Upcoming Medical Conferences in New Orleans

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 56th Annual Meeting is organized by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) will be held from Jan 25 - 28, 2020 at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Tech-Con 2020 will be held on Jan 25, 2020 at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

14th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit is organized by World Congress and will be held from Jan 27 - 28, 2020 at Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Who Should Attend? From Hospitals, Health Systems, Integrated Delivery Systems • Chief Financial Officer • Chief Operations/Logistics/Purchasing Officer • VPs and Directors ○ Supply Chain ○ Material Management ○ Value Analysis ○ Contracting/ Purchasing ○ Procurement/Sourcing ○ Utilization ○ Distribution This summit also benefits: • Suppliers/Purchasers • Medical Devices • IT Support • Suppliers/GPO • Consultants/Strategic Planning Description: Hospital and health systems are in a unique position to streamline supply chain operations within the evolving value-based health care system priorities for quality patient care, enhanced patient outcomes and cost saving solutions. Opportunities to re-evaluate and drive innovative operation models will require collaboration to drive the next level of supply chain savings. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Annual Meeting & Courses is organized by American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and will be held during Feb 05 - 09, 2020 at The Roosevelt New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) 2020 Annual Meeting is organized by Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) and will be held from Feb 08 - 11, 2020 at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ADFM 2020 Winter Meeting is organized by Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) and will be held from Feb 12 - 15, 2020 at Loews New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (SSCI) Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) is organized by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (SSCI) and will be held from Feb 13 - 15, 2020 at InterContinental New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR) Annual Meeting is organized by Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR) and will be held from Feb 13 - 15, 2020 at InterContinental New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Emergency Medicine is organized by Northwest Seminars (NWS) and will be held from Feb 13 - 16, 2020 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty or are impacted by it.  Accreditation: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Registered Nurses: NWS is an approved 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). This program offers 20 contact hours. Course Description: The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidenced based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent 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: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions • Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties • Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed • Apply the principles of safety 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.

American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR) Southern Regional Meeting is organized by American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR) and will be held from Feb 13 - 15, 2020 at New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Dermatology for Primary Care: A Primer Emphasizing Tips, Tricks, and Pearls is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Feb 16 - 23, 2020 at Norwegian Getaway, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists Credits: • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 14 ACPE Credits  • 14.0 Contact Hours Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.