Upcoming Medical Conferences in Maui

Maui Derm for Dermatologists 2020 is organized by Maui Derm and will be held from Jan 25 - 29, 2020 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

42nd Annual John A. Boswick, M.D. Burn and Wound Care Symposium is organized by John A. Boswick, M.D. Burn and Wound Care Symposium (JAB Maui Symposium). The session is held from Jan 25 - 30, 2020 at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: The Boswick Burn and Wound Care Symposium is produced for physicians, researchers, investigators, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and others interested in the development of techniques, treatments, drugs, and devices in the study and management of wound healing, wound management, burn care, and infection control. Course Description: The international conference covers the newest progressions in wound healing, burn care, and infection control. Presentations will be made by physicians, nurses, researchers, related medical specialists, and others engaged in the treatment of soft tissue injuries and related complications. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Emergency Medicine is organized by Northwest Seminars (NWS). The session is held from Jan 27 - 31, 2020 at Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is outlined mainly for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who maintain futuristic knowledge of their concerned specialty which are impacted by it.  Accreditation: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health delegates this live project for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. A Physician can acquire only the credit commensurate depending on the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) holds certificates of participation for educational activities. The session is certified for a maximum of  Category 1 AMA PRA Credits™ by the organizations certified by ACCME or by a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may obtain a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Registered Nurses: NWS is an authorized 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), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480). The session awards 20 contact hours. Course Description: The emergency medicine practitioner must hold an evidence-based scientific background for fair clinical practice; maintain up-to-date knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the adoption and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to operate toward common goals in producing consistent care in all settings in places where emergency care is served; Be an expertise that renders quality, safe and delivers equitable health care to support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations reliant upon professional expertise. Presentations are fabricated to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidenced-based data translated to best practice standards by the appropriate 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: By the end of  this activity, an attendee will be able to: • Implement the relevant physical and behavioral sciences as they affect planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions • Describe the assortment, dosing considerations for implementing safest methods of administration, contraindications, and drug safety precautions depending on their chemical and pharmacologic properties • Draft a comprehensive patient management plan for the special patient population discussed • Employ the safety principles 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.  

40th Annual Hawaiian Dental Forum is organized by Dental Seminars & Symposia (DS&S), LLC and will be held from Feb 01 - 08, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 18 Credit Hours. Objectives: • Teach current techniques and technology applicable to general dentists that have been substantiated by scientific research. • Answer questions about procedures, products, and technology dentists are currently using and develop an awareness of alternatives. • Establish and utilize university dental centers as resources for knowledge. • Promote camaraderie among participants sharing ideas and contributing to a respected profession which continues to contribute to the overall quality of life of our communities. • Encourage excellence in dentistry. • Help dental professionals meet their continuing dental education requirements. Topics: • Opioid vs. Non-Opioid Analgesics • Role of Analgesics in Acute Dental Pain Treatment • Best Practices of Prescribing Opioids in Patient Pain Management • Addiction & Avoiding Potential Drug Diversion • Proper Storage & Disposal Of Unused Dosages • Radiographic Evalutation of Tooth Fractures • 7 Steps for Apicoectomy Procedures/Referral • Guided Tissue Regeneration- Indications/Contraindications • Locating a Sinus Tract- How it Indicates Final Prognosis • Identify & Differentiate Endo/Perio vs. Perio/Endo Lesions • Digital Denture Review/Workflows • Fully Guided Implant Case for <$20 • Design/Fabricate Crowns, Bridges, Hybrids • In-house Scanning & 3D Printing • Do-Your-Own Clear Aligner Ortho • Core Values that Define Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, GenXs, Millenials & GenZs • Differences in Work/Balance Between Generations • Manage Conflict & Passive Aggressive Behavior of Team/Patients • Develop Productive/Cooperative Work Environments with Multi-Generation Team Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

