Upcoming Medical Conferences in Maui

Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmological Society (PCOOS) 2019 Annual Meeting is organized by Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmological Society (PCOOS) and will be held from Jun 21 - 23, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatrics in the Islands...Clinical Pearls is organized by Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group (CHLAMG) and will be held from Jun 29 - Jul 05, 2019 at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Pediatricians. The conference will provide a comprehensive review of selected pediatric topics for pediatricians, family practitioners, and other health care professionals who care for infants, children and adolescents. Our outstanding faculty all nationally recognized in their respective specialty areas will present current clinical challenges and recent advances in selected pediatric sub-specialty areas. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Imaging in Hawaii Practical and Clinical Education Conference is organized by CME Science and will be held from Jul 15 - 18, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, 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 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. SAM Credit: This course is approved for 8 SAM Credits. Additional SAM Credit Pending Technologists:  This course is pending approval for up to 18.0 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. Description: The Imaging in Hawaii 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. Conference Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Describe thoracic radiologic procedures for clinical cancer management. • Describe the common challenges in interpreting PET/CT. • Optimize Abdominal Imaging Methods. • Explain the performance and processing of MRI and CT studies designed to depict anatomy and pathology. • Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. • 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 and their current roles and limitations in clinical practice. • Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants. Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 would be held during Sep 27 - Oct 01, 2019, at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Wailea, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Vascular Surgery. 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. The target audience for this medical event is Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other Health Care Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course 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.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

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: The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in each activity. Additional MQSA / ACR credits include: 7.25 in MR, 4.25 in US, 10.5 in Digital Mammography, 1.0 in Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, and 2.0 in Tomosynthesis. Registrants will review 20 mammography cases. Self-Assessment (SAM): This course will offer 20.25 Self-Assessment credits (pending approval by the ABR and subject to change) in Breast Imaging. As of January 1, 2013, updated MOC Part 2 requirements: 75 CME credits every three years, at least 25 of which must be self-assessment activities (SA-CME, which includes SAMs). For more information: www.theabr.org/moc-dr-comp2. 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.