Upcoming Medical Conferences in Glen Allen

Practical Frontiers in Primary Care is organized by VCU Health and will be held on Jan 12, 2019 at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Family Practice, General Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Multiple Specialties, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.  Overview: The VCU Department of Internal Medicine and VCU Continuing Medical Education are pleased to offer this diverse primary care educational activity featuring noted faculty from Virginia Commonwealth University. This conference will include a broad range of contemporary clinical topics in primary care with the latest practical information designed to enhance your practice. The program is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other primary care providers.  Objectives: • Diagnose and manage common causes of urinary incontinence • Apply best practices in the management of cardiovascular risk to patient care • Review treatment principles of restless legs syndrome (RLS) with emphasis on new ferritin testing and treatment guidelines. • Describe the role of primary care in the prevention and treatment of HIV • Delineate the best approaches to diagnose common sleep disorders • Diagnose common diseases of the thyroid • Describe evidence-based approaches to the management of obesity • Identify the approach to diagnosing undifferentiated chronic abdominal pain • Diagnose rashes that commonly present to primary care • Identify and treat common disorders of the foot • Describe the role and interpretation of genetic testing in primary care • Relate recent updates in the evidence base supportive of primary care • Briefly review the pathophysiology and diagnostic principles of three of the most commonly encountered sleep disorders in Primary Care: obstructive sleep apnea, chronic primary insomnia and restless legs syndrome. • Review treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea with emphasis on positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. • Review treatment of acute vs. chronic insomnia with emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

Seventh Annual Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium: Collaborating for the Community: The Role of Interprofessional Practice in Addressing Current Healthcare Issues is organized by VCU Health and will be held from Feb 01 - 02, 2019 at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States of America. Who should attend? • Educators • Health professional students • Policy-makers • Practitioners • Researchers.  Accreditation: • VCU Health Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA           PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of    their participation in the activity. • VCU School of Dentistry designates this activity for 4.25 continuing education credits. Seventh Annual Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium: Collaborating for the Community: The Role of Interprofessional Practice in Addressing Current Healthcare Issues • The VCU School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants who attend the entire program, actively participate in exercises and observed demonstrations, and complete an activity evaluation will earn 4.25 contact hours ( .425 CEUs).  Optional Pre-Conference: Best Practices for Implementing Team-Based Primary Care • The VCU School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants who attend the entire program, actively participate in exercises and observed demonstrations, and complete an activity evaluation will earn 4 contact hours (0.4 CEUs).  Conference Description: The Jewell and Carl F. Emswiller Jr. Interprofessional Symposium is an annual event that provides a forum for health professional students, educators, practitioners, researchers, and policy-makers who have the power to improve health and wellness for individual patients, communities, and populations through innovation in interprofessional practice.  Conference Objectives: • Recognize collaborative approaches for addressing current community needs.  • Identify educational approaches to develop a workforce prepared for interprofessional practice. • Describe facilitators and barriers to interprofessional care.