Medicine on the Edge

The 2012 meeting will focus on the themes of Sports and Travel Medicine.  We will schedule a mix of morning and evening sessions to discuss topics such as knee injuries, radiology in sports medicine, fever in the returned traveler, malaria, rare parasites and many others.
All our topics have been selected to be of interest to Emergency Physicians, Critical Care Physicians, General Practitioners, Nurses, paramedics and students. We encourage a case based presentation format and an interactive approach at all sessions.  For more information, please visit www.medicine-on-the-edge.com.au

Montana Podiatric Medical Association

Sports medicine and surgery under the Big Sky.  This conference provides doctors of podiatric medicine with increased skills for the benefit and betterment of quality patient care.  Courses are interactive with special case presentations,  fireside chat and a cadaver lab.  Faculty presenters include Dr. Richard Bouche, Dr. David Caldarella, Dr. Jason Hanft, Dr. Gerhard Maale, Dr. Alan Ng, Dr. Garth James and others.  An exhibit show allows attendees direct opportunities to view industry specific items that will enhance their practices.  To register, visit www.mtfootandankle.com.

North Dakota Academy of Family Medicine

Sponsored by the North Dakota Academy of Family Physicians, this Annual conference offers nearly 25 hours of continuing medical education credit as approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians. There are workshops, an exhibit hall, networking opportunities, family events, ice-cream social, ski races, and more fun & learning than you can imagine!  Registration is open to all health care providers nationwide. Space is limited to the first 325 paid registrants.  www.ndafp.org/bigsky.php

Big Sky Radiology 36th Annual Conference

Advances in medical imaging continue to occur quite rapidly, making the clinical practice of radiology extremely demanding. The information presented in this course familiarizes the participant with newly emerging material and provides opportunities to discuss and exchange ideas with faculty.  This educational activity has been designed to meet the needs of radiologists in general diagnostic practice who are determining which radiologic tests to order and how to evaluate and manage their patients.

To register or for more information, contact Ann Schensky at ASchensky@uwhealth.org or 608-263-8799. 

January 26-29,

2012

Montana Academy of Dermatology 39th Annual Winter Meeting

This conference is designed to provide dermatologists, dermatopathologists, and other physicians interested in dermatology with the most current information in the areas of atopic & contact dermatitis, pediatric dermatology, psoriasis, and adverse drug reactions. Updates, case studies, and clinical strategies for patient evaluation/management in these areas will be presented in an informal atmosphere that facilitates audience participation and discussion, with plenty of time for recreation.

To register or for more information, contact Kristina McComas, kmccomas@billingsclinic.org or 406-238-5059.

Big Sky Athletic Training Sports Medicine Conference

There is no cost to attend. If you like having fun while you learn, networking with other ATCs and sports medicine professionals you must attend.  CEU’s: 20 

To register or for more information, contact Jeffrey S. Monroe, Michigan State University: Monroe@ath.msu.edu

Tri State Medical and Dental Conference

16 hours of CME available.

Montana Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Featuring head and neck reconstsruction, updates on bugs, drugs, and vaccines, and surgical
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, plus an informed update on where health care is headed,
this conference is a targeted toward general otolaryngologists.
For registration or information contact Gloria Hermanson at hermansn@bresnan.net

33rd Annual Cardiology at Big Sky Meeting (CME)

This unique 5-day program is renowned for its close interactions between faculty and learners. A comprehensive overview of current problems in cardiovascular medicine and surgery is combined with focused symposia, case vignettes and state-of-the art lecture presentations. A distinguished faculty will lead discussions on a variety of issues facing today’s cardiovascular providers. Topics range from prevention strategies to the latest in medical, catheter-based and surgical treatments. Faculty will emphasize incorporating best practices and quality care including practical application of practice guidelines into care.

To register or for more information, contact Lisa Hackbarth at lhackbar@med.umich.edu. 

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine

This is the nation's largest and oldest CME conference for physicians and nurses on Wilderness Medicine. This annual, highly acclaimed course focuses on a wide array of interesting and practical topics presented by noted authorities.  

Outdoor and wilderness recreation have grown tremendously in popularity over the past two decades. Physicians and other health care providers should have an increased awareness of medical problems that are unique to the wilderness environment. The goal of this course is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to health professionals, search and rescue personnel, and interested lay people. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to identify, diagnose, and treat medical emergencies and problems commonly encountered in wilderness environments.

