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April, 2009
Optometry: Building a Therapeutic Practice in Ocular Surface Disease
This 8-hour CE course incorporates a thorough clinical review (screening, diagnosis, and management) and a comprehensive blueprint for integrating ocular surface management into a practice (billing and coding). The course is suitable for practices that don’t provide therapeutic services as well as current therapeutic practices that want to increase efficiency, patient satisfaction and bottom line rewards. In addition to the full-day of didactic teaching, registrants get an array of practice building materials and ongoing support following course completion.
  • April 18 Riverside, CA
  • May 2 Birmingham, AL
  • June 6 Las Vegas, NV
  • August 8 Atlanta, GA
  • September 12 Chicago, IL
  • September 19 New York, NY
  • October 17 Washington, DC
  • November 7 Dallas, TX
  • November 14 Houston, TX
  • December 5 Phoenix, AZ
April 18 - December 5, 2009
July, 2009
The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO®) was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1969 to offer certification and continuing education opportunities to ophthalmic allied health personnel. JCAHPO offers a series of 1- 2-day continuing education programs across the country each year. Since then, more than 25,000 people in the U.S., Canada, and around the world have earned JCAHPO certification.
  • July 31, 2009 - Boston, MA
  • August 1, 2009 - Des Moines, IA
  • September 11-12, 2009 - Myrtle Beach, SC
  • October 1-2, 2009 - New York City, NY
  • October 23-27, 2009 - San Francisco, CA
  • November 7, 2009 - Norfolk, VA
  • November 14, 2009 - Cincinnati, OH
  • November 21, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV
  • December 4, 2009 - Chicago, IL
  • January 16, 2010 - Orlando, FL
  • January 23, 2010 - Biloxi, MS
  • February 26, 2010 - Sandy, UT
  • April 9-12, 2010 - Boston, MA
July 31, 2009 - April 12, 2010
November, 2009
XVII World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics
WCPG 2009 offers a forum for exchange of the latest scientific data and education in human genomics, new disease pathways and promise exciting new applications in diagnosis and treatment for the interested clinician.
November 4 - 8, 2009
San Diego, CA (Anchester Grand Hyatt San Diego )
World Congress in Urological Research
November 5 - 8, 2009
Chicago, IL (Hilton Chicago)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) 2009 Annual Meeting
November 6 - 8, 2009
Dallas, TX (Hyatt Regency DFW)
Scottsdale Headache Symposium 2009
The Symposium brings the physicians and other health providers together from various fields and specialties to share concepts and developments about headache and related conditions.
November 6 - 8, 2009
Scottsdale, Arizona (A JW Marriott Resort & Spa Scottsdale)
Academy 2009 Orlando
American Academy of Optometry
November 11 - 14, 2009
Orlando, FL
Going to Orlando? View Our Exclusive Exhibit Hall Preview
If you are going to attend the 2009 Annual Meeting in Orlando, be sure to see our exclusive Exhibit Hall Preview. The Exhibit Hall Preview makes it easy to plan your visit: Check out new and featured technologies, browse booth promotions in advance, and read about seminars & workshops. Click to learn more...
November 11 - 14, 2009
Orlando, Florida
12th Annual Harold 'Jobe' Bernard Stroke Symposium
November 12 - 13, 2009
Nashville, Tennessee (Student Life Center at Vanderbilt)
36th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues
VEITH symposium provides vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists and other vascular specialists with a unique and exciting format to learn the most current information about what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease. The 5-day event featured rapid-fire presentations from world renowned vascular specialists with emphasis on the latest advances, changing concepts in diagnosis and management, pressing controversies and new techniques.
November 18 - 22, 2009
1335 Avenue Of The Americas New York, NY (HILTON NEW YORK)
Association for Molecular Pathology 2009 Annual Meeting
November 19 - 22, 2009
Kissimmee, FL (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center )
GENOMIC-MEDICINE-2009
The Congress is to assess the level of scientific understanding in GENOMIC MEDICINE research, to identify the "hottest" problems and to propose the ways for their solutions and to bring together prominent researchers from around the world to exchange results, ideas and experiences.
November 20 - 22, 2009
La Jolla, CA
2020: A Vision for Ophthalmology in the Future Walter Wright 2009 : 49th Walter Wright Annual Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences Symposium
This programme will look into the future to predict how we will be practicing our specialty in the year 2020. As well as sessions on external disease, retina, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmology/oculoplastics, there will be a political seminar discussing ophthalmology and health care in the future.
