Upcoming Medical Conferences in Kauai

Western Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (WSAAI) 58th Annual Scientific Session is organized by Western Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (WSAAI) and will be held from Feb 02 - 06, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

27th Annual International Symposium in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is organized by University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry and will be held from Feb 24 - 28, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Continuing Education Credits: Dental: Week-long symposium: 20 hours; Saturday Pre-conference: 4 hours Medical: Week-long symposium: 20 hours; Saturday Pre-conference: 4 hours Pre-Conference Meeting: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2022 at The Grand Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort and Spa Note: $1,400/DDS (Past Attendee Early Bird discount of $100 off valid until October 31, 2019) Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2020 Meeting is organized by Association & Meeting Solutions (AMS) and will be held from Jan 18 - 14, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Educational programs: Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Program Target Audience: This program is specifically designed for the comprehensive ophthalmologist. Accreditation: Vindico Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Program Summary: Join 700 fellow comprehensive ophthalmologists for a unique educational experience. You will be offered opportunities to engage faculty and peers in both large and small group settings, appealing to all learning styles and comfort levels. Over 100 presenters consisting of ophthalmology’s brightest minds will help take your skills to the next level and explain how to incorporate cutting-edge procedures and technologies into your practice. In addition to today’s hot topics, you’ll receive a comprehensive update on every aspect of your practice. Plus, extend your learning beyond the meeting room by attending nightly banyan tree sessions featuring open discussions in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Program attendees are also able to attend sessions of interest under the Retina Program Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be better able to: Saturday Morning: • Demonstrate knowledge about eyelid, lacrimal system, and orbital anatomy and how anatomy applies to surgical as well as non-surgical procedures. • Describe the basic functional and aesthetic oculoplastic skills that will enhance the ability to identify and treat common eyelid lesions, tearing issues, and malpositions. • Evaluate candidates for eyelid blepharoplasty to be better able to develop an individualized surgical plan that minimizes complications. • Assess the role of non-surgical aesthetic enhancements in everyday clinical practice. • Evaluate the evidence on emerging toxins, fillers, and devices used in aesthetic procedures. Saturday Afternoon – Friday: • Describe basic functional and aesthetic oculoplastic skills that will strengthen the ability to identify and treat common eyelid lesions, tearing issues and malpositions; evaluate candidates for blepharoplasty and ptosis repair; and illustrate the ability to incorporate non-surgical aesthetic enhancements into an ophthalmology practice. • Assess instrumentation for the removal of cataracts and current options and indications for intraocular lenses that may achieve better results in patients. • Describe the current status of lens replacement surgery using multifocal, toric, accommodating intraocular lens implants, and extended depth of focus IOLs, as well as their impact on patient results. • Identify new techniques and develop strategies for the management of cataract and refractive surgery complications. • Recognize new treatment techniques and technologies, and the benefit of preoperative decision making, to improve patient satisfaction following cataract and/or refractive surgery. • Examine the use of imaging, new management tools, medical and surgical treatments, as well as their potential to improve outcomes in patients with glaucoma. • Analyze current concepts for the management of corneal and external diseases, ocular surface disorders, ocular infection, inflammation, and pain. • Recognize, evaluate and manage neuro-ophthalmologic processes. • Examine the latest updates in practice management that serve to improve patient care. • Summarize the latest evidence pertaining to the medical management of retinal disorders and uveitis. Retina Program Accreditation:  Vindico Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Program Summary: Join 250 fellow retina specialists for a unique educational experience in vitreoretinal medicine. This program is designed by and for retina specialists, offering updates on the most recent advances and their integration into everyday practice as well as insight into varying challenges, including the implementation of new diagnostic and treatment modalities. In a relaxed setting, faculty and attendees can discuss specific cases, new therapy and imaging techniques and the latest surgical strategies. Learning Objectives: General Sessions Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be better able to: • Explain the new developments in optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology, including angiography, swept source, wide-field, and en face, and the use of OCT in guiding treatment strategies. • Describe the current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, including the management of neovascular AMD, macular hole, , use of specific dosing regimens, complement inhibition, gene therapy, and other novel treatments. • Explore new pathways for targeting treatment in retinal vascular diseases. • Examine the evidence