Continuing Medical Education Symposia & Conferences

Banner Health’s symposia and conferences unite clinical professionals to learn from the best minds in their respective fields, network with peers, and exchange knowledge on the latest advancements in medicine, all while earning CME credits. In partnership with Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and Tucson, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, the Banner Health Foundation is pleased to extend the opportunity for companies to exhibit at these events to showcase products, new technology, and advancements in therapeutics while supporting the continuing education of providers across the country.

Baseball Team Medicine Conference
January 10-11, 2025
Banner Sports Medicine - Scottsdale
7400 N. Dobson Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Presented by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and Banner Sports Medicine and High Performance Center, the Baseball Team Medicine Conference will be held in memory of Dr. Lewis Yocum, one of baseball's most renowned orthopedic surgeons, who holds significant importance for all athletic trainers, physical therapists, and strength and conditioning personnel. It serves as a tribute to Dr. Yocum's pioneering work and dedication to advancing the field of sports medicine. By continuing this tradition, we honor his legacy and commitment to excellence in treating athletes.

Our mission is to bring together leading experts in baseball sports medicine to share their knowledge and expertise. This conference aims to educate athletic trainers, physical therapists, and health care providers on the latest innovations and evidence-based treatments for medical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries specific to overhead-throwing athletes. We are dedicated to promoting athlete-centered care, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the most current and effective strategies to enhance the health and performance of the athletes in their care.

Support Now

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Symposium
Sept. 7, 2024
Social Hall at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85724

This symposium will provide education on the care of complex pancreas, liver and bile duct issues. Leading experts in the fields of HPB surgery, medical oncology, surgical oncology, interventional gastroenterology and interventional radiology will discuss the multidisciplinary management of the difficult gallbladder, bile duct injuries, pancreatic cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, benign and malignant liver mases, and gastroesophageal cancers, with multidisciplinary case discussions included. This conference is a great learning opportunity for general surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, and HPB specialists who care for these patients.
 
Support Now

Tucson Transplant Symposium
Oct. 12, 2024
Health Sciences Innovation Building at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
1670 E. Drachman St.
Tucson, AZ 85721

This symposium will provide educational topics surrounding transplantation from leading experts in the field of kidney transplantation to nephrologist and ancillary staff throughout Southwest Arizona and beyond. This conference is a great learning opportunity for those who care of patients who have chronic and end stage kidney disease.
 
Support Now

Pediatric Craniofacial Symposium
Dec. 13, 2024
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85724

Chaired by Aaron Mason, M.D., Director of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and Anthony M. Avellino, M.D., Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, the Pediatric Craniofacial symposium is a partnership between the Children’s Clinics and Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. Infants, children and adolescents are treated in a multidisciplinary fashion by a team that includes pediatric neurosurgeons, a craniofacial pediatric plastic surgeon, a pediatric ophthalmologist, a developmental pediatrician, a pediatric orthotist, a pediatric social worker, and a pediatric nurse clinician, in accordance with practice parameters set forth by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association. The team visits with patients on the second and fourth Thursdays, twice a month. Surgical cases are operated upon and managed on inpatient services at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson.
 
Support Now

Frontiers in Primary Care Conference
Sept. 5 - 7, 2024
Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel
123 W. E St.
Casper, WY 82601

This symposium is an opportunity for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to network with specialists. It is designed to provide current information on selected medical topics of clinical relevance and the latest treatment protocols for patients through the expertise of distinguished faculty. Special topics include neurology, infectious disease, cardiology, gastroenterology, urology, and oncology.
 
Support Now

Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, and Related Dementias Symposium
Oct. 18 - 19, 2024
University of Arizona – Phoenix
475 N. 5th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Chaired by Alireza Atri, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director of the Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Parichita Choudhury, MS, MSc., FRCPC, Cognitive Neurologist, Clinical Assistant professor of the University of Arizona – Phoenix and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, this symposium is uniquely tailored to provide clinicians and their staff with information on the progress in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment, explore best clinical practices, and discuss current controversies.

Support Now

GI Oncology Symposium
Oct. 19, 2024
Westin Kierland
6902 E. Greenway Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Chaired by Madappa Kundranda, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Cancer Medicine and Rajesh Ramanathan, M.D., Surgical Oncology, this symposium will bring Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to discuss some of the latest advances in gastrointestinal cancers.

Support Now

Breast Oncology Symposium
Sept. 28, 2024
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Chaired by Hung Khong, M.D., Co-Director of the Breast Cancer program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Vilert Loving, M.D., MMM, FSBI, Chief of Breast Imaging, Co-Director of Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Brittany Murphy, M.D., MS, FACS, Breast Surgical Oncologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Sarah Murphy, MSN-L, RN, ONN-CG, Director of Multi-disciplinary programs at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, this symposium's goals are to enhance the oncologic educational opportunities for clinicians in Arizona and to elevate the standing of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center as a center of cancer care excellence that advances education in addition to clinical care and research.

Support Now

Critical Care in Obstetrics Symposium
Nov. 7 - 9, 2024
Talking Stick Resort
9800 Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Chaired by Roseanne Kho, M.D., Chair of the University of Arizona Phoenix Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Torre Halscott, M.D., MS, Division Director and Fellowship Director for Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the University of Arizona Phoenix/Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, this symposium will offer an innovative and integrated program that will address essential learning in the discipline of critical care obstetrics.

Support Now

Southwest Liver Disease Symposium
Dec. 7, 2024
Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix
1111 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Chaired by Moises Nevah Rubin, M.D., Faculty Physician - Hepatology Liver Disease Center – Clinic at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, the 18th Annual Southwest Liver Disease Symposium will highlight Banner Health’s commitment to improving the health of our patients and the dissemination of medical knowledge in our community. Our advanced Liver Disease Center and Liver Treatment Program continues to grow at an extraordinary rate. We will continue to provide quality and compassionate care to a complex patient population while maintaining excellent outcomes.

Nationally recognized speakers will provide updates about advances in treatment, controversies, and best practices for conditions that affect patients with liver disease. This year’s state of the art lectures and updates will be presented on:

• Transplant oncology
• Hepatocellular carcinoma and liver lesions
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of hepatology
• Perioperative and surgical risk assessment in the cirrhotic patient
• Curing Hepatitis B
• Drug induced liver injury
• Portal hypertension
• Treatment approach to the patient with MASLD

Interested in learning about ways to support? Contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will reach out to you very soon.