November 21 - 22, 2009
Toronto, Ontario
Gastro 2009
The United European Gastroenterology Federation (UEGF) and the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), together with the World Organisation of Digestive Endoscopy (OMED) and the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), are jointly organising a landmark meeting in London. This collaboration will ensure the perfect balance of basic science and clinical practice, will cover all disciplines in gastroenterology (endoscopy, digestive oncology, nutrition, digestive surgery, hepatology, gastroenterology) and ensure a truly global context; all presented in the exciting setting of the city of London.
November 21 - 25, 2009
London, UK
International Joint Meeting on Thoracic Surgery
This meeting will be the combination of the 6th International Meeting on General Thoracic Surgery, the 5th International Workshop on Surgical Exploration of the Mediastinum and Systematic Nodal Dissection, and the 3rd Scientific Meeting of the Bronchogenic Carcinoma Cooperative Group of the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. This meeting consist of brief presentations encompassing a variety of topics in general thoracic surgery and lung cancer, with special emphasis on lung cancer staging. Every day, lectures will be preceded by video presentations highlighting the most important details of both time-honoured procedures and new surgical techniques.
November 25 - 27, 2009
Barcelona, Spain (Centre of the Gothic Quarter)
International Congress in Aesthetic Anti-Aging Medicine & Medical Spa Middle East (ICAAM)
It is for Dermatologists, Plastic and cosmetic surgeons, Aesthetic practitioners, GP, Anti-aging physicians, Physicians from all medical disciplines Gynaecologists, Chief surgeons, Nutritionists and Scientists.
November 26 - 28, 2009
Dubai,United Arab Emirates (Al Bustan Rotana Hotel)
4th Annual Congress of CAOS UK
The theme for this conference is standards. Standards are required in every aspect of patient care. Computer navigation allows unprecedented accuracy in implant positioning relative to the body. This allows validation of design principles of arthroplasty derived from research and verifies that these principles are applied in practice.
November 27 - 29, 2009
RSM, London
The 15th World Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
November 29 - December 3, 2009
New Delhi, India (Hotel Ashok)
December, 2009
World Congress of Gene-2009
The WCG of today, firmly established as the premier international forum for research in all areas of life sciences and biotechnology
December 1 - 7, 2009
Foshan, China
14th Instructional Course & 37th Annual Meeting of Cervical Spine Research Society
December 2 - 5, 2009
Salt Lake City, UT (Grand America Hotel )
2009 International Urolithiasis Research Symposium
The symposium facilitates sharing of knowledge among scientists, researchers, and physicians worldwide directed toward improving diagnosis, enhancing treatment, and leading to the cure of kidney stone disease.
December 3 - 4, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana (Conrad Hotel)
The 8th International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
December 3 - 6, 2009
Rome, Italy
VIIth Russian Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, with HRT Club Russia – 2009
December 4 - 4, 2009
Hotel Holiday Inn Sokolniki, 24, Rusakovskaya st., Moscow, Russia
2009 Prime Time Optometric Continuing Education Conference
Topics:
  • Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Anterior Segment Disease and Treatment
  • Progressive Lenses – past, present and future
December 4 - 9, 2009
California (Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Maui)
51st ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
The meeting provides hematologists from around the world a forum for discussing critical issues in hematology. More than 21,000 clinicians, scientists, and others attend the four-day meeting, which consists of a superb educational program and cutting-edge scientific sessions. The annual meeting features oral and poster presentations that are chosen by peer-reviewers from abstracts submitted prior to the meeting and contain the latest and most exciting developments in scientific research. Plenary symposia and named lectures on specialized areas of hematology are also presented throughout the meeting program.
December 5 - 8, 2009
New Orleans, LA (Ernest N. Morial Convention Center )
XII Centroamerican and Caribbean Congress of Urology
December 7 - 11, 2009
Havana, Cuba
4th German Spine Conference
December 10 - 12, 2009
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
42nd Annual New York Cardiovascular Symposium
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists, internists, family physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurses in cardiology and physician assistants.

