Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - Sunday, March 22, 2009
Amelia Island, FL

MEETING SPONSOR:
University of Michigan Medical School
Registrar
G1200 Towsley
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., SPC5201
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5201
Toll-Free 800-800-0666
800-800-0666
FAX 734-936-1641
Email: ocme@umich.edu
Website: http://www.cme.med.umich.edu

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Highway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Toll-Free 800-874-6878
800-874-6878
FAX 904-277-5945
Website: http://www.aipfl.com

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.cme.med.umich.edu

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
This five-day course will provide dedicated instruction in musculoskeletal ultrasound of the extremities and will include the unique feature of supervised hands-on workshops with live models. An additional interventional workshop will allow the participant to practice needle placement under ultrasound guidance.

Through didactic presentations and hands-on workshops, participants will be able to:
• Become familiar with the anatomy of the extremities
• List the basic components of extremity ultrasound technique
• Scan a subject using ultrasound and recognize major anatomical structures
• Recognize common pathology of the musculoskeletal system as seen at ultrasound
• Become familiar with ultrasound-guided interventional technique

Highlights of the program include:
• Guest faculty: Viviane Khoury, MD, McGill University
• Lectures and workshops by University of Michigan faculty
• Course syllabus
• 1.5 hours of didactic lectures and daily hands-on workshops daily
• Limited registration to ensure ample hands-on experience and close supervision
• Additional independent scanning open to participants each afternoon
(Wednesday – Saturday, no models or faculty)
• Saturday afternoon optional workshop for review and to address specific questions / applications with faculty
• Opportunity to use and compare several ultrasound machines from various companies
• Afternoons free for independent study, relaxation, or recreation
• Continental breakfast available Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 am
• Wednesday evening reception with dinner included

Target Audience:
This course will be of interest to radiologists, physicians in the fields related to the musculoskeletal system, and sonography technologists. Those without musculoskeletal experience, as well as those wanting to refine skills are both welcome.

INSTRUCTORS:
Khoury, Brandon, Dong, Girish, Jacobson, Kalume-Brigido, Kim, Morag

CME HOURS: 19.25

LECTURE TOPICS:
Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal, Ultrasound

ACTIVITIES: Beach/Ocean, Golf/Tennis