSD can be disabling and can impact anyone at any age including veterans, first responders, health care professionals (yes, nurses), literally anyone who has survived a dangerous event at some point in the past. Join us for this important conversation. Goals and Objectives: At the conclusion of Day One Nursing: Immunity and the Environment (November 4, 2020), the participant shall: • Have an understanding of the immune system’s physiology and subsequent pathophysiology as induced by environmental factors. Participants will  see with clarity the challenges we face as a result of changes in the environment, both natural and human induced.  We shall explore plans to challenge these negative outcomes and work towards their elimination. At the conclusion of Day Two Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Nursing Perceptive (November 5, 2020), the participant shall: • Identify the signs and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, its risk factors, sequelae, and effective interventions to help patients families, and staff achieve control. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Nursing Perspective Conference is organized by Hawaii Nurses Continuing Education (HNCE) and will be held on Nov 05, 2020 at Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 contact hours. Target Audience: This conference is designed for NP’s, RN’s, LPN’s, Pharmacists and other allied health professionals (contact hours for nursing licenses only). Description: All aware of the impact traumatic events can have on the lives of individuals, families, and groups. Research informs us that PTSD impacts fully 10% of all people with women suffering the highest incidence. PTSD can be disabling and can impact anyone at any age including veterans, first responders, health care professionals (yes, nurses), literally anyone who has survived a dangerous event at some point in the past. Join us for this important conversation. Goals and Objectives: At the conclusion of Day, the participant shall: • Identify the signs and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, its risk factors, sequelae, and effective interventions to help patients families, and staff achieve control. Note: $25.00 as Processing fee Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Oncology Summit 2020 is organized by Horizon CME and will be held from Nov 20 - 21, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Oncology Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of oncology patients. Accreditation: ANCC: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME.  The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 12.00 contact hours and up to 4.0 pharmacology hours. ACPE This activity has been submitted to the Washington State Pharmacy Association for approval to award up to 12 credit hours. Learners must attend all sessions in a Block in order to claim ACPE credit for that Block (see agenda for block schedule). Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited as an approver of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Accreditation Statement Horizon CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Horizon CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Course Overview: The APP Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with the latest evidenced-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurse specialists) and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.  The APP Oncology Summit offers a unique opportunity for APPs from various healthcare teams in the community to collaborate, learn from each other and national faculty, and share best practices on a range of issues related to the care of cancer patients. Note: Industry Employee** registration is date-based pricing +$200

Primary Care Trends is organized by Horizon CME and will be held from Nov 21-22, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: Primary Care Providers (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other healthcare professionals who practice in the primary care setting. Accreditation: Horizon CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: Primary Care Trends is a two-day conference designed to provide primary care providers with strategies to improve quality and efficiency in their practices. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. This conference is planned with and for primary care providers and is a collaborative effort among clinicians from key organizations within the Honolulu area.  Primary Care Trends offers a unique opportunity for clinicians to collaborate, learn from expert faculty, and share best practices on a host of clinical and practice management topics. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.