12th World Congress of the WFUMB

12th World Congress of the WFUMB
Sunday, August 30, 2009 - Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sydney, INTL

MEETING SPONSOR:
Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine

Dr. Caroline Hong
PO Box 943
Crows Nest NSW 2065
Sydney, INTL
Australia
61 2 9438 2078
FAX 61 2 9438 3686
Website: http://www.asum.com.au/open/home.htm

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour NSW 2000
Sydney, INTL
Australia
61 2 9282 5000
Website: http://www.scec.com.au/

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.asum.com.au/open/home.htm

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
The WFUMB is a Federation of Affiliated Organisations consisting of Regional Federations that cover National Societies of Ultrasound in Europe, in Asia, in North America, in Latin America, in Australasia, and in Mediterranean Africa.

The objectives of the WFUMB are to encourage research; to promote international cooperation and to disseminate scientific information in the field of ultrasound in medicine.

Some of the exciting program topics will include: advanced imaging technology, quality assurance in radiology, medico-legal issues, 3D and 4D ultrasound, echocardiography, ultrasound contrast imaging, advances in therapeutic applications, hands-on workshops and live-demonstration sessions, pediatric cardiology, veterinary medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, musculoskeletal and emergency medicine.

Delegates will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors who will be displaying their new, innovative and technical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, supplies, and services.

Satellite meetings will be held in conjunction with the 12th Congress along with a program specifically for the World Federation of Sonographers.

A significant social program will be included with the Congress to ensure ample networking with your peers.


INSTRUCTORS:
Ahuja, Choi, Gibson, Kudo, Nolsoe, Kossoff, Kim

CME HOURS: not listed

LECTURE TOPICS:
Cardiac, ER, Mammography/Women's Imaging, Musculoskeletal, Ultrasound, Vascular

ACTIVITIES: Sail/Cruise