Upcoming CME Activities

Department / Division: Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Activity Medical Director: Satheesh Nair, MD

Activity Coordinator: Victor Carrozza, vcarrozz@uthsc.edu

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This symposium is designed to provide interactive educational activities that discuss complicated case scenarios that have been shown to improve participant application of evidence-based medicine for patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).  The one-day symposium features national and local speakers with expertise in liver disease.  This symposium is targeted towards gastroenterologists, hepatologists, hospitalists, and primary care physicians.

Department / Division: Otolaryngology

Activity Medical Director: Boyd Gillespie, MD

Activity Coordinator: Juanita Wallace-Keys, jkeys@uthsc.edu

This is an annual research symposium hosted by the UTHSC Department of Otolaryngology.  It includes departmental faculty, residents, students, and a distinguished visiting professor.  The symposium explores various topics in the area of general otolaryngology - head and neck surgery (adult and pediatric), such as Otology/Neurology, Clinical Competency Issues, Trauma/Critical Care, and Plastic/Reconstructive procedures.

Department / Division: Psychiatry

Activity Medical Director: Alicia Barnes, DO, MPH, FAACAP, FAPA

Activity Coordinator: Pam Berry Banks, DHA, berrybanks@gmail.com

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The 2024 Psychiatric-Advocacy Collaborative Teams Summit (PACTS): Bridging the Gap and Overcoming Disparities Post COVID aims to bring present and future mental health providers and professionals together in a collaborative effort to improve the care and support for youth impacted by adverse childhood experiences.  On the first day, Friday, May 10, attendees will participate in a poster session, where they can showcase their research and advancements in the field of mental health. This will take place from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm to include a light reception. The second day, Saturday, May 11, will feature a keynote speaker who will further elucidate the conference’s mission and inspire providers to collectively address the gaps and disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.  This will take place from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm to include breakfast and lunch.

Department / Division: Ophthalmology

Activity Medical Director: Brian Fowler, MD

Activity Coordinator: Kelli Moses, kward29@uthsc.edu

This annual event will provide the Memphis ophthalmology community with information pertaining to the latest in ophthalmic research and updates on neuro-ophthalmology research. 

Department / Division: Surgery

Activity Medical Director: Paxton Dickson, MD

Activity Coordinator: Victor Carrozza, vcarrozz@uthsc.edu

This research symposium is an annual scientific session that involves UTHSC Department of Surgery faculty, residents, fellows, and alumni.  The agenda for the symposium includes a distinguished visiting professor, poster research presentations, and invited alumni speaker.  The topics presented and discussed include general surgery, trauma/critical care, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, and basic science.

Department / Division: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Activity Medical Director: John Schorge, MD

Activity Coordinator: Victor Carrozza, vcarrozz@uthsc.edu

The 38th Annual Conference on Contemporary Issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology will provide evidence-based updates on a wide range of topics in obstetrics and gynecology, while highlighting our commitment to improving the health of our patients and the dissemination of medical knowledge to healthcare professionals.  Conference faculty include nationally recognized leaders in the field, as well as UTHSC faculty.