Events and Congresses

The Combined Sections Meeting heads to downtown Washington, DC 1 month earlier than usual in 2019! Mark your calendar for January 23-26, and join us in the nation’s capital to connect and learn. We are excited to bring over 12,000 caring and committed professionals to DC for the largest physical therapy conference in the country.

At CSM 2019 in DC, you will find your people and connect with the physical therapy community. With programming designed by all 18 of APTA’s specialty sections, you’ll get the information and tools you need to learn and grow.

CSM 2019
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This year will bring together over 12,000 innovative and dedicated professionals for the largest conference on physical therapy in the country. With programming designed by all 18 of APTA’s specialty sections, you will not want to miss this upbeat conference!

Preconference Courses
Immerse yourself in hands-on learning at our 1- or 2-day precons, Tuesday, January 22, and Wednesday, January 23, 8:00 am–5:30 pm each day.

Educational Sessions
Sessions run Thursday, January 24, through Saturday, January 26, at these times each day:

Learn While You Collect CEUs!
Your attendance is equivalent to up to 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours/CCUs). The number of CEUs awarded for each session will be listed in the “Schedule at a Glance” available each day and in the APTA Conferences app under CSM 2019. The app will go live in December 2018.

Handouts
Handouts will be available through the CSM app in January 2019.

Exhibit Hall
The CSM exhibit hall in the convention center will feature more than 450 companies showcasing over 1,000 products and services available to physical therapy professionals. Look for many after-hours product demos.

Exhibit Hall Hours
The exhibit hall hours at CSM 2019 will provide you with opportunities to view posters and to learn about products, services, and technologies that will enhance your practice.

Thursday, January 24: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Friday, January 25: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Saturday, January 26: 9:30 am–3:00 pm

Poster Hours
Thursday, January 24, through Saturday, January 26: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Accessibility Information
APTA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Access ADA Information (.pdf).

For Students
APTA student members have the opportunity to receive discounted CSM 2019 registration by volunteering for all 3 days of the meeting. The volunteer application process opens September 6. Learn more.

We look forward to welcoming you to DC to connect and learn in the nation’s capital January 23-26!

Don’t miss the innovation showcase @ the Innovation hub.
An opportunity for a company to display and demonstrate their new products and innovations to the region’s healthcare decision makers and future shapers. Working together with key influential stakeholders, the hub will provide a dedicated showcase area for start-ups, SMEs, and innovators to participate at the Innovation showcase.

Introducing the Innov8 talks @ the Innovation hub.
Arab Health is calling all start-ups and SMEs focused in the field of healthcare to apply to be a part of our new exciting feature. The Innov8 Talks, taking place in the new Innovation Hub will host 8 pitches, 8 minutes long, across each day of Arab Health. With a dedicated theme revolving around innovation in healthcare, the judging panel will determine the best pitch at the end of each day.

Discover the latest medical supplies and services.
Arab Health 2019 product and services.
Arab Health is the perfect platform to source medical supplies.

Find surgical instruments, orthopedic equipment, medical ventilators, patient monitoring system and any other medical equipment that your organisation requires. Below are a few of our featured products for Arab Health 2019.

NeuroNICU’s or Neuro-Critical Care Nurseries are strategically appearing all over the world – and it is now critical to unify and standardize nursing care practices. Bedside nurses in the NICU are caring for the most vulnerable organ, the developing newborn brain, every day and continuity of care begins with education.

This NeuroNICU Nurse Training Conference focuses on the four pillars of NeuroNICU Nursing care – neuro-assessment, neuro-monitoring, neuro-development, and neuro-protection. These are key to optimal brain development.

We are finalizing the full agenda but thought we could share a sneak peek with you. Some of our confirmed speaker presentations will include:
}} Staff, family and neonatal trauma in the NICU
}} International update: What’s happening in NICU’s around the globe
}} St. Louis’ SENSE Program and their study results
}} Neurological implications of hypoglycemia
}} Long Term Care & Outcomes: The latest in CP – diagnosis and treatment
}} Review of best practices for post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus
}} Mild HIE – to cool or to cuddle?
}} And so much more!

