Upcoming Medical Conferences in Maui

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Cardio/ENT/ID/OB is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Aug 18 - 22, 2019 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Accreditation Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Medical Education Resources 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. 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. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. American Academy of Family Physicians This Live activity, Internal Medicine for Primary Care, with a beginning date of August 18, 2019 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 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. Canadian Physicians The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit. CFPC members who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of MainproM1 credits. American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM 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. Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education. This activity is designated for 6.5 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP, and AACN. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 20 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 20 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Target Audience This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Describe current diagnostic approaches to hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Implement treatment strategies reflective of current evidence-based medicine for hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • List evaluation and treatment options for the neck mass, sinusitis, and tonsillitis • Identify and describe treatment options for disorders of the ear canal and tympanic membrane • Diagnose and manage important infectious disease syndromes in a range of organ-based systems (respiratory, skin and soft-tissue) • Identify updates for immunizations, genitourinary infections (including selected sexually transmitted diseases) and tuberculosis • Review strategies to effectively council women prior to conception as well as monitor for preexisting disease and potential complications in pregnancy • List commonly used medications that could potentially cause complications during pregnancy and lactation • Evaluate patients in order to make appropriate recommendations regarding weight gain, exercise, and activity during pregnancy, postpartum and lactation Learning Outcome To provide updates in primary care medicine to office-based providers Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

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 19, 2019 at Kahili Golf Course, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This CE Course has been approved for a maximum of 4 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.

Western Vascular Society (WVS) 34th Annual Meeting is organized by Western Vascular Society (WVS) and will be held from Sep 28 - Oct 01, 2019 at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Wailea, Hawaii, United States of America. The largest vascular surgery scientific meeting on the West Coast, the event features original research and studies from our expert membership. accepted abstracts have one of the highest rates of publication in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Presidential Guest Lecturer for 2019 is Thomas Forbes, M.D. the current Chair of Vascular Surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Forbes is a luminary in the field of vascular surgery and he will be sure to engage the over 150 residents, fellows and vascular surgeons in attendance. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

9th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference is organized by Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) and will be held from Oct 14 - 18, 2019 at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is intended for Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other Health Care Professionals. Accreditation: Physicians AAFP: This live activity, 9th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference, with a beginning date of October 14, 2019 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20.00 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. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Continuing Education Company designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. AOA: CME activities approved for AAFP credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit. CFPC: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive 20 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Nurse Practitioners: AANPCP: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program accepts AAFP Prescribed credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. ANCC: According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal. Physician Assistants: AAPA: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AAFP Prescribed credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Overview: Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 25 years, our Primary Care CME Conference Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Program Objectives: As a result of this conference, participants will be able to: • Assess and provide patients with an accurate diagnosis and optimal care for a broad range of disorders seen in primary care. • Utilize current guidelines in the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered therapeutic issues. • Formulate comprehensive evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies that will lead to the reduction of modifiable risk factors and improved long term outcomes.

30th Annual Fall Conference on Hot Topics in Primary Care is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Oct 16 - 19, 2019 at Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UCSF Imaging Update on Maui is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Oct 20 - 25, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Accreditation: CME Credits: 25.0 SAM Credits: 23.75. Description: This course encompasses a diverse review of conventional and advanced imaging techniques of the breast, chest, abdomen, neuro and musculoskeletal systems, as well as routine pediatric topics. The goal is to improve the interpretation of imaging studies presented in a wide range of common clinical scenarios. The course will provide an update on a variety of established clinical applications, as well as cover emerging technologies. Practical approaches to imaging interpretation will be presented so as to be useful to radiologists from all types of clinical practice. Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, the attendee should be able to: • Minimize interpretation errors; • Perceive and accurately interpret subtle and challenging mammographic signs of breast cancer; • Distinguish between tumor types in the pancreas; • Identify commonly missed traumatic injuries; • Recognize overlooked imaging signs of joint dysfunction in the shoulder, knee, foot and ankle; • Recognize the imaging manifestations of acute aortic diseases; • Diff erentiate between common fi brotic lung disease using HRCT; • Apply strategies to minimize the exposure of patients to radiation.

American Pancreatic Association (APA) Annual Meeting 2019 is organized by American Pancreatic Association (APA) and will be held from Nov 06 - 09, 2019 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Pancreatologists (medical pancreatologists, endoscopists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncologists and basic scientists) from all over the world to present and discuss current clinical and laboratory research related to the field. Evidence-based advances in techniques and intervention for treating pancreatic disorders are featured. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pain, the Opiate Crisis, and the Chiropractic Alternative w/ Dan Murphy, DC is organized by Life Chiropractic College West and will be held from Nov 09 - 10, 2019 at Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Conference Description: It is claimed that the current opiate drug crisis and its consequence are the biggest healthcare disaster in modern history. This class will define the opiate crisis and explore alternatives, including chiropractic adjusting. • 2 hours ethics & law • 4 hours adjusting • 6 hours general Conference Objectives: This conference is designed to put the current opiate crisis into a historical perspective, quantify its consequences on the American society, and to propose viable alternatives to opiate drugs for pain control. Class attenders will be conversant on the crisis and be able to explain why chiropractic care and its adjuncts are viable alternatives to opiate drugs for pain control. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Endo/Gastro/Geri/Pulm is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Nov 10 - 14, 2019 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neuroradiology: Practice to Innovation is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Nov 10 - 14, 2019 at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Course Description and Intended Audience: Neuroradiology: Practice to Innovation is intended to provide a practical discussion and review of common diseases involving the brain, head/neck, and spine. It will also provide an overview of common imaging strategies, as well as an update in new trends, relevant techniques, and applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic neuroradiology.  In addition, this course will review common endovascular and spinal interventional techniques utilized in neuroradiology. This course is designed for the practicing radiologist whose work involves neuroradiology, or those involved in the neurourological sciences, neurosurgery, neurology, and/or related fields. Credit: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) Application for SAM credit is being processed. This activity should meet the criteria for American Board of Radiology self-assessment credit toward fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program. Ten SAM credit hours (10 Self-Assessment Modules, worth 1 SAM credit each) will likely be available for this activity after approval under Mayo Clinic School of Continuing Medical Education’s ABR deemed status when the processing is completed. Course Learning Objectives: Upon the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Analyze pediatric face and neck masses, and pediatric cervical spine imaging • Apply the revised WHO classification of intra-axial neoplasms • Discuss imaging of inflammatory disease and post-operative change in the temporal bone • Review non-neoplastic myelopathy • Detect intradural extramedullary pathology • Review CVJ – the basics and congenital • Diagnose and treat spinal CSF leaks • Demonstrate physician leadership in the era of patient-centric, value-driven health care • Recognize pediatric abusive head trauma • Discuss unusual lesions of the skull base and skull base infection • Review epilepsy imaging • Apply the clinical use and safety issues of gadolinium based contrast agents • Identify fetal CNS anomalies and methods of imaging of hypoxic ischemic injury in the newborn • Review ACR recommendations on contrast agent use