Upcoming Medical Conferences in Nashville

KUH Summer Undergraduate Research Conference is organized by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and will be held from Jul 31 - Aug 02, 2019 at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Description: This meeting is the culminating experience for the undergraduate participants sponsored by the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases Summer Research Program. The conference will bring all of the students together to share their research accomplishments, network with peers and distinguished faculty, and receive timely career development advice. This added exposure to professional and scientific opportunities in renal, urologic, and hematologic diseases will entice undergraduates to continue their medical or graduate careers in areas within the research mission of the Division. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNP) Course is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held from Aug 02 - 03, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.25 contact hours. Conference Topics: • Clinical Assessment • Common Problems in Acute Care • Diagnosis and Clinical Management for Adults • Extensive Review of System-Specific Health Problems • Health Care Delivery and Health Care Systems • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Nurse Practitioner/Patient Relationship • Pharmacologic management • Professional Role Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The First ISEV & MRS Joint Extracellular Vesicle Conference Focused on Cancer is organized by International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), Metastasis Research Society (MRS) and will be held from Aug 02 - 04, 2019 at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt is organized by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and will be held on Aug 03, 2019 at Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment (CELA), Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Introduction & Target Audience: The Vanderbilt Department of Anesthesiology, in partnership with the Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment (CELA) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, offers realistic, immersive patient simulation education. This the course is intended for American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomates seeking to fulfill their Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for the American Board of Anesthesiologists (ABA) Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®) Program. This course fulfills the simulation education requirement of Part 4 of MOCA®. The Vanderbilt University Simulation Program has been endorsed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Simulation Education Network to provide these courses. Course Description: The eight-hour course follows the requirements of the ASA Committee on Simulation Education. Participants will practice individually and in teams to manage a series of simulated events in a variety of patient care settings Course faculty will include at least two board-certified anesthesiologists experienced in simulation-based training. Participants will have an orientation to the simulation equipment before providing care to simulated patients. Each participant will take the lead as the primary decision maker on at least one simulated event. Simulations typically include the use of a high-fidelity patient simulator (such as Laerdal SimMan 3G™) as well as simulated clinicians and/or patients (actors with scripted roles) and routine clinical equipment. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to: • Manage a patient undergoing anesthesia who experiences a hemodynamic critical event. • Manage a patient undergoing anesthesia who experiences a respiratory critical event. • Describe and discuss optimal teamwork, leadership, and communication skills required during crisis management. • Perform an effective handover. Each simulation will be videotaped for learning purposes. After each simulated event, there will be a debriefing session during which participants will discuss opportunities for improvement in both clinical and teamwork skills. Course Highlights: • Your performance will not be graded. THIS IS NOT A TEST! • Experiential learning: You will be in the “hot seat” as the primary anesthesiologist for at least one scenario • Small course size: 4-6 participants with 2-3 instructors per course. Tuition Fee: $1,600* (In addition, $100 ASA processing fee will be charged.) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Botox Training & Dermal Filler Training - Nashville is organized by MedAesthetics Training, LLC and will be held on Aug 03, 2019 at Nashville Airport Marriott, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 9.5 AAFP Prescribed credits. Target Audience: The Botox® and dermal filler training course is designed as a one-day course for Physicians (MD & DO), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Nurses (RN), Physician Assistants (PA) and Dentists (DDS & DMD).  The course includes a didactic and hands-on training session. Description: Personalized Attention  Each Botox® and dermal filler training course has a maximum of 8 attendees. This intimate course setting allows the instructor to spend individualized time with each attendee. The instructor is available to answer attendee’s questions and to share years of experience with botulinum toxin and dermal filler products and procedures. Attendees will learn the pearls gained from the instructor’s experience including seeing what works, having off-label expertise, and ensuring client satisfaction. Didactic Session: The Botox® and dermal filler training course begins with an intensive and thorough lecture session where you will: • Review facial anatomy • Discuss the history and pharmacology of Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Xeomin® and dermal fillers • Go over reconstitution techniques for Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport® and Xeomin® • Understand client selection and preparation • Learn the indications, contraindications and treatment techniques for each area and/or product • Examine possible side-effects and after-treatment protocols Hands-on Training: After the didactic session, you will gain extensive knowledge and real-life experience with clinical hands-on training. You will perform client consultations, come up with treatment plans and perform injections all under the supervision of the instructor. This