Upcoming Medical Conferences in Rosemont

AAOS/OTA Orthopaedic Trauma Update in Tactics and Techniques is organized by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and Will be held from Nov 29 - Dec 01, 2018 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.25 CME Credits. OVERVIEW: "Bring your PA for a unique opportunity to work together and strengthen your performance as a team! PAs can attend lectures, view surgical demonstrations, and observe in the lab. Expand your skill set and build your confidence in the management of familiar to complex fractures! From ankle and syndesmostic injuries to tips and tricks for nailing long bones, plus complex fractures such as pelvic and acetabular injuries and pilon fractures, this course will give you the hands-on skills, tactics, and techniques you need to successfully manage fractures of all complexities. At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to: • Perform procedures associated with acute trauma call responsibilities of the upper and lower extremity • Avoid complications such as infection, implant failure, and nonunions • Execute open and minimally invasive surgical approaches focusing on relevant anatomy, implant position, and clamp position for fracture fixation • Manage patient cases involving fracture specific timing, staging principles and positioning methods Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Foundations In Arthroscopy is organized by Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and will be held from Dec 06 - 08, 2018 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is AANA members and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 35.00 CME hours. Course Description: Foundations in Arthroscopy provides beginning arthroscopists with superior operative expertise and finely-tuned motor skills that will help them make the best treatment decisions for their patients. Since the first course was held in 2001, AANA has set the standard in fundamental arthroscopic education for residents and fellows and has trained nearly 2,000 residents from across the country. Many residency programs choose to send all of their PGY2 or PGY3 residents as a core part of their curriculum to establish a solid foundation for future training and a surgical career in arthroscopy. The greatest strength of the course is the dedication of the faculty and the relationships forged between the faculty and the residents. The course provides extensive hands-on skill development, personal guidance from legendary surgeons, and the insights that can only come from close 1-on-1 interactions. Conference Objectives are : At the completion of this course the participant will be able to: • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge to safely perform shoulder and knee arthroscopy • Develop arthroscopic and surgical motor skills for various procedures in the shoulder and knee • Master safely setting up an operating room with minimal over sight and guidance

Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Dec 16 - 17, 2018 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AAOS Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review: General Orthopaedic is organized by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and will be held from Jan 25 - 26, 2019 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont,  Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is orthopaedic surgeons, Orthopaedic practitioners, Physician assistants. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:  • Interpret current clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging studies for oncology, upper and lower extremity, spine, pediatrics, and trauma conditions • Interpret current clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging studies oncology, upper and lower extremity, spine, pediatrics, and trauma conditions • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental knowledge base required for Maintenance of Certification • Differentiate between current operative and non-operative treatment strategies • Apply evidence-based orthopaedic literature to your practice concerning a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions • Recognize the spectrum of surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions and the indications and contraindications for each • Determine knowledge gaps and develop a study plan to prepare for the Maintenance of Certification general examination • Identify testable topics and describe the Maintenance of Certification general examination format Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Resident Transitions into Practice Conference is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and will be held from Feb 02 - 03, 2019 at Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. This Conference provides residents with essential non-clinical information to help with the transition from residency to practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AAOS Articular Cartilage Restoration: Current, Emerging, and Advanced Techniques is organized by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and will be held from Feb 07 - 09, 2019 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont,  Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopaedic surgeons and PAs with a practice focus in sports medicine interested in learning simple and advanced procedures for cartilage restoration. Orthopaedic surgeons and PAs who treat patients with early stage osteoarthritis will find this course an exceptional learning experience for skills development. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description: Cartilage Surgery Made Easy!  This premier skills course provides training for complex primary and revision procedures, and features ample hands-on lab time with marquis faculty, industry-sponsored sessions, interactive discussions, and expert demonstrations. Gain access to the latest technology, and learn the science behind it, so you can improve your proficiency and immediately implement new treatments into your daily practice.  We will cover the following techniques: • Advanced MRI of Osteochondral Lesions • Microfracture/Chondroplasty • Collagen Meniscal Scaffolds • Meniscal Transplantation • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation • Osteochondral Auto/Allografts • Meniscal Allografts • Amniotic Allografts • Tibial and Femoral Osteotomies • Fixed Bearing UKA • MPFL/MQTFL Reconstruction Conference Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:  • Perform various procedures including ACI harvest and implantation, osteochondral allograft, meniscal transplantation, and autograft implantation to ensure restoration for active young patients • Identify how to correct failed open and arthroscopic procedures and manage complications • Apply the utilization of the newest techniques to correct alignment and applications of meniscal replacement and difficult meniscus repairs • Discuss and review appropriate rehabilitation and ethical coding associated with all procedures presented at this course.  

18th Annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Meeting is organized by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management (NCHAM) and would be held during Mar 3 - 5, 2019 at Hyatt Regency OHare, Rosemont, United States of America.

2019 ISEPS/COS Annual Meeting Frontiers & Controversies in Ophthalmology is organized by Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons (ISEPS) and will be held on Mar 08, 2019 at Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery (APDVS) Spring Meeting is organized by Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery (APDVS) and will be held from Mar 29 - 30, 2019 at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) Pediatric Anesthesia Patient Safety Conference is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and will be held on Apr 25, 2019 at Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Conference overview: This Conference will provide an update on anesthesia and related topics relevant to the safe and efficient administration of pediatric ambulatory anesthesia. The program will highlight current protocols promoting practice models that provide and sustain the culture of safety. Objectives: • Discuss the safe and efficient administration of pediatric ambulatory anesthesia.   • Recognize AAOMS’s commitment to anesthesia patient safety through a variety of initiatives. • Discuss effective strategies for the future of anesthesia in the specialty, with an emphasis on enhancing the OMS anesthesia team model and increasing pediatric patient safety.   • Compare the differences between the pediatric and the adult patient. • Describe the various approaches to the delivery and management of techniques in pediatric anesthesia. • Discuss elements of emergency management unique to the pediatric patient. • Identify responsible prescribing protocols to manage pain in the pediatric patient.  • Consider anesthesia incidents and risk management techniques to enhance the quality of patient care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.