Upcoming Medical Conferences in Williamsburg

2019 Virginia Bariatric Society Annual Spring Conference is organized by VCU Health and will be held from May 03 - 05, 2019 at Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Target Audience Academic/Research, Anesthesiology, Bariatric Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Dieticians, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Nutrition, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Statisticians, Women's Health Accreditation VCU Health Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Overview Interdisciplinary annual meeting where approximately 80 to 100 physicians, surgeons and health allied professionals including nurses, nurse-practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, health psychologists and others gather to deepen knowledge and review the latest recommendations for the medical and surgical care for patients with obesity and metabolic diseases and to learn from various experts and each other how to find new ways to improve patient centered outcomes. The meeting consists of an Interdisciplinary Health Session on Friday afternoon, and sessions on Saturday AM till about 2 pm, a Dinner Talk on Saturday eve and a final Session on Sunday AM. Objectives • Recommend the pursuit of investigations both in the clinic and laboratory • Analyze concepts, information and experience pertaining to bariatric surgery • Establish and promote guidelines for patient selection and care • Validate improved perioperative and long-term care of bariatric patients to reduce patient risk • Integrate educational programs between physicians, allied health professionals and administration • Rate and evaluate outcome studies and quality assurance of bariatric surgery

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.

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.

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.