Upcoming Medical Conferences in Chicago

Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Feb 28, 2020 at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Health Care Practitioners involved in the care of the patients with Aesthetic requests. Accreditation: Physicians Medical Education Resources designates this live activity, for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses 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 8.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for [8] contact hours. Description: Improved techniques, new, safer sclerosing agents, and high patient demand for in-office aesthetic procedures makes Sclerotherapy Training for nurses and physicians a must for any physician practice wishing to expand their services. Over 80 million Americans suffer from unsightly venous disease and the vast majority (75%) of these is cosmetic in nature which you will understand and be able to treat after completing the training. Visible veins give the impression of age and poor health and though many people wish to receive treatment, they are unaware of the safety, effectiveness, and lack of discomfort associated with newer sclerotherapy methods. Sclerotherapy by injection uses small amounts of detergent solutions to irritate the vein walls and achieve ultimate closure of the unwanted vein. Cosmetic laser centers and vein clinics perform these procedures not only because they are lucrative and simple to perform, but also because their patients receive impressive results using both laser vein therapies and traditional sclerotherapy using FDA approved detergent sclerosants. EMT's comprehensive sclerotherapy training will take you from the prospective patient through the consultation process as well as teach you the latest techniques and protocols used today. Program Overview: The Sclerotherapy seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use FDA approved sclerosants for various cosmetic vein indications and will also gain a proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various medical and cosmetic vein conditions. Procedures which have not been taught in their previous medical education.  Learning Outcomes: • To acquire the necessary skills to properly identify the ideal candidate who will maximally benefit from the Aesthetic Procedures and will also acquire the technical skills to perform such skills to benefit patients aesthetically.  • To educate physicians further concerning their base knowledge of venous anatomy and pathophysiology of medical and aesthetic venous disease. Improve their diagnostic skills concerning medical associated venous disease and improve patient outcomes. • To acquire the necessary skills to properly identify the ideal candidate for cosmetic sclerotherapy through physical examination and be able to administer treatments in a safe and efficacious manner for greater patient satisfaction. Educational Objectives: • Practice procedures such as cosmetic sclerotherapy injections competently, safely, and effectively for their patient. Each participant will understand and learn how to avoid risks and associated complications. • Apply and understand the generally accepted protocols for the administration of the (2) FDA Approved sclerosants for aesthetic indications (i.e. unwanted arterioles, telangiectasias, and reticular veins). Learn the proper guidelines for the acquisition, patient charting, administration issues (i.e. medical intake forms, informed consents) and the corrective measures for adverse events. • Describe the mechanism of action and basic venous anatomy, differences between the product characteristics, managing expectations, and accepted after care for follow up after the sclerotherapy procedure. • Identify who is a proper candidate for the aesthetic sclerotherapy procedure, patient benefits, and education concerning the development of unwanted veins and other environmental reasons for their development. Increase patient awareness and offer enhanced patient care in relation to the management of these unwanted legs and facial veins.

5th Annual Updates from ASH 2019: Practice Changing Abstracts is organized by Meeting Achievements, LLC and will be held on Feb 28, 2020 at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity has been designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of hematologic cancers. Accreditation: Credit Designation Statement The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 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 decreased 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. 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. Learning Objectives: • Discuss how comprehension of biology of leukemias has influenced treatment approaches; • Describe next generation improvements in CAR T-cell therapies that can improve patient outcomes; • Identify methods for integrating therapeutic advances into practice to improve current myeloma patient care; • List current best practice in first and second line therapies for lymphoid malignancies; • Name new technologies for the treatment of hemophilia; • Analyze how new scientific insights are informing diagnosis and treatment of myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Courage and Innovation Symposium 2020 Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation is organized by Meeting Achievements, LLC and will be held on Feb 29, 2020 at Ida Noyes Hall, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This educational activity is designed for general cardiologists, Heart failure, internists, hospitalists, family physicians, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists, as well as nurses, technologists and other allied healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat cardiac and vascular disease. Accreditation: Physician Credit: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Part II Credit: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.75 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. Course Description: Courage and Innovation – Heart failure and Heart Transplantation is structured as a comprehensive educational symposium striving to educate clinicians, physician trainees, nurses and other allied health professionals across a wide range of specialties in the application of innovative therapies for cardiovascular disease. The distinguished faculty for this event includes many of the foremost clinicians at the University of Chicago Heart and Vascular Center as well as internationally recognized guest faculty. Through focused didactics, panel discussion, case studies and interactive dialogue, participants will gain both broad perspective and detailed insights into medical and surgical therapies for complex cardiovascular disease. Conference Objectives:  Upon completion of this activity, the participants will be able to: • Identify and manage the advanced heart failure patient in the outpatient setting • Review the current diagnostic and management strategies for the common and uncommon cardiomyopathies  • Review the latest in acute mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation  • Evaluate the role of molecular monitoring for rejection in cardiac transplantation  • Identify strategies for the optimal care of post-transplant patients  • Review the current practice strategies of APN/RN/PA and Pharmacist in the care of heart failure patients.

