Upcoming Medical Conferences in Big Sky

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine is organized by National Wilderness Medicine Conferences, CME Science and will be held from Feb 23 - 27, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who might encounter patients in remote settings or who may treat patients that develop medical problems after visiting remote areas. Credit Designation: The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 43.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Main conference earns 24 credits; Optional AWEP course earns 15.5 credits and Optional Ultrasound course earns 4 credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is anticipated to offer up to 43.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit, pending approval by the AOA. Conference Objectives: • Identify prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology. • Recognize and properly manage frostbite in the field. • Identify and treat hypothermia in the field. • Identify fracture and dislocation in the wilderness. • Identify the pathophysiology, and treatment of heat related illness. This highly acclaimed course focuses on a wide array of interesting and practical topics presented by noted authorities. The conference has unique optional hands-on workshops on topics ranging from outdoor survival skills to practical wilderness medical skills. Small interactive groups with outstanding instructors. The optional comprehensive course leading to AWEP TM Certification that is designed to prepare physicians and other healthcare providers with an extensive background in key topics and practical skills needed to become a competent expedition, wilderness, or Search and Rescue Medical Provider. Special Pre-conference Workshops: • Wilderness and Urban Survival - Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $135 • Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider - Optional Course leading to AWEP CertificationTM (Participants receive 15.5 additional CME credits) - $495: Saturday, February 23, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, February 24, 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm Monday, February 25, 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 26, 12:15 pm to 3:30 pm Optional Workshops: • Winter Wilderness Survival - Sunday, February 24 or Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. $75 • Urban & Travel Survival - Monday, February 25, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. $75 • Map And Compass Navigation - Sunday, February 24, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. $70 • Gps Navigation For Wilderness Adventure - Monday, February 25, 10:00 am - 12:45 pm. $70 • Backcountry Dentistry: Tricks Of The Trade - Monday, February 25, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. $70 • Ropes & Knots For Wilderness Medicine & Rescue - Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 - 12:00 pm. $50 • Avalanche Recognition, Route Finding & Rescue - Sunday, February 24 , 12:00 am - 3:30 pm. $70 • Practical Splinting Skills - Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 - 3:30 pm. $50 • Wilderness Ultrasound Certification - $295 (Includes 4 additional AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM, all supplies, syllabus, and course certificate) - Monday, February 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Children & Teen Workshops: Children & Teen Educational Programs: • Survival For Kids | $70, 8:30 - 11:30 am | (Ages 6-11) Saturday, February 23 Sunday, February 24 Tuesday,February 26 • Survival For Teens | $70 | (Ages 12 and up) Saturday, February 23, 1:00 - 4:00 -or- Monday, February 25, 8:30 - 11:30 am • Advanced Wilderness Survival For Teens | $70 | (Ages 12 and up) Tuesday, February 26, 1:30 - 4:30 pm • Wilderness First Aid For Kids | $75 | (Ages 7-11) Sunday, February 24, 8:30 - 11:30 am • Wilderness First Aid For Kids | $80 | (Ages 12 and up) Tuesday, February 26, 8:30 - 12:30 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

19th Annual Winter Conference on Pediatric Emergencies is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Feb 26 - Mar 02, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is challenges facing pediatric and emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the clinical care of children. Continuing Education Credit: Physicians Symposia Medicus 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. AAP This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 16 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. ACEP  Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit. AAFP This Live activity, 19th Annual Winter Conference on PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES, with a beginning date of 02/26/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16.00 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. PAs NCCPA 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. PAs may receive a maximum of 16 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program. Nurse Practitioners/Nurses The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 16. Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 19.2 contact hours. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants; clinical expert input; Symposia Medicus’ online survey; and other medical and nursing data. Conference Objectives are: As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Recognize the reemergence of previously common infections and when to suspect them in your patients and/or community • Discuss with families the latest information about concussions in young children • Recommend appropriate precautions for children who have had an allergic reaction to a drug or vaccine • Develop strategies for counseling about sport specialization • Identify pediatric traumatic opthalmologic injuries that need emergent intervention

Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology for Primary Care is organized by MCE Conferences and will be held from Jun 14 - 16, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physician. Target Audience : All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking the most updat to date clinical information about Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology. Course Description : This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues dealing with Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. Course Objectives : • Immunization 101 • Antibiotics 101 [Pharmacology]  • Infectious Disease Curbside Consultation • Infectious Disease Jeopardy • 2018 STD Update (including HIV)  • Infectious Disease Board Review   • Asthma • Pulmonary Function Testing • Management of Chronic Cough • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)  • Bronchiectasis and Interstitial Lung Disease • Interactive Cases Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Summer Conference on Acute Care of the Critically Ill Patient is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Jul 24 - 27, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit Physicians Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACEP  Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 18 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit AAFP Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information. PAs NCCPA 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. PAs may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program. Nurse Practitioners/Nurses The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18. Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours. Pharmacists  The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Pharmacology Content for Prescriptive Authority A maximum of 1 hour in pharmacology content for prescriptive authority may be earned by attending this educational conference. Sessions awarding pharmacology content for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as requirements may vary state to state. Course Description: Emergency and Urgent Care medicine involves the delivery of immediate medical care for the treatment of acute and chronic illness and injury. Practitioners providing emergency and urgent care need to be proficient in evaluating and caring for patients presenting with a broad range of acute medical problems.    Our Summer Conference on Acute Care of the Critically Ill Patient is designed to provide emergency physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs, as well as out-of-hospital providers with an extensive scope of knowledge and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants; clinical expert input; Symposia Medicus’ online survey; and other medical and nursing data. Conference format will include didactic lectures, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions, case studies, and question and answer sessions. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants. You are sure to enjoy our Summer Conference on Acute Care of the Critically Ill Patient while sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country in the beautiful setting of Big Sky, Montana. Course Objectives:   As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • List current AHA recommendations for neonatal and pediatric resuscitation • Identify the two types of respiratory failure • Describe the clinically relevant physiology of compartment syndrome • Identify which patient populations are at high risk for misdiagnoses of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) • Develop methods that you can use to rationally prescribe analgesics for those in pain while limiting the risk for abuse, misuse, and diversion Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

20th Annual Summer Conference on Women's Health is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Jul 24 - 27, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Accreditation: • Physicians: Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  • PAs: NCCPA 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. PAs may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program. • Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18. Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours. • Pharmacology Content for Prescriptive Authority: A maximum of 1 hour in pharmacology content for prescriptive authority may be earned by attending this educational conference. Sessions awarding pharmacology content for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as requirements may vary state to state. Course Description: Our 20th Annual Summer Conference on Women’s Health is designed to provide the most current clinical information about the care of the female patient to OB/GYNs, family physicians, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses and all other healthcare professionals involved with the care of women. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Conference Objectives:​ As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Recognize and evaluate potentially dangerous skin diseases and initiate treatment • Recommend current treatment options for uterine fibroids • Design a pain management plan for female patients with breast or ovarian cancers • Explain the relationship between stripped carbohydrates and insulin surges • Describe potential short term and long term risks of hormone therapy

2019 National Conferences on Wilderness Medicine is organized by Wilderness Medicine Educational Company and will be held from Jul 27 - 31, 2019 at Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Annual Winter Conference on Hot Topics in Women's Health is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Feb 25 - 29, 2020 at Big Sky, Montana, United States of America.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AEI - The 2018-19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update is organized by American Educational Institute (AEI) and will be held weekly from Dec 10, 2018 - Apr 05, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Dentist and other Healthcare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, 20 ABIM MOC, 16.75 AAFP Credits, 20 AOA Category 2-B Credits. Conference Description: You practice in a dynamic and challenging environment. While keeping clinically current is imperative, it isn't enough. You must also acquire the skills necessary to navigate a professional liability minefield, manage a more effective and efficient practice, and navigate a maze of healthcare laws and regulations. The 2018–19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update Update is designed to assist you in that endeavor. The course, offered weekly in 32 enviable destinations, is a unique, 20-hour survey of the intersection of medicine and law as well as selected clinical topics. Produced in state-of-the-art production studios with broadcast-grade, HD digital technology. Conference Objectives are: • Understand and avoid malpractice litigation. • Identify and reduce healthcare office risk. • Understand and start a direct patient care practice. • Protect professional and personal assets. • Utilize non-pharmacologic techniques for managing chronic stress. • Utilize a variety of clinically relevant but relatively unknown treatments. • Consult patients on the benefits of a longevity diet. • Utilize aspirin as a primary prevention agent for CVD, stroke and colon cancer. • Understand risks and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in pain management. • Understand and utilize common imaging modalities and techniques. • Identify and avoid legal and ethical pitfalls of treating unreasonable patients. • Implement new type 2 diabetes practice guidelines aimed at cardiovascular risk reduction. • Interpret chest X-rays for common clinical conditions. • Improve practice profitability through more efficient patient flow. • Reduce professional financial stress by better benefit planning. • Understand and reduce medication nonadherence. • Understand Alzheimer’s di­sease and better interact with afflicted patients. • Understand and manage malpractice litigation stress. • Incorporate the relationship between diabetes and oral health into patient care. Meetings Dates: Every Week, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:30 am. & 4:00 - 6:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.