Upcoming Medical Conferences in Nashville

Clinical Lipid Update is organized by National Lipid Association (NLA) and will be held from Sep 21 - 23, 2018 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse practitioners and registered dietitians with expertise in Lipidology looking for further advanced training. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Overview: The NLA’s Masters in Lipidology course provides an advanced examination of the core curriculum in Clinical Lipidology. This course is designed for any healthcare professional with experience in Lipidology who desires advanced training. Experts in the field of Lipidology will lecture on advanced concepts and guide participants through interactive learning scenarios that provide tools and skills to further advance personal standards of practice. It is recommended that attendees have already completed preparatory coursework (e.g. Foundations of Lipidology [formerly Lipid Academy] or similar core curriculum training). This course is particularly useful to explore the details of Clinical Lipidology and is appropriate for clinicians from the full spectrum of clinical experience including Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians who are in any phase of training, or even experienced physicians who are looking to take a deeper dive into Lipidology. Masters in Lipidology is offered as a two-day course prior to NLA meetings (Clinical Lipid Updates [CLU] and Scientific Sessions). Key topics include: • Emerging Science in Clinical Lipidology • Lipoprotein(a): The Neglected CVD Risk Factor • Plaque Biology and Implications for Clinical Practice

ACMA Kentucky-Tennessee Chapter: 12th Annual Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference is organized by American Case Management Association (ACMA) and will be held on Sep 24, 2018 at Nashville Airport Marriott, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

97th Annual Meeting of the South Central Section (SCS) of the American Urological Association (AUA) is organized by South Central Section of the American Urological Association (SCSAUA) and will be held from Sep 26 - 29, 2018 at Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Conference Description : Bladder cancer is one of the most common urologic malignancies. Recent information has been used to create an updated guideline from the AUA on evaluation and treatment of muscle invasive bladder cancer. A state-of-the-art lecture and panel discussion will address this new guideline and examples of patient clinical care. Neurogenic bladder is a very common form of lower urinary tract dysfunction associated with a variety of different causes and outcomes. A critical discussion on topics related to neurogenic bladder evaluation and management will examine this in detail. Both men and women experience issues with sexual health and sexual dysfunction. A critical discussion panel will address issues and update members on new advances in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Ongoing changes in health policy affect essentially all urologists and their practices. These topics are rapidly changing, and up to date information is crucial for successful practice. A series of presentations will address issues in health policy to update our members on these topics. Stress urinary incontinence is one of the most common forms of voiding dysfunction in adult women. Recent data has been used to update the AUA guidelines on this condition. A state-of-the-art lecture and panel discussion will provide a comprehensive update of this new guideline for our members. Optimization of care for transgender patients has reached the forefront of current medical practice. Urologists can play an important role in the evaluation and care of these patients. This AUA Course of Choice presentation and subsequent panel discussion will update our members on the current best practices in gender affirming surgery and clinical practice. Conference Objectives are : • Integrate AUA guidelines into clinical practice for evaluation and care of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer. • Describe new research findings and clinical practice recommendations for treatment of neurogenic bladder. • Explain new clinical evaluation and treatment options in the management of sexual dysfunction in men and women. • Review new and ongoing health policy decisions that will influence urologic practice and advocate for policies that help patients and practitioners. • Incorporate AUA guidelines into the evaluation and treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence. • Outline current best practices for gender confirming surgery and other aspects of clinical management in the urologic care of transgender patients. • Adopt methods to reduce barriers and enhance participation in clinical trials for urologic conditions for both patients and clinical practices. • Develop enhanced methods to optimize care of adolescents and young adults with chronic urologic conditions who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care. • Review common conditions and new research in pediatric urology. • Outline methods of evaluation and management of complex traumatic genitourinary injuries. • Acquire understanding of the current opioid crisis in the United States including the role urologists can play in helping to maintain adequate pain management for patients while reducing risk of opiate abuse among patients.

