Medical Trade Shows & Conferences 2018-19
MedTrade 2018
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February 27-28, 2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
The business model of today's HME provider must be transformed in order to succeed in the current legislative and funding environment. Join industry leaders for a conference program filled with ideas and strategies to help you overcome today's roadblocks. You'll find practical takeaways in every session; and Medtrade Spring's specialized conference tracks make it easy to find the ones most relevant to you. This is an event that brings together thousands of HME professionals for three days, all under one roof. Share your ideas and learn from others; with a professional audience of over 3,000 people, Medtrade Spring is a top industry networking destination each year.
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International Vision Expo & Conference East
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March 15 - 18, 2018
Javits Center, New York, New York
By joining the International Vision Expo & Conference community, you gain the most direct path to becoming Visionary in your own right. Twice a year, once in New York City and once in Las Vegas the global eyecare community comes together for two unique events focused on education, fashion and technology. It's the preeminent destination for unveiling the most visionary designs, products, technology, medical advances and business solutions within and around the eyecare industry, and it's the only place where you can experience it all first-hand under one roof.
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ENDO 2018
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March 17-20, 2018
McCormick Place West, Chicago, Illinois
ENDO is the world’s largest event for presenting and obtaining the latest in endocrine science and medicine. With an extensive program covering a broad array of topics, various networking opportunities, poster sessions, updates on new products and technologies at the ENDOExpo, and more, attendance at ENDO is essential for enhancing your professional development and building your reputation. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates.
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National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings
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April 10-14, 2018
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
SCM18 presents a unique opportunity for busy renal health care providers to learn new developments related to all aspects of nephrology. It is designed for kidney doctors in the private sector and academia, fellows and residents with a special interest in kidney disease, general internists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and technicians, social workers, and renal and clinical dietitians.
An important objective of SCM18 is to present the latest insights into chronic kidney disease care. Participants will learn about new and evolving concepts related to kidney disease through a carefully designed combination of interesting courses, practical workshops, thought-provoking symposia and insightful debates incorporating the latest developments in clinical nephrology.
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AACR Annual Meeting 2018
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April 14-18, 2018
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
The AACR Annual Meeting highlights the best cancer science and medicine from institutions all over the world. Attendees are invited to stretch their boundaries, form collaborations, attend sessions outside their own areas of expertise, and learn how to apply exciting new concepts, tools, and techniques to their own research.
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Internal Medicine Meeting
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April 19-21, 2018
New Orleans, Louisiana
Each year, the American College of Physicians brings together physicians from around the globe to experience the most comprehensive live educational event in internal medicine. Attendees benefit from nationally recognized faculty, hands-on clinical skills instruction, CME credit and MOC points, a variety of learning formats and networking opportunities.
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AAM Annual Meeting
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April 21-27, 2018
Los Angeles, California
The AAN Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering of neurologists, bringing together more than 10,000 neurology professionals across the globe to network, discuss cutting-edge research, and take part in top-rated education programming across a wide variety of topics.
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AATS Annual Meeting
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April 28- May 1, 2018
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity around the globe. Major advances in these conditions continue to be made at a rapid pace. Improvements in diagnostic techniques as well as interventional approaches to treatment, both surgical and percutaneous, challenge the clinical practitioner to remain current. Increasingly sophisticated technology to accomplish these aims is being developed and introduced into clinical practice. Exciting advances in basic and clinical science offer opportunities for participation in scientific studies and clinical trials. All of these elements create a significant educational need for the practicing cardiothoracic surgeon. The AATS Annual Meeting fills this need through a combination of lectures, original scientific presentations and discussion forums.
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American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
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May 5-9, 2018
New York City
APA’s Annual Meeting is the premier psychiatry event of the year. With over 450 educational sessions and courses, there is no better event to help you expand your knowledge, network and meet certification and licensure requirements.
