The University of Virginia Department of Medicine is hosting the 38th Annual Recent Advances in Clinical Medicine Conference from October 26-28, 2011 at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. The conference will feature lectures on current issues in both outpatient and inpatient care, as well as interdisciplinary sessions on topics such as sleep disorders, joint replacement, and caring for pregnant patients. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions and discuss cases with speakers. The conference aims to provide practical information that physicians can apply in their practices. It is designed for generalists but also specialists staying updated in their fields.