Upcoming Medical Conferences in Big Sky

44th Annual Big Sky Radiology Conference is organized by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) and will be held from Jan 12 - 15, 2020 at Huntley Lodge, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Target Audience: This educational activity has been designed to meet the needs of radiologists in general diagnostic practice who are determining which radiologic tests to order and how to evaluate and manage their patients. Accreditation: Credit Designation Statement: The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing Education Units: The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 1.8 continuing education units (CEUs) or 18 hours. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational activity, learners should be able to: • Review breast MRI interpretation and breast MRI biopsy indications and techniques. • Describe spinal cord abnormalities and extramedullary processes. • Identify utility and process of adding US contrast to your practice. • Add clinical value for your colleagues in regards to diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and cervical cancer. • Review ankle MRI fundamentals and beyond. • Recognize thoracic trauma and mimics of thoracic malignancy.

Montana Orthopedic Society (MOS) 2020 Annual Education Conference & Meeting is organized by Montana Orthopedic Society (MOS) and will be held from Jan 17 - 19, 2020 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Big Sky Athletic Training Sports Medicine Conference (BSATSMC) 2020 is organized by British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) and will be held from Feb 02 - 06, 2020 at Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Big Sky Brachytherapy Summit 2020 is organized by American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) and will be held from Feb 14 - 16, 2020 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine is organized by Wilderness Medicine and will be held from Feb 22 - 26, 2020 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Target Audience: Primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care providers who might encounter patients in remote settings or who may treat patients that develop medical problems after visiting remote areas. No outside commercial support has been received for this activity. Accreditation: Maximum of 37.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Main conference earns 22.25 credits Optional AWEP course earns 15.5 credits Optional Ultrasound course earns 4 credits Wound Management earns 2 credits OB Workshop earns 2 credits Program 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 Conference Highlights: • Join outdoor-minded clinicians from all specialties for the largest & longest running conference on Wilderness Medicine  • Up to 37.5 hours of CME presentations & practical hands-on workshops taught by renowned faculty • Big Sky Ski Resort is famous for short lift lines, uncrowded slopes, and spectacular terrain • The "Biggest Skiing in America," Big Sky gives you access to more skiing and total vertical feet than anywhere in the US. • A wide variety of family-friendly activities including exploring Yellowstone National Park in the uncrowded and majestic winter season • Big Sky is easily accessible with numerous flights to nearby Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) Pre-Conference Workshops: Wilderness and Urban Survival Saturday, February 22, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $135 • A unique opportunity to learn and practice both basic and advanced survival skills from a Navy SEAL Instructor and other renowned survival experts who train our elite Special Forces. This all day “hands-on” workshop is a practical and fun, skill building experience, designed to prepare you to survive on land, in the sea, in the wilderness and urban environments. Participants will learn how to: • Signal and be found • Obtain food and water • Build fires with primitive tools • Escape a hotel fire • Construct & improvise survival kits • Survive a plane crash • Protect yourself during a disaster • Travel safely in developing countries and avoid being "ripped off" • Find and construct emergency shelters (build snow caves and igloos) • Recognize and evade terrorists Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider AWEP Certification - $495 Saturday, February 22 - Tuesday, February 25 OR Saturday, February 22 - Thursday, February 27 A comprehensive course leading to AWEP Certification® that is designed to prepare physicians and other health care providers with an extensive background in key topics and practical skills needed to become a competent expedition, wilderness, or Search and Rescue Medical Provider. Optional Workshops: • WINTER WILDERNESS SURVIVAL | Sun, Feb 23 or Tue, Feb 25, 12:30 - 3:30 pm. $75 • OBSTETRICS IN REMOTE ENVIRONMENTS | Sun, Feb 23, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. $60 • MAP AND COMPASS NAVIGATION | Sun, Feb 23, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. $70  • ROPES and KNOTS FOR WILDERNESS MEDICINE and RESCUE | Tue, Feb 25, 10:00 - 12:00 pm. $60 • URBAN and TRAVEL SURVIVAL | Mon, Feb 24, 12:30 - 3:30 pm. $75 • BASIC WOUND MANAGEMENT/SUTURE LAB | Tue, Feb 25, 1:00-3:00 pm. $60 • GPS NAVIGATION FOR WILDERNESS ADVENTURE | Mon, Feb 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. $70 • AVALANCHE RECOGNITION, ROUTE FINDING | Mon, Feb 24, 12:30 - 3:30 pm. $70 • WILDERNESS ULTRASOUND CERTIFICATION | Mon, Feb 24, 12:00 - 4:00 pm $295

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.