In case you are planning to attend with a small group — we do offer a 10% discount for 3 or more people registering from the same hospital!! Just email us with the names and we will send you a group coupon code to use.

We would love to have you attend our conference!

The 11th International Conference on Brain Monitoring and Neuroprotection in the Newborn is dedicated to providing a forum for the continuing education of professionals working to improve the neurological and developmental health outcomes of premature and sick newborns. This conference explores means to understand, monitor, protect and treat the developing brain of the premature and term neonate.

Material presented in the abstracts should be organized and presented according to accepted scientific style. All new investigational studies must include the hypothesis being tested, methods, results with applicable statistics, and discussion and/or implications regarding practice.

The conference committee invites you to submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation regarding, but not limited to, the following topics:

Progression of, and influences on, fetal or neonatal brain development, both normal and abnormal
Neuroprotection strategies in the neonate; Neonatal Neurointensive Care
Continuous EEG monitoring – theory and applications
Other forms of brain monitoring, such as NIRS, fMRI, biochemical, etc.
Neuro-imaging studies
Long-term outcome studies
Developmental Care
Seizures
Neonatal clinical trials of medicines and/or devices
Withdrawal of care and other challenging decisions

Abstracts should include the following sections, as applicable.

Abstract Title
Authors’ names, degree(s), and institution
Background and Purpose: problem statement or hypothesis as appropriate
Program, Materials, or Methodology
Impact or Results
Bibliography
Learner Objectives: 2-3

In the body of the email, please list the following:

Title of the abstract
Author’s name, degree(s), credentials, position title
Presenter’s name (if known at the time of submission)
Name of institution
Author’s (or Institution’s if more applicable) address, city, state, zip
Country if outside the USA
Phone
Email
IF the contact person is someone other than the author, please note that in the body of the email
Abstract preference: choices are a) oral only, b) poster only, c) either

2019 EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING

In its 18th year, the EHDI Meeting has built a strong reputation for bringing together a wide variety of attendees including those who: work in state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs; assist in EHDI efforts on the federal level; provide screening, diagnostic and early intervention support at the state/ local level to young children with hearing loss and their families; champion Medical Home activities within each state; are parents of children with hearing loss; or are deaf or hard-of-hearing adults who are helping to expand opportunities for young children with hearing loss. EHDI Meeting participants will range from state and local programs to the federal level and from academics to families.

GOAL OF THE EHDI ANNUAL MEETING

The goal of the annual EHDI Meeting is to enhance the implementation of comprehensive state-based Early HearingDetection and Intervention (EHDI) programs. After participating in the meeting, participants will be better able to:

Identify and promote knowledge and awareness of successful strategies for implementing comprehensive state-based EHDI programs that include screening, audiologic diagnostic evaluation, early intervention, medical home, reporting, tracking, surveillance, loss to follow-up issues, data integration, and other related surveillance components.

Interpret and describe current research and research methods related to EHDI.

Examine cultural competence of providers and assess their ability to work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families, and communities.

Discuss the importance of enhancing and creating new and ongoing working relationships among federal agencies, non-profit organizations, state health departments and educational agencies, advocacy groups, families, and professionals.

By registering for the Annual EHDI Meeting, all participants agree to abide by the following Principles of Participation:

The right to participate in the EHDI Annual Meeting is fundamental to ensuring open dialogue between all EHDI stakeholders. The Meeting Organizers encourage respectful dialogue as a key element of participation among all meeting participants. The EHDI Annual Meeting opposes the disruption of any meeting sessions or events that results in the inability for dialogue to take place.

The EHDI Annual Meeting reserves the right to withdraw the name badge, and therefore deny access, to participants who do not adhere to these Principles of Participation.

Welcome to APAO 2019!

The year 2003 was the last time the APAO Congress was held in Bangkok. Many things in science, art, culture, technology and so on have changed considerably since then.