AAFP - This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 19.5 hours prescribed credit by the AAFP.
Nurse Credit - Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for 23 hours of nursing credit.
EMT'S - National registered EMT'S and EMT-Paramedics will receive 23 hours of continuing education credit towards Section II requirements.

Montana Academy of Ophthalmology

Pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology are featured in the MAO’s accredited annual
meeting. Targeted toward general ophthalmologists, presentations include complications of
strabismus surgery, common optic neuropathies, new ideas in pediatric ophthalmology and more.
For registration or information contact Gloria Hermanson at hermansn@bresnan.net

Jefferson Anesthesiology 16th Annual Conference

Featuring Ultrasound and Regional Anesthesia Workshop and Problem Based Learning Discussions for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, anesthesia assistants, residents, students and related specialists.

To register or for more information, contact Suzanne McCade at Suzanne.McCade@jefferson.edu

Montana Optometric Association

The annual Big Sky Ski Conference offers 12 hours of timely educational topics for doctors of optometry presented and led by distinguished faculty.  CE subject areas include diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal procedures, nutrition, glaucoma, anterior segment and prevention of medical errors.   Trade show gives optometrists the opportunity to view a showcase of the latest products and services available.  For more information or to register, please visit www.mteyes.com.

New Horizons in Anesthesiology

New Horizons in Anesthesiology will once again present an array of significant topics to anesthesiologists and anesthetists. Didactic lectures with ample question & answer time will cover smart pharmacology, ultrasound technology, fluid resuscitation, continuous peripheral nerve blocks, advances in the management of shock and brain failure in the perioperative period. In addition, the adequacy of perfusion, perioperative cardiac dysrhythmias, mechanical ventilation and perioperative management of the patient with pulmonary hypertension will be discussed. The program will finish with interactive case discussions.

Keystone Symposia - Molecular Basis of Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis

Inflammation is inextricably woven into the natural history of atherosclerosis. The macrophage is integral to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, functioning at the intersection of inflammation and cholesterol homeostasis, making its biological properties an important topic. Consequently, macrophage biology will be a major focus of the Keystone Symposia meeting on Molecular Basis of Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis. The critical contributions of innate and adaptive immunities to atherosclerosis will also be reviewed, and a session on fundamental features of the inflammatory process, including its resolution, will introduce concepts likely to influence future paradigms in the atherosclerosis field. Recently discovered factors that regulate levels of atherogenic lipoproteins, key initiators of arterial inflammation, will be presented. The keynote address will highlight emerging roles of nuclear hormone receptors as integrators of plaque lipid metabolism and immune activity. 

Keystone Symposia - Fibrosis: Translation of Basic Research to Human Disease and Novel Therapeutics

Fibrosis is a pathological process in which diseased tissue is replaced with excess extracellular matrix ultimately leading to organ scarring and failure, a final common pathway in many forms of chronic disease affecting multiple tissues. Currently, there are minimal and inadequate treatment options for fibrotic disease. The field of fibrosis is emerging and there is a strong need to understand the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of fibrosis in humans and to develop animal models that reproduce and dissect this pathological process. There is also a need to identify prognostic markers of disease susceptibility, biomarkers of disease progression and improved technologies to monitor the effectiveness of new therapies. The goal of the Keystone Symposia meeting on Fibrosis: Translation of Basic Research to Human Disease and Novel Therapeutics is to bring together researchers and clinicians in academia and industry to provide an integrated perspective of basic disease mechanisms, the more pragmatic challenges associated with executing clinical trials and approaches to improve clinical development of anti-fibrotic drugs.

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine

This is the nation's largest and oldest CME conference for physicians and nurses on Wilderness Medicine. This Annual highly acclaimed course focuses on a wide array of interesting and practical topics presented by noted authorities.   www.wilderness-medicine.com/

Outdoor and wilderness recreation have grown tremendously in popularity over the past two decades. Physicians and other health care providers should have an increased awareness of medical problems that are unique to the wilderness environment. The goal of this course is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to health professionals, search and rescue personnel, and interested lay people. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to identify, diagnose, and treat medical emergencies and problems commonly encountered in wilderness environments.
AAFP - This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 19.5 hours prescribed credit by the AAFP.
Nurse Credit - Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for 23 hours of nursing credit.
EMT'S - National registered EMT'S and EMT-Paramedics will receive 23 hours of continuing education credit towards Section II requirements.