The Botox Training course is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals who are eager to learn a specific skill set associated with mastering the injectable procedures. Our Botox Training workshops, and other aesthetic procedure training classes, are offered throughout the year at major destination venues just about every weekend. For your convenience, we have scheduled our most popular aesthetic training courses over a weekend so you can easily attend the complete set of programs. Our Botox Training courses are considered to be the most comprehensive with hands on training as an integral part of the program and testing to ensure each attendee has satisfied the requirements for certification. For medical professionals interesting in developing or expanding their Aesthetics practice, Empire’s Complete Botox course is the best place to begin. These complete courses in Botox Training, Dermal Filler Training and Facial Aesthetics Workshops are the very basis for every Aesthetics’ practice. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576

The Hands-On Dermal Filler seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use Dermal Fillers for various cosmetic indications and will also gain a proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various cosmetic conditions. Procedures which have not been taught in their previous medical education. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576  

Platelet Rich Plasma for Aesthetics is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Mar 02, 2020 at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in effective weight loss treatments for patients. Accreditation: Physicinas AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses AKH, Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is awarded 6.5 Contact Hours.  Description: The popularity of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments among patients for aesthetic purposes has exploded in recent years as patients are now realizing the long-term and permanent benefits of this procedure. With the average treatment cost of $600 - $1,800 per patient depending upon indications aesthetically or medically, it allows for the physician to realize additional cash revenues within their practice with little or no capital expenditure. Empire Medical's Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Training is the perfect complement to other aesthetic injectible procedures (i.e. Botox/Dermal Fillers) and can be easily incorporated into any type of medical or aesthetic practice. PRP therapies allow for the separation of a patient’s blood through a variety of harvesting techniques to extract a concentration of autologous platelets (2.5x – 9.0x). These platelets when activated release adhesive glycoproteins (fibrin, fibronectin, and vitronectin) and various growth factors forming a fibrin mesh under the tissue. Program Overview: The Platelet Rich Plasma course will review all of the indications for the use of PRP for all aesthetic, medical, pain management, and alopecia indications. This evidence based course allows for you to understand and fully integrate this popular procedure within your practice. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to: • Identify appropriate candidates for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections based on medical and/or aesthetic need determined by evidence-based protocols to optimize outcomes. • Describe the various standards of care to safely administer secondary uses of Autologous PRP injections for medical pain management. • Apply proper injection technique of PRP to safely administer the product, minimize complications and provide optimal patient outcomes. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Infertility Course is organized by Chicago Urological Society (CUS) and will be held on Mar 04, 2020 at University Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: All CUS meetings are designed for urologists and other health care professionals involved in treating and managing urologic diseases. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 46th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium is organized by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). The session will be held from Mar 04 - 07, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Why Should You Attend? Network Holistically Connect with like-minded practitioners, researchers exploring evidence-based practices, and manufacturers that are creating tools to help you better serve your patients. Learn the Latest Patient Care Techniques With more than 100 sessions from which to choose, the content presented at #AAOP2020 covers all areas of patient care. Create a personalized agenda each day to maximize your exposure to the topics that will enable you to take your patient care practice to the next level. Find a New Way Innovative manufacturers are laser-focused on developing new ways to help you gather data, assess patient needs, and provide better outcomes. 125 exhibitors are already gearing up to showcase all they have to offer at #AAOP2020. Earn Continuing Education Credits By attending #AAOP2020 you can earn more than 45 credit hours toward maintaining your certification. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application is organized by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALab) and will be held from Mar 05 - 07, 2020 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC), Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers Continuing Education Credit: Physical Therapy This course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 27 Contact Hours (5.0 Hours Self-Study 22.0 Live). The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This three-day course has been approved for 27.00 Contact Hours (5.0 Hours Self-Study 22.0 Live). Occupational Therapy The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This intermediate level program awards occupational therapists 2.20 CEUs or 22 contact hours + 5.0 Self-study hours for a total of 27.0 contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Classification Code: Category 2; Occupational Therapy Process – Evaluation and Intervention. Athletic Training The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab BOC Approved Provider Number: P794 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 22.0 live + 5 self study Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. According to the education levels described by the PDC, this continuing education course is considered to be Advanced Level. Course Description: This course will provide therapists with the foundational information needed to efficiently evaluate and effectively treat patients with peripheral and central vestibular disorders and with intermediate level clinical decision-making skills. Emphasis will be placed on evidence based practice and understanding the physiologic rationale for therapeutic interventions. This will enhance the clinician’s ability to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for common vestibular disorders. The course format will be lecture, demonstration with patient videos, and patient problem-solving sessions. Learning Objectives: pon completion of this course, participants will be able to:  • Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system. • Discuss the pathophysiology of common vestibular disorders. • Demonstrate an examination and interpret the findings to determine the diagnosis of common vestibular disorders. • Develop, implement and progress an intervention program based on examination findings and knowledge of the vestibular system. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Dental Management of Sleep Apnea & Snoring is organized by Sleep Group Solutions (SGS) and will be held from Mar 06 - 07, 2020 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 16 CEU. Description: This is a MUST attend for any dental office that is looking to implement a Sleep Protocol, or learn how to increase existing Sleep revenues. Day 1: ● Sleep 101 – sleep stages, disorders and the need for sleep apnea treatment ● Sleep apnea symptoms/clinical issues ● Improving Case Acceptance - Treating snoring and sleep apnea in a dental office. ● Prepare overnight home sleep study for select course attendees ● Hands on with Pharyngometer / Rhinometer for airway testing ● Working with Sleep Physicians and Building relationships with local MD’s Day 2: ● Download previous night’s Home Sleep Tests study and review study data and sleep report with class ● Dental Sleep Medicine step-by-step protocol flow chart ● Oral Appliance Pro’s & Con’s: Dorsal, Herbst, EMA, TAP, Panthera, and SomnoMed ● Case presentations and How to Market a Sleep Practice ● Review of the latest codes, fees, procedures with medical billing and Medicare. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.