Body and Bone in British Columbia

Body and Bone in British Columbia

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Course Director:
Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD
Credit Hours: 23.75

Objectives and Faculty

This five-day course brings together leading faculty and practicing radiologists from the University of California, San Francisco and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver to address important and practical topics in Ultrasound, Body Imaging, Thoracic Imaging and Musculoskeletal Imaging as well as Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Radiology. Highlights include the latest in radiation exposure safety, PET/CT, practical pointers for use in daily CT work of the chest, abdomen and pelvis including tumor imaging as well as practical musculoskeletal imaging, in particular of the ankle and hip. There will be plenty of time for interaction between faculty and attendees as well as interchange between American and Canadian radiologists enrolled in the course. The target audiences for this course are radiologists in clinical practice or an academic environment.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
1. Reduce radiation risk and exposure for their patients;
2. Improve imaging studies and interpretation of abdominal and pelvic CT and MRI and ultrasound of the liver and uterus;
3. Apply the latest developments in PET/CT in the chest, abdomen and pelvis;
4. Improve their management of solitary lung nodules;
5. Be familiar with interventional procedures such as needle biopsies, abscess drainage, renal ablation and joint injections for pain control;
6. Enhance their knowledge in the anatomy and the pathologic anatomy of ankle and hip disorders;
4. Understand the principles and clinical utility of imaging of osteochondral diseases and bone marrow abnormalities.

Faculty: Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD Course Director
Guest Faculty: Bruce P. Forster, MD, FRCPC; John Mayo, MD, FRCPC; Peter L. Munk, MD, FRCPC, University of British Columbia
UCSF Faculty: Fergus V. Coakley, MD; Jeremy C. Durack, MD; Vickie A. Feldstein, MD; Randy Hawkins, MD, PhD

Accommodations and Travel

The Fairmont Vancouver Hotel
900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C2W6 or 866-540-4452 Fairmont Vancouver Hotel website

The Fairmont Vancouver Hotel is a landmark, historic property located in downtown Vancouver, adjacent to the Vancouver Art Gallery. The hotel offers the luxurious Absolute Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and award-winning restaurants. Just one block away is Vancouver's answer to Rodeo Drive - Robson Street, home to over 200 shops, cafes and restaurants.

You will also meet Mavis and Beau, the hotel's loveable Canine Ambassadors. Ready to welcome guests, these friendly canines help create a wonderful home away from home.

ACTIVITIES and TOURS

Vancouver, one of the world's most spectacular cities, welcomed the world as host city of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Vancouver offers travelers both outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and the sophisticated amenities of a world-class city.
Some of the major attractions are Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Canada Place, Granville Island and Science World at TELUS World of Science. Not to be missed are the unique neighborhoods of Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown and Kitsilano.
For more information, visit www.tourismvancouver.com