Upcoming Medical Conferences in Charleston

2018 Advanced Team Physician Course is organized by American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and will be held during Nov 29 - Dec 02, 2018 at Charleston Marriott, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Vascular Access Ultrasound Course (VUC) is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held on Dec 07, 2018 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is anyone involved in vascular access. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 hours of CME Credits. Conference Description: This course will teach you how to use ultrasound to improve your success rates and improve patient care when placing lines, both central and peripheral. We cover the basics of ultrasound and line placement with ultrasound and then spend a great deal of time in lab placing lines in multiple different types of phantoms. Models are also used to practice identifying the anatomy and landmarks. Upon completion of the Vascular Access Course, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate the ability to properly operate an ultrasound machine and make adjustments to obtain adequate image quality. • Acquire ultrasound images for limited examination of the vascular structures in the neck and limbs for the purpose of placing intravascular catheters. • Use ultrasound to facilitate the intravascular placement of catheters. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Introductory Emergency Ultrasound Course (EUC) is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2018 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 hours of Category I CME Credits. Conference Description: The Emergency Ultrasound Course is a two day introductory course that covers all the primary applications of emergency ultrasound. The course is arranged so lectures are given in the morning with concentrated hands on lab experience in the afternoon both days. The lab uses live models for a realistic training experience and we provide adequate faculty coverage to ensure a significant hands on experience for each participant. The Introductory Course also includes the Vascular Access course, so you will get both courses for the price of one! Click here to see a sample agenda for this course. • Course covers all the primary emergency ultrasound applications • 2 Days of hands on labs with live models and phantoms • Discounted access to a full set of online learning tools • On-line image review available for course particpants • Nationally recognized faculty • 16 hours of Category I CME Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Critical Care Ultrasound Course (CUC) is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held from Dec 08 - 09, 2018 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.25 hours of Category I CME. Conference Description : This two day course focuses primarily on ultrasound applications in the critically ill patient. This course contains some content similar to that found in the Introductory Course, but more focused for the ICU and emergency medicine physician. We cover basic topics initially then move through cardiac, vascular access, abdominal pathology and critical care ultrasound. Like all of our courses this two day course can be tailored for your group to cover just the topics you are interested in learning. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Advanced Ultrasound Course (AUC) is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held on Dec 09, 2018 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This course is designed for students to learn more advanced techniques for the use of ultrasound at the bedside. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 hours of category 1 CME. Conference Description : Students are expected to have a good working knowledge of ultrasound prior to this course. We will cover topics from advanced cardiac ultrasound to pulmonary applications. This course also has extensive hands on training following lectures. The Advanced Ultrasound Course is designed for students to learn more advanced techniques for the use of ultrasound at the bedside. Students are expected to have a good working knowledge of ultrasound prior to this course. We will cover topics from advanced cardiac ultrasound to pulmonary applications. Conference Objectives are : • Produce ultrasound images for limited examination of the following organs: lungs, deep venous structures of the limbs, soft tissue and skin. • Produce ultrasound images for expanded examination of the cardiac system. • Produce ultrasound images to be used in guiding management of patient resuscitations. • Use ultrasound to facilitate the following procedures: thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, lumbar puncture, paracentesis and peritonsilar abscess drainage. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Association of Cancer Executives (ACE) Annual Meeting 2019 is organized by Association of Cancer Executives (ACE) and will be held from Jan 27 - 29, 2019 at Belmond Charleston Place, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME) Annual Meeting is organized by Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME) and will be held from Feb 27 - Mar 01, 2019 at Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Preconference will be held on Feb 26, 2019. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

South Carolina Radiological Society (SCRS) Annual Meeting 2019 is organized by South Carolina Radiological Society (SCRS) and will be held on Mar 02, 2019 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

50th Annual OB/GYN Spring Symposium is organized by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Mar 16 - 18, 2019 at Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America.  The target audience for this medical event is field of Women’s Health with particular interest in reproductive issues and overall wellbeing. Obstetrician gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, registered nurses, and other interested health professionals are encouraged to attend. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The 50th Annual OB/GYN Spring Symposium will provide engaging, evidence-based updates on a range of obstetrical and gynecological challenges, aimed at enabling clinicians to update their practice, improve the quality of care for their patients, and optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. The symposium focuses on enhancing participants’ knowledge of new evidence and trends in the field and highlighting practical applications for this knowledge. Conference faculty include nationally known guest faculty and distinguished MUSC faculty. Content is chosen for this CME activity based on needs assessment and educational gaps derived from local, regional and national data including peer review, literature updates and specialty society information. Content is presented through key updates on emerging topics in expert presentations, and interactive panel discussions. Please see the agenda for a detailed description of topics and learning objectives to be addressed within this three day conference. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Spinal & Epidural Anesthesia Workshop is organized by Coast to Coast Anesthesia Seminars, Inc and will be held from Apr 14 - 16, 2019 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Credits: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 16.00 Class A CE credits. • AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 3.50 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics. • Full Seminar (15.5 credits) • Lectures Only (13 credits) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.