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Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions
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May 9-12, 2018
Boston, Massachusetts
The Heart Rhythm Society’s 39th Annual Scientific Sessions, May 9-12, 2018 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA will convene the finest clinicians, scientists, researchers and innovators in the field of cardiac pacing and electrophysiology. Together we will explore new possibilities and immerse ourselves in this outstanding community of professionals dedicated to improving the care of patients with heart rhythm disorders.
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AUA 2018
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May 18-21, 2018
San Francisco, California
For more than a century, the AUA has stood at the forefront in developing innovative, evidence-based quality education for urologists and urologic health care professionals worldwide. Through the Annual Meeting—and other year-round educational offerings—the AUA sets the highest standards for urologic education worldwide
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American Association of Physician Assistant’s AAPA 2018
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May 19-21, 2018
New Orleans, Louisiana
Connect with leading CME, new career opportunities, your PA peers, New Orleans – and do it all in one place at one time, at the only national PA conference. Because real learning takes place face-to-face. Real relationships thrive on shared experiences. And a real community is built on real connections. The connections you make here will make all the difference.
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American Association of Critical Care Nurses National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition
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May 21-24, 2018
Boston, Massachusetts
Share the experience of AACN’s NTI with your colleagues, and take home new evidence-based knowledge to make an impact at the bedside. With more than 37.5 continuing education (CE) contact hours, the outstanding and diverse learning opportunities and inspirational gatherings promise to reignite your commitment to your practice and our profession.
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ASCO Annual Meeting
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June 1-5, 2018
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
The Annual Meeting brings together oncology professionals from around the world to discuss state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies, and ongoing controversies in the field.
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Digestive Disease Week
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June 2-5, 2018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Recognized as one of the top 50 medical meetings by HCEA, Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the world's largest gathering of physicians, researchers and industry in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
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American Transplant Congress
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June 2-6, 2018
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington
The American Transplant Congress is designed for physicians, surgeons, scientists, nurses, organ procurement personnel, pharmacists and other transplant professionals who are interested in the clinical and research aspects of solid organ and tissue transplantation. The meeting will provide the most current information in the field of transplant science.
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ASNR Annual Meeting
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June 2-7, 2018
Vancouver Convention Centre East, Vancouver, BC, Canada
ASNR presents Neuroradiology: Adding Value and Improving Healthcare at the Symposium of the Foundation of the ASNR, as well as the common thread throughout the Annual Meeting. Implementing a value-based strategy in imaging has grasped the attention of nearly every healthcare provider; in particular with Radiologists understanding that the future will demand their imaging practices deliver better value. As payment transitions from a fee-for-service to a value-based system, thus creating a fundamentally different marketplace dynamic, measuring good outcomes are at the center of this changeover. The Symposium will feature how Neuroradiology, in its many subspecialty areas, adds value to clinical care pathways by directing healthcare practice towards better outcomes. The annual meeting programming will continue on this theme emphasizing imaging that improves health outcomes, while considering costs, thus adding value.
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2018 AWHONN Convention
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June 4-7, 2018
Boston, Massachusetts
The BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.
The key benefits of attending the 2018 BIO International Convention are access to global biotech and pharma leaders via BIO One-on-One Partnering, exposure to industry though-leaders with over 500 education sessions at your fingertips, and unparalleled networking opportunities with 16,000+ attendees from 74 countries.
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APIC 2018
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June 13-15 2018
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Immerse yourself in real world solutions to the infection prevention and epidemiology challenges you face every day. Whether you need to build your foundational skills, or are looking to improve your expertise on emerging issues, the Annual Conference brings together the most qualified thought leaders in our field.
The curriculum spans a variety of formats for every learning style. Valuable, lifelong professional relationships are built here – when it comes to learning, the power of peers is unequaled. Inside the exhibit hall, get hands-on with the cutting edge equipment transforming the profession.
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2017 BIO International Convention
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June 19-22, 2017
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
There’s no better place to connect with biotech’s top people and most innovative technologies than at BIO 2017. The ideas shared here go beyond professional development. Experience powerful business partnering, benefit from invaluable education sessions and network with 16,000+ of the industry’s brightest.