on current and emerging treatment paradigms for diabetic retinopathy (DR), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and diabetic macular edema (DME). • Assess current clinical trials and emerging treatment approaches for retinal venous occlusion. • Review current trends in the management of pediatric retinal disorders. • Examine new trends in the management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders and ocular trauma. • Summarize new management concepts in vitreoretinal surgery, including the surgical delivery of therapies, management of uveitis, retinal detachment, vitreomacular traction, macular hole, and other vitreoretinopathies. • Describe current diagnostic modalities as well as management options for choroidal masses, melanoma, and other ocular tumors. Nurse Allied Health Program Target Audience: This program is specifically designed for ophthalmic nurses, technicians and allied health professionals. Accreditation: Vindico Medical Education will provide 17.5 contact hours for nurses. Program Summary Join 150 fellow nurses, technicians and other allied health professionals for a unique educational experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with world renowned physicians, expert nurses and technicians and successful administrators together in one room. Gain experienced perspective from all aspects of your practice and all ophthalmic subspecialty areas throughout the week. With the ophthalmic nurse and technician in mind, physicians will explain the latest technologies available and how they can be used in your office; nurses and technicians will discuss efficiency — how to maximize your current expertise and obtain new skills; and administrators will explain the necessary changes in coding.  Purpose/Learning Objectives: General Sessions Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be better able to: • Assess methods and modalities for the for the identification and treatment of anterior segment/cornea disorders. • Examine current evidence about the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and ocular surface diseases. • Evaluate new evidence regarding keratoprosthesis and its effect on patient outcomes. • Summarize new information regarding the use of corneal crosslinking. • Evaluate new developments in medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures for their ability to optimize vision in patients undergoing cataract and refractive surgery. • Compare and contrast current pharmacotherapies for the management of retinal vascular diseases. • Examine new evidence regarding the surgical management of retinal disorders, including the use of new technology and techniques. • Review the latest evidence regarding the diagnosis and management of intraocular tumors. • Assess the genetics of glaucoma, neuroprotection, and regeneration of the optic nerve. • Outline current medical and surgical treatment options used in glaucoma management. • Evaluate ways to improve adherence to medical therapy in glaucoma management, including involving the patient in their care. • Summarize current management of pediatric disorders such as strabismus and amblyopia. • Describe new evidence pertaining to the diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders. • Describe office management processes and procedures that ultimately improve patient care. Administrator Program Target Audience: This program is specifically designed for ophthalmic administrators, department heads and managing partner physicians. Accreditation: The National Board of Certified Ophthalmic Executives (NBCOE) has approved this program for 17.5 credit hours under Category “A” Continuing Education Credits (CECs) as granted by ASOA/NBCOE. Program Summary: Join 200 fellow administrators and office managers for a unique educational experience. This program offers the essential updates needed for operational success and personal growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from other practices — how they are functioning and things they may be doing better or differently — so we can all learn from each other in an interactive and casual environment. Fellow successful administrators who have made an impact in their own practices will share their unique ideas and fresh approaches that enhanced their office management skills. They will identify and discuss with other industry experts the key issues facing your practice, the latest in commercial promotion, coding changes and social networking. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, attendees will have better knowledge of the following subject matters: Understand current market trends and strategic practice development opportunities. • Identify critical operational issues covering a broad scope of practice management topics including governance, financial analysis, organizational development, contracting, cost containment and growth opportunities. • Evaluate current reimbursement and compliance issues, maintain appropriate chart documentation, and identify new opportunities for practice development. • Anticipate risk management issues and proactively implement preventative strategies. • Assess the role of practice administrator and provide unique ideas and fresh approaches to practice fundamentals, leadership, board interaction, staffing challenges and peer-to-peer interaction. • Evaluate new software technologies to improve practice efficiencies, enhance the quality and integrity of patient care, and present creative solutions for activities such as patient collections, staff training and communication. • Understand new patient treatment opportunities or patient care models. • Updated marketing trends for brand awareness and promotion of practice services. • Discover key issues facing your practice through information shared during panel discussions led by industry experts.