Symposium will cover a wide array of topics, including coronary artery and valvular heart diseases, cardiac and electrical failure and atrial fibrillation.

December 11 - 13, 2009
New York City, NY (Hilton New York)
Advance Course in Cataract & Refractive Surgery
December 12 - 13, 2009
Agra, India
18th WFN World Congress on Parkinson's Disease & Related Disorders - WFN 2009
This congress has been a key meeting for acquiring the most recent and authoritative information on the etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and related disorders. By bringing together clinical neurologists, neuroscientists, and allied health care professionals, the Congress promotes exchange of basic and clinical science ideas in an effort to improve outcomes for patients.
December 13 - 16, 2009
Miami Beach, FL
SOMOS 51st Annual Meeting
December 14 - 19, 2009
Honolulu, HI (Hilton Hawaiian Village)
January, 2010
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 2010 Annual Meeting
January 9 - 12, 2010
Boca Raton, FL (Boca Raton Resort and Spa)
Keystone Symposia: Alzheimer's Disease Beyond Abeta (A4)
The objective of the meeting is therefore to stimulate and promote a discussion beyond Abeta as a key factor and therapeutic target in AD. This objective will be equally important whether therapeutic approaches targeting Abeta are successful or not, to either complement and expand successful Abeta therapies or to initiate a paradigm shift. In particular, we would like to discuss the generation of alternative models to study AD, and highlight several exciting areas of research including the role of synaptic dysfunction, neuronal regeneration, the immune system, and protein degradation in AD.
January 10 - 15, 2010
Copper Mountain, Colorado (Copper Mountain Resort )
7th Meeting of the European Society of Oncological Urology (ESOU)
January 15 - 17, 2010
Viena , Austria
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine World Congress
The congress have two parallel tracks focused specifically on:
  • Stem Cells in Drug Discovery and Development
  • Regenerative Medicine
January 20 - 21, 2010
South San Francisco, CA
The Sixth International Conference on Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease
The conference encompasses all aspects of cell-based therapeutic approaches to cardiovascular diseases. Each day of the conference will focus on the diseases and the future role of cell-based therapies. Highlights of the sessions include:
  • Disease-specific cell preparations and cell delivery methods
  • Angiogenesis, cardiac, and noncardiac applications
  • Embryonic vs. adult-derived cells
  • Innovations from biotechnology industry
  • Tissue engineering, an expanded session focusing on myocardial, coronary, and valve replacement
  • Major advances in imaging and specific product applications
January 24 - 27, 2010
New York, NY (The New York Academy of Medicine)
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 46th Annual Meeting
January 25 - 27, 2010
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Convention Center)
44th AUPO Annual Meeting
January 28 - 30, 2010
Sarasota, FL ( The Ritz-Carlton)
February, 2010
19th Molecular Medicine Tri- Conference
February 2 - 5, 2010
San Francisco, CA (The Moscone north Conventional Center)
The 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy)
the Congress is to disseminate information and to discuss and debate controversial issues in the continuously evolving field of Urology. The Congress promises innovative approaches in communication with substantial discussion and debates.
February 5 - 8, 2010
Lisbon, Portugal
9th International Conference on New Trends in Immunosuppression and Immunotherapy
A premier meeting eals with the recent developments in basic and clinical immunosuppression, immune modulation and immunotherapy
February 7 - 9, 2010
Geneva, Switzerland (Intercontinental Hotel )
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons: AsianAmerican MultiSpecialty Summit IV
Summit provides meaningful educational and cultural exchange with leaders in minimally invasive surgery.
February 10 - 13, 2010
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa)
5th International Conference on Ocular Infections
February 18 - 21, 2010
FL (Palm Beach)
The 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Cardiovascular Disease
The Congress Fully Devoted to Clinical Debates and Controversial Issues in a Wide Spectrum of Cardiovascular Diseases.
February 18 - 21, 2010
Istanbul, Turkey
Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology: SUFU 2010 Winter Meeting
February 24 - 27, 2010
St. Petersburg, Florida (Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club )
3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function
This congress will brings the top researchers and clinicians from all over the world for three days of intensive clinical and scientific interactions. The goal of the congress is to review the science that links gait and mental function, foster cross-disciplinary discussions and highlight innovative perspectives, thus advancing this emerging field.
February 26 - 28, 2010
Washington, DC
The First International Congress on Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy
The goal of "The First International Meeting on Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy" (CPP) is to advance the knowledge and expertise of health care professionals around the globe by exchange of information, development of collaborative research both basic and clinical and establishing guidelines for the management of various cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy and the post partial period. The CPP Meeting is the first of it's kind and unique in the collaborative nature, thus ensuring an enriching and informative meeting.
February 26 - 28, 2010
Valencia, Spain (Hilton Valencia Hotel)
Third International Symposium on Focal Therapy and Imaging of Prostate and Kidney Cancer
The symposium will feature international experts who will provide insight into image-guided diagnosis and minimally invasive focal, gland-preserving treatment for the prostate or kidney cancer patient.
February 27 - 28, 2010
The Fairmont Hotel - Washington, DC
March, 2010
3rd International Conference on Hypertension, Lipids, Diabetes & Stroke Prevention
This Conference will address crucial issues relating to strokeprevention and stroke risk reduction including: Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, HDL, Diabetic and Metabolic Syndromes as well as therapeutic interventions for reducing Stroke.
March 4 - 6, 2010
Berlin, Germany (MARITIM Hotel )
The 1st World Congress on Controversies in Ophtalmology
Congress deals with the Clinical Debates and Controversial Issues in a Wide Spectrum of Ophthalmologist Conditions.
March 4 - 7, 2010
Prague, Czech Republic
Orthopedic Research Society - 56th Annual Meeting
March 6 - 9, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana (The Ernest N Morial Convention Center)
2010 National STD Prevention Conference
March 8 - 11, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
Southeastern Section of the AUA (SESAUA): 74th Annual Meeting
March 11 - 14, 2010
Miami Beach, Florida (Lowes Miami Beach Hotel)
7th International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-7)
The program highlighting the latest scientific achievements in the many aspects related to pnenumococci and pneumococcal diseases. Topics will cover epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, clinical aspects, prevention and treatment.
March 14 - 17, 2010
Tel Aviv, Israel (David Intercontinental Hotel)
1st International Congress on Epilepsy, Brain & Mind
The main topics of this congress will include the prevalence and diagnostic methods of depression, cognitive disturbances, psychic experiences and behavioural problems in persons with epilepsy (PWE).
March 17 - 20, 2010
Prague, Czech Republic ( Hotel Clarion)
XXIV Biennial Congress of International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ISUCRS)
March 19 - 23, 2010
Seoul, Korea (Convention & Exhibition Center)
American Association of Plastic Surgeons 89th Annual Meeting
March 20 - 23, 2010
San Antonio, TX (The Westin La Cantera Resort)
11th International Geneva / Springfield Symposium on Advances in Alzheimer Therapy
The conference will be for the specialists, mainly neurologists, psychiatrists and geriatricians as well to any one caring for Alzheimer patients, in order to understand the pharmacological approach to the disease.
March 24 - 27, 2010
Geneva, Switzerland
42nd Duke Urologic Assembly
This conference presents the latest information and technology in the management of urologic diseases. Sessions on a variety of topics, including cutting edge therapies and innovative surgical techniques will be discussed.
March 25 - 28, 2010
Orlando Florida ( Disney's Grand Floridian)
European Multidisciplinary Colorectal Cancer Congress 2010
conference provides a platform for in-depth multidisciplinary interaction among the various research areas involved.The conference will have separate sections on Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radio Oncology, Pathology, Imaging, Gastroenterology, Genetics and Biology. The format of the conference consist of oral and poster presentations, keynote lectures and interactive sessions between the various disciplines.
March 28 - 30, 2010
Nice, France (Acropolis - Palais des Congrčs)
April, 2010
World Cornea Congress VI
April 7 - 9, 2010
Boston, MA
ASCT 2010 Annual Conference
April 9 - 11, 2010
ASCT 2010 Annual Conference
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - 36th Annual Meeting
April 14 - 18, 2010
Orlando, FL (The Swan)
25th Annual EAU Congress
April 16 - 20, 2010
Barcelona , Spain (Fira Gran Via )
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association - Annual Meeting
April 21 - 25, 2010
Lost Pines, Texas ( Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort)
10th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery
April 28 - May 2, 2010
Miami, FL
May, 2010
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America - 2010 Annual Meeting
May 3 - 7, 2010
Waikoloa, Hawaii (Hilton Waikoloa Village)
IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis & 10th European Congress on Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
May 5 - 8, 2010
Firenze, Italy
Current Concepts In Joint Replacement
May 23 - 26, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada (Rio Suite Hotel & Casino)
1st World Congress of Pediatric Urology
May 28 - 30, 2010
San Francisco, CA (San Francisco Marriott)
June, 2010
World Ophthalmology Congress 2010
Leading experts in our field will present the most recent scientific knowledge and the latest research findings during numerous symposia and courses.