Ethical Principles in the Practice of Tennessee Mental Health Professionals is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Sep 26, 2018 at Millennium Maxwell House Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Course Overview: Many continuing education ethics programs are generic in nature. Many continuing education ethics programs stress risk management strategies to the detriment of the attendees, especially if an attorney presenter is involved. This program is different. Rather than avoiding clinical issues, this program explores the manner by which clinical and ethical issues affect the everyday practice of the mental health professional in Tennessee. This unique blend of clinical and ethical concerns allows for a more meaningful understanding and interpretation of the rules that govern mental health practice. These goals are reached through the experience and the interactive style of the presenter, Allan M. Tepper, J.D., Psy.D. Different from other individuals who possess joint degrees in psychology and law, Dr. Tepper actually maintains an active psychology practice and an active law practice. He functions as a clinician, and he represents mental health professionals who experience legal difficulties. In this regard, Dr. Tepper brings an extremely unique perspective to the practical understanding of ethics. These goals also are reached through the manual utilized in the seminar. The manual materials are not generic in nature. All of the written materials are state specific to Tennessee. Course Objectives: • Specify state and administrative laws that impact clinical practice. • Determine the ethical and legal principle of informed consent. • Determine the notes, documents, reports, forms, and clinical data that constitute the record • Evaluate current record-keeping practices. • Analyze how to comply with third-party requests for records. • Establish the consent necessary to treat minors and release records of minors. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

