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January 2008
5th Annual Mayo Clinic State of the Art Symposium Hematologic Malignancies
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ, United States, January 17-20, 2009
Sponsoring Organization: Mayo Clinic
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Kari Schilling, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Telephone:  1-800-323-2688
Email:  cme{at}mayo.edu  Website:  http://www.mayo.edu/cme
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Intern Med
Description:  This course will provide a comprehensive review of our current understanding of patient care and evolving scientific study of patients with hematologic malignancies. This state of the art course is designed forhematologists, oncologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, researchers,and anyone interested in the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic malignancies.
February 2008
The Society of Geriatric Cardiology 14th Annual Scientific Session: Maximizing Functional Capacity in Older Cardiovascular Patients....Cardiovascular Management, Exercise Training and Adjunctive Therapeutic Strategies
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC, United States, February 7 - June 29, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Society of Geriatric Cardiology (SGC)
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Jeffery Jefferson, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Ste. 1050, Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone:  (301) 656-1802  Fax:  (301) 656-7704
Email:  jjefferson{at}sgcard.org  Website:  http://www.sgcard.org/
Subjects/Keywords: Geriatric Cardiology
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  - To review physiological and clinical implications of aging, the close associations of aging to cardiovascular disease, and the impact of aging processes on functional capacity and quality of life in older adults. - To understand the political, social, and financial implications of cardiovascular aging, and the related burdens to the United States as our population ages. - To understand strategies to modify aging patterns, and to thereby optimize health parameters, particularly cardiovascular health, in spite of the pressures created by aging.
May 2008
29th Annual Mayo Clinic Practice of Internal Medicine
Mayo Clinic Campus, Rochester, MN, United States, May 5-9, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education (MSCME)
Type of Event:  Course
Contact: Vicki Klein, MSCME
Telephone:  507-266-7992  Fax:  507-538-7234
Email:  klein.vicki{at}mayo.edu  Website:  http://www.mayo.edu/cme
Subjects/Keywords: Internal Medicine
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Intern Med
Description:  Mayo Clinic Practice of Internal Medicine, celebrating its twenty-ninth consecutive year, is a postgraduate course designed to provide general internists, internist-subspecialists, family medicine physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with a state-of-the-art update in internal medicine. The topics represent some of the most common problems encountered in clinical practice. Lectures, panel presentations, and concurrent workshops are presented by specialists from the Mayo Clinic staff. Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Summarize the latest advances in Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and General Internal Medicine • Understand how to manage patients with common disorders in Neurology and Endocrinology • Identify common issues encountered in patients during the perioperative period • Apply effective and new approaches to patients with cardiovascular disorders
Seminar on Legal - Medical Issues
Serenity Crystal Cruise Line, Southhampton, United Kingdom, May 6-19, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: International Conferences (IC)
Type of Event:  Seminar
Contact: Ellen L. Cohen, 3300 University Drive, Ste. 602, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone:  1.800.521.0076  Fax:  954.510.7644
Email:  ecohen{at}intconf.com  Website:  http://www.internationalconferences.net
Subjects/Keywords: Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Ethics, AIDS, Managed Care, End of Life, ERISA, Class Action
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  This 11 night live CME Cruise Seminar takes place aboard the luxurious Serenity Crystal Cruise Line sailing from Southhampton, England to Bordeaux, Le Verdon, Villefranche,France, Bilabo & Barcelona, Spain, Gibraltar and Rome, Italy. Cyril Wecht, M.D., J.D. will deliver the lectures. This activity is approved for 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This Seminar is designed to familiarize the practicing physician with significant current medicolegal issues and the extent and manner in which these issues impact upon the physician, patient, patient’s family, society, legislature and courts. The ever increasing role that the legal system is playing in the way in which healthcare is organized, financed and delivered cannot be ignored. It is important that the physician remain current and knowledgeable about the legal environment in which they practice. The overall objective of the Seminar is to update the physician’s understanding of the relationship between medicine and the law. The dialogue engendered through the joint enrollment of physicians and lawyers in the Seminar enhances the fulfillment of that objective. The Seminar covers the following topics; Medical Malpractice, the Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case, the Physician as Expert Witness, HIPAA & Other Federal Mandates, Fraud & Abuse: the Medicolegal Problems of Medicare, Medical Records and the Spoliation of Evidence, Negligence & Informed Consent Issues, AIDS & Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Medicolegal & Ethical Issues, Liability of Hospitals & Managed Care Organizations, Liability in Selected Specialties, Recent Developments in Legal Medicine, Tort Reform in Legal Medicine, Managed Care: ERISA, Class Action, Medical Necessity, and End of Life Decisions: Legal and Ethical Considerations.
