Upcoming Medical Conferences in Chicago

Chicago Review Course in Neurosurgery is organized by University of Chicago and will be held from Jan 24 - Feb 02, 2019 at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Objectives: • At the conclusion of this course, the participants should be able to: • Discuss and apply principles of neuroanatomy to their neurosurgical practice • Review and integrate principles of neuropathology to diagnosis and treatment • Augment their knowledge of basic science to their clinical and surgical practices • Recognize pathological abnormalities relevant to neurosurgery • List the Principles of general surgery relevant to neurosurgery • Distinguish neurosurgical treatments and their limitations • Recognize the principles associated with neurosurgery and the treatment of pain • Discuss strategies for managing complications related to neurosurgery • Identify areas of relative strength and weakness in their fund of knowledge • Demonstrate their mastery of the material by responding to questions on each lecture Topics Neurosurgery: • Acute Stroke Treatment • Afferent Visual System • Aneurysms: Anterior Circulation • Aneurysms: Posterior Circulation • Basic Stroke Syndrome & Diagnosis • Biomechanics of the Spine & Spinal Tumor Surgery & Spinal Cord • Brachial Plexus • Brain Metabolism, Blood Flow, and Ischemic Threshold • Cerebral Vasopspasm & Pathophysiology of SAH • Clinical Oriented Review of Neuroanatomy • Degenerative Disease, Dementing Illnesses, and Aging Neuroradiology Section: • Adult White Matter Disease • Anatomy & Pathology of the Basal Ganglia & Thalami • Anatomy & Pathology of the Cerebellum • Anatomy: The Brain Surface • Aneurysms & Vascular Malformations • Birth Injury: HIE & Hemorrhage • Brain Tumors: Infratentorial Extra-axial Adult • Brain Tumors: Infratentorial Pediatric • Brain Tumors: Supratentorial Extra-axial Adult Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

19th Annual Retina Fellows Forum is organized by Medical Conference Planners International (MCPI) and will be held from Jan 25 - 26, 2019 at The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. The Retina Fellows Forum provides an opportunity for senior vitreoretinal fellows to gather in a collegial environment to discuss the medical and surgical issues frequently encountered in clinical practice, practice management tips, and career issues in an intense but friendly atmosphere. A combination of didactic lectures, interactive case presentations and panel discussions facilitate active participation between course faculty and fellows. The organizers and other members of the faculty are comprised of members of the American Society of Retina Specialists. Course Highlights: • Learn from a faculty of renowned ASRS members • Informal format features lectures, surgical video presentations and panel discussions • Intensive review of current VR treatments • Network with peers and faculty • “Real World” pearls Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Perinatal Practice is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Feb 02 - 03, 2019 at Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is open to chiropractors and students: 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits. Course Description: Building on the Webster Technique Certification, this module emphasizes hands-on clinical skills for serving the pregnancy and postpartum populations. This course addresses perinatal chiropractic research, pelvic balancing techniques, outcome based exams, and tools for engaging both birth providers and mothers in your community. Course Goals: Learn how to identify neurological soft signs related to subluxation of particular importance to the perinatal population, and understand how to address the postural, structural, fascial, functional and psychosocial factors unique to pregnancy and the postpartum period. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

