Upcoming Medical Conferences in Kauai

26th Annual Spring Conference on Women's health is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Mar 20 - 23, 2019 at Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Conference Description: Our 26th Annual Spring Conference on Women’s Health is designed to provide the most current clinical information about the care of the female patient to OB/GYNs, family physicians, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses and all other healthcare professionals involved with the care of women. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented.   Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants; clinical expert input; Symposia Medicus’ online survey; and other medical and nursing data.   Conference format will include didactic lectures, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions, case studies, and question and answer sessions.   An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants.   You are sure to enjoy our 26th Annual Spring Conference on Women’s Health while sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country in the beautiful setting of Kauai.   Conference Objectives: As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Define major depression and distinguish it from other mood disorders • Recognize and manage common dermatologic problems • Discuss management options for each category of Female Sexual Dysfunction • Review epidemiology and proposed pathophysiology of vulvovaginal pain • State the current indications for ordering a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) to evaluate for high risk breast cancer Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Emergency Medicine is organized by Northwest Seminars and will be held from Mar 25 - 29, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty or are impacted by it. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Course Description: 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 evidenced-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. Course 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.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Diagnostic Imaging Update in Hawaii is organized by CME Science and will be from Mar 25 - 28, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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: The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates these live activities 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: Courses are 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. Course 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 • 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 a 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 Speakers: Michael P. Federle, Masahiro Jinzaki, Ann Leung, Kuni Ohtomo, Noriyuki Tomiyama, Toshio Yamaguchi

23rd Annual Spring Conference on Pediatric Emergencies is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Apr 03 - 06, 2019 at Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is facing pediatric and emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the clinical care of children.  Accreditation: Physicians Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAP This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 18 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. ACEP  Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 18 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit. AAFP This Live activity, 23rd Annual Spring Conference on PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES, with a beginning date of 04/03/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 18.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. PAs NCCPA 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. PAs may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program. Nurse Practitioners/Nurses The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18. Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours. Pharmacology Content for Prescriptive Authority A maximum of 1.75 hours in pharmacology content for prescriptive authority may be earned by attending this educational conference. Sessions awarding pharmacology content for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as requirements may vary state to state. Conference Description: The goal of this conference is to increase the knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants; clinical expert input; Symposia Medicus’ online survey; and other medical and nursing data. Conference Objectives are: • Recognize orbital infections and tumors that are vision-threatening • Explain approaches for treating new and novel drugs of abuse • Formulate an evidence-based diagnostic plan for utilization of CT in pediatric trauma victims • Describe what is new in the area of fever and a cogent approach to managing a child who presents without a source • Identify the risk of suicidality due to antidepressant medications in children, adolescents, and young adults

2019 Update in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference is organized by CMX Travel and Meetings and will be held from Jul 22 - 25, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Intended Audience: This program has been developed for Orthopaedic Surgeons, Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants and other Allied Healthcare workers who have an interest in Orthopaedics. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this conference, participants should be able to: • Discuss the current pros and cons of current health care legislation nationally and regionally. • To review the various arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and hip pathology. • Understand and improve individual use of the electronic medical record. • Review current concepts in orthopedic trauma. • Discuss current concepts in total joint replacement. Speakers: Jerry W. Van Meter, MD, Tad Funahashi, MD, Robert S. Namba, MD, Vivek Mohan, MD, William Bugbee, MD, Michael Githens, MD, Thomas Grogan, MD, Conor P. Kleweno, MD, Kanu Okike, MD, Benjamin Ma, MD, Richard K.N. Ryu, MD, Eugene A. Toney, MD Time: 7:00 am - 11:00 am Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Primary Care Update - Kauai is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Oct 02 - 04, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Pharmacists, Physician assistants, Nurse practitioners, Nurses, Other Health Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 5 hours per day, of live AAFP/AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) Fall Anesthesia Seminar, is organized by California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) and will be held during Nov 4 – 9, 2019 at Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Details Coming Soon for this above conference

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.

California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) Fall Anesthesia Seminar is organized by California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) and will be held during Nov 1 – 5, 2021 at Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Details Coming Soon for this above conference

Topics in Anesthesia Course is organized by Northwest Anesthesia Seminars (NWAS) and will be held from Apr 04 - 08, 2022 at Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.