Upcoming Medical Conferences in Rosemont

Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Jul 20 - 21, 2019 at Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Internal Medicine Board Review Course is organized by A-Cross Medicine Reviews and will be held from Aug 08 - 11, 2019 at Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Earn CME Credit: This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and is jointly-provided with Tulane University Health Sciences Center.  33.75 hours of credit are available for the August 2019 Internal Medicine Review Course. ​ MOC Credit Information: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 33.75 MOC points and Medical Knowledge MOC credit in the 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. Learners must complete a quiz based on the course content and achieve a minimum passing score in order to claim the MOC points. By participating in MOCII, you give Tulane University CCE permission to share your completion data with ACCME on your behalf. ACCME will communicate with the appropriate board to issue your MOCII points Credit must be claimed by December 31st of the year offered. Information for Board Review Course: Tulane University Health Sciences Center and A-Cross Medicine Reviews present this activity for educational purposes only and do not endorse any product, content of presentation or exhibit. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise. Overview: This program is designed to increase attendee knowledge and competence in a variety of internal medicine topics. These include hypertension, lipid management, common ENT problems, ethical dilemmas, current diabetes management, plus a multitude of others. All topics presented will utilize evidence-based guidelines from the literature. Statement of Need: Common internal medicine issues are being updated continually by specialty and government agencies. It is difficult for the internal medicine physician to stay abreast of all the current new guidelines and recommendations. Physicians and other medical providers are in need of streamlined approaches to common primary care issues. Internal medicine physicians, in particular, must prepare for their initial certification or participate in continuing maintenance of certification. This course is presented to meet this particular need.  Goal: The overall goals of the conference are to impact the diagnostic and treatment of patients seen in internal medicine practices and prepare the participant to be successful on an initial or MOC certification examination.    Course Objectives for 2019 Board Review Course: • Increase and refresh knowledge of core topics in internal medicine and the subspecialties through discussion of common and not-so-common clinical problems. • Become adept working through difficult test questions logically and successfully. • Implement changes in clinical practice in accordance with recent advances and clinical guidelines. • Critique and implement the current guidelines that pertain to Internal Medicine.

Program for Distressed Physicians - Initial Class is organized by Professional Renewal Center (PRC) and will be held from Aug 09 - 11, 2019 at Aloft Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: The approach is to provide distressed physicians with a safe, confidential environment where they can learn with their peers about the origins and consequences of their actions and develop new skill sets. The educational modality is guided small group interaction with the Opportunity for exchange, feedback, and practice. The group serves as a “learning lab” providing learners the opportunity to “try-out” their newly developing skills. Description: A course for disruptive physicians that provides an opportunity to learn new behavioral skills to enable them to function in an increasingly complex medical environment, document specific behavioral changes and maintain their position and privileges in their practice or hospital staff. Learning Objectives: Upon the completion of the program, the participant should be able to: • Define and describe the elements of the core competency areas of Professionalism, Interpersonal and • Communication Skills, and System based practice. • Identify the consequences of disruptive behavior on the the clinical team and Patient Care more broadly. • Identify personal risk factors for disruptive behavior in the workplace. • Identify activities that will decrease personal risk factors for disruptive behavior. • Demonstrate the use of assertive communication techniques when interacting with other professionals. Upon the completion of the program, the participant should be able to: • Utilize core competency skills in the areas of Professionalism and Interpersonal and Communication while interacting with patients • Utilize core competency skills in the areas of Professionalism and Interpersonal and Communication while interacting members of medical teams • Employ appropriately assertive communication techniques in communicating with patients and members of the healthcare team. • Discuss the importance of team functioning to the delivery of high quality medical care • Identify personal risk factors for disruptive /disrespectful behavior to improve personal leadership and inter- professional functioning and patient care. • Develop relapse prevention strategies to minimize the reoccurrence of personal stressors that are associated with disrespectful behavior. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Basis of a Rewarding Neurosurgical Career: A Career Guide for New Attending Physicians and Fellows is organized by Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and will be held from Aug 10 - 11, 2019 at The Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Course Description: This course is intended for the recent residency graduate or post-graduate fellow embarking on his or her neurosurgical career. The format promotes interaction with faculty and peers through question-and-answer sessions, small group discussions, and a networking cocktail hour and dinner. The concepts and strategies that are provided are applicable to those starting in community practice or to those in academics, military, and the government. This intensive 2 day course is part of a comprehensive curriculum designed by the CNS to help guide participants through the transition period from senior residency to mid-career neurosurgeon. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Implement systematic processes to establish effective physician-patient relationships that translate to an improvement in patient outcomes, patient safety, and patient satisfaction while reducing medical errors and their legal implications • Describe indications (and the lack thereof) for surgery for various neurosurgical disorders commonly encountered in clinical practice • Identify techniques and methods to become more productive, an effective contributor in your new work environment/partnership/practice. • Identify strategies to help establish a career focus in conjunction with your clinical work while maintaining balance with your health (mental and physical), other important responsibilities and passions

Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Aug 10 - 11, 2019 at Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Board Review Course in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology is organized by Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and will be held from Aug 14 - 17, 2019 at Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: EP fellows, clinical cardiac EPs, directors, of EP labs, cardiologists, MDs taking the ABIM CCEP Board Certification Exam, MDs taking the ABIM CCEP Recertification Exam Cardiologists and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists seeking a review of the core EP curriculum. Accreditation: AMA Credit Designation: The Heart Rhythm Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The AMA has determined that physicians not licensed in the United States who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 29.25MOC 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. Description: The Heart Rhythm Society’s Annual Board Review Course is the preferred resource for physicians seeking a comprehensive review of content focused on preparation for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification and recertification examinations in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (CCEP). The Board Review Course also provides preparation for the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) exams for electrophysiology (CEPS) and device (CCDS) certification.The course provides expert guidance on the essential EP curriculum. For those not preparing for an exam, this course is an excellent update and overview of cardiac electrophysiology. Objectives: • Describe the current guidelines related to evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances. • Describe the role of electrophysiologic testing in managing patients with bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias. • Identify the advantages and limitations of diagnostic electrophysiologic methods. • Identify the role of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies for the treatment of arrhythmias. • Recognize the basic electrophysiology and genetics of inherited conditions associated with cardiac arrhythmias. • Recognize clinical, electrocardiographic, and electrophysiologic characteristics of specific cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. • Interpret complex electrophysiologic and electrocardiographic tracings. • Interpret stored electrograms from pacemakers and ICDs.

2019 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery is organized by American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and will be held from Aug 22 - 24, 2019 at Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. AAPC CEU Credit: This program has the prior approval of AAPC for up to 19.0 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. The AAPC approval index number(s) for the 2019 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is valid to December 31, 2019. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit: The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Course Description: The goal of the 2019 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is to train clinical, professional and administrative staff to recognize the implications of quality reporting and deliver the most up-to-date ICD-10 and CPT coding specific to neurosurgical practices. Through hands-on training and experience, attendees will be able to accurately apply and assign CPT codes for common neurosurgical procedures. Attendees will be exposed to high quality, reliable and effective practice management content important for staying compliant with ever-changing regulations. Course Objectives: Review documentation guidelines in order to identify common compliance issues in E/M coding and documentation. • Discuss Medicare Update of 2019. • Review documentation requirements to ensure appropriate coding compliance and reimbursement for non-physician providers. • Describe the global surgical package including the pre-, intra- and post-operative global period components. • Identify and apply correct CPT codes to commonly performed spine procedures, cranial and neuroendovascular procedures. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ACOFP Intensive Update & Board Review in Osteopathic Family Medicine is organized by American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and will be held from Aug 23 - 25, 2019 at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for osteopathic family physicians and residents who want to update their skills and knowledge, as well as those preparing to take the board examinations. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of Over 35 Category 1-A CME credits are anticipated, including 9.5 Category 1-A extra credits beginning on August 22. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Addiction Medicine Certification Board Review Course is organized by American Physician Institute (API) for Advanced Professional Studies and will be held from Jul 18 - 21, 2019 at Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Intended Audience: Addiction Medicine Physicians Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals. • Demonstrate practical knowledge the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in terms useful in a clinical setting. • Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating the symptoms of addiction from those of other medical or psychiatric disorders. • Explain the various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders, and describe the factors that should be considered in selecting a treatment modality to match a particular patient’s needs. • Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse. Accreditation: Online Course v2.1, Release Date July 15, 2018, Termination Date July 15, 2021:​ The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 60.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ including 24 Self-Assessment Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Question Bank, Release Date June 8, 2018, Termination Date June 8, 2021: The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.​ Save now: add live attendance for only $400! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Knee Cartilage and Patello Femoral (APEx) is organized by Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and will be held from Sep 06 - 08, 2019 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience : The primary target audience for Knee Cartilage and Patello Femoral is AANA members and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes. Course Description : This surgical skills course will encompass lectures, cadaver lab time, and panel discussions pertaining to knee cartilage and patellofemoral treatments. More information coming soon! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.