Hot Button Topics in Radiology

Hot Button Topics in Radiology
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA (on Cape Cod)
June 27 - July 1, 2011

Learning Objectives
This five-day seminar is designed for the radiologist in clinical practice. It will focus on "hot button topics", many which have been highlighted by the media in the past year. In addition, recent advances in cross sectional imaging including, PET/CT, CTA, MRI, and Ultrasound will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on advanced techniques, practical tips, pitfalls and artifacts, imaging protocols and interpretation. This year's course will include lectures related to challenging, missed and tough cases. Course participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with the faculty in question and answer sessions following each lecture. Course participants will also be encouraged to ask questions and discuss specific issues that they consider interesting or controversial. The goal of the program is for each attendee to take information away from the meeting that will enhance their clinical practice.

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
• Solve imaging problems related to the use of PET/CT in the evaluation of gynecologic, lung and breast cancer
• Optimize and better interpret MRI in evaluating breast lesions
• Effectively utilize CT colonography to screen patients for polypoid lesions
• Utilize new clinical applications in PET and image fusion
• Use tips to minimize pitfalls in the US diagnosis of uterine abnormalities and nonmass renal problem
• Employ new insights in the evaluation of patients with thyroid cancer and understand which nodules should under aspiration
• Apply the latest principles, techniques and optimization in order to perform CTA of the heart and coronary vessels
• Understand new challenges related to imaging the abdomen and pelvis with CT
• Enumerate controversies in breast MR related to over diagnosis, treatment, scan technique and image acquisition

Accreditation

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The following credits can be applied toward individual modality requirements: ( 3.5 ) MR ( 5.25 ) US ( 5.25 ) CT (3.75) Vascular (.25) Digital

Disclosures

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available in the course materials and syllabi. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and/ or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices within their presentation.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admission policies, scholarship and loan awards; athletic or other University-administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or 215-898-6993 (Voice) or 215-898-7803 (TDD).
Accommodations

Chatham Bars Inn
www.chathambarsinn.com
Shore Road
Chatham, MA 02633
800-527-4884
508-945-0096