17th Annual Steamboat 2011: Clinical Ultrasound

17th Annual
Steamboat 2011: Clinical Ultrasound
2/27/2011 - 3/4/2011
Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Conference Center
Steamboat Springs, Colorado

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 20
Category A CE Credits: TBD

ABOUT THE MEETING

This symposium is structured as a practical, clinically oriented review of ultrasound. A mix of ob-gyn, body, musculoskeletal, pediatric and vascular lectures are included so registrants can expand their clinical practices. Tips, protocols, and pitfalls provide balance to the program. Faculty have been selected for their teaching ability, as well as for their expertise.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course should benefit those who order, perform, and interpret clinical ultrasound studies. It should be particularly valuable for diagnostic imaging physicians, ob-gyn physicians, vascular surgeons, and referring physicians who utilize ultrasound to evaluate the clinical status of their patients. The symposium should also be valuable for sonographers who perform these procedures.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:

• Assess new developments in evaluating obstetrical and gynecological patients
• Utilize ultrasound to assess patients with a variety of abdominal and pelvic disorders
• Evaluate patients for thyroid disease using ultrasound imaging techniques
• Expand their clinical protocols for evaluating the vascular system
• Discuss the use of ultrasound in evaluation of the kidneys and transplants
• Incorporate state of the art imaging techniques for evaluation of breast cancer into clinical practice
• Discuss the clinical application of ultrasound imaging to evaluate the musculoskeletal system
• Discuss various applications of ultrasound imaging to evaluate the pediatric patient

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity

COURSE ORGANIZATION

This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, the leader in diagnostic imaging education since 1975.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Educational Symposia gratefully acknowledges the following exhibitors:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Mosby/Saunders

ACCREDITATION

Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Educational Symposia designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technologists: This program has been submitted to the ASRT. The number of A CE credits will be available approximately 30 days prior to the meeting. Please visit www.edusymp.com or call 1-800-338-5901 regarding the availability of Category A CE credit.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Tuition includes all course materials, including a comprehensive course syllabus, daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $50 surcharge for anyone registering after February 16, 2011. Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.

Cancellations must be received in writing. A $50 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations. Refunds requested in writing prior to January 28, 2011 will be issued for the amount of tuition paid less the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after that date.