XI EARA Conference
Turin University, Turin, Italy, May 7-10, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: EARA
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Silvia Ciairano - Dept. Psychology, via verdi 10, 10123 Torino (Italy)
Telephone:  0039 011 6702793
Email:  ciairano{at}psych.unito.it  Website:  http://www.eara2008torino.eu
Subjects/Keywords: adolescence
Appropriate for Readers of: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med
Description:  This is to invite you to the XIth EARA Conference in Turin, Italy. EARA is an international association that comprises researchers (psychologists, psychiatrists, and sociologists) who study adolescent development. The biennial conferences give researchers the opportunity to connect with each other, to keep up with what others are doing, and with opportunities and activities of interest, and to develop joint ventures. As organizers of the XIth EARA Conference, we would like to welcome all those who want to learn more about adolescence. This conference will bring together colleagues from all over the world to share their experiences, present their research and projects, and establish a warm, friendly atmosphere among professionals who devote themselves to the study of adolescence. The programme will cover all research domains dealing with adolescent development. Situated in the north-west of Italy, Turin is an ideal holiday destination, but also a perfect stop-off on a longer trip, thanks to the access roads and efficient transport systems that provide excellent land and air links from all principal European cities. We hope to welcome you next year in Turin! Peter Noack - EARA President Silvia Bonino & Silvia Ciairano - Conference Chairs Summer school - Date: May 5-7, 2008 Venue: Faculty of Psychology, Corso San Maurizio 31/A, Turin Important dates: · call for papers and posters - abstract deadline: October 30, 2007 · notification: January 31, 2008 · deadline for early registration : February 28, 2008 · deadline for confirmation to university accommodation: February 28, 2008 Conference themes: Biological and neuropsychological aspects Cognitive development Family and peer relationships Identity Political and civic development Citizenship and political participation Prevention, Promotion and Intervention Pubertal maturation Risk behaviour and protective factors School, education and Work Social integration and immigration The role of social and economic change on adolescent development
Aortic Symposium 2008 - Course Directors Randall B. Griepp and Steven L. Lansman
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, New York, NY, United States, May 8-9, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
Type of Event:  Symposium
Contact: Laura Biringer, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA 01915
Telephone:  978-927-8330  Fax:  978-524-0498
Email:  aats{at}prri.com  Website:  http://aats.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Surg
Description:  The Aortic Symposium 2008 is the eleventh in a series of biennial programs directed by Randall B. Griepp, MD, and Steven L. Lansman, MD PhD. This two-day symposium is focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections. This conference is designed for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses and those involved with the care of individuals with aortic disease. The faculty consists of world leaders in this field who have been invited to share their experience regarding difficult problems in Aortic Disease. The format for this year's meeting will consist of “how I do it” video presentations. Additionally, submitted short video and PowerPoint presentations will be available on a network of 30 computers distributed throughout the exhibit area, using a "Presentation on Demand" system developed especially for the Aortic Symposium Series.
Singapore Disease Management Conference 2008
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Singapore, May 8-10, 2008
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Pam Wong, 6 Commonwealth Lane #06-01 GMTI Building Singapore 149567
Telephone:  64966846
Email:  pam_ml_wong{at}nhg.com.sg
Subjects/Keywords: health transform
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  - Main objective: 1)To identify and study evidence-based programmes which have shown "real" improvements and/or cost-effective outcomes. 2)To highlight innovative programmes of our international countries for local adoption 3) To understand and apply strategies on the principles of behavioural change and self-management 4) To illustrate the use of Health Information Technologies (HIT) in maximising efficency and effectiveness in CDM. 5) To understand how we can mobilise the active participation of the community in health promotion, health prevention and chronic disease management.
