Upcoming Medical Conferences in New York City

Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP) 65th Scientific Meeting is organized by Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP) and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2019 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall, New York City, New York, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Grow Your Practice with Dental Sleep Medicine is organized by Sleep Group Solutions (SGS) and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2019 at New York City, New York, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 CEU. Course Description: This is a MUST attend for any dental office that is looking to implement a Sleep Protocol, or learn how to increase existing Sleep revenues. Day 1 • Sleep 101 – sleep stages, disorders and the need for sleep apnea treatment • Sleep apnea symptoms/clinical issues • Improving Case Acceptance - Treating snoring and sleep apnea in a dental office. • Prepare overnight home sleep study for select course attendees • Hands on with Pharyngometer / Rhinometer for airway testing • Working with Sleep Physicians and Building relationships with local MD’s Day 2 • Download previous night’s Home Sleep Tests study and review study data and sleep report with class • Dental Sleep Medicine step-by-step protocol flow chart • Oral Appliance Pro’s & Con’s: Dorsal, Herbst, EMA, TAP, Panthera, and SomnoMed • Case presentations and How to Market a Sleep Practice • Review of the latest codes, fees, procedures with medical billing and Medicare. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Specialty Updates for the General Pediatrician Conference is organized by Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) and will be held on Dec 07, 2019 at Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center, New York City, New York, United States of America.  Accreditation Statement: Credit Designation Statement: The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Program Overview: This program will be of interest to general pediatricians who are interested in expanding their knowledge in a variety of subspecialty areas with new or updated guidelines or practice parameters that impact primary pediatric care.  The subspecialty topics covered in the conference deal with conditions that generally involve a team approach for patient care, including the primary care physician and the subspecialist. The conference will provide the primary care physician with practical information that will help them to become more knowledgeable in identifying, understanding, and co-managing a variety of complex conditions along with the subspecialist. The conference will also provide an opportunity for the primary care physicians to ask questions directly to the participating subspecialists to further enhance their understanding of the conditions discussed. The combination of didactic and interactive elements will promote a more effective learning experience. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Anti-Aging - Modules 1 & 2 is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Dec 07, 2019 at The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City, New York, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of pain management. Accreditation: Physicians AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses AKH, Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is awarded 7.5 Contact Hours. Description: This 9-hour, the intensive course has been expanded to include both Modules 1 and 2. The Anti Aging program is a very detailed oriented, comprehensive program for Physicians and other Health Care Professionals who are interested in integrating this new specialty into their practice. The program is taught by our lead instructor and Physician Advisory Board Director, Ann Robins, MD, a Board Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine and a graduate from the prestigious Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Robins is also residency trained from the Mayo Clinic in St Paul, MN. In addition to her advisory role with Empire Medial Training, Dr Robins maintains a very busy Internal Medicine Practice with a focus on Regenerative and Weight Management Medicine. Anti-aging medicine compliments conventional medicine, the specialty originated on using and applying advanced scientific methods for the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related dysfunction, chronic disorders, and other health related diseases. Anti-aging is a healthcare model based upon evidenced based interventional medical care that are consistent with those applied in other preventive health specialties. The anti-aging medical model will allow you to both extend lifespan as well as prolong the health span for patients allowing them a greater period of time that they may live productively and independently. Learning Objectives: • Competently administer personalized anti-aging services to their patient in order to optimize outcomes. • Describe the risks, pitfalls and potential health risks of patients undergoing anti-agng treatments. • Apply generally accepted protocols of integrative approaches to anti-aging services. • Evaluate laboratory and clinical testing, patient and family histories, and other associated findings to enhance patient outcomes while utilizing the best approach to treatment. • Monitor potential complications arising from anti-aging procedures and treat effectively to provide optimal patient outcomes.

