This program focuses on acute care of the hospitalized patient in the inpatient setting and is applicable to internists, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and administrators from novice to experienced. The course covers everything from critical care, hospital medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology and medical specialties. Hospital care models are transforming and nurse practitioners and physician assistants play a vital role in the care delivery of hospitalized patients. This conference focuses on providing the most up-to-date and evidence-based guidelines and treatment pathways necessary to optimally care for hospitalized patients. Three content tracks will be offered: 1) Core clinical; 2) Advanced Skills; 3) Administrative (service line development, dashboards, system planning and implementation). The pre-conference Infectious Disease Workshop will focus on helping the NP/PA gain updated knowledge of common infectious diseases seen in the inpatient (acute care) setting and learn to assess and treat.

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This three-day multidisciplinary conference explores current state-of-the –art techniques and program development to implement a blood management program in hospitals. This is a one-of-a-kind summit organized by leaders in blood management from Mayo Clinic, Hartford Hospital, Loyola University, and Cleveland Clinic, with faculty participation from all four organizations. Following the successful 2012 course, the program has been slightly expanded for 2013.

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This course offers presentations and discussions on the current literature on practical use of ultrasonography, with a focus on cutting edge procedures that have a direct impact on patient care. Faculty will provide attendees with new data, procedures and techniques to advance their practice. Learn new techniques from expert faculty members using state-of-the art technology during our hands-on training session. The hands-on training session will help participants to improve their machine operation and image acquisition skills. We intend to provide participants with awareness and basic knowledge of these methods and their potential application in improving health care.

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The prevalence and consequences of concussion at all levels of ice hockey are concerning. Reduction of concussion risk, as well as improved concussion diagnosis and management require a collaborative effort from medicine, psychology, sport science, coaching, engineering, officiating, manufacturing, and community partners. This quality scientific program focuses on education and generates an evidence-based action plan designed to make a difference.

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