Upcoming Medical Conferences in Williamsburg

New Dentist Conference is organized by Virginia Dental Association (VDA) and will be held from Mar 01 - 02, 2019 at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Course Details​: • The Grand Slam: Early Years of Private Practice • Spring into the New Revolution of Endo • Endo Workshop: Cutting Edge Instruments, Irrigation, Obturation • Treatment Planning for Long-term Success Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal (1 day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held on Mar 04, 2019 at Williamsburg City Fire Department, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Who is this course for? • The ACLS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Course Description: This One-day course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse past the recommended six month renewal period. The American Heart Association's (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (ACLS) has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardic arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Course Features: • The course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation. • Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency. • Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

PALS Provider (2-day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held from Mar 14 - 15, 2019 at Williamsburg City Fire Department, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 Contact Hours. Who is this course for? • The PALS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Course Description: This two-day course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse past the recommended six month renewal period. The American Heart Associations's (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Course Features • Classroom-based courses work well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning. • Course includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations. • Course is comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations. • Course uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

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. 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.