Level I C-516 Cervical Spine I is organized by North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2019 at Georgian Building, New York City, New York, United States of America. Description: This course enhances the ability to make decisions about the cervical region through safe, effective, and efficient screening examinations. Participants will identify an evidence-informed approach to evaluation and management through concepts of total patient health, function, life-participation, and pain behaviors. Management strategies will include education, activity modification, manual therapy techniques, and individualized neuromuscular rehabilitation prescription, with the goal of restoring optimal function and preventing future impairments. Second and third year PT students receive a significant discount. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

2019 Onco-Nephrology Symposium is organized by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and will be held on Dec 07, 2019 at Mortimer B. Zuckerman Research Center, New York City, New York, United States of America. Specialties: Bioethics, Cardiology, Critical Care, General and Family Practice, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine , Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Urology Accreditation: AMA Credit Designation Statement Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Recognition Statement Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Overview: At least 1 out of every 10 cancer patients will experience acute kidney injury and up to 25% will have chronic kidney disease. Cancer is a common global problem, and as cancer treatments evolve, the nephrologist will be tasked with diagnosing and managing more complex cases within this subgroup of patients. The 2019 Onco-Nephrology Symposium will offer up to date information and insights from national and international experts in this constantly evolving subspecialty. This goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for academicians and clinicians to have personal exchanges with experts in this steadily expanding sub specialty in order to enhance the clinical experience of our cancer patients. This symposium is intended for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical students and other healthcare professionals in Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Oncology. Objectives: • Explore newer biologic agents, with a focus on CAR T cell therapy • Examine cardio-renal syndromes • Exchange views on ethical decision making in cancer patients regarding the initiation and termination of dialysis • Review surgical approaches to renal masses • Review unique causes of acute and chronic kidney injury in cancer patients Additional details available here: mskcc.org/NephrologyCourse

The Botox Training course is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals who are eager to learn a specific skill set associated with mastering the injectable procedures. Our Botox Training workshops, and other aesthetic procedure training classes, are offered throughout the year at major destination venues just about every weekend. For your convenience, we have scheduled our most popular aesthetic training courses over a weekend so you can easily attend the complete set of programs. Our Botox Training courses are considered to be the most comprehensive with hands on training as an integral part of the program and testing to ensure each attendee has satisfied the requirements for certification. For medical professionals interesting in developing or expanding their Aesthetics practice, Empire’s Complete Botox course is the best place to begin. These complete courses in Botox Training, Dermal Filler Training and Facial Aesthetics Workshops are the very basis for every Aesthetics’ practice. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576