9th European Congress of Neuropathology
War Museum, Athens, Greece, May 8-10, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: European Confederation of Neuropathological Societies (Euro-CNS)
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Mrs. Ilja Huang, Academic Medical Center, Pathology Dept. H0-120, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Telephone:  +31 (020) 5665649
Email:  i.m.huang{at}amc.uva.nl  Website:  http://www.euro-cns.org
Subjects/Keywords: neuropathology, neurology, brain tumours, epilepsy, neurodegeneration, CNS
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Intern Med, Arch Neurol
Description:  The congress is organized by Euro-CNS in conjunction with the Hellenic Society of Neuropathology. The program will have three parts: "Tumours of the CNS", "Epilepsy and Neuropathology" and "Free Topics". Abstracts will be called for in all neuropathology categories. The program will include 9 plenary lectures, 13 mini symposia/workshops and provide excellent opportunity for researchers to present an abstract (poster/oral).
The 1st International Conference on Healthcare Transformation: Primary Care Focus
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Singapore, May 9-11, 2008
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Pam Wong, 6 Commonwealth Lane #06-01 GMTI Building Singapore 149567
Telephone:  64966846
Email:  pam_ml_wong{at}nhg.com.sg
Subjects/Keywords: health transform
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  - Main objectives: 1) To understand the perspectives of healthcare transformation which is taking place in several developed countries and the increasingly important role of Primary Care. 2) To understand the various models of primary care currently practiced in these countries. 3) To learn new quality strategies in primary healthcare 4) To examine the quality innovations in healthcare transformation. 5) To illustrate the importance of preparedness in the face of emerging infectious diseases 6) To bridge the gaps in the community through seamless integration by forging ties and developing networks amongst key players 7) To examine the issues faced by nurses and the allied healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare 8) To learn from the authorities in law and ethics in the healthcare transformation process.
Positive Life Choices
Radisson SAS Hotel, Little Island, Cork, Ireland, May 9-11, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH)
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: George Kennedy, The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Telephone:  +353 1 457 2329
Email:  gkennedy{at}iasbah.ie  Website:  http://www.iasbah.ie
Subjects/Keywords: Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  It is a special conference being organised by the Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH). It is the first time that so many leading experts on spina bifida have been together under one roof. The theme of the conference is ‘Positive Life Choices’ as IASBAH celebrate 40 years since their foundation. The conference will take place on the 9th and 10th of May in the Radison SAS Hotel, Little Island, Cork, and is open to people living with spina bifida, carers, medical professionals and other interested parties.
Aging Skin: From Infancy to Adulthood
Radisson University Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, United States, May 9, 2008
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Vicki Mincer, Office of Continuing Medical Education, University Park Plaza, Suite 601, 2829 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone:  612-626-7600  Fax:  612-626-7766
Email:  cme{at}umn.edu
Subjects/Keywords: Skin, dermatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, family medicine
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med
Description:  This year the focus will be on the positive and negative effects of sun exposure; initiation of Vitamin D metabolism in the skin with sunlight exposure (positive) vs. skin cancer and photoaging (negative). The latest information on sunscreens and the balance between too much and too little sun exposure will be discussed. Also included in this year's symposium will be updates on Pruritus, Alopecia, Medical and Surgical Treatment of Skin Cancer, Cosmeceuticals and Laser Therapy of Aging Skin.
IOMC 2008
Online Conference, Online, Iran, May 10-11, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: ALA Ltd.
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Ms. Forouzan Bayat Nejad, TUMS, Tehran, Iran
Telephone:  0098 021 88602753
Email:  iomc{at}ala.ir  Website:  http://ala.ir/iomc2008/
Subjects/Keywords: iomc 2008, iomc, first international online medical conference, IOMC2008
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med
Description:  IOMC 2008 is the first online conference on Medicine taking place in 2008. It aims to provide a forum for discussing and presenting research findings, studies, and experiences in the field of medicine. All researchers, students, practitioners, scholars, and scientists in the field of medicine are welcomed to join this online conference and submit an article to IOMC 2008.
