Upcoming Medical Conferences in San Juan

8th Annual Puerto Rico Winter Cancer Symposium (WCS) 2019 is organized by Meetings Events & Conference Coordinators, (MECC) and will be held from Mar 01 - 03, 2019 at La Concha Resort, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP), physician assistants (PA), oncology nurses, registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and radiation therapists. General practitioners (internal medicine and family medicine) will have the benefit of a review of the standard of care and new developments in cancer therapy. Residents in training and fellows from these specialties are encouraged to attend. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Topics in lung and breast cancer, gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, head and neck cancers, hematological malignancies (i.e., multiple myeloma, CLL, CML, and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma), Genito-urinary cancers (GU), brain tumors, malignant melanoma, and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) will be presented. Course Objectives are: Upon completion of this conference attendees will be able to: • Understand the latest advances in chemotherapy treatments in the areas of lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate, gastrointestinal malignancies, and others as well as hematological malignancies (CLL,CML, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin Lymphoma). • Apply genetic and biomarker testing to personalize therapy in malignant diseases and evaluate the current standards of care in the treatment of several cancer diagnoses. • Recognize the clinical indications, risks and benefits of combined modality treatments for NSCLC, head and neck, gastrointestinal malignancies, breast cancer and some hematological malignancies. • Identify and treat complications related to the disease process, chemotherapy and novel biological agents by applying the proper use of supportive care and on time acute interventions.

Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Apr 14 - 21, 2019 at 7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Conference Round-trip San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners. Attorneys, Psychologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Program Purpose / Objectives : Ethics & Bioethics : • Bioethics, Professionalism, and Communication • Fetal Interests, Abortion and Stem Cell Research Regulation of Medical Practice - Overview of Federal and State Laws : • Licensing, Credentialing, Privileging and Impairment Issues • HIPAA, EMTALA, and Other Federal Mandates • Affordable Care Act and Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records (Ehr) Versus Electronic Medical Records (EMR) : • Current State of Implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT) • Meaningful Use Stages I, 2 (2014) and 3 (2016) • Electronic Informed Consent • EHR Malpractice Liability End-of-life Decisions - Ethical and Legal Issues : • The Dying Process • Classification of Euthanasia • Physician Aid in Dying and Hospice Care • Determination of Death Federal and State Regulation of Pain Management : • Controlled Substances Act Standard of Pain Treatment • REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program • Monitoring Programs and Disposal of controlled substances • Pain Management State Guidelines, Laws and Rules • Addiction, Death and Pain Malpractice Medical and Forensic Expert Witness and Testimony : • Federal and State Rules of Evidence Governing Expert Witnesses • Deposition of Expert Witness • Direct and Cross Examination of Expert at Trial • Daubert Challenges of Experts Official Disability Guidelines and Ama Guides in Workers Compensation and Non-occupational Injuries : • Evidence Based Medicine • Official Disability Guidelines • Rating Impairment under AMA Guides • Return to Work Guidelines Professional Medical Liability & Nursing Malpractice : • American Law and Judicial Process • Medical Negligence: Causes, Prevention and Defenses • Spoliation of Evidence in Medical Records • Capacity, Competency, Informed Consent and Informed Refusal • Liability of MCOs, ACOs, Hospitals, CRNAs, Nurses, PAs and Nurse Practitioners • Malpractice Case Presentations Medical Malpractice Mock Trial : • MOCK TRIAL: Never Event Medical Error  

