BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:NingEventWidget-v1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1791588:Event:72953 DTSTAMP:20260412T235320Z SUMMARY:Hot Button Topics in Radiology DESCRIPTION:Hot Button Topics in Radiology\nChatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA (on Cape Cod)\nJune 27 - July 1, 2011\n\nLearning Objectives\nThis five-day seminar is designed for the radiologist in clinical practice . It will focus on \"hot button topics\", many which have been highlig hted by the media in the past year. In addition, recent advances in cr oss 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. T his year's course will include lectures related to challenging, missed and tough cases. Course participants will have the opportunity to int eract directly with the faculty in question and answer sessions follow ing each lecture. Course participants will also be encouraged to ask q uestions and discuss specific issues that they consider interesting or controversial. The goal of the program is for each attendee to take i nformation away from the meeting that will enhance their clinical prac tice.\n\nUpon completion of the program, participants will be able to: \n• Solve imaging problems related to the use of PET/CT in the evalu ation of gynecologic, lung and breast cancer\n• Optimize and better interpret MRI in evaluating breast lesions\n• Effectively utilize CT colonography to screen patients for polypoid lesions\n• Utilize new clinical applications in PET and image fusion\n• Use tips to minimi ze pitfalls in the US diagnosis of uterine abnormalities and nonmass r enal problem\n• Employ new insights in the evaluation of patients wi th thyroid cancer and understand which nodules should under aspiration \n• Apply the latest principles, techniques and optimization in orde r to perform CTA of the heart and coronary vessels\n• Understand new challenges related to imaging the abdomen and pelvis with CT\n• Enu merate controversies in breast MR related to over diagnosis, treatment , scan technique and image acquisition\n\nAccreditation\n\nThe Univers ity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditat ion Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide contin uing medical education for physicians.\n\nCredit Designation\n\nThe Un iversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educationa l activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicia ns should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their part icipation in the activity.\n\nThe following credits can be applied tow ard individual modality requirements: ( 3.5 ) MR ( 5.25 ) US ( 5.25 ) CT (3.75) Vascular (.25) Digital\n\nDisclosures\n\nUniversity of Penns ylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, ad heres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosur e information will be made available in the course materials and sylla bi. 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.\n\nNon-Discrimination S tatement\n\nThe University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Uni versity of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, se x, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or e thnic origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or di sabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admission policies, scholarship and loan awards; athle tic 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).\nAccommodati ons\n\nChatham Bars Inn\nwww.chathambarsinn.com\nShore Road\nChatham, MA 02633\n800-527-4884\n508-945-0096\n\nFor more information visit htt ps://community.radrounds.com/events/hot-button-topics-in-radiology DTSTART:20110627T040000Z DTEND:20110702T035900Z CATEGORIES:conference LOCATION:Chatham Bars Inn WEBSITE:http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/radiology/education/cme/hot-button-t opics.html URL:http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/radiology/education/cme/hot-button-topic s.html CONTACT:800-527-4884 ORGANIZER:University of Pennsylvania 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