American Association for Thoracic Surgery - 88th Annual Meeting
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, United States, May 10-14, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Laura Biringer, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA 01915
Telephone:  978-927-8330  Fax:  978-524-0498
Email:  aats{at}prri.com  Website:  http://www.aats.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Surg
Description:  The Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery provides an outstanding four and a half days of comprehensive educational experience in the field of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. The AATS Meeting brings together the world’s leading scientists in the specialty to discuss their latest clinical and research efforts. The AATS annual meeting and postgraduate courses have been specifically designed to meet the educational needs of practicing and academic cardiothoracic surgeons; medical practitioners involved in cardiothoracic surgery including cardiac anesthesiologists, perfusionists and radiologists; fellows, trainees and general surgery residents in thoracic surgery; and allied health professionals involved in cardiothoracic surgery including nurses, imaging specialists and technicians.
Family Medicine Update 2008
Radisson University Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, United States, May 12-16, 2008
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Vicki Mincer, Office of Continuing Medical Education, University Park Plaza, Suite 601, 2829 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone:  612-626-7600  Fax:  612-626-7766
Email:  cme{at}umn.edu
Subjects/Keywords: family medicine
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  Family Medicine Update 2008 will update, motivate, activate and rejuvenate your practice and your personal health. We will focus on health, prevention, and behavior change in the face of chronic illness. Experts will give you tips to improve the health of your patients and your communities. We would love to hear success stories from each of you in processes that you have implemented or envisioned to improve the health of your patients and communities. This course will include sessions with faculty from the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing. The Center for Spirituality & Healing enriches health and well-being by providing high-quality interdisciplinary education, conducting rigorous research, and delivering innovative programs that advance integrative health and healing.
Digital Signatures: Practical Strategies for Life Science Organizations
Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, VA, United States, May 13, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Meeting
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  Achieve Fully Electronic Business-to-regulator and Business-to-business Processes Standards-based electronic signatures (Digital Signatures) are essential to electronic submissions in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11. However, for the biopharmaceutical industry, the benefits of digital signatures extend beyond compliance requirements to accelerated decision making, approval processes, cost reductions, and more efficient and paperless operations. HIGHLIGHTS •Strategies to facilitate the adoption of digital signatures for organizations of every size •Case studies from organizations that have successfully implemented digital signature applications for processes, including: -Internal quality and clinical operations -Large web-based business-to-business portals -Cross-organizational workflows •Presentations and discussion by industry thought leaders from biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and technology providers. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=16712&eventType=Meeting
EudraVigilance - Electronic Reporting of ICSRs in the EEA
Eurosites Paris Rivoli, Paris, France, May 14-16, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Course
Contact: Senior Manager of Marketing, Europe, DIA, Postfach, Basel, Switzerland
Telephone:  +41 61 225 51 51  Fax:  +41 61 225 51 52
Email:  diaeurope{at}diaeurope.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  This course will be the only training programme officially recognised by the EMEA. The EMEA will present successful candidates with a 'Certificate of Completion' based on a competency assessment at the end of the course. The EudraVigilance training programme is open to Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Consultants and other organisations with an interest in the EudraVigilance project. However, it should be noted that the persons attending the training will only be given access the EudraVigilance training environment for a period of two months. After this period the EudraVigilance system will only be available for these organisations if they act on behalf of a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) or a Sponsor of a Clinical Trial and that this is notified to the EMEA in writing and through the EudraVigilance registration process. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=16980&eventType=EudraVigilance
Update on the Pilot Process for Biomarker Qualification at the FDA and EMEA
Online, Online, PA, United States, May 15, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Other
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  The FDA and the EMEA are testing a Pilot Process for Biomarker Qualification, which was created based on the specific need for new biomarkers in drug development. This Pilot Process needs to be tested and refined with multiple qualification proposals. Several representatives will be on hand to answer your specific questions and requests for clarification about biomarker qualifications. To help us to properly prepare for this question and answer period, we request that registrants submit their questions in advance to Biomarkerwebinarquestions@diahome.org. Registrants will also have the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar through an anonymous computerized Q&A function. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=17117&eventType=Webinar
Essential Topics in Pediatrics 2008: Exploring the Developmental Spectrum
Catamaran Hotel, San Diego, CA, United States, May 15-17, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (UCSD SOM)
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: UCSD CME, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC 0617 La Jolla, CA 92093-0617
Telephone:  858-534-3940  Fax:  858-822-5908