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AHRA 2018
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July 22-25, 2018
Orlando, Florida
The AHRA 2018 Annual Meeting and Exposition will be held July 22-25 in Orlando, FL. This four day event will attract over 1,000 medical imaging leaders, offer 70+ educational sessions, and the opportunity to meet with 150 exhibitors - all under one roof! Join us to network with peers from across the nation and gain insight into healthcare services, tools, and trends that will impact your patients and facility.
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American Diabetes Association 78th Scientific Sessions
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June 22-26, 2018
Orlando, Florida
Mark your calendars now for the world's largest, most prominent meeting on diabetes―the American Diabetes Association's 78th Scientific Sessions. This year's meeting will be held June 22-26, 2018, in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Scientific Sessions offers researchers and health care professionals an amazing opportunity to share ideas and learn about the significant advances in diabetes research, treatment, and care. Over the course of five days, attendees will receive exclusive access to more than 2,800 original research presentations, take part in provocative and engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts, and expand professional networks with nearly 13,000 professional attendees from around the world.
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2018 Community Health Institute & EXPO
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August 26-28, 2018
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, Florida
The NACHC Community Health Institute (CHI) and Expo is the largest annual gathering of health center clinicians, executives, consumer board members along with Health Center Controlled Networks and State/Regional Primary Care Associations. Health center leaders are looking to the future focused on the medical and management teams needed for tomorrow’s health care – the collaborative partnerships that can spur innovations – and the technologies to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in the delivery of care. They also will focus on approaching change and the impact of new payment systems and models of care. The CHI will position health centers for sustained leadership in the coming years. Participants will hear NACHC leadership, government officials, health care industry leaders and other special guests speak to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, including up-do-date information on policy shifts, federal regulatory changes, funding and proposed legislation. The national conference will foster opportunities for health center professionals and consumer board members to network, share perspectives and best practices, and stay competitive and relevant in the health care marketplace. A host of educational sessions and events will be offered on major topics relevant to the operations and governance of health centers.
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AOPA National Assembly
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September 26-29, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada
AOPA is known for its regulatory expertise, research and advocacy. That is why top clinicians, business owners, managers and manufacturers from around the world choose AOPA as their first choice in meetings. Take advantage of pre-Assembly education and post show vacations, as well as everything in between.
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Emergency Nursing 2018
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September 26-29, 2018
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Emergency Nurses Association’s annual conference provides the latest hands-on emergency nursing education, renowned speakers, leading research, and countless opportunities to network with nurses from around the world. Emergency Nursing 2018 will feature more than 150 education sessions presented by emergency nursing experts. Sessions range from leadership topics to trauma and pediatrics.
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International Vision Expo & Conference West
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September 26-29, 2018
Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
By joining the International Vision Expo & Conference community, you gain the most direct path to becoming Visionary in your own right. Twice a year, once in New York City and once in Las Vegas the global eyecare community comes together for two unique events focused on education, fashion and technology. It's the preeminent destination for unveiling the most visionary designs, products, technology, medical advances and business solutions within and around the eyecare industry, and it's the only place where you can experience it all first-hand under one roof.
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ASMBR 2018 Annual Meeting
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September 28 - October 1, 2018
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Join thousands of bone and mineral scientists for four days packed with more than 100 education sessions, 1,500+ poster submissions, and multiple opportunities for meeting your peers.
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AECP18
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October 1-4, 2018
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
ACEP is the largest and most prestigious emergency medicine conference in the world. This year’s event will host more than 350 labs and courses, the world’s largest emergency medicine exhibit hall, networking events and parties. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a brand new attendee, ACEP17 will be an experience like none other. You will find new ways to learn, new opportunities to network, and new reasons to build a solid foundation for our specialty. But there is one thing you can count on being the same – the best emergency medicine education in the world.
