PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

attended his first medical conference more than 20 years ago, when he was a neurology resident at the University of California, San Francisco. We also asked some medical-meeting professionals if and how they see their programs evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow’s physicians. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston, M.D.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

As health care and technology converges, how can medical meetings stay relevant? 14–16, Palm Springs, California, tedmed.com — Created by TED founder Richard Wurman, TEDMED is now operated by a nonprofit foundation. Some of the most influential — and one newcomer to watch — include: TEDMED , Nov.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Breakthroughs in health care that sounded like science fiction just a few years ago are rapidly becoming reality — and can be expected to have an impact on medical meetings. Eventually the technology will be used to manufacture everything from organs to medicine to medical equipment.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2020

Yoga and 5K fun runs have become staples at many other medical meetings, too, including the ONS Congress and the AOA’s OMED. ONS has held a group yoga session at its annual congress for the last few years, but in 2019, they were able to take their yoga outside in the Southern California sunshine. “It Eating Healthy and Light.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California; president of Casey’s Cupcakes. I truly love working with course directors of medical meetings, knowing that we help train thousands to impact the lives of millions by helping clients create memorable events. Kelly Roberts.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California; president of Casey’s Cupcakes. I truly love working with course directors of medical meetings, knowing that we help train thousands to impact the lives of millions by helping clients create memorable events. Kelly Roberts.

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