Neuro/ENT at Hilton Head

Neuro/ENT on the Island
July 25 - 28

Target Audience:

Radiologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Otologists, Orthopedic surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Radiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Otolaryngology residents or fellows, or other allied health care providers with an interest in the imaging of CNS and Head and Neck Pathology.

Course Description:

This 4 day course is designed to bring the practicing physician interested in imaging disease of the brain, spine, and head and neck a range of useful and state-of-the-art information regarding the performance of imaging exams, the typical and unusual imaging findings, and pathology of a broad spectrum of diseases. The course is in the world-renowned San Francisco Fairmont hotel, with its reputation for impeccable service. Afternoons and evenings are your own to explore the region. The course has been structured to provide a wide range of lectures regarding common problems seen in an active practice. The faculty will lecture on disease of the brain, spine, and head and neck, and will also present interesting case sessions for active audience participation. The faculty is completely accessible for informal discussions, to answer questions, and to help participants with problem areas in imaging.

Course Objectives:
1. Review the normal anatomy of the brain, spine, and head and neck as depicted on imaging studies, and understand the compartment approach to lesion location.
2. Understand the imaging approach to patients with several common brain, spine, and head and neck presentations.
3. Increase your knowledge of the imaging of brain, spine, and head and neck neoplasia, and the proper staging of tumors
4. Discuss current thoughts of the imaging of CNS trauma, infection, and infarction.
5. Review nomenclature and some common and uncommon spine diseases
6. Understand the limitations of imaging in disease of the brain, spine, and head and neck.

ACCREDITATION:

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION STATEMENT:

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Director:
Richard H. Wiggins, III, MD, CIIP
Department of Radiology, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and BioMedical Informatics
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Salt Lake City, UT

Faculty:
C. Douglas Phillips, MD FACR
Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD
Patricia A. Hudgins, MD, FACR

Registration

FEES: The fee for Neuro/ENT on the Island (Monday - Thursday, July 25 - 28, 2011) is $850 for physicians if your registration is postmarked by June 25, 2011. After that date, the fee is $895.

For Residents, Fellows, Retired and Military the fee is $750 or $795 if your registration is postmarked after June 25, 2011.

For Technologists the fee is $650 or $695 if your registration is postmarked after June 25, 2011.

A letter of verification from the Department Chairman must accompany the application of anyone wishing to qualify for the reduced rate. Enrollment will be confirmed on the basis of registration fee. We do not process registration without payment. We cannot guarantee course materials on site for a registration received after June 25, 2011.

REFUNDS: Cancellations received in writing by June 25, 2011, will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time.

REGISTRATION : Registration will take place on Monday at 7:30 a.m. in the foyer of the hotel.