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ID Week
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October 3-7, 2018
San Francisco, California
IDWeek is the annual scientific meeting where infectious diseases professionals can meet, share experiences, and develop collaborations. IDWeek is geared toward healthcare professionals in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology and prevention, including researchers, clinicians, quality and patient safety practitioners, epidemiologists, and public health officials, including those who see HIV and pediatric patients. It is a must-attend meeting for professionals who want to stay current, apply state-of-the-art science to clinical care, and excel in their own careers.
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OMED 18
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October 5-9, 2018
San Diego, California
Hosted by the American Osteopathic Association, OMED is an annual medical conference bringing together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country.
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National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention
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October 6-8, 2018
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts
The NCPA Convention is the meeting where meetings happen—a place where community pharmacy supporters can come together to develop practical solutions to advance independent community pharmacy and make their small businesses more successful.
Get exclusive access to 30+ hours of education covering all of the dimensions of your pharmacy business. Plus, attendees can meet with hundreds of vendors with the products, services, and technologies to help you thrive as a business owner, pharmacist, technician or student. Enjoy countless opportunities to network with your peers and discover innovative solutions and business ideas to implement as soon as you get home.
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Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) 2018 Annual Meeting
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October 6-10, 2018
Houston, Texas
The CNS Annual Meeting is the premier forum for learning about cutting-edge procedures, approaches, and technologies in the field. The 2018 CNS Annual Meeting breaks boundaries in delivering scientific discovery, interactive learning, and high-impact education directly relevant to your practice.
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American Society for Healthcare Risk Management 2018 Annual Conference
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October 7-10, 2018
Nashville Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee
The ASHRM Annual Conference is the premiere event in health care risk management, bringing together the authorities and thought leaders in health care risk management to share their successes, challenges and best practices. It’s the best opportunity to advance your professional education, network with likeminded health care risk managers and patient safety specialists and to keep up with the developments and trends in the field.
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FMX Family Medicine Experience
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October 9-13, 2018
New Orleans, Louisiana
FMX is the AAFP's annual meeting where you and your peers come together for inspiration, connections, and tools to make yourself, your patients, and your specialty even stronger. FMX will challenge and expand your family medicine knowledge with the latest developments in health care, patient expectations, treatment guidelines, and technology. You’ll hear inspiring speakers, meet colleagues facing similar challenges, and strengthen your commitment to family medicine through General Sessions, an Expo Hall, workshops featuring 120 clinical topics, and networking events.
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ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018
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October 13-17, 2018
San Francisco, California
The ASA annual meeting is the most comprehensive anesthesia-related educational event in the world, bringing together top influential and notable professionals in anesthesiology, pain medicine and critical care medicine. Connect with health care professionals such as physician anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologist assistants, respiratory therapists and pharmacists seeking information on the latest products, services and technologies useful in the practice of anesthesia.
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ASTRO 2018 Annual Meeting
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October 21-24, 2018
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Make plans to attend the world’s most important event for the radiation oncology community--join us in San Antonio for ASTRO’s 60th Annual Meeting! Highlights include:
- The very latest practice-changing science presented in the plenary and clinical trials sessions.
- Special oral abstract sessions featuring the best of physics and a designated biology-focused session.
- A totally redesigned interactive digital poster hall.
- Renowned keynote speakers providing unique perspectives on relevant topics.
- Numerous education sessions, eContouring workshops and Live-SA-CME sessions.
- A large Innovation and Solution Showcase (Exhibit Hall) featuring new products and services, with networking opportunities and a chance to ask questions of industry experts.
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American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2018
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October 21-25, 2018
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Congress offers researchers the opportunity to present the results of their original, basic science, clinical, education, health sciences, and translational research for oral, poster, and video-based presentations. It’s the best surgical education all in one place.
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AHIMA18
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October 22-26, 2018
Miami, Florida
Join with other healthcare leaders, health information professionals, and healthcare stakeholders from every segment of healthcare to get industry updates, learn best practices, share innovative ideas, gain insights from lessons learned, and discuss how health information is shaping the future of healthcare. Additionally, the exhibit hall will feature new and exciting innovative technology solutions to help advance your organization and gain a competitive advantage.