Physiatry '19 - Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Meeting is organized by Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and will be held from Feb 19 - 23, 2019 at Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. his CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Description: Connect with a community of influencers and up-and-coming leaders in physiatry and rehabilitation medicine at the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Meeting - Physiatry '19. Join us in Puerto Rico for five days of unparalleled scientific learning, sharing, and career advancement opportunities. With over 1,200 attendees, 4 blockbuster keynotes, 100 workshops/sessions, and 60 exhibitors - there is truly something and someone for everyone. Why Attend: The sparks of discovery, innovation, mentorship, leadership and collaboration ignite when our rich spheres of expertise and experiences intersect at the AAP’s Annual Meeting. • The AAP Experience: Physiatry '19 is unique in its focus on fostering meaningful and long-lasting relationships between physicians, educators, trainees and other professionals within an intimate and collaborative environment. 96% of past attendees would recommend the AAP Annual Meeting to their colleagues! • Network, Network, Network: 83% of attendees come back to the AAP Annual Meeting year after year to connect with colleagues, share ideas, solve common issues and celebrate accomplishments. • Education That Innovates: The AAP's Annual Meeting presenters are thought leaders that will creatively challenge the way you conduct research, educate trainees, treat patients and grow your career. • Industry Trends: The AAP's Exhibit Hall gathers leading organizations that are improving the specialty of physiatry through innovative products, services and education. Engage and collaborate with industry partners to achieve your goals. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Latinos and Alzheimers Disease Symposium: Understanding Risk, Prevention, and Care Strategies is organized by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Psychiatry Academy and will be held from Apr 26 - 27, 2019 at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Healthcare professionals, Students and trainees in psychology, Social work and related disciplines. Target Audience: This program is intended for: • Healthcare professionals • Students and trainees in psychology • Social work and related disciplines Conference Description: Diagnosis, prevention, and care provided to individuals with Alzheimer's disease are greatly influenced by socioeconomic and cultural factors. Statistics suggest that the incidence of Alzheimer's disease is greater in Latinos compared to Caucasians. This symposium will raise awareness and will provide empirical evidence about best practices for preventing, diagnosing and caring for Latino individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Each presenter, all of whom have dedicated their scientific and clinical careers to studying Alzheimer's disease in Latino populations, will overview the current needs, research findings, and practical knowledge that inform the care of Latino individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families. It will also provide a platform for the development of collaborations and support among health-care professionals, scientists and trainees. Learning Objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to • Describe the impact of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors in Alzheimer's disease. • Identify risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in older Latinos. • Identify strategies to reduce risk and improve early detection of Alzheimer's disease in Latinos. • Describe strategies to provide care and support for Latino older adults and their caregivers. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Occupational/Environmental Medicine in Primary Care Co-Provided with School of Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held during May 19 - 26, 2019 at 7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Conference Round-trip San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Program Purpose / Objectives: This seminar is designed to provide the participant with an understanding of the role and value of screening in primary care and the importance of preventive therapy and risk reduction for adults. The course will also provide an overview of common diagnostic and management problems in adult primary care. Upon completion, participants should be able to identify who benefits from cardiovascular screening, and from primary and secondary prevention of heart disease; assess which cancer screens apply to all adults, and which to selected populations; discuss new tools that may become available to screen for risk of cancer; counsel patients to modify their behavior and activity to reduce the risk of illness and disability and describe specific preventive and screening methods for common conditions and syndromes. This seminar will be relevant to primary care practitioners of adult medicine. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiology for Primary Care Professionals (PCP) is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Feb 17 - 24, 2019 at MS Freedom of the Seas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners. Accreditation: 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM  14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program  14 Contact Hours  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Prosthodontics in the 21st Century & Managing Your Practice and Personal Finances for Optimum Profitability and Success is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Feb 17 - 24, 2019 at MS Freedom of the Seas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 CE Credits. Target Audience: Dentists, Dental Staff, Spouses. Conference Objectives: At the Conclusion of this Presentation Doctors, Spouses and Staff will have a Deeper Understanding of the following Issues and Challenges: • The 4th Habit of Highly Successful People and its relationship to Doctor and Staff • Why budgets don't work long term • The importance of saving and investing Early • Determining what your post-career financial requirements will be as well as your goals • Maximizing practice profitability • Increasing practice production and collection • Controlling overhead expense • Examining guidelines for all expense categories and ways of improving results • Payment arrangements with patients-a unique approach to consider • Staff related issues - leadership • Staff compensation as a function of production and total practice revenue • Embezzlement • How much will you need at the end of your career/figuring it out • Inflation and its effect on your goals • The Rule of 72-again and again • The pathway to reaching that goal - working backwards • Obstacles along the way • Investment goals • The absolute need for a fee based highly qualified financial planner • The need for emergency funds and liquidity • Understanding of risk / reward • Various ways to invest • Investment vehicles • How to choose an investment advisor and what to watch out for • What does safety mean-upsides and downsides • What is a Fiduciary?

Endocrinology: An Update and Refresher for PCPs Co-Provided with School of Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook 2019 is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Jul 14 - 21, 2019 at 7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is family physicians, general internists, endocrinologists and others who manage patients with endocrinological disorders. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Program Purpose / Objectives : Objectives : This seminar will provide a working knowledge of common endocrinological problems. The course will reinforce physiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of most major endocrine disorders. The current treatment for these disorders will be developed in sufficient detail to permit independent management or active participation in care with the endocrinologist. Emphasis will be placed on clinical diagnosis and practical treatment with attention to evidence-based medicine. Upon completion, participants should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of most endocrinopathies; educate their patients regarding the basic concepts and natural history of these diseases and participate with their patients and consulting endocrinologists in decisions regarding modern disease therapy and prevention. Topics : • Diabetes mellitus in the 21st Century I: • Diagnosis & management Guidelines • Diabetes Mellitus in the 21st Century II: • Insulin Pumps and Glucose Monitors • Inpatient Diabetes • Hypothyroidism • Dyslipidemia • Obesity and Insulin Resistance Syndromes • Osteoporosis • Hyperparathyroidism • Adrenal Mass • Thyroid Nodules • Thyroid Cancer Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Puerto Rico Meeting on Hepatitis and HIV is organized by Virology Education B.V. (VE) and will be held from Aug 23 - 24, 2019 at San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Our key aim in establishing this meeting is to bring together practicing physicians and healthcare providers who treat on a day to day basis both infections in order to improve quality in clinical practice as well as in care to patients’ lives. As part of our overarching goal, we are trying to encompass HIV/HCV awareness among HIV practitioners, Infectious Disease physicians and Gastroenterologists (Hepatologists) as an important comorbidity in view of such a high prevalence in our local epidemic and stringent resources setting. The core program has been developed to provide state of the art information on HIV and Viral Hepatitis, to discuss regional issues and challenges, focusing on public health implications with a framework of sound clinical and basic science agenda. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Diabetes, Lipidology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Conference is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Aug 25 - Sep 01, 2019 at MS Freedom of the Seas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Target Audience : Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners Accreditation : 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM  14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program  14.0 Contact Hours  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.