Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on May 29, 2020 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Description: This course begins with principles of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques, then continues with management of acute cardiac problems including such mechanical and pharmacological procedures as: • Adjuncts for the management of airway control and ventilation • Monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition • Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion • Intravenous techniques • The essential and other useful drugs in cardiac care • Acid-Base balance Prerequisites: Each student must supply a photocopy of his/her current BCLS or CPR for Healthcare Provider certification with application or in advance. This course involves a testing station and there is little time for practice. Please be sure that you have a solid understanding of BCLS before entering this course. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Surgery Mock Oral Course is organized by The Osler Institute and will be held from May 29 - 31, 2020 at Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Accreditation: The Osler Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 29 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This course will help you improve your critical reasoning and evaluation as well as communication skills in an intensive 3-day case review course designed to help you zero in on what is most clinically relevant for diagnosis, surgical approach, and case management in all essential areas of general surgery. The course covers standard of care relevant cases utilizing a with half-hour public mock oral exam format. Participants and faculty review face-to-face in a 25-minute simulation of the oral board process followed by faculty critique and audience response; 2-4 cases are reviewed in each 30-minute session for a total of 40 to 80 case reviews per day. Topics Covered: Oral Course Surgical Topic Areas Covered: Abdominal Surgery:  • Abdominal Wall and Hernia  • Anorectal/Large Intestine I, II & III  • Hepatobiliary I & II  • Pancreas  • Small Intestine  • Stomach & Duodenum  • Other Organs and Areas: Breast  • Endocrine I & II  • Esophagus  • Head & Neck  • Skin & Soft Tissue I & II  • Thoracic Surgery  • Other: Critical Care I, II & III  • Pediatric Surgery I & II  • Trauma I, II & III  • Vascular Surgery I, II & III Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: • Describe preoperative, operative and postoperative patient care in the principle component areas of general surgery specifically: diseases of the head and neck, breast, skin and soft tissues, alimentary tract, abdomen, vascular system, endocrine system, comprehensive trauma management and emergency operations and surgical critical care. • Demonstrate skill and understanding in the diagnosis and management of patients in clinical surgical case scenarios from all areas of general surgery. • Explain non-operative management options for patients, on the surgical service, which may or may not require surgical intervention. • Demonstrate an understanding of tumor staging and describe the appropriate surgical and/or nonsurgical management required for each stage. • Describe any randomly chosen operation from start to finish.

This conference has been CANCELLED.  Society of Neurological Surgeons 111th Meeting is organized by The Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) and will be held from May 30 - Jun 02, 2020 at The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

This conference has been POSTPONED. The revised dates will be updated soon after they are confirmed.   Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) Education Meeting is organized by Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) and will be held on May 30, 2020 at Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Description: Please join us for an IDF Education Meeting for individuals and family members living with primary immunodeficiency diseases. Learn the latest about diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency diseases and meet others in the discussion sessions. Visit supporter exhibits to find out about products and services. Get your questions answered by medical experts. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

12th Philadelphia Prenatal Conference is organized by Philly Pregnancy Center (PPC) and will be held from Jun 04 - 06, 2020 at Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.   Target Audience: Obstercians & Gynecologists, MFM S pecalists, Radiologists, Family Physicians & any intersted Physicians, residents, fellows, nurses,midwives, genetic counselors, ultrasonograohers, pediatrics, cardiologists and healthcare profeesionals who care for women   Accreditation: continuning education credits for physicians the geroge washington university school of medicine and helath science designates this activity for a maximum of 27.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM   CE credits breakdown there 9 hours of cme credit offered each day of the meeting   Educational Objectives: • Summarize expert management of medical and obstetrics complications and labor & delivery      management  • Outline basic genetic concepts and prental management care in outpatient setting • Incorporate new techniques of prental diagnosis & screening by molecular testing and by ultrasound • Demonstrate improved knowledge on techniques of prental ultrasound & fetal echo   Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Limited Ob Ultrasound Course is organized by Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) and will be held from Jun 11 - 13, 2020 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Target Audience: This program is designed for the nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other medical professional who has limited or no formal training in diagnostic ultrasound and wishes to learn the basic concepts of limited ultrasound applications in Obstetrics. Accreditation: Thomas Jefferson University designates this live material 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. • Entire Course ONLY - 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • Entire Course AND Hands-On - 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • This activity has also been approved by the ACNM for 12 Contact Hours. Description: This two day program covers the AWHON recommended curriculum for Limited OB Ultrasound. Live demonstrations and hands-on scanning sessions are utilized extensively to teach ultrasound scanning techniques and protocols. Lectures are geared toward recognition of normal anatomy and common disorders, understanding of the protocols and standards, and performing appropriate measurements and documentation of the procedure. Lecture Topics: Typical presentations in this program include: • Introduction to Ultrasound Physics for Obstetric Imaging • Introduction to Ultrasound Instrumentation • Normal Pelvic Ultrasound Anatomy • Transabdominal Scanning Techniques • Transvaginal Pelvic Scanning Techniques • Introduction to Ultrasound Evaluation of the Cervix • Demonstration of Pelvic Ultrasound Scanning • 1st Trimester Pregnancy • Basic Obstetrical Measurements • Basic Fetal Anatomy • Guidelines for Limited Obstetric Ultrasound • Basics of Fetal Biophysical Profile • Amniotic Fluid Assessment • Demonstration of Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound Imaging • Self-Assessment and Case Review Educational Objectives: On completion of this course the participant should be able to: • describe the basic principles of ultrasound • recognize and identify normal structures of the female pelvis on ultrasound images • recognize and identify fetal position and presentation • distinguish between normal and abnormal ultrasound findings in pelvic and fetal ultrasound • list and describe the basic fetal measurements • list and describe the elements of fetal biophysical profile  • Improve patient care through implementation of limited OB ultrasound in their clinical practice • Assess their current practice in light of the information and discussions in during the course and identify specific strategies to implement as part of a continuing improvement process for their practice of limited OB ultrasound. Optional Hands-on Session: An optional instructional hands-on scanning session is held on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to approximately noon. During the session participants perform transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning on non-pregnant models, and transabdominal limited OB scanning on third-trimester pregnant models. Register early, Hands-on is available on a limited first-come first-served basis. Please note that the Optional Hands-On Session is the only activity on Saturday. No lectures are held on Saturday.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Jun 12, 2020 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Description: This course begins with principles of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques, then continues with management of acute cardiac problems including such mechanical and pharmacological procedures as: • Adjuncts for the management of airway control and ventilation • Monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition • Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion • Intravenous techniques • The essential and other useful drugs in cardiac care • Acid-Base balance Prerequisites: Each student must supply a photocopy of his/her current BCLS or CPR for Healthcare Provider certification with application or in advance. This course involves a testing station and there is little time for practice. Please be sure that you have a solid understanding of BCLS before entering this course. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Level 1 Certificate Course in Aesthetic Medicine is organized by American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and will be held from Jun 12 - 14, 2020 at Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Accreditation: The Institute for Medical Studies designates this live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS or CPR) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Jun 13, 2020 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Description: Courses: CPR for HealthCare Providers: This course is intended for physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs and lifeguards or any student of such. This course does satisfy the requirements for nursing school. HeartSaver CPR: This course is intended for other medical workers and day-care workers. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Jun 18, 2020 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Description: This course begins with principles of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques, then continues with management of acute cardiac problems including such mechanical and pharmacological procedures as: • Adjuncts for the management of airway control and ventilation • Monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition • Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion • Intravenous techniques • The essential and other useful drugs in cardiac care • Acid-Base balance Prerequisites: Each student must supply a photocopy of his/her current BCLS or CPR for Healthcare Provider certification with application or in advance. This course involves a testing station and there is little time for practice. Please be sure that you have a solid understanding of BCLS before entering this course. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.