Email:  ocme{at}ucsd.edu  Website:  http://cme.ucsd.edu/pediatrics/
Subjects/Keywords: CME, pediatrics, developmental disabilities, autism, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, dermatology
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med
Description:  Essential Topics in Pediatrics 2008: Exploring the Developmental Spectrum has been designed for practitioners who provide care for pediatric patients in ambulatory settings. The course has a special focus on developmental disabilities because of their prevalence in children and the importance of early diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Experts in the field of autism will update participants on early diagnosis and management of this disorder through several lectures and an intensive workshop. In addition, the etiologies and management of early childhood hearing loss will be explored in depth by an audiologist and an otolaryngologist. Pediatric subspecialists in various disciplines, including ophthalmology, infectious diseases and dermatology, will present updates in their fields with relevance to practitioners delivering primary care to children. Participants will be active learners through the use of an audience response system in some of the general sessions as well as a series of interactive workshops. This method of active learning are designed to assist participants in learning and maintaining the knowledge and skills taught during the course. The course has been designed with the generalist in mind and will prove valuable in the day-to-day practices of pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pediatric nurses, and school nurses. We hope that you will find a mix of important review topics as well as relevant new information to incorporate into your care of children. Please see course website for additional information.
Clinical Applications for Age Managment Medicine
Boca RatonResort & Club, Boca Raton, FL, United States, May 15-18, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG)
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Rick Merner, 291 barberry, highland park, IL 60035
Telephone:  847-579-1088  Fax:  847-579-0975
Email:  rmerner{at}agemed.org  Website:  http://www.agemed.org
Subjects/Keywords: Hormones, Nutrition, Preventativ Medicine, Aging, Immune System, Women's Health, Men's Health, Aesthetics
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Intern Med
Description:  Curriculum Includes: • Hormone Optimization for Andropause • Clinical Relevance of Nutrition & Exercise • Patient Assessment – Hormones, Nutrition & Exercise • Patient Evaluation of Nutrition Deficiency • Prescribing Exercise & Monitoring Physical Conditions • How to Balance Medical Treatments with Exercise • Office-Based Aesthetic Medicine
Anesthesiology Board Review Course
William Penn Omni Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, May 15-18, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for Continuing Education and the Department of Anesthesiology
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Customer Service, 100 Corporate Pkwy, Suite 600 Birmingham, AL 35242
Telephone:  800-284-8433
Email:  service{at}oakstonepub.com  Website:  http://www.cmeinfo.com/AN2008
Subjects/Keywords: Anesthesiology, Board Review, Certification/Recertification Exam, Current Issues/Updates/Review
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Surg
Description:  The University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to present the 2008 Anesthesiology Board Review Course. Our strong teaching faculty is highlighted in this course which is designed to provide anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training with current, relevant information to prepare for the American Board of Anesthesiology Certification/Recertification examinations. This third update of the popular course will offer participants the unique opportunity to review key topics in the format of lecture sessions and human simulation.
Seminar on Legal - Medical Issues
Silver Shadow Silversea Cruise Line, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, May 16-31, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: International Conferences (IC)
Type of Event:  Seminar
Contact: Ellen L. Cohen, 3300 University Drive, Ste 602, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone:  1.800.521.0076  Fax:  954.510.7644
Email:  ecohen{at}intconf.com  Website:  http://www.internationalconferences.net
Subjects/Keywords: Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Ethics, AIDS, Managed Care, End of Life, ERISA, Class Action
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  This 16 night live CME Cruise Seminar takes place aboard the fabulous Sliver Shadow Silversea Cruise Line sailing from SHIP, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to San Andres Island,Columbia, Transit Panama Canal, Puntarenas& San Juan del Sur, Costa Rica, Huatulco, Acapulco & Puerto Vallerta, Mexico with 7 relaxing days at sea. Paul D. Blaylock, M.D., J.D. will deliver the lectures. This activity is approved for 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This Seminar is designed to familiarize the practicing physician with significant current medicolegal issues and the extent and manner in which these issues impact upon the physician, patient, patient’s family, society, legislature and courts. The ever increasing role that the legal system is playing in the way in which healthcare is organized, financed and delivered cannot be ignored. It is important that the physician remain current and knowledgeable about the legal environment in which they practice. The overall objective of the Seminar is to update the physician’s understanding of the relationship between medicine and the law. The dialogue engendered through the joint enrollment of physicians and lawyers in the Seminar enhances the fulfillment of that objective. The Seminar covers the following topics; Medical Malpractice, the Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case, the Physician as Expert Witness, HIPAA & Other Federal Mandates, Fraud & Abuse: the Medicolegal Problems of Medicare, Medical Records and the Spoliation of Evidence, Negligence & Informed Consent Issues, AIDS & Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Medicolegal & Ethical Issues, Liability of Hospitals & Managed Care Organizations, Liability in Selected Specialties, Recent Developments in Legal Medicine, Tort Reform in Legal Medicine, Managed Care: ERISA, Class Action, Medical Necessity, and End of Life Decisions: Legal and Ethical Considerations.
