BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:NingEventWidget-v1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1791588:Event:72577 DTSTAMP:20260427T153039Z SUMMARY:6th Annual Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound\n\nM arch 19 - 23, 2011\nWestin Diplomat\nHollywood, FL\n21 AMA PRA Categor y 1 creditsâ„¢\n\nProgram Objectives:\n\nThis five-day course will pro vide dedicated instruction in musculoskeletal ultrasound of the extrem ities and will include supervised hands-on workshops with live models. An additional interventional workshop will allow the participant to p ractice needle placement under ultrasound guidance. The course will co nsist of concurrent introductory and intermediate tracks. Full-course registration in the introductory track will consist of lectures and ha nds-on workshops that review ultrasound scanning protocols and essenti al pathology, while the intermediate track will consist of focused and advanced lecture topics and hands-on workshop topics specified by the participants. Alternatively, lecture only registration includes hours of comprehensive lectures from both tracks covering scanning techniqu es, live demonstrations, as well as advanced topics. This course will be of interest to radiologists, physicians in the fields related to mu sculoskeletal system, and sonography technologists. Those without musc uloskeletal experience, as well as those wanting to refine skills are both welcome. This course provides a comprehensive overview of musculo skeletal ultrasound with ample opportunity to discuss advanced applica tions during the workshops.\n\nIntroductory Track: Suggested for parti cipants who are developing scanning techniques and joint scanning prot ocols.\n\nIntermediate Track: Suggested for registrants who have atten ded prior musculoskeletal ultrasound courses, who are able to demonstr ate normal anatomy, and who are comfortable with common pathology (i.e . those who have scanned >100 patients).\n\nThrough didactic presentat ions and hands-on workshops, participants will be able to:\n\n• Beco me familiar with the anatomy of the extremities\n• List the basic co mponents of extremity ultrasound technique\n• Scan a subject using u ltrasound and recognize major anatomical structures\n• Recognize com mon pathology of the musculoskeletal system as seen at ultrasound\n• Become familiar with ultrasound-guided interventional technique\nHigh lights of the program include:\n• Concurrent Introductory and Interm ediate Tracks\n• Lectures and workshops by University of Michigan fa culty and guest faculty\n• Course syllabus included\n• Limited reg istration to ensure ample hands-on experience and close supervision\nâ €¢ Additional independent scanning open to participants each afternoon (Saturday – Monday, no models or faculty)\n• Tuesday afternoon op tional workshop for review and to address specific questions / applica tions with faculty\n• Opportunity to use and compare several ultraso und machines from various companies\n• Afternoons free for independe nt study, relaxation, or recreation\n• Continental breakfast include d each morning\n• Saturday evening reception with dinner included\n\ nTarget Audience:\n\nThis course will be of interest to radiologists, physicians in fields related to the musculoskeletal system, and sonogr aphy technologists. Those without musculoskeletal experience, as well as those wanting to refine skills are both welcome.\n\nAdditional Info rmation:\nPlease note: There is a Lecture-Only registration option. Fe es are $900 for physicians, physicians-in-training, retired physicians ,RNs, and allied health. Please call 800-800-0666 for complete details .\n\nFor more information visit https://community.radrounds.com/events /6th-annual-fundamentals-of DTSTART:20110319T040000Z DTEND:20110324T035900Z CATEGORIES:annual, course LOCATION:The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa WEBSITE:http://cme.med.umich.edu/events/course.asp?no=U028743 URL:http://cme.med.umich.edu/events/course.asp?no=U028743 CONTACT:800-800-0666 ORGANIZER:University of Michigan Medical School ATTACH;FMTTYPE="image/jpeg": ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="radRound s Radiology Events":https://community.radrounds.com/profile/radRoundsR adiologyEvents END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR