Upcoming Medical Conferences in Williamsburg

2019 2nd Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Symposium is organized by University of Virginia (UVA) and will be held on Jun 22, 2019 at Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Program Description: This Symposium will include a series of lectures given by experts in the field on topics that are highly relevant for practicing pulmonologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists and anyone involved with pulmonary rehabilitation.  Lectures will include discussions on the management of refractory obstructive lung disease, diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and interactive cases pertaining to interstitial lung disease, management of advanced sarcoidosis, adult bronchiectasis, interactive cases and an in depth discussion on the multidisciplinary aspects of lung transplantation, palliative care requirements for patients with endstage lung disease, pulmonary hypertension discussion and an overview of current and future lung transplant research happening at the University of Virginia. In addition to the didactic talks there will be at least one panel discussion presented by a multidisciplinary team. Educational Objectives: At the completion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe appropriate therapeutic diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with refractory obstructive lung disease • Recognize clinical features of patients with interstitial lung disease related to mixed connective tissue disorders • Identify how advancements in pharmacogenetics and clinical research can have a positive impact on the management of interstitial lung disease • Discuss the diagnostic work-up for patients with adult bronchiectasis and identify appropriate therapeutic interventions • Recognize appropriate timing and indications for lung transplant referral • Understand the multi-disciplinary aspect of patient care in lung transplantation • Discuss the role of palliative care in the management of patients with advanced lung disease • Identify diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for patients with pulmonary hypertension • Discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with advanced sarcoidosis • Describe progress in lung transplant-related research at UVA Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Functional GI Disorders School is organized by American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and will be held on Sep 06, 2019 at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

18th International Society for Hepatic Encephalopathy and Nitrogen Metabolism (ISHEN) Meeting is organized by VCU Health and will be held from Sep 12 - 15, 2019 at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Target Audience: Multiple Specialties Conference Overview: Join International Society for Hepatic Encephalopathy and Nitrogen Metabolism (ISHEN) experts for a review of the latest clinical and translational research in hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Conference Objectives: • Define and classify hepatic encephalopathy (HE). • Discuss the importance of HE and potential reversibility. • Review the pathogenesis of HE. • Determine challenges in the diagnosis of HE. • Review treatments for overt HE for both inpatient and outpatient. • Discuss the components of the gut-brain axis. • Review new treatment options to manage and treat HE via the gut. • Describe brain dysfunction prior to cirrhosis development. • Outline current treatments for covert HE. • Review newer therapies becoming available for HE in terms of gut, brain, systemic circulation. • Contrast consensus statements on Overt HE management and Covert HE management. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

VA HIMSS 15th Annual Fall Conference is organized by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and will be held from Oct 21 - 23, 2019 Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

43rd Annual Anesthesia Conference is organized by Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA) and will be held from Oct 28 - 31, 2019 at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The 46th Annual Williamsburg Conference on Heart Disease is organized by Foundation for Advanced Cardiovascular Education and Training (FACET) and will be held from Dec 08 - 10, 2019 at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Target Audience: This educational activity is intended for cardiologists, internists, cardiovascular surgeons in active clinical practice involving the management of patients with cardiovascular disease. • Cardiologists • Internists • Cardiovascular Surgeon Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

44th Annual Anesthesia Conference is organized by Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA) and will be held from Oct 26 - 29, 2020 at Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.