The APAO Congress in 2003 was still in the era when APAO Congresses were held once every two years. It was the most successful APAO Congress ever then with more than 1,200 delegates, more than 300 submitted abstracts and more than 40 exhibitors. It was, however, surpassed very quickly by the following APAO Congresses. Fifteen years later, the latest APAO Congress in Hong Kong had more than 5,000 delegates, more than 1,500 submitted abstracts and more than 250 exhibitors. APAO Congresses have, without a doubt, become a yearly global event in ophthalmology with huge success.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand is proud to be part of the growing APAO. We are honored to be given this great opportunity to host the APAO Congress one more time after more than 15 years. We welcome ophthalmologists and related personnel from all over the world to the “Sciences and Arts of Ophthalmology.” While the growing success of APAO is certainly due to the strength of the scientific programs, friendship, the social part or art of academic meetings, is also slowly built up through APAO Congresses. I believe if APAO council members, speakers and delegates who attend APAO Congresses regularly through the years count the number of new friends they know from the congresses, they will find the number is enormous, or even countless.

The current President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand, Dr. Anuchit Poonyathalang, said in the welcome video for APAO 2019: “When our Thai hospitality meets academic spirit, APAO 2019 will bring the best of sciences and arts that ophthalmology offers.” He is certainly correct.

Let’s bring science, art and also friendship to APAO 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.

I hope to see you all.

With warmest personal regards,
Paisan Ruamviboonsuk
APAO 2019 Congress President
President, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand, 2013-2016​

The ISOO 2019 Program planning committee is thrilled to welcome you to LOS ANGELES for 2019! The dates for the event are March 22-26, 2019. Aside from collaboration and an exciting educational and practical update (and debate!) from world experts in ocular oncology, you will enjoy a seaside location as the meeting will be held at The Ritz Marina del Rey. Imagine sunshine and sea breezes as you converse with your peers.

The ISOO planning committee has reserved a select block of rooms **all with ocean view and offered at $289 which is 50% of the normal rate** Check out the hotel here! The Conference will be on site, so no hassle with LA highways and morning yoga sessions will be offered. We can’t wait to welcome you for a high-level educational meeting filled with controversy, debate, updates in the field and lots of Southern California charm.

CTLA: Twelfth Annual AAA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting

The CTLA is designed for experienced faculty, new faculty, and PhD students looking for opportunities to refine their teaching talents and perfect their craft in teaching accounting. The conference precedes the AAA Annual Meeting and offers teaching-oriented CPE. While submissions are welcome in all teaching and learning related areas, submissions are particularly encouraged for:

Integration of cutting-edge technology practices into existing accounting courses
Tips and techniques for online teaching
Ethics in the classroom and profession
Incorporating big data and data analytics in accounting courses
Strategies to increase student retention
Assessment/student learning outcomes
Team-based learning
Improving critical thinking skills
Course design
How to prevent academic dishonesty and promote academic integrity
Resources and teaching strategies for new faculty
Experiential learning
Emerging topics in accounting
Teaching and learning strategies based on academic research
Excel-based learning activities
Course-specific approaches (e.g., introductory classes; graduate-level classes)

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Surgical Conference and Expo is organized by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses and would be held during Apr 6 – 10, 2019 at Nashville, Tennessee, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event for Surgical Oncologists.

Registration Open

Join us for Global Surgical Conference & Expo, April 6-10, 2019 in Nashville, TN. Opening Ceremony is on Saturday – start planning today.

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING AT AORN EXPO 2019?

Does your organization have a solution for the surgical suite? Showcase your products and services with key hospital and ambulatory surgery center decision-makers and influencers.

AORN connects your company with 5,600+ members of the surgical suite
looking for products and services to solve their everyday needs in the OR.

Target the Surgical Community in April 2019 and See Why AORN Expo is the Largest Gathering of Perioperative Professionals in the World.

Discover the newest innovations for the surgical suite, connect with recruiters from top health systems, and participate in educational workshops and hands-on simulation trainings.