35th year of the course, Medical and Surgical Aspects of Esophageal and Foregut Disorders: Pathophysiology and Treatment is organized by Foundation for Research and Education in Esophageal and Foregut Disease and will be held from Feb 06 - 11, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Course Description: The course, which began in 1986, is specifically designed to be a classroom-like environment for a small group of interested physicians and allied health personnel. The course is particularly appreciated by gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons with interest in esophageal disorders and for those who have set up a swallowing center and function as a team to collaboratively approach esophageal problems. The lectures are designed to encourage discussion on a broad variety of esophageal topics including both benign and malignant disorders. It is held annually in the winter on the islands of Hawaii. The island changes from year to year, but the goal is to provide a high-intensity educational environment while allowing time in the afternoon to enjoy the warmth and beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. Participation in the course will allow participants to get in-depth and up-to-date information on all aspects of esophageal and foregut diseases. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 Hawaii Course: Medical and Surgical Aspects of Esophageal and Foregut Disorders: Pathophysiology and Treatment is organized by Foundation for Research and Education in Esophageal and Foregut Disease and will be held from Feb 06 - 11, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.

California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) 2020 Winter Meeting is organized by the California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) and will be held from Feb 08 - 12, 2020 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: This program is designed to enhance and maintain the knowledge of practicing physician anesthesiologists, anesthesiologist assistants, nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, anesthesiology residents and students, and other health care professionals in the practice of anesthesiology.  CME Credits: This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ / 20 hours (MOCA®). Conference Objective: • Gain understanding of how to identify patients with risk factors, how to make a diagnosis, and develop treatment plans for patients with post-operative delirium. • Gain understanding how to prepare and optimize the condition of patients requiring complicated spine surgery, how to conduct anesthetic management, such as pain, fluids, blood product management, as well as postoperative management in the ICU. The special emphasis will be made on organizing the cooperation across different specialties which are involved in patient care. This activity will lead to changes in practice, such as: decrease in ICU and total hospital stay, decrease in intraoperative and postoperative complications, and increase in patient’s satisfaction. • Gain understanding how to identify the critical situation in Interventional radiology suite, how to accurately diagnose and manage the crisis in order to decrease the morbidity and mortality after these procedures. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

