Upcoming Medical Conferences in Austin

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) Spring Meeting is organized by American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and will be held during May 31 - Jun 03, 2018 at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Austin, Texas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Urological Association (AUA) 2018 Annual Review Course is organized by American Urological Association (AUA) and will be held during Jun 01 - 03, 2018 at Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, Texas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is residents preparing for Part I of the ABU Qualifying Examination. This course is also of interest to practicing urologists taking the recertification knowledge assessment or those looking to update or refresh their knowledge base. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description : This three-day course will provide basic urologic knowledge to residents for the American Board of Urology (ABU) Qualifying (Part 1) Examination. This course will disseminate current urologic knowledge and also provide practicing urologists preparing for the recertification knowledge assessment as well as others, including allied health professionals, with a thorough review of basic urologic topics. In preparation for the American Board of Urology (ABU) Qualifying (Part 1) Examination, residents need to have basic urologic knowledge to prepare them for the ABU examinations. To fulfill this need, the American Urological Association (AUA) developed this course to disseminate current urologic knowledge. This course is also of interest to practicing urologist preparing for the recertification knowledge assessment as well as others, including allied health professionals, looking for a thorough review of basic urologic topics. Course Objectives : At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: • Apply basic, generally-accepted urological practices for superior patient care. • Demonstrate core knowledge of urology necessary for Part I of the American Board of Urology (ABU) qualifying examination and for the recertification knowledge assessment. • Utilize AUA Guidelines for appropriate patient evaluation and management. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) 40th Annual Meeting and Open Conference is organized by American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) and will be held during Jun 21 - 24, 2018 at AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, Austin, Texas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Level 1 Dental Implant Training is organized by Advanced Dental Implant Research and Education Center (AIC) and will be held during Jun 22 - 25, 2018 at Austin, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24 CE Credits. Course Description : This course offers the "basics" of dental implant placement, including topics such as drilling, suturing techniques, implant restoration, treatment planning and managing complications. Every surgical Implant Training course includes hands-on activities on detailed resin or gum models and/or porcine mandible. • Day One: June 22, 2018. • Day Two: June 23, 2018. • Day Three: June 24, 2018. • Day Four: June 25, 2018. Course Objectives: • Evaluate anatomic considerations significant to the surgical placement of dental implants. • Establish which patients meet the selection criteria for dental implants. • Perform basic surgical protocol for implant dentistry (including flap design, soft/hard tissue management and suturing techniques) through hands-on practice. • Restore dental implants in both the surgical and prosthetic phases. • Perform a live surgery on their own patient under the supervision of an experienced Course Director. • Improve surgical skills in preparation for the next level of implantology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 Health Meeting is organized by Society of Actuaries (SOA) and will be held during Jun 25 - 27, 2018 at Hilton Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas, United States of America. Accreditation : - 18.00 credits may be applied toward the “Qualification Standards for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion” and the “SOA Continuing Professional Development Requirement.” 15.00 credits may be applied toward “The Canadian Institute of Actuaries Qualification Standard-Continuing Professional Development.” The 2018 SOA Health Meeting is the premier event for actuaries working in the health industry. Attend and gain current information on the hottest issues facing health care. Session Highlights : - • Is Your Integrated Delivery System Throwing Away Free Money? • Blockchain Innovation in Health Care • Initiative 18|11: What Can We Do About the Cost of Health Care? • Public Health: More Important Now Than Ever • Speciality Drugs– Biosimilar Impact on Medical Cost Trends Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CF4 - State of the Art Cranio Facial is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and will be held from Jul 14 - 15, 2018 at Austin, Texas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physical Therapists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 Hours or 1.5 CEUs. Course Description : This seminar has a broad focus. It covers craniofacial pain and headaches related to pathologies of the TMJ as well as the effect of degenerative and postural changes of the mid and lower cervical spine on craniocervical posture and function. Surgical management of the TMJ and mandible will be discussed and pre/post surgical patient management carefully explained. Finally, the role of the physical therapist in the management of craniofacial malformations and anomalies will be discussed. The overall emphasis of this seminar is on the integration of treatment-related knowledge and total craniocervical management. Prerequisite: CF3 - Advanced Cranio-Facial Course Objectives: At the completion of this seminar the attendee should be able to: • Explain the manual skills utilized in the examination and treatment of major maxillo-facial surgical procedures. • Differentiate manual interventions for selected congenital malformations, traumatic injuries and orthognatic surgery. • Discuss progression of treatment following TMJ disc reduction. • Utilize a total body program as a component of musculoskeletal stabilization. • Discuss patient progression involving both physical therapy and dentistry interventions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

33rd Annual Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium is organized by American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and will be held during Jul 19 - 21, 2018 at Fairmont Austin, Austin, Texas, United States of America. Conference Description: This conference focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery and body contouring procedures. The program is designed with a comprehensive blend of free instructional courses, providing a deep dive into specific topics in a smaller setting, complemented by general session programming which features individual presentations and expert panel discussion on key topics. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The PBI Professional Boundaries and Ethics Course - Enhanced Nursing Edition is organized by Professional Boundaries, Inc. (PBI) and will be held from Jul 20 - 22, 2018 at Hilton Austin Airport, Austin, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The Enhanced edition includes: • A 10-hour online pre-course component: textbook reading and written assignments. • Three-day live conference (24 total hours). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The PBI Professional Boundaries and Ethics Course - Extended Nursing Edition is organized by Professional Boundaries, Inc. (PBI) and will be held during Jul 20 - 22, 2018 at Hilton Austin Airport, Austin, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 46 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The Extended edition includes: • A 10-hour online pre-course component: textbook reading and written assignments. • Three-day live conference (24 total hours). • PLUS post-conference supportive relapse prevention seminars - one hour/week via conference call for one 12-week cycle, with the option of continuing for multiple cycles (which many choose to do). • Fulfills California disciplinary orders requiring boundary education. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The PBI Professional Boundaries and Ethics Course - Extended Dentist Edition is organized by Professional Boundaries, Inc. (PBI) and will be held from Jul 20 - 22, 2018 at Hilton Austin Airport, Austin, Texas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 46 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Objectives: Upon completion, physicians will: • Comply with standards of practices, codes of ethics, and state statutes • Demonstrate appropriate clinical decision making by minimizing negative influences • Adhere to professional boundaries with resultant improvements in physician-patient interaction, which can improve clinical outcomes • Reduce their potential of transgressions through the development of systems into clinical practice • Become aware of the early warning signs indicative of ethical dilemmas and boundary problems • Create and implement a tiered Protection Plan to maintain appropriate boundaries Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.