Upcoming Medical Conferences in Charleston

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Geriatric Medicine is organized by American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and will be held during Jul 18 - 21, 2018 at Charleston Marriott, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Course Objectives are : At the end of this course, you will be able to: • Improve adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines in practice. • Construct evidence-based strategies to diagnose, treat and manage common clinical conditions seen among the geriatric population. • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with the patient to ensure that diagnosis and treatment recommendations are understood. • Recognize when to refer to, or consult with, other specialists to provide optimal patient care. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Carolinas Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (CC- AACE) Annual Meeting is organized by North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and will be held during Sep 07 - 09, 2018 at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Charleston, South Carolina, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event is Endocrinologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Dermatology for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held during Sep 14 - 16, 2018 at Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Dermatologists. This CME conference has been approved for maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI) Annual Meeting is organized by North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI) and will be held during Sep 22 - 25, 2018 at Charleston Marriott Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting is organized by North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and will be held during Oct 12 - 14, 2018 at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Charleston, South Carolina, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopedicians. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Essentials of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound: Diagnostic and Interventional Skills is organized by Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) and will be held from Oct 19 - 21, 2018 at Charleston Marriott, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is radiologists, rheumatologists, emergency physicians, athletic trainers, sports medicine physicians, orthopedic physicians, sonographers, fellows/residents others interested in improving their skills in MSK ultrasound imaging. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: Learn about ultrasound principles and operation, including presentations of proper scanning techniques with demonstration of those techniques. Along with a review of sonographic imaging of normal anatomy, there will be a review of pathology encountered followed by personal hands-on instruction in scanning. To complete the course, interventional techniques will be discussed and demonstrated with a hands-on lab. The combined 3 day program makes this an effective learning experience to improve the provider’s technical competency and patient outcome. The hands-on workshop will be offered in two tracks. Track A is designed for those with 0-1 year of experience while Track B is designed for those with 1+ years of experience with MSK Ultrasound. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to learn proper imaging techniques for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. Learning will be facilitated through an interactive and practical format with the direct supervision of our knowledgeable and experienced faculty. Educational Objectives: At the completion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe scanning techniques for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. • Recognize common pathological structures visualized in the joints studied. • Demonstrate performance of ultrasound scanning protocols of joints on live models. • Learn and perform interventional techniques assisted by ultrasound guidance. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 Chapter Meeting is organized by American College of Physicians (ACP) and will be held from Oct 25 - 28, 2018 at Charleston Marriott, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

S1 - Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation: Impairment Based, Evidence Informed Approach is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and will be held during Oct 26 - 28, 2018 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physical Therapists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26 (includes 5 online hours) or 2.6 CEUs or 3 graduate Credits. This is a three-day seminar emphasizing interpretation of basic science knowledge toward the development of clinical skills needed for differential evaluation and effective treatment of spinal dysfunction. General principles of functional anatomy, tissue and joint biomechanics, pathology and treatments are applied to clinical examination and treatment. Includes instruction and techniques of evaluating structure, active movements and palpation for condition, position and mobility of the spine. Manipulation techniques are instructed at all levels of the spine except the subcranial area. Supportive treatments, such as exercises and distraction, are instructed and practiced to a limited degree. At the conclusion of the seminar, the student should feel confident to examine and treat most common spinal conditions. Prerequisite: Intro S1 Webinar & Pre-course FCO - Home study (included with S1) Conference Objectives are : At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the spine. • describe the mechanisms and characteristics of spinal pain and the behavior of pain patients. • safely perform basic spinal manipulation techniques. • observe, perform and demonstrate safe thrust techniques on thoracic and lumbar spine. • discuss and present cases with spinal dysfunction. • describe the indication and contraindications of spinal manipulation. • demonstrate an appreciation of the role of therapeutic exercise and preventative measures in the management of spinal dysfunction. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Medical Summit and Annual Scientific Assembly CME Conference is organized by Southern Medical Association (SMA) and will be held during Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2018 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.