Seminar on Legal - Medical Issues
Silver Shadow Silversea Cruise Line, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, May 16-31, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: International Conferences (IC)
Type of Event:  Seminar
Contact: Ellen L. Cohen, 3300 University Drive, Ste 602, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone:  1.800.521.0076  Fax:  954.510.7644
Email:  ecohen{at}intconf.com  Website:  http://www.internationalconferences.net
Subjects/Keywords: Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Ethics, AIDS, Managed Care, End of Life, ERISA, Class Action
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  This 16 night live CME Cruise Seminar takes place aboard the fabulous Sliver Shadow Silversea Cruise Line sailing from SHIP, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to San Andres Island,Columbia, Transit Panama Canal, Puntarenas& San Juan del Sur, Costa Rica, Huatulco, Acapulco & Puerto Vallerta, Mexico with 7 relaxing days at sea. Paul D. Blaylock, M.D., J.D. will deliver the lectures. This activity is approved for 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This Seminar is designed to familiarize the practicing physician with significant current medicolegal issues and the extent and manner in which these issues impact upon the physician, patient, patient’s family, society, legislature and courts. The ever increasing role that the legal system is playing in the way in which healthcare is organized, financed and delivered cannot be ignored. It is important that the physician remain current and knowledgeable about the legal environment in which they practice. The overall objective of the Seminar is to update the physician’s understanding of the relationship between medicine and the law. The dialogue engendered through the joint enrollment of physicians and lawyers in the Seminar enhances the fulfillment of that objective. The Seminar covers the following topics; Medical Malpractice, the Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case, the Physician as Expert Witness, HIPAA & Other Federal Mandates, Fraud & Abuse: the Medicolegal Problems of Medicare, Medical Records and the Spoliation of Evidence, Negligence & Informed Consent Issues, AIDS & Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Medicolegal & Ethical Issues, Liability of Hospitals & Managed Care Organizations, Liability in Selected Specialties, Recent Developments in Legal Medicine, Tort Reform in Legal Medicine, Managed Care: ERISA, Class Action, Medical Necessity, and End of Life Decisions: Legal and Ethical Considerations.
Seminar on Legal - Medical Issues
Silver Shadow Silversea Cruise Line, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, May 16-31, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: International Conferences (IC)
Type of Event:  Seminar
Contact: Ellen L. Cohen, 3300 University Drive, Ste 602, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone:  1.800.521.0076  Fax:  954.510.7644
Email:  ecohen{at}intconf.com  Website:  http://www.internationalconferences.net
Subjects/Keywords: Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Ethics, AIDS, Managed Care, End of Life, ERISA, Class Action
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Dermatol, Arch Facial Plast Surg, Arch Intern Med, Arch Gen Psychiatry, Arch Neurol, Arch Ophthalmol, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  This 16 night live CME Cruise Seminar takes place aboard the fabulous Sliver Shadow Silversea Cruise Line sailing from SHIP, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to San Andres Island,Columbia, Transit Panama Canal, Puntarenas& San Juan del Sur, Costa Rica, Huatulco, Acapulco & Puerto Vallerta, Mexico with 7 relaxing days at sea. Paul D. Blaylock, M.D., J.D. will deliver the lectures. This activity is approved for 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This Seminar is designed to familiarize the practicing physician with significant current medicolegal issues and the extent and manner in which these issues impact upon the physician, patient, patient’s family, society, legislature and courts. The ever increasing role that the legal system is playing in the way in which healthcare is organized, financed and delivered cannot be ignored. It is important that the physician remain current and knowledgeable about the legal environment in which they practice. The overall objective of the Seminar is to update the physician’s understanding of the relationship between medicine and the law. The dialogue engendered through the joint enrollment of physicians and lawyers in the Seminar enhances the fulfillment of that objective. The Seminar covers the following topics; Medical Malpractice, the Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case, the Physician as Expert Witness, HIPAA & Other Federal Mandates, Fraud & Abuse: the Medicolegal Problems of Medicare, Medical Records and the Spoliation of Evidence, Negligence & Informed Consent Issues, AIDS & Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Medicolegal & Ethical Issues, Liability of Hospitals & Managed Care Organizations, Liability in Selected Specialties, Recent Developments in Legal Medicine, Tort Reform in Legal Medicine, Managed Care: ERISA, Class Action, Medical Necessity, and End of Life Decisions: Legal and Ethical Considerations.
