Upcoming Medical Conferences in San Juan

21st Annual Endocrine Update is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Feb 24 - 28, 2020 at Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America.  Target Audience: This course is designed to meet the professional needs of practicing endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons and interested internists who care for adults with endocrine disorders. Available Credit: • 17.00 ABIM MOC points • 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 23.00 Attendance Course Description: This course addresses gaps in medical knowledge and barriers in clinical practice to improve the outcomes of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders. This program will consist of lectures, small groups, panel discussion formats covering best practices, barriers to optimal patient outcomes and new approaches to evaluation and management of complex and common endocrine disorders. Course Highlights: • Case-based, interactive model that highlights multidisciplinary sessions in the evaluation and treatment of endocrine diseases, diabetes and obesity • Clinically relevant education from experts in endocrinology, surgery, radiology and more • Opportunities to interact with course faculty during breakfast roundtable discussions and small group discussions • Access to course recordings for one year Learning Objectives: Upon the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify the role of imaging modalities in the evaluation of the patient with adrenal or thyroid disease • Discern the perspectives of endocrinology, radiology, and surgery in the evaluation and treatment of the patient with endocrine disease • Recall new insights of the mechanism of bone aging and potential for novel therapies • Apply management strategies to improve clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes and pregnancy • Apply management strategies to improve weight loss outcomes

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) 2020 Meeting is organized by International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) and will be held from Feb 26 - 28, 2020 at San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

9th Annual Puerto Rico Winter Cancer Symposium is organized by Meetings Events & Conference Coordinators, (MECC) and will be held from Mar 06 - 08, 2020 at La Concha Resort, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Conference Description: This three-day conference is designed for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, advances 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. Topics in 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. The areas of focus for this conference will include the review of current standards of care in the treatment of all malignancies and new developments in cancer care. There will be an emphasis on molecular diagnosis and individualization of cancer therapy based on molecular profiles. Presentations from the latest national and international meetings will be reviewed and guidelines of cancer care will be emphasized. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Practical Neurology Co-Provided with School of Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Apr 04 - 11, 2020 at Celebrity Summit, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners Credits: • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™  • 14.0 Contact Hours  Description: This course will provide a working knowledge of the most common neurological problems and reinforce principles of clinical diagnosis while reviewing the symptoms and signs of most major neurological diseases. The seminar will also present clear, practical guidelines for managing these common problems including how to integrate laboratory tests and imaging techniques into the patient's evaluation. Finally, the current treatment for these disorders will be developed in sufficient detail to permit independent management or active participation in care with the neurologist. Emphasis will be placed on clinical diagnosis and practical treatment with introduction of clinical neuroscience as needed to clarify management issues. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: recognize the symptoms and signs of the most common neurological diseases; apply fundamental disease concepts to patient management; educate their patients regarding the basic concepts and natural history of these diseases and participate with their patients and consulting neurologists in decisions regarding modern disease therapy and prevention. This seminar will be relevant to family practitioners, internists, neurologists and others who manage patients with neurological disorders. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine for Primary Care: Derm/Gastro/Neuro/Rheum is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Apr 16 - 19, 2020 at The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

VIII Ibero-American Family Medicine Summit 2020 is organized by World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) and will be held from Apr 21 - 22, 2020 at San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) Annual Meeting is organized by International Association for Orthodontics (IAO). The symposium is held from Apr 23 - 26, 2020 at Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) is organized by National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) and will be held from Oct 10 - 13, 2020 at San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Topics in Sports Medicine, Mental Health, and Cannabinoid Medicine is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will from Dec 26, 2020 - Jan 02, 2021 at Celebrity Summit, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Target Audience: Pharmacists Accreditation: • 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 16 ACPE Credits • 16 CE Credits for Psychologists • 16 ASWB ACE Credits • 16.0 Contact Hours Program Purpose: Improve primary care providers competence in identifying, evaluating, and managing sports medicine/musculosketal conditions. The health care team performance will be improved by improved communication and efficiency due to improved selection of diagnostic modalities and evidence based treatment options. Topics: • Concussion ○ Determine medical clearance and return to play recommendations following a concussion • Foot and Ankle Pain Evaluation and Treatment ○ Select the most effective and evidence based physical examination tests to establish the diagnosis for foot and ankle pain • Shoulder Pain Evaluation and Treatment ○ Select the most effective and evidence based physical examination tests to establish the diagnosis for shoulder pain • Knee Pain Evaluation and Treatment ○ Select the most effective and evidence based physical examination tests to establish the diagnosis for knee pain • Exercise Recommendations ○ Identify benefits of regular physical activity Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Prosthodontic Principles Essential for Successful Rehabilitation on Natural Teeth and Dental Implants is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Feb 27 - Mar 06, 2021 at Celebrity Summit, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America. Target Audience: Dentists, Dental Staff Accreditation: •14 CE Credits Program Purpose: Prosthodontic Principles Essential for Successful Complex Reconstruction of Natural Teeth and Dental Implants Oral rehabilitation demands a full understanding of the prosthodontic principles related to fixed reconstruction involving natural teeth as well as dental implants. After thorough diagnosis and data collection, a cogent treatment plan should be developed which brings the patient through all phases of therapy including the elimination of acute disease, surgical procedures, management of the provisional stage, proper healing and maturation, and final fabrication and delivery of definitive restorations. Essential prosthodontic principles critical for success in the Implant-Assisted Removable Prosthesis will also be covered. Learning Objectives: • How to begin a complex dental reconstruction • Understanding tooth position and occlusal plane in diagnosis and anticipated final restoration • Understanding vertical dimension and use of semi-adjustable articulators for rehabilitation cases • Evaluating pre-operative and proposed occlusal schemes in complex cases • Implant-Assisted Removable Prostheses Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.