What's New in Bladder Cancer | Medicolegal Issues in Urology is organized by Chicago Urological Society (CUS) and will be held on Feb 06, 2019 at University Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Course II is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and will be held during Feb 08 - 10, 2019 at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 CE Hours. Course Descriptions : As part of the comprehensive Mastery Program, Mastery II builds on the knowledge and clinical proficiency gained in Mastery I with continued emphasis on skill development. Students will participate in oral appliance selection and create a prescription for a laboratory to fabricate an oral appliance. Clinical competence and confidence with delivery and titration will be addressed with further development in Mastery III. Lectures will develop a more in-depth understanding of normal sleep and the consequences of poor quality sleep, including phase delay circadian rhythms in adolescents. Exploring alternative treatments such as surgery and CPAP will lay a foundation for guiding patient decision making and anticipating combining therapies for best outcomes. Course Objectives : Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: • Describe co-morbidities of SDBs such as cardiovascular, metabolic and neurocognitive concerns. • Identify critical data of sleep studies including sleep architecture, respiratory parameters, and influence on oral appliance success expectations. • Incorporate appropriate oral appliance delivery processes such as fitting for comfort, evaluation of midline, documentation and correspondence. • Prepare patients for oral appliance use and titration, monitoring signs, symptoms and side effects. • Anticipate and prepare to manage side effects that could compromise treatment objectives. • Develop further understanding of the medical practice model and medical insurance coding and billing requirements. Note: Successful completion of Mastery I including all pre-session assignments. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Course III is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and will be held from Feb 08 - 10, 2019 at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 CE Hours. Course Descriptions : As the final didactic step in the Mastery Program, Mastery III provides the participant with the proficiency to manage a broad spectrum of cases and severities of obstructive sleep apnea. A focus on titration goals, understanding maximum medical improvement, and side effect management furnishes practitioner confidence and promotes best patient care. Course Objectives : Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: • Explore alternative and emerging therapies for SDB. • Anticipate oral appliance efficacy for individual cases and consider combinations of therapies for best clinical outcomes. • Explain the etiology and prevalence of pediatric SDB, the differences between adult SDB and the efficacies of treatment options. • Incorporate pediatric screening and referral protocols. • Continue to build an understanding of the medical practice model and medical insurance coding and billing requirements. • Perfect an appropriate algorithm for patient management that begins with screening and ends with long-term follow-up. Note: Successful completion of Mastery I and II including all pre-session assignments. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CF4 - State of the Art Cranio Facial - Instructed by Mark Strickland, PT, OCS, MTC, Cert MDT, CFC, CCTT, CODN is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Feb 09 - 10, 2019 at Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Hours:  15 Hours,  1.5 CEUs Prerequisite:  CF3 - Advanced Cranio-Facial Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description : This seminar has a broad focus. It covers craniofacial pain and headaches related to pathologies of the TMJ as well as the effect of degenerative and postural changes of the mid and lower cervical spine on craniocervical posture and function. Surgical management of the TMJ and mandible will be discussed and pre/post-surgical patient management carefully explained. Finally, the role of the physical therapist in the management of craniofacial malformations and anomalies will be discussed. The overall emphasis of this seminar is on the integration of treatment-related knowledge and total craniocervical management. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar the attendee should be able to: •    Explain the manual skills utilized in the examination and treatment of major maxillo-facial surgical procedures •    Differentiate manual interventions for selected congenital malformations, traumatic injuries, and orthognathic surgery •    Discuss progression of treatment following TMJ disc reduction •    Utilize a total body program as a component of musculoskeletal stabilization •    Discuss patient progression involving both physical therapy and dentistry interventions Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th Annual ASH 2018 Updates: Practice Changing Abstracts is organized by Meeting Achievements and will be held on Feb 15, 2019 at University of Chicago - Gleacher Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of hematologic cancers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: Patients in medically underserved communities have limited access to subspecialty care. Community-based oncologists are well positioned to provide initial care for these patients, but often do not have the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult cases. According to the 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment, between 2006 and 2008, the City of Chicago experienced an annual average adjusted cancer mortality rate of 194.2 deaths per 100,000 individuals. Cancer mortality has de-creased over the past decade in Cook County; the same trend is apparent both statewide and nationwide. Although both trends are decreasing, Cook County cancer related mortality is greater than the national average deaths per 100,000 individuals. Also, city of Chicago cancer mortality rates are higher than regional, state, and national cancer death rates. University experts in hematological cancers agree that we need to join our regional cancer community to lower our county and state mortality rate. This is similar throughout all states. Also, many local health professionals do not have the time or resources available to attend the annual updates from ASH 2018 conference where the latest scientific and clinical research in blood cancers is discussed, so they need a venue in which they can learn about these important updates. Course Objectives: • Cite how understanding the biology of different types of leukemia has influenced treatment approaches; • Describe next generation improvements in CAR T-cell therapies; • Identify methods for integrating therapeutic advances into practice to improve current myeloma patient care; • List current best practices in first and second line therapies for lymphoid malignancies; Name new technologies used for the treatment of hemophilia; • Interpret how new scientific insights are informing the diagnosis and treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Equilibration Society (AES) 64th Annual Scientific Meeting 2019 is organized by American Equilibration Society (AES) and would be held during Feb 20 - 21, 2019 at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Chicago Dental Society 154th Midwinter Meeting is organized by Chicago Dental Society (CDS) and will be held from Feb 21 - 23, 2019 at McCormick Place - West Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. CE Credit: The Chicago Dental Society designates one (1) credit per hour for CE activities unless otherwise noted. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the CE requirements of his or her licensing or regulatory agency and to contact them with any questions regarding licensing. A few CE Certification Stations are located in the General Registration area. Illinois dentists are required to obtain 48 CE hours in a three-year period. The current cycle ends in September 2021.  Illinois hygienists are required to obtain 36 CE hours in a three-year period and CPR certification in the year of licensure.  Beginning with the 2019 Midwinter Meeting, individual course tickets will no longer be issued. You will receive a ticket for each day that will list all of your registered courses and activities for that day. When arriving at a course for which you have registered, the bar code on that daily ticket will be scanned. Be sure to save your badge to have the proper registration and sequence information for this purpose. CE certificates for the 2019 Midwinter will be issued free of charge until May 31, 2019. A $25 charge will be applied after that date. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.