Upcoming Medical Conferences in Baltimore

19th Annual Hot Topics in MR Imaging for the Technologist is organized by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and will be held from Feb 23 - 24, 2019 at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is MRI Technologists and Radiologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits. Overview The field of MRI is rapidly changing. Significant improvements have been made in safety in the MRI environment, including contrast administration safety. In addition, the role of novel PET/MR machines continues to evolve and could potentially change the way we practice imaging. The role of Breast MRI in screening high risk patients continues to grow and technologists need to be comfortable with performing these imaging studies. It is crucial that technologists and other radiology staff receive updates and education in the latest MRI technology, not only to maintain their national license requirement but to be able to provide the best care to patients and properly address safety issues with MRI. The one way to accomplish these goals is to provide an annual CME-type imaging seminar where we can select leaders in the field of MRI to discuss the changes, and how these changes impact the delivery of patient care. Objectives After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: • Restate basic knowledge of underlying principles of MRI. • Discuss safety consideration of gadolinium-based contrast agents. • Define and apply the increasing role of MRI in imaging the prostate. • Discuss the increasing role of MRI in pediatric applications.

AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express is organized by American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and will be held from Feb 27 - Mar 02, 2019 at Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed by and for family physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 80.25 AAFP Prescribed credits. CME : The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 28.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 46 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Conference Description : This course reflects the blueprint of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) exam. The in-depth review covers the evidence-based principles and medical guidelines of family medicine focuses on 14 body system categories, population-based care, and patient-based systems. Conference Objectives : • Demonstrate an understanding of common clinical problems seen in family medicine. • Analyze your training needs on conditions or elements within specific body systems, as defined by the ABFM. • Outline effective test-taking strategies to prepare for the ABFM exam. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

18th Annual National Family Medicine Board Review is organized by The Center for Medical Education, Inc and will be held from Feb 28 - Mar 03, 2019 at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. Now in Our 18th Year! The Highly Regarded Course Which Has Helped Tens of Thousands of Family Medicine Clinicians Pass Their Certification and Recertification Exams. The National Family Medicine Board Review course is a four-day, 33-hour total immersion “boot-camp” in the factual database of family medicine. The goal of the course to help participants pass their exams - drives the content. At the conclusion, participants, through repetition, will have learned the key information needed to pass family medicine certification and recertification examinations. Target Audience: This activity is designed for primary care physicians, physician assistants, specialty care physicians and nurse practitioners needing to increase their knowledge in family medicine. CME Accreditation: Michigan State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 33.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This Live activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 33.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learning Objectives: After attending this course, participants will be able to: • Identify the fundamental concepts and key topics needed to successfully complete the Family Medicine written certification and recertification exams • Effectively translate the acquired academic knowledge into improved diagnostic and treatment plans • Achieve improved patient outcomes through application of the knowledge acquired. Discounted Room Rates: A block of rooms has been reserved at the discounted rate of $179/night + tax. Reserve your room before January 31, 2019 to obtain the discounted rate. Book Online: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel reservation website Book by Phone: Call (800) 228-9290, mention that you are attending the National Family Medicine Board Review Course under the “Passkey” system to receive the room block rate.