BHRT Symposium is organized by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and will be held during Sep 27 - 30, 2018 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Family Practice, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants involved in bio-identical hormone treatment. In this exclusive 3 ½-day seminar, listen to experts analyze the medical evidence surrounding BHRT, while learning from instructors actively practicing this specialty. Sessions will allow you to gain the information needed to safely and effectively merge BHRT into your practice. While the traditional medical view of aging focuses on its inevitable complications and steady decline in quality of life, this therapy functions as a means of relieving-and even preventing-many of these symptoms. Conference Objectives are : • Review Hormone Replacement for Women • Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidism • Review Insulin Resistance and the prevention of Type II Diabetes • Assess laboratory tests: Blood, Saliva and Urine • Discuss cortisol levels effect on balanced hormones • Evaluate cortisol levels and circadian rhythm • Evaluate Andropause, Testosterone Treatment and monitoring • Identify adequate HRT and improving sexual function • Understand the effects of growth hormone deficiency • Discuss the benefits of HRT and the Cardiovascular system • Evaluate HRT with neuro-psychopathology in traumatic brain injury • Understand nutritional depletions caused by medications and how hormones are affected Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Module VII Autoimmune Disease & Inflammation Course is organized by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and will be held during Sep 28 - 30, 2018 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Naturopathic doctors, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Family Practice, Gastroenterologists, Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants involved in the treatment of patients with inflammation and autoimmune diseases. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The incidence of all autoimmune diseases is increasing dramatically in the last several decades. Module VII explores the major autoimmune diseases that are now present in modern society from an Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine approach. Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Grave’s disease, and lupus; to name just a few, will be examined. Furthermore, the role that toxins play in the body will be elucidated. Inflammation is a component of most chronic diseases. This module also investigates new therapies for major inflammatory illnesses. In addition, the role that low dose naltrexone plays as a therapy for autoimmune disease will be examined. The participant will leave this course with the ability to prescribe low dose naltrexone and also new therapies for pain control. In addition, insights will be gained in the role toxic burden plays in the patient’s overall health and the attendee will learn detoxification methods including chelation. Conference Objectives are : • Identify the micronutrient insufficiencies that lead to DNA and mitochondrial damage • Recognize the intracellular signaling pathways, cellular biology, and molecular biology of immunity and inflammation • Describe the important interactions of the endocrine system with immunity • Discuss gastrointestinal manifestations of autoimmune disease • Review the role of heavy metals, genes, environment, and biotoxic exposures in autoimmunity • Compare integrative oncology protocols and immune nutritional support techniques Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Module IV Gastroenterology Conference is organized by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and will be held during Sep 28 - 30, 2018 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Naturopathic doctors, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Family Practice, Gastroenterologists, Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants involved in the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This module investigates gastrointestinal health and its overall importance for the patient. Seventy percent of the immune system is located in the GI tract. Ninety percent of serotonin is made in the GI tract. Nutrients are also made in the gut. In other words, if the gut is not healthy the patient is not health. This module explores new therapies that are available to help the patient have optimal GI health. Conference Objectives are : • Learn the various factors associated with intestinal permeability • Analyze the importance of the gastrointestinal tract in relation to the immune system • Evaluate the role of diet and antibiotics in the management of gastrointestinal dysfunction • Demonstrate the unique biochemistry of individual patients, while examining the ramifications of nutrition, medications, and stress on the immune system during the first years of life • Explain the gastrointestinal system's interface with the surrounding environment • Discuss the role of nutrition and digestion in terms of balancing gut flora • Identify the causes, symptoms, and diseases associated with yeast overgrowth, as well as the role it plays in weight gain • Know which occurring bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract are friendly, and which are pathogens • Know the causes and conditions of celiac disease, with accompanying testing and treatment methods—including false positives & negatives that can occur with antibody testing • Understand the role of neurotransmitters, and how they impact various organ systems • Discuss the consequences of inflammation with relation to the neurological system • Evaluate the effects that endocytic receptors, scavenger receptors & RAGE's have on the inflammatory response • Have a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the GI tract & neurotransmitter function • Learn the common conditions associated with leaky gut syndrome and dysbiosis • Understand the symptoms and diseases associated with low gastric acidity • Learn the protocol for HCL acid supplementation • Realize the symptoms and diseases associated with food allergies and pancreatic insufficiency • Know the causes of gas and bloating, heartburn, and bile sales deficiency • Find out new treatments for hiatal hernia • Look at the risk factors and treatment modalities for IBS, and the treatment for hemorrhoids and chronic diarrhea • Learn the treatment for inflammatory bowel disorders • Realize the symptoms and treatment modalities for acute and chronic gallbladder problems • Learn about dermatitis herpetiformis • Know the definition of probiotics and learn their mechanism of action, including which foods contain probiotics Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Module XVI D/E: Advanced Cardiology Course is organized by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and will be held during Sep 28 - 30, 2018 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Naturopathic doctors, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Family Practice, Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants involved in the treatment and prevention of dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This advanced module will concentrate on cardiovascular disease, with a specific focus on the most recent clinical literature surrounding cardiovascular medicine breakthroughs. Expert faculty members will conduct didactic, instructional sessions, coupled with case presentations and patient studies. The entire curriculum for this module has been revised and updated, with both new topics and speakers. Sessions will be presented by lecturers in the following format: 1.Cardiovascular Updates and Breakthrough Clinical Trials 2.Clinical Didactic Presentation 3.Clinical Case Presentations Conference Objectives are : • Discuss the Microbiome and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) • Discuss Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, and CVD • Explain the Role of Heavy Metals and Toxins in CVD • Discuss Chelation Therapy for Heavy Metals and CVD • Discuss the Retina and Eye in CVD Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Medication Safety Intensive Workshop is organized by Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and will be held from Oct 04 - 05, 2018 at Maggiano's Little Italy, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Practitioners in acute care with responsibility for medication safety oversight including : Medication Safety and Patient Safety Officers/Managers, Risk and Quality Improvement Professionals, Directors of Pharmacy and Nursing, Clinical Leads/Nurse Managers, Chief Medical Officers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 contact hours. Course Description : This highly praised workshop is offered three times each year. It is a unique two-day program led by ISMP faculty and other selected medication safety experts who, based on their own real-world experiences in establishing and evaluating medication safety programs, help you maximize your effectiveness in meeting today’s medication safety challenges. You will learn how to look at your organization through the eyes of the world’s leading safety experts and regulatory agencies, focusing efforts on medication-related issues that impact patient safety. You will engage in group discussions, participate in hands-on practice in error analysis, evaluate latent and active failures related to medication errors, learn how to effectively select high-leverage strategies, and use data from technology to help sustain safety efforts within your organization. Upon completion of the workshop, you will be armed with the specific knowledge and tools needed to be successful in establishing an aggressive, focused medication safety program and the associated infrastructure for continued safety improvements. Course Objectives : • Perform system-based medication error analysis. • Develop error-reduction strategies around the use of high-alert medications. • Utilize various data collection methods to identify medication risk. • Discuss the role and responsibilities of the medication safety officer or individual(s) responsible for medication safety oversight. • Identify tools available to support medication safety initiatives. • Measure the effectiveness of error-reduction strategies that have been implemented. • Identify human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behaviors from case studies. • Describe change management principles applicable to medication safety. • Network with other practitioners to safely problem solve and share learning. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Exam Review (Pediatric) is organized by Med-Ed, Inc and will be held from Oct 04 - 05, 2018 at Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.5 Contact Hours. Course Description: This course is to assist the participant in preparing for the Pediatric CCRN Exam. This course preparation will use a systems approach to review the essential aspects of nursing care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Critical care nurses are seeing patients with more severe and complex healthcare needs, which require nurses to be more proficient and clinically competent. Nursing certification is considered the standard by which regulatory agencies and the public recognize quality nursing care. The purpose of this review is to assist the participant in preparing for the Pediatric CCRN Exam. This course preparation will use a systems approach to review the essential aspects of nursing care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.