There will be subspecialty days covering the topics of retina, glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery. A comprehensive poster and film program will be featured and will be digitally available at all times.

June 5 - 9, 2010
Berlin, Germany
Optometry's Meeting™ 2010
June 16 - 20, 2010
Orlando, FL
July, 2010
XIX Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (ISER 2010)
Symposia address topics with broad, interdisciplinary interest and are balanced with plenary lectures and poster sessions. Researchers from around the world share their latest findings, technical expertise and experience making this a much-anticipated international event.

The Section Organizers are preparing a stimulating scientific program, which will highlight the latest scientific achievements and research covering the fields of Cornea and Ocular Surface, Glaucoma, Lens, Physiology & Pharmacology, Strabismus and Amblyopia, Refraction and Physiological Optics, Retina (Cell Biology and Neurosciences), Immunology & Inflammation and General Eye and Vision Research, with world leaders lecturing in each field.

July 18 - 23, 2010
Montreal, Canada
15th WORLD CONGRESS ON HEART DISEASE
July 24 - 27, 2010
Vancouver, BC, Canada
2010 AACC Annual Meeting
July 25 - 29, 2010
Anaheim, California
September, 2010
28th World Congress of Endourology
September 1 - 4, 2010
Chicago, IL
XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS
September 4 - 8, 2010
Paris, France
World Congress on Refractive Error
The theme of the 2010 World Conference on Refractive Error is:
Vision Correction: Broadening the Development Agenda

The International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) presents the World Congress on Refractive Error and Service Development as an opportunity for the blindness prevention and eye care community to provide leadership, by evaluating current strategies and developing new approaches for this vitally important global public health challenge.

The World Congress is a forum to strategize the eradication of unnecessary vision impairment and discuss the broader development implications of providing eye care in developing communities throughout the world.

September 20 - 22, 2010
Durban, South Africa
October, 2010
2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
October 16 - 19, 2010
Chicago, IL (McCormick Place)
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