Upcoming Medical Conferences in Kalamazoo

Excellence in Cardiovascular Nursing 2019 is organized by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMED) and will be held on Sep 17, 2019 at Fetzer Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America. Target Audience: Cardiovascular Disease, General Practice, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing  Accreditation: Nurses Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Overview: Attendees will gain knowledge in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular health problems to use in clinical practice. Objectives: • Describe interventional cardiac devices used for patients with atrial fibrillation or patent foramen ovale • Explain the role of sleep and exercise in cardiac disease • Discuss pain management including the use of marijuana • Apply hospice and advanced illness management concepts to the care of the patient with chronic cardiac disease • Appraise new medications on the market for the treatment of cardiac disease • Utilize mindfulness techniques and strategies to reduce the effects of stress at work and home Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Medical Humanities Conference is organized by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMED) and will be held from Sep 19 - 20, 2019 at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America.  Target Audience: Academic/Research  Accreditation: Interprofessional Continuing Education This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. Physicians: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Overview: Bi-annual conference of National Prader Willi syndrome medical and research scientists and clinicians  Objectives: • Discuss the practical application of ethical and humanistic principles to issues that may arise in clinical practice. • Apply ethical and humanistic principles when making decisions in ethical situations in a manner that promotes humane care for patients and their families Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

2019 Diabetes Clinical Symposium: Navigating the Maze of Information is organized by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMED) and will be held on Dec 04, 2019 at Ascension Borgess-Lawrence Education Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America. Target Audience: Academic/Research, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nutrition, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant Accreditation: Interprofessional Continuing Education This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. Physicians Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Overview: Lecture/presentation with the case study and Q&A after each presentation consistent with hands-on and group discussion for the treatment and management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  Objectives: • Identify Choosing a First Injectable in Type 2 Diabetes. Try a GLP1 • Learn how Diabetes Apps Makes Our Lives Easier • Discuss Living Healthy in 2019. New Guidelines for Weight Loss/Physical Activity • Explore How to Convince Non-Adherent Patient to Comply • Review ACE 2018 Lipid Guidelines. How Low Should We Go? • Discuss Is 130/80 the New Abnormal? • Learn How Do SGLT2 Inhibibtors Improve CV Outcomes?  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 Winter Conference is organized by Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM) and will be held from Feb 04 - 05, 2020 at Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.