Thread Lift Training I is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Dec 07, 2019 at The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City, New York, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Health Care Practitioners involved in the care of patients with medical and aesthetic requests. Accreditation: Physician Credit: ​Medical Education Resources designates this live activity, for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Credit: Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 7.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for [7.00] contact hours. Description: PDO Thread Face Lifting has been regarded by Plastic Surgeons as a significant advancement in Facial Rejuvenation and the Nonsurgical Facelift because of the extraordinary results achieved from the technology involved. The technique itself is ideal for the aesthetic practitioner (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, PA, check applicable state laws) because of the relative simplicity in learning the technique, the excellent safety profile, and the significant revenue associated with the technique itself. Empire remains the most sought after educational organization for Thread Lift Training and has already certified thousands of practitioners. Our thread lift courses are not only taught by Top Physician instructors (which is the only responsible way to train on threads, beware of non-physician instructors!), but also we are not supported or backed by any ONE thread lift supplier like most other trainers. The advantage to this kind of non-biased training is that the practitioner will not only be able to decide for himself which thread product is the best or suitable for his practice, but, can also learn the benefits of each of the thread products over the other. There is no one product which can do everything (in spite of what may be said) and the Empire course will teach you how to choose the best thread for the procedure and the individual patient. Program Overview: Present, understand and acquire the necessary skills to properly identify patients who will maximally benefit from implementing PDO Thread Lift procedures as a compliment to other aesthetic medicine approaches for enhance patient care, compliance, and improved outcomes for a variety of aging presentations by patients. Review current data on the safety and efficacy of PDO thread lift procedures, peer to peer cite review, standards of care, protocols, contraindications, exclusion criteria, as well as other possible patient presentations are provided to provide a context for patient perceptions and enhanced patient care. Learning Outcome: To provide learners with a foundation for following correct standards of care and acquire the necessary technical skills to perform each of these procedures correctly and by adhering to published protocols and guidelines Educational Objectives: • Practice and Perform and administer PDO Thread Lift procedures competently, safely, and effectively for their patient personalizing and tailoring these services to the individual patient, needs of the patient, and desired outcomes for the patient. Each participant will understand and learn how to avoid risks, pitfalls, complications, and adverse events to patients to increase overall care and patient results. • Apply generally accepted protocols and latest literature concerning the selection, placement, and volume of PDO sutures for optimal results for patients. Learn the proper guidelines for the placement of PDO sutures for aesthetic patient indications for correction as well as administration issues (i.e. patient intake forms, informed consents) and the corrective measures for follow up including possible complications or adverse events associated with the procedure. • Identify the mechanism of action of PDO sutures and basic facial anatomy, differences between the product characteristics and areas of injection, managing expectations, administration of the medical device and post treatment care for follow up after the PDO Thread Lift procedure. • Assess who is a candidate for the PDO Thread Lift procedure, patient benefits, and anatomical areas that PDO sutures are acceptable for treatment. Increase patient awareness and offer enhanced patient care in relation to the PDO Thread Lift procedure and their desires aesthetically. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Master Injector Series I is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Dec 07, 2019 at The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City, New York, United States of America. Attendees: The Master Injector Series 1 is designed for the more experienced injector or other physician and healthcare professionals who have completed the Empire series of neurotoxin or dermal fillers programs (or other comparable training). Description: An advanced hands-on program for accelerated neurotoxin and dermal filler mastery from exceptional trusted and expert Empire physician faculty educators. Empire offers the only program to provide direct hand on training using a variety of Dermal Filler products (see list below). A large percentage of the tuition is used to purchase not only the necessary supplies and the Botulinum Toxin, but also on the various dermal filler products which each student will have access to. By learning more than just the typical Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler products, Physicians can broaden their scope of practice and offer more to their patients. Practitioners will gain a high level of competence on multiple products that normally require individual training. This 1-Day Master Injector Series I Practicum℠ is designed for the advanced aesthetics medicine physician and healthcare practitioner to accelerate their proficiency, build confidence, and grow their Aesthetics practice. The Master Program offers physicians and healthcare practitioners with more than 6-months experience advanced hands-on instruction for greater clinical advancement. Course objectives: • Physician and healthcare practitioners who are dedicated to mastering their craft to become a leading authority on advanced injectable neurotoxins and dermal filler delivery techniques will benefit from the latest medical information, delivery options, and hands on instruction to help them improve injectable skills, gain confidence, develop medical standards of care. • Graduates will earn the designation of and will be provided with a certificate for display. • Students will gain an expert level of the latest delivery technique: Advanced Blunt Tip Cannula Training for Dermal Fillers. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Thread Lift Training II is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Dec 08, 2019 at The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City, New York, United States of America.  Description: Aesthetic PDO (polydioxanone) Thread Lifts have revolutionized Aesthetics and have become the most sought-after alternative to the surgical face lift. PDO Thread Face Lifting has been regarded by Plastic Surgeons as a significant advancement in the correction of sagging skin on patients not requiring plastic surgery or for individuals who would like to enhance the effects of the aging skin. Since the reintroduction of threads to the market and with the significant improvements made to the threads and the procedure itself, thread lifting is now a cosmetic procedure that physicians and nurses are eager to learn and provide for their patients. The procedure itself is relatively simple to learn and patients are willing to pay upwards of $3,500 for a thread lift procedure because the results are extraordinary, and , in comparison to the surgical face lift is safer, faster, and easier to perform Empire Medical Training remains the number #1 training organization for teaching practitioners the thread lift technique; having already certified thousands of physicians and nurses in the technique. Our courses are taught by renowned Plastic Surgeons or other physician specialists, beware of trainers using non physician instructors! Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.