Upcoming Medical Conferences in San Antonio

Association of Family Practice PAs & NPs (AFPPANP) Annual CE Symposium 2019 is organized by Association of Family Practice PAs & NPs (AFPPANP) and will be held from Feb 28 - Mar 03, 2019 at Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25.0 CME Credits Topic: How to approach the patient with back and neck pain, Opioid Prescribing The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!, Radiology Review Workshop for PANCE/PANRE, Lab Case Review Workshop for PANCE/PANRE, EKG Review Workshop for PANCE/PANRE, Common Joint Injections, Neurophysiologic Roots of Impulse Control Disorders, Clinical Management of the Breastfeeding Infant and Mother. Objectives Upon completion of the program, attendees will be able to:  1. Discuss physical characteristics of ultrasound and ultrasound machine operations and operational features of a portable unit in the generation and storage of quality ultrasound images. 2. Establish basic skills in the use of the laptop and hand held ultrasound units for acquisition and interpretation of ultrasound images using B mode and/or Color Doppler. 3. Acquire images of the heart in PLAX and Apical 4-chamber views using the laptop and hand held ultrasound units that are adequate for use in assessment of global heart function. 4. Perform basic ultrasound exams of the abdominal aorta for aneurysm screening, of the IVC for size and contractility, of the liver, gall bladder, and spleen, of the right and left kidneys, and urinary bladder using laptop and hand held ultrasound units. 5. Perform musculoskeletal ultrasound procedures on the knee and shoulder. 6. Perform ultrasound guided procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, and central line placement) using the laptop ultrasound unit and phantoms. 7. Acquire images of the lung pleura with the laptop unit that demonstrate the presence or absence of lung sliding, B lines, and A lines. 8. Combine imaging of heart, IVC and lungs (laptop unit only) as a means to perform a limited cardiopulmonary exam with laptop and hand held ultrasound units.    

Childhood Cancer: Research Challenges and the Future of Therapy is organized by UT Health San Antonio - Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) and will be held from Mar 03 - 06, 2019 at Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. Description: This Conference will bring together some of the most respected childhood cancer researchers in academia and industry, along with science advocates, to discuss current advances in basic and translational sciences and their impact on therapy and diagnosis. Session topics will include Genomics; Epigenetics & Pathways in Pediatric Cancer; Immunotherapy; Advocacy & Outcomes; and Therapy & Drug Discovery. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Annual Conference is organized by Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and will be held from Mar 09 - 12, 2019 at San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Transplant Nursing: Implications for the Professional Nurse is organized by University Health System (UHS) and will be held from Mar 19 - 20, 2019 at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.5 CEUs & 14.5 CEPTCs. Conference Description : This conference mission is to provide educational opportunities for the continuous development of the professional nurse. This program is facilitated by expert staff who incorporate in their teaching - critical thinking, leadership abilities, communication skills, research based practices, patient safety, and professional care development. This two-day program provides extensive education to prepare those applying for a Transplant Nurse Certification. This activity is to enhance the knowledge and critical reasoning skills of the Registered Nurse in the area of transplant nursing i.e. assessing graft function, medication management, and patient and family home care education by addressing the current lack of experience and knowledge in care of the transplant population in an effort to provide evidence-based, high-quality care as evidence by improved knowledge, critical reasoning of the nurse and positive patient outcomes. Conference Objectives are : • Understand transplant center organizational structure and healthcare roles. • Define nursing role as a member of a transplant team. • Evaluate different methods and ways to support clinical practice and compliance behaviors in patient education. • Describe the function of the normal immune system. • Integrate knowledge of immunosuppressant therapy and strategize important principles in the care of immunosuppressed patients. • Recognize, differentiate and describe current drugs used in transplantation, indications, mechanism of action, dosage/administration, and side effect/adverse reactions/precautions. • Examine nursing monitoring parameters for the various drugs and implement patient education for transplant drug regimen. • Define criteria for patient evaluations, process for placing patients on the transplant list, increased risk donor, post procedure monitoring and nursing interventions and potential complications. • Describe common pulmonary diagnosis, post-op management and potential complications of lung transplantation. • Describe the indications and characteristics of liver transplantation and split liver procedure. • Identify pathophysiology progression of liver disease leading to cirrhosis and describe the impact and effect of cirrhotic liver. • Describe the current status of kidney and kidney pancreas transplantation, post-op management and potential complications. • Develop a patient plan of care and nursing care plan for post-op transplantation based on current protocols. • Discuss patient referral process and specifics to consents and requirements in regards to PHI. • Discuss criteria for successful transplant, potential complications, rejection, outcomes, patient lifestyle challenges, bedside interactions with transplant recipients and their families. • Summarize, describe and debunk myths and misconceptions related to national donation and transplantation systems. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E. Course is organized by University Health System (UHS) and will be held on Mar 21, 2019 at University Hospital - University Health System, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This CEU Conference has been approved for a maximum of 4 CEUs. University Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offers S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner/Provider courses. This neonatal education program focuses on post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. The class goal is to decrease infant morbidity and mortality, improve neonatal outcomes and the quality of life for infants and their families! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