BPS19 - 63rd Annual Meeting of The Biophysical Society is organized by Biophysical Society (BPS) and will be held from Mar 02 - 06, 2019 at The Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Practical Emergency Airway Management Course is organized by Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) and will be held from Mar 07 - 08, 2019 at Hampton Inn Baltimore-Downtown-Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is emergency physicians, but critical care physicians, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapy and paramedical personnel responsible for emergency airways will also benefit from this specialized practical approach. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The Practical Emergency Airway Management 2 day course provides an in-depth look at effective airway management techniques that you will actually use in your next emergency airway. This course provides an in-depth look at effective surgical airway management techniques that you will actually use in your next emergency airway. There is a unique focus on airway anatomy and imaging combined with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to practice the techniques on a large variety of non-embalmed, specially prepared cadavers. This is the only cadaver airway course available. This course teaches practical, effective skills and strategies for adult and pediatric intubation that promote patient safety and increase provider confidence. Topics covered include orotracheal intubation, laryngoscopy, surgical airways (cricothyrotomy, tracheotomy), video laryngoscopy, fiberoptic intubation, nasotracheal intubation, pediatric intubation, and rescue ventilation devices such as the laryngeal mask airway. The intubation and ventilation techniques and devices are presented within an overall practical algorithm for the difficult airway that is applicable for emergency settings. There is a significant focus on patient safety and a best practice approach to rapid sequence intubation. What Makes The Practical Emergency Airway Management Course Different From Other Airway Courses? Countless courses on the difficult airway, intubation, and rapid sequence intubation use plastic mannequins for hands-on practice. This surgical airway course combines an enormous amount of airway imaging with 20 cadavers that have been specially prepared to have normal tissue turgor (not embalmed). The net effect is a truly unique visual and hands-on, real tissue experience available nowhere else in the world. Learning Objectives: • Formulate an overall strategy for different emergency airway situations emphasizing pre-procedural assessment of the "difficult" airway, indications for nasal and surgical airways, and the role of rapid sequence intubation. • Apply and understand techniques of laryngoscopy including external laryngeal manipulation, head elevated positioning, and paraglossal straight blade technique. • Effectively use laryngoscopy adjuncts including tube stylets and introducers, as well as understanding the fundamentals of laryngoscopy blade design and selection. • Explain the role for and the methods of insertion for rescue ventilation devices including the laryngeal mask airway and tracheal-oesophagal Combitube, as well as means of transitioning from such devices to tracheal tube placement. • Describe laryngeal and upper airway anatomy including the structures about the laryngeal inlet, and the significance of these anatomic landmarks in terms of laryngoscopy, rescue ventilation, and surgical airway techniques. • Cite the indications and techniques of emergency surgical airways including retrograde intubation, cricothyrotomy, and tracheotomy.

Society of Toxicology (SOT) 58th Annual Meeting & ToxExpo is organized by Society of Toxicology (SOT) and will be held from Mar 10 - 14, 2019 at The Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

Cardiac CT Practicum: The Total Experience is organized by Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) and will be held from Mar 11 - 15, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Cardiovascular Disease, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Radiology, Radiology, Cardiac Surgery. Conference Objectives: • Choose patients appropriate for this imaging modality. • Prepare patients to obtain optimal study results. • Optimize image reconstruction for cardiac analyses. • Use 3D workstation to visualize all aspects of cardiac anatomy. • Assess extent of coronary atherosclerosis and evaluate LV function. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XLI: Disorders of Higher Cortical Function in School: Learning, Attention, and Socialization is organized by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and will be held from Mar 18 - 20, 2019 at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is pediatricians, genetic counselors, neurodevelopmentalists, developmental behavioral pediatricians, child neurologists, child psychiatrists, educators, nurses, nurse practititioners, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, physician assistants and social workers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Conference Overview : This multidisciplinary, three-day conference will focus on cognitive dysfunction in school-age children. Conference Objectives : • Identify children who are likely to need special education. • Identify appropriate evaluations and services for children with academic challenges. • Counsel children and families regarding their educational rights under US law. • Critically evaluate an educational plan and recommend adjustments when necessary.

Society For Research In Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting 2019 is organized by Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) and will be held from Mar 21 - 23, 2019 at The Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.   Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Dermatology and Essential Non-Clinical Skills for Physicians is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Mar 28 - Apr 06, 2019 at MS Grandeur of the Seas, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Objectives: • How adults learn • Creating effective learning objectives • Basics of instructional design • Assessment • Research Design and Problem Solving: • Problem Identification • Research methodologies • Sundamage • Seborrheic Dermatitis • Acne Vulgaris • Atopic Dermatitis • Herpes Zoster • Cellulitis • Psoriasis Vulgaris • Burning Mouth Syndrome • Geographic Tongue • Modules for Essential Non-Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers (content under development) • Basics of Patient Education and Training • Basics of Research Design and Problem Solving • Skills for Team Based Healthcare Delivery Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.