31st Annual Midwest Glaucoma Symposium
Hilton, Omaha, NE, United States, May 16-17, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: University of Nebraska Department of Ophthalmology (UNMC Dept. of Ophthalmolo)
Type of Event:  Symposium
Contact: Diane Frost, Center for Continuing Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-6800
Telephone:  402-559-5145  Fax:  402-559-5915
Email:  dfrost{at}unmc.edu  Website:  http://www.unmc.edu/cce
Subjects/Keywords: Glaucoma/ Ophthalmology
Appropriate for Readers of: Arch Ophthalmol
Description:  This two day symposium will provide clinicians and researchers the scientific foundation, clinical information and strategies to better understand and manage glaucoma. Curriculum is based on current research, recent ophthalmic literature, innovative new technology and contemporary trends in glaucoma management and will be presented by national glaucoma sub-specialty ophthalmologists and scientists.
Effective Risk Communication:
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States, May 19-21, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Type of Event:  Seminar
Contact: Administrator, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-6096
Telephone:  617-384-8692
Email:  contedu{at}hsph.harvard.edu  Website:  http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/programs/RCC.shtml
Subjects/Keywords: Harvard
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  Theory, Tools, and Practical Skills for Communicating About Risk May 19-21, 2008 Harvard School of Public Health Boston, Massachusetts http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/programs/RCC.shtml This in-depth program features the latest scientific findings on risk perception, case studies from around the world, a suite of practical tools, and hands-on skill training. The program will help you and your organization communicate about risk to various audiences. Who Should Attend • Senior policymakers, managers, regulators, and communications staff from government, public safety, and public health agencies at national, regional, and local levels of government • Legislators and legislative staff • Senior managers and policy makers, and their communications staff, from regulated industries and trade associations • Senior policy makers and communications personnel from advocacy groups and other non-governmental organizations • Communications professionals Continuing Education Credit and Scholarships are available! To register or for more information, Visit: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/programs/RCC.shtml Call: 617-384-8692 or Email: contedu@hsph.harvard.edu Please be sure to mention your Reference Code: RCC08-CAL14
Latin American Regulatory Conference (LARC)
Hotel Royal Pedregal, Mexico City, Mexico, May 19-21, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  This conference will offer updates on global regulatory environment and how they impact the access of medicines and future research and development in the Latin America region. In-depth interactive discussion will highlight the Latin American region on the benefits, barriers, and direction of harmonization and regulatory trends will be evaluated across the lifecycle of the product. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=16990&eventType=Meeting
Project Information, Communication, and Knowledge Management
DIA, Horsham, PA, United States, May 19-20, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Course
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  The success of drug research and development depends on the application of useful knowledge to the business of developing new medicines for the marketplace. Teams of preclinical, clinical, and regulatory experts collaborate to analyze and synthesize experimental data for use in good business decisions that add value to the portfolio. This course will present need-to-know information on: •Effective communication in today’s information age •The role of the project manager •Managing the flow of information between team members and stakeholders COURSE HIGHLIGHTS •Effective communication in today’s information age •The role of the project manager •Managing the flow of information between team members and stakeholders. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=16151&eventType=Training%20Course
European Regulatory Affairs
DIA, Horsham, PA, United States, May 19-20, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Course