includes meeting with the model, going over history and consent forms, conducting a skin analysis while understanding what outcome the model would like. From there, the instructor will assist in determining the appropriate type and amount of product which will be injected by the attendees of the course. Models and products are provided by MedAesthetics during the hands-on training session. Learning Objectives: • Discuss the goals of aesthetic procedures including the types of aging and how the skin changes as it ages • Increase knowledge of facial anatomy in reference to injectable procedures including facial muscles and understanding the layers of the skin • Information on the history, mechanism of action, and safety of Botulinum Toxin-A • Discuss the proper preparation and reconstitution techniques for Botulinum Toxin-A • Examine Botulinum Toxin-A dosage and injection techniques for the glabellar region, frontalis, bunny lines, crows feet area, and brow lift procedures • Understand the use and role of dermal fillers • Analyze the hylauronic acid classification methods, common areas of use and depth of injection for hyaluronic acid dermal fillers • Understand the types and uses of the most common hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in the United States • Examine dermal filler techniques and injection methods for lip enhancement, lip augmentation, marionette lines, nasolabial folds and midface volumization. • Discuss types of anesthesia • Understand common complications that may occur with Botulinum Toxin-A and/or dermal filler injections and  how to manage these complications with proper safety protocols • Evaluate correct patient selection criteria, the importance of medical history review and elements of a successful aesthetic patient consultation • Lean how to explain pre-care, post care, risks and side-effects and from there create a comprehensive treatment plan • Establish and exhibit successful skills in performing live model consultations • Demonstrate correct injection methods and techniques for Botulinum Toxin-A and dermal fillers

Advanced Injection Training: Botox, Dermal Fillers & Kybella is organized by MedAesthetics Training, LLC and will be held on Aug 04, 2019 at Nashville Airport Marriott, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 AAFP Prescribed credits. Target Audience: The Advanced Injection Technique training course is designed as a one-day course for Physicians (MD & DO), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Nurses (RN) and Physician Assistants (PA). The course includes both a didactic and hands-on training session and attendees will receive a Certificate of Training upon completion of the course. Description: Personalized Attention The Advanced Injection Technique training course has a maximum of 5 attendees.  With this intimate course setting the instructor is able to spend the necessary time with each attendee to answer questions and share their experience with these advanced techniques.   Attendees will learn the pearls gained from combining these procedures including years of seeing what works, having off-label expertise and ensuring client satisfaction.  Didactic Session: The Advanced Injection Technique  course expands the uses  for Botox® Cosmetic, Xeomin® and dermal fillers, while showing how these products can work together to produce successful results for your clients.  The course will cover multiple injection techniques, as well as selection of needles and the use of microcannuals. The advanced procedures include treatment of radial lip lines, advanced brow lift, combination brow lift, eye treatment (tear troughs), neck rejuvenation, treatment of the chin and jaw area, nose augmentation, temporal area, mid-face volumization (cheek enhancement), earlobe augmentation and hand rejuvenation. Hands-on Training: After the didactic portion, you will gain experience performing advanced procedures during the clinical hands-on training session.  You will sit down with the model, go over history and consent forms, conduct a skin analysis while understanding what outcome the model would like.  The instructor will assist in determining the appropriate type and amount of product and supervise the injections.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review and Advanced Practice Update is organized by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) and will be held from Aug 07 - 09, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 35.50 Contact hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Adult-Gerontolgy Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review & Advanced Practice Update is organized by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) and will be held from Aug 07 - 08, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32.10 Contact hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Nashville HRT Symposium is organized by Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) and will be held from Aug 08 - 10, 2019 at Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 hours CPE. Designed for pharmacists and practitioners, this symposium will provide comprehensive hormone information and options for more successful female and male patient outcomes. Why attend? • The absolute best hormone replacement therapy info – from foundations to innovations • 10 hours of CPE have been applied for* • The more attendees you bring, the more you save • Complimentary food and drinks, plus great networking • Our exclusive money-back guarantee • Bring your family for a vacation in Music City, U.S.A. – home to country music attractions and endless fun • Return home armed with practical information you can immediately put to use in your practice Multiple Attendee Registration Discounts for Members 2 attendees = 10% discount ($1,165.50 each) 3 attendees = 15% discount ($1,100.75 each) 4 attendees = 20% discount ($1,036.00 each) 5+ attendees = 25% discount ($971.25 each) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Comprehensive MRO Training is organized by American Association of Medical Review Officers (AAMRO) and will be held from Aug 09 - 11, 2019 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Description: Including alternate drug testing technologies (hair, oral fluids, sweat, and on-site testing) and alcohol testing. Meets the new change to DOT regulations effective Oct 1, 2010. Qualified training in preparation for the AAMRO MRO Certification exam. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.