5th Annual GI and Liver Disease Conference for Primary Care and Nursing is organized by Texas Liver Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and will be held on Mar 23, 2019 at La Cantera Hill Country, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) 2019 Annual Meeting is organized by Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) and will be held from Mar 23 - 26, 2019 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. ABRF 2019, "30 Years of Challenging the Limits of Science and Technology, Opening Doors for the Future" , will bring together international leaders in our core disciplines to provide a vision of what can be done, and insight toward making further progress as we work in the present. This is the PREMIER meeting for core facility science. Four tracks will be offered at the ABRF 2019 Annual Meeting: • Genomics Track • Imaging Track • Mass Spectrometry Track • Core Administration Track Satellite Workshops: Five (5) Satellite Workshops will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. (SW1) Data Independent Acquisition in Practice: Foundations and Resources for Implementing DIA (SW2) Mentoring and Leadership for ABRF Membership and Corporate Sponsors (SW3) Lean Tools for Enhanced Core Management (SW4) Use of FFPE in Next-Generation Sequencing: Considerations from Bedside to Bench (SW5) Image Processing and Analysis for Microscopy Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)-Economic Research Forum (ERF) Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshop is organized by American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and will be held during Mar 28 - 31, 2019 at Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Principle-Based Comprehensive Dentistry Restored Esthetically is organized by Ultradent Products, Inc. an d will be held on Mar 29, 2019 at San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentist and Team Members. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CE Credits. Overview: Join us and see how you can grow the fun in your practice and enjoy your days at “work” incorporating principles for success and systems that provide practice growth. Dr. Miyasaki has practiced for over thirty years and hopes to go another thirty because every day he enjoys what he does, and he does it all: preventative care, restorative, esthetics, endodontics, tooth movement, implants, dentures, and occlusion. Hear a veteran practitioner who practices what he preaches. This presentation will be good for the entire team, so it is recommended to bring everyone along (success takes a team). You Will Learn: • The principles of treating the patient right and being remarkable • How to implement case planning and patient education so patients value what you do • Why every patient should hear about whitening • The techniques you need to know about successful bonding - it's the small stuff that counts • A system for doing predictable direct multi-surface composite restorations • Techniques that make retaking impressions a thing of the past • How to make a mouthful of temporaries in minutes • Minimally-invasive esthetic techniques that may be the best you can offer your patients • How to do simple endodontic procedures your patients will appreciate • How soft tissue diode lasers can be incorporated into almost everything you do everyday • What to do and what to avoid when it comes to occlusion • How to grow your practice whether your practice is big or small Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

3rd Annual High Risk Pregnancy and Heart Disease Conference is organized by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and will be held on Mar 30, 2019 at Norris Conference Centers - San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Description: This conference is a unique meeting bringing together cardiologists, maternal fetal-medicine specialists, and obstetric providers involved in caring for the pregnant patient with heart disease. Currently, cardiovascular disease is one of the highest causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. It is also a time when interdisciplinary management between primary care providers, obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, nurses, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and cardiologists is critical. This CME program is designed to help all providers to better recognize, counsel, and refer women with cardiovascular conditions before pregnancy; and for all providers who encounter pregnant women with cardiovascular disease to better manage them for safer outcomes.  CME, CNE and Ethics credit will be available. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.