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  This course is designed to present a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the registration systems available for approval of products in the European Union (EU) since 1995. It reviews Centralized, Mutual Recognition, and national registration procedures in detail, and includes practical examples of product types particularly suited to each procedure. There will also be a discussion on the new medicines legislation, which was effective November 2005, and how it changed access to centralized procedure and altered regulatory data protection. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS •Centralized, mutual recognition, and national registration procedures in the EU •Official regulatory policies and other issues pertinent to successful EU regulatory strategy •EU regulatory strategy pertinent to commercial, business, and licensing arrangements •Trademarks and patents •Medical devices •Clinical trial directive •Legal status and switching. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=15929&eventType=Training%20Course
FDA/DIA Co-sponsored Conference on The Orphan Drug Act (ODA) at 25 Years: Retrospective and Future Views
Capitol Hilton, Washington, DC, United States, May 19, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Conference
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org  Website:  http://www.diahome.org
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA
Description:  In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act, FDA, industry and patient advocacy groups are coming together to discuss accomplishments, perspectives, globalization, and future challenges in the development of therapeutic drugs and devices for the treatment of rare diseases. Current updates on the processes, procedures, and resources to enable the successful movement of products for rare diseases from research to approval will be discussed. This will include information on Orphan Drug Designation applications, Humanitarian Use Device designation applications, and Orphan Products Grant applications as well as other regulatory components. For more information visit: http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=16992&eventType=Meeting
Cardiology Essentials and Case Studies Update
Legend of the Seas, Rome, Italy, May 20 - June 2, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: International Conferences (IC)
Type of Event:  Seminar
Contact: Ellen L. Cohen, 3300 University Drive, Ste. 602, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone:  1.800.521.0076  Fax:  954.510.7644
Email:  ecohen{at}intconf.com  Website:  http://www.internationalconferences.net
Subjects/Keywords: Coronary Artery Disease, Congestic Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty, Transmyocardial Revascularization, Enhanced External Counterpulsation, EKG, Arrhythmias
Appropriate for Readers of: JAMA, Arch Intern Med, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, Arch Surg
Description:  This 12 night live CME Cruise Seminar takes place aboard the Legend of the Seas sailing from Rome, Italy to Mykonos, Kudasi, Rhodes & Piraeus, Greece, Limassol, Cyprus, Alexandria, Egypt, Naples, Italy with 4 relaxing sea days. William E. Lawson, M.D.,FACP, FACC, FSCI, Professor of Medicine; Director, Heart Center Outcomes Research; Director, Preventative Cardiology: and Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program at Stony Brook University Hospital, will deliver the lectures. The Seminar is designed to provide the physician with a working knowledge of clinically relevant and up-to-date topics using a combined lecture and case study approach. This review will provide a practical overview of commonly encountered problems in clinical cardiology, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. For each topic, cardiology essentials will be reviewed and illustrative cases explored and discussed. Participants will be invited to share their clinical experiences, concerns, and insights. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to define treatment objectives of primary and secondary prevention based on clinical assessment; recognize non-traditional markers for coronary artery disease risk; describe differences in prevention, diagnosis, treatment in women; identify the indications, utility, and findings of non-invasive cardiac testing; describe the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of chronic and unstable coronary artery disease (including myocardial infarction and its complications); consider the appropriate use of medical treatment, catheterization, angioplasty and surgical revascularization in the management of coronary artery disease; interpret basic EKG abnormalities; recognize and treat common cardiac arrhythmias; understand the changing objectives of congestive heart failure treatment; diagnose and treat valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disease, and non-cardiac vascular disease. Ideal candidates for this seminar include physicians as well as other health care professionals involved in the daily management of cardiac patients in the office, clinic and hospital settings.
Portfolio, Strategy and Value Management
DIA, Horsham, PA, United States, May 21-22, 2008
Sponsoring Organization: Drug Information Association
Type of Event:  Course
Contact: Marketing Manager, 800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Telephone:  +1.215.442.6100  Fax:  +1.215.442.6199
Email:  dia{at}diahome.org