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ASN Kidney Week 2018 - American Society of Nephrology
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October 23-28, 2018
San Diego, California
The world’s premier nephrology meeting, Kidney Week provides participants exciting and challenging opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field. More than 13,000 physicians, scientists and other healthcare attendees from more than 100 countries will attend. There will also be almost 200 exhibitors, 178 educational sessions and more.
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ANCC National Magnet Conference
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October 24-26, 2018
Denver, Colorado
The conference learning goals/outcomes are: to translate exemplar strategies into solutions for nursing challenges to promote excellence in nursing and optimal outcomes for patients; to leverage the Magnet nursing culture to optimize organizational performance related to quality, safety, patient-centered care, and efficiency; to distinguish the long term impact of transformational leadership and the Magnet culture on organizations and patients; and to synthesize science-based innovations and research to advance nursing practice, enhance patient safety, and promote optimal health and wellness.
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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly 2018
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October 25-28, 2018
Orlando, Florida
As the primary medical society for the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), the Academy is focused on moving the specialty and you forward. We'll have content focused on innovative patient care, changes impacting the business of medicine, and ways physiatrists can position themselves and the specialty for success. Attendees will participate in innovative learning opportunities, non-stop networking, and a variety of educational sessions—all dedicated to the diverse clinical and practice interests of today’s physiatrists. No other meeting brings together thousands of physiatrists from a variety of clinical areas who care for those with disabilities on a daily basis.
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AAP Experience National Conference & Exhibition
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November 2-6, 2018
Orlando, Florida
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) invites you to join us for the 2018 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando. From interactive, hands-on workshops to plenary sessions covering hot topics in pediatrics, the National Conference is essential for anyone providing medical care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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Liver Meeting 2018
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November 9-13, 2018
San Francisco, California
The Liver Meeting provides cutting-edge programming that specifically targets the diverse needs of hepatology professionals. Attendees can expect to learn the most up-to-date clinical and basic research trends in liver disease from renowned experts in the field. Session content features a full spectrum of topics including Hepatitis C, liver transplantation, and value-based care, in addition to common conundrums in the treatment of liver disease, cases and abstract presentations designed to provide insight and global perspectives on treatment and management strategies.
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American Public Health Association (APHA) 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo
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November 10-14, 2018
San Diego, California
APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo brings together more than 12,000 of your peers from across the U.S. and around the world to network, educate and inspire each other. The event brings together people at the global and national levels, including past surgeons general and heads of health organizations around the world; at the state and tribal levels including leaders from state and local health departments; and in the education of the next leaders in public health, including professors and deans from the leading public health schools and programs.
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Scientific Sessions 2018
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November 10-14, 2018
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Scientific Sessions attracts nearly 18,000 professional attendees, with a global presence from more than 100 countries. In addition, 2 million medical professionals participate virtually in lectures and discussions about basic, translational, clinical and population science. Exciting changes have been made to the Scientific Sessions’ structure, and new topics have been added to increase the educational offerings available to attendees. Educational sessions this year are organized in 26 programming tracks which are designed to help you find your community within the event. New programming tracks include Workplace Health, Health Tech, and Clinical Trialists.
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RSNA 2018 - Radiological Society of North America
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November 25 - 30, 2018
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
RSNA invites attendees to investigate and advance radiology through innovation as a means of creating positive impact on patient care. It’s a strong message with big implications—and radiology’s most influential forum is the ideal place to share it.
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GASTRO 2018
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December 5-8, 2018
Bangkok, Thailand
The next WGO International Conference, Gastro 2018 will be held in partnership with the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand (GAT), together with the Thai Association for the Study of the Liver (THASL), the Thai Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (TNMS) and the Thai Association for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (TAGE). Gastro 2018 will be held 5-8 December 2018, in Bangkok, Thailand and the theme is "Global Perspectives in Gastroenterology".
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