Montana Optometric Association (MOA) Big Sky Conference is organized by Montana Optometric Association (MOA) and will be held from Feb 27 - 29, 2020 at Huntley Lodge, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Radiation Research Society (RRS) Winter Workshop is organized by Radiation Research Society (RRS) and will be held on Mar 04 - 06, 2020 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Who Should Attend: This workshop is intended to bring together radiation oncologists, radiobiologists, radiologists, medical physicists and basic researchers to explore multidisciplinary approaches to solve current and future challenges of targeted radionuclide therapy. Program Emphasis: The workshop, titled “Challenges & Solutions in the Era of Targeted Radionuclide-Based Therapy,” will be held at Big Sky Resort.” The workshop format will allow for networking, collaboration and scientific discussions to promote addressing the tumor specific targeting and efficacy of radionuclide therapy as a means to improve radiotherapy efficacy. Both pre-clinical and clinical studies will be discussed with an emphasis on bench to bedside approaches. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Hematopoiesis (D3) is organized by Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology and will be held from Apr 03 - 07, 2020 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Description Hematopoiesis is a highly regulated and dynamic developmental process by which hematopoietic stem cells self-renew and differentiate to form all blood lineages. Disruption of hematopoiesis resulting from genetic, epigenetic, transcriptional, and/or post-translational defects or due to environmental stressors can result in benign or malignant hematologic disorders. Advances in model systems, genome-editing tools, single-cell analyses, and imaging technologies have provided insight into the molecular, cellular, and developmental basis of normal and malignant hematopoiesis.  This Keystone Symposia meeting will bring together basic and translational researchers to discuss and debate emerging topics and recent advances on developmental hematopoiesis, adult stem cell self-renewal and stem cell niches, novel hematopoietic regulators, and the pathogenesis of bone marrow failure syndromes and leukemia. Taken together, participants at this meeting will gain new insight into the biology of normal and malignant hematopoiesis and cutting-edge technologies, as well as have opportunities to cultivate new ideas and establish collaborations with researchers from disparate disciplines. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Rheumatology and Dermatology for Primary Care is organized by MCE Conferences and will be held from Jul 17 - 19, 2020 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Target Audience: All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about Rheumatology and Dermatology. Overview: This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Rheumatology and Dermatology for Primary Care, 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 Rheumatology and Dermatology 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. Topics and Objectives: Primary Approach to Inflammatory Arthritis Objectives: 1) Review the differential diagnoses when confronted with a patient who has joint inflammation and the various treatment alternatives 2) Identify the various lab tests that we use and how to best interpret them Crystal Induced Arthritis Objectives: Identify how to evaluate and treat patients who present with what appears to be a crystal induced arthritis dx 2) Discuss treatments including joint aspiration, synovial fluid analysis and dietary considerations Osteoarthritis Objectives: 1) Diagnosis of the most common arthritis we see 2) Discuss treatment and the newer drugs on the horizon, including case reports Osteoporosis Objectives: Review this diagnosis, secondary causes, and FRAX to help us with the diagnosis and up to date treatment 2) Review of Dual X-ray Absorptometry (DXA) scans and their interpretation Fibromyalgia Objectives: 1) Review this challenging diagnosis 2) Describe approved therapies as well as other therapies that we use that are not classic 3) Review the newer diagnostic criteria and compare it to the older one, which still may be useful Review of Urinary Drug Testing and Update on Cannabis for Rheumatology Objectives: 1) Review the ongoing opioid crisis 2) Suggest ways to help guide health care providers when considering the use of these challenging meds, while working in a busy office 3) Review side effects to be aware of and current limitations in available data Lotions, Potions and Pills Objectives: 1) Review frequently used vehicles 2) Management of dry skin 3) Become familiar with different topical agents 3) Review systemic medications used for dermatological diseases All You Ever Wanted to Know About Acne Objectives: 1) Manage the patient with acne vulgaris 2) Review the clinical presentation and management of acne rosacea 3) Recognize acneiform rashes and folliculitis Updates in Eczema and Psoriasis Objectives: 1) Review Common forms of eczema 2) What’s new in treatment for eczema 3) Review common forms of Psoriasis 4) What’s new in treatment for psoriasis Cosmetic Dermatology Objectives: 1) Review the uses of botulinum toxin and complications 2) Review the indications and complications of fillers and acid peels 3) Understand the physics of lasers and treatment 4) Review body dysmorphic syndrome Hair, Nails and Pigment Objectives: Understand common diseases and the treatments for alopecia, nails disorders and pigmentation Infections and Infestations Objectives: 1) Review the clinical features of common, serious bacterial and viral diseases 2) Identify when and who to treat and with what Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.