Imaging in Hawaii is organized by CME Science. The session is held from Mar 30 - Apr 02, 2020, at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: The symposium is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging. Accreditation: Physician Continuing Medical Education The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine accreditated this live session for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians can claim only the credit commensurate based on the extent of their participation in the activity. Course Overview: The course is intended to present all the tools for attendees to intensify the interpretation skills by employing the current imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will incorporate evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for refined symptomatic accuracy in multiple imaging applications including Body, Neuro, Breast, and Chest. Objectives: By the end of the session, an attendee must be able to, • Apply contemporary imaging techniques and obligations in thoracic imaging to precisely diagnose, grade and manage diseases • Explain the applicable therapies for treating liver disease • Shape CT protocols and techniques in abdominal imaging for improved clinical diagnosis of diseases • Identify normal variants, related findings, and pitfalls on PET/CT • Cultivate a differential diagnosis that links to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course • Describe the fundamentals of the newest advanced techniques in MRI and CT including their current roles and limitations in clinical practice • Integrate the data presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants Speakers: Debra Ikeda, MD, Marc V. Gosselin, MD, Huy Do, MD, Lawrence Chow, MD Time: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

2020 Primary Care Hawaii Conference-Caring for the Active and Athletic Patient is organized by CMX Travel and Meetings and will be held from Apr 06 - 10, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Intended Audience: The curriculum is directed to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, PM&R and Orthopedics specialists as well as Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and others who want to earn Continuing Medical Education from leading physician experts who are outstanding speakers. Accreditation: This course will offer 20 hours of Category 1 CME Credit. Description: This conference will present very practical information that you can use in your practice. Topics will include common medical and musculoskeletal problems that affect patients who lead an active lifestyle. The focus will be on providing information that will help you diagnose and manage these conditions in the office; so that you can help your patients get moving again and improve their performance. In addition, various topics on healthy lifestyles and personal wellness will make this conference a valuable experience for everyone attending. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Topics in Emergency Medicine is organized by Northwest Anesthesia Seminars (NWAS) and will be held from May 11 - 15, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it. Accreditation: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Registered Nurses: NWS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 4833), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours. Program Purpose: The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidence-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines vital to the practicing professional. Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions • Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties • Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed • Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides • Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and health care management standards.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Geri/ID/Neuro/Pulm is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from May 24 - 28, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Accreditation: Physician Accreditation: Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. ABIM MOC Recognition: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. American Academy of Family Physicians: This Live activity, Internal Medicine for Primary Care, with a beginning date of May 24, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. American Osteopathic Association: These programs are approved for 20 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians: This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 20 hours of ACEP Category I credit. American Academy of Physician Assistants: Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation: • This CE activity provides 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education. • This activity is designated for 6.5 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation: MER designates this continuing education activity for 20 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Topics May Include: • Addiction Medicine • Allergy & Immunology • Bariatrics • Cardiology • Dermatology • Ear, Nose & Throat • Endocrinology • Emergency Medicine • Gastroenterology • Geriatrics • Gynecology • Infectious Diseases • Medicolegal • Men’s Urology • Neck & Spine • Nephrology • Neurology • Obstetrics • Oncology • Ophthalmology • Orthopedics • Pain • Palliative Care • Podiatry • Psychiatry • Pulmonology • Radiology • Rheumatology • Sports Medicine • Toxicology • Vascular Medicine Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Diagnose and manage important infectious disease syndromes in a range of organbased systems (respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and soft-tissue) • Identify updates for immunizations, and genitourinary infections (including selected sexually-transmitted diseases) • Utilize a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify potential issues • Assess and manage cardiac problems in the elderly • Differentiate between cognitive impairment, dementias, and Alzheimer’s Disease, and formulate appropriate treatment options • Perform a neurological exam as well as distinguish signs of weakness and other neurological disorders • Delineate the differential diagnosis and treat movement disorders • Utilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders and seizures • Design treatment strategies reflective of current evidence based medicine for asthma, COPD and common respiratory infections • Discuss systemic consequences and counseling strategies, as well as available treatment options for sleep apnea, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism • Perform a range of pulmonary diagnostics and be better prepared to handle pulmonary nodules and lung cancer  Learning Outcome: To provide updates in primary care medicine to office based providers

Imaging in Hawaii is organized by CME Science and will be held from Sep 14 - 17, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: The course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging. Accreditation: Physician Continuing Medical Education: The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Technologists: This course is pending approval for up to 16.0 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. Description: This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in cardiac, thoracic, musculoskeletal and body imaging applications. Objectives: • This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols in thoracic imaging to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases • Discuss the treatment of the liver • Optimize imaging methods to reduce the number of false-positive mammography interpretations. • Assess the current status and future applications of advanced breast imaging technologies. • Outline CT protocols and techniques in abdominal imaging for improved clinical diagnosis of diseases • Recognize normal variants, incidental findings, and pitfalls on PET/CT • Develop differential diagnosis that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course • Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT including their current roles and limitations in clinical practice • Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants.

Imaging in Hawaii Conference is organized by CME Science and will be held from Nov 09 - 12, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America.  Target Audience: The course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging. Accreditation: Physician Continuing Medical Education The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18-22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Technologists:  This course is pending approval for up to 16.0 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. Course Overview: This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in cardiac, thoracic, musculoskeletal and body imaging applications. Objectives: This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols in neuro imaging to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases • Discuss the treatment of the liver • Optimize imaging methods to reduce the number of false-positive mammography interpretations. • Assess the current status and future applications of advanced breast imaging technologies. • Outline CT protocols and techniques in abdominal imaging for improved clinical diagnosis of diseases • Describe recent advances and techniques in musculoskeletal imaging • Develop differential diagnosis that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course • Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT including their current roles and limitations in clinical practice • Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants

American Society for Peripheral Nerve (ASPN) Annual Meeting is organized by American Society for Peripheral Nerve (ASPN) and will be held during Jan 15 - 17, 2021 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.