13th Annual Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium - The Premier International Academic Rheumatology Meeting Meeting is organized by Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium (RWCS) and will be held from Feb 12 - 15, 2020 at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, Wailea, Hawaii, United States of America. Description: This outstanding meeting, run by a world-class faculty, will review key and novel aspects relevant to the approach to and treatment of rheumatic diseases. The format has been specifically designed to allow optimal time for discussions and interactions. Key Topics: The RWCS agenda covers the whole gamut of conditions, treatments, and methodologies most crucial to today’s rheumatologist, including • Rheumatoid Arthitis • Systemic Lupus Erythema • Gout • Scleroderma • Psoriatic Arthritis • Sondyloarthritis • Emergency Medicine • Athersoclerosis • Immunology • Vasculitis • Pediatric Rheumatology • Using Social Media • Vasculitis • Telemedicine • Imaging • Dermatology for Rheums Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Skin Disease Education Foundation's (SDEF) 44th Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar is organized by Global Academy for Medical Education, LLC and will be held from Feb 16 - 21, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. This Conference is for you: • Dermatologists  • Dermatology Residents  • Family Physicians • Internists  • Nurse Practitioners  • Nurses  • Physician Assistants  • Pharmacists  • Residents/Fellows. Accreditation: Physicians The University of Louisville School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Credit This Live activity, Skin Disease Education Foundation's 44th Hawaii Dermatology Seminar, with a beginning date of 02/16/2020, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to  31.5 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. Continuing Pharmacy Education Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 31.5 contact hours (3.15 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Type of Activity Application Pharmacists have up to 30 days to complete the evaluation and claim credit for participation so that information can be submitted to CPE Monitor as required. Universal Activity Number(s)- to be listed on the handout. Continuing Nursing Education The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 31.5 contact hours. Pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses will be designated on your certificate. Description: It will explore the latest advances in the treatment and management of common and complex diseases of the skin, both for adults and children as well as new developments in aesthetic medicine. Our exceptional faculty will present clinically relevant information that you will find immediately useful in the care of your patients. This six-day meeting provides interactive presentations, case studies in medical dermatology, live-patient injection sessions and multiple workshops. Learn from the experts about acne, rosacea, actinic keratoses, skin cancers, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, psoriatic arthritis, surgical pearls, and much more. Skin Disease Education Foundation’s (SDEF) 44th Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar’s comprehensive agenda contains cutting edge, innovative and evolving issues relevant to practicing physicians and healthcare providers who treat diseases of the skin. Our scientific program has been designed to keep the clinician up-to-date on new developments within the field of dermatology. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this live conference, participants should be better able to: • Apply evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies to the management of patients with acne. • Review current scientific findings that demonstrate the underlying pathophysiology of, and the treatment targets for, acne vulgaris. • Discuss the factors that increase a patient’s risk for developing actinic keratosis. • Design a treatment strategy for actinic keratosis that improves outcomes while minimizing the potential risk of complications. • Discuss the benefits and risks of current agents and techniques commonly used in aesthetic and procedural dermatology. • Select filler agents suitable for use in treating different facial areas. • Design a nonsurgical treatment strategy, including potential use of neuromodulators, to address patient concerns about facial aging. • Develop a treatment approach for atopic dermatitis that achieves the goal of clear or almost clear skin. • Review safety and efficacy data on therapies that target the inflammatory component of atopic dermatitis. • Compare and contrast the symptomatology of atopic dermatitis and the differences in the approach to treatment for adults vs pediatric patients. • Recognize the role of dermoscopy in diagnosis and management of various skin lesions. • List signs, symptoms, and diagnostic indicators of hidradenitis supparitiva severity levels and describe initial steps for treatment. • Selectively treat patients based on an accurate diagnosis or refer patients for specialty care. • Identify the conditions under which patients with hidradenitis supparitiva would be eligible for treatment with biologic therapies. • Describe recent scientific findings that explicate the inflammatory basis of psoriasis. • Discuss current clinical guidelines for optimal diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. • Review safety and efficacy data on new and emerging therapies for psoriasis. • Implement a strategy for stepwise management of psoriasis with topical and biologic agents, including the use of treat-to-target goals. • Apply current strategies for assessing and treating dermatologic conditions in pediatric patients, including acne, infections, birthmarks, hair disorders, and skin tumors. • Identify when epicutaneous patch testing is appropriate in pediatric patients. • Discuss safety and efficacy data on current and emerging therapies for rosacea. • Define appropriate goals and strategies for the optimal management of patients with rosacea. • Distinguish between benign nevi and suspicious neoplasms. • Discuss available treatment strategies for melanoma at various stages of its progression. • Identify high-risk tumor characteristics and indications for Mohs surgery and the impact of patient characteristics and expectations on the results of the procedure. • Recognize the need for increased vigilance for the development of skin cancer in immunocompromised patients. • Explain available methods for assessing and monitoring Spitz nevi. • Describe available nonsurgical options for managing superficial nonmelanoma lesions. • Define the underlying processes that lead to Merkel cell carcinoma, how recurrences can be diagnosed early, and resources for management. • Discuss NCCN guidelines on melanoma surveillance, diagnostic tests and recurrence risk calculators. • Describe techniques for managing keloids that offer the greatest benefits with minimal risk of scarring. • Diagnose, and develop treatment strategies for hypopigmentation disorders. • Discuss the latest data on the prevalence, severity, and impact of primary axillary hyperhidrosis and other common forms of hyperhidrosis. • Outline strategies for diagnosing primary axillary hyperhidrosis and other forms of hyperhidrosis, including the use of validated instruments to assess the impact of the condition on affected patients. • Review the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety profile of various first‐line and subsequent therapies for various types of hyperhidrosis, as well as patient candidacy for the different treatments. Optional Workshop: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Dermoscopy Workshop

4th Annual GUILD Conference 2020 is organized by Next Meeting Generation (NMG) and will be held from Feb 16 - 19, 2020 at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. Accreditation : The UC Continuing Medical Education Office has reviewed the above activity application and has approved your activity for 22 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™ plus 2.5 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™ for GUILD Bootcamp on February 15, 2020 . Strict adherence to the UC CME Office requirements and the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support is expected. Topics for GUILD Conference 2020 include: • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease • Viral Hepatitis, NAFLD and Common Liver Disorders • Irritable Bowel Syndrome and endoscopic and medical management of obesity Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.