Nuclear Medicine 2009-Advances in Clinical Methods PET/CT & SPECT/CT

Nuclear Medicine 2009-Advances in Clinical Methods PET/CT & SPECT/CT
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - Sunday, March 29, 2009
San Juan, Puerto Rico, INTL

MEETING SPONSOR:
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Thomas Huvane
Montefiore Medical Park
1695A Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10461
718-405-8465
FAX 718-824-1369
Email: thuvane@montefiore.org
Website: http://www.nuclearmedicine2009.org

CONFERENCE CENTER:
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel
6961 Avenue of the Governors
San Juan, Puerto Rico, INTL 00979
Puerto Rico
1-787-253-1700
Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanJuan/Default.htm

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
This post graduate course is the 40th given by the faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. This activity has been designed for Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, Technologists and individuals preparing for practice and for certifying examinations of the American Boards of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology.

Statement of Needs
PET/CT and SPECT/CT have proven to be powerful new modalities quite capable of assisting management decisions in a variety of illnesses, particularly in Oncology. These important advances have mandated the need for Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, Oncologists & Technologists to expand their knowledge of this rapidly evolving technology.

Educational Objectives
-Understand the basic principles and clinical applications of PET imaging.
-Explain how the utilization of CT as part of the examination enhances PET and SPECT
diagnosis of the patient's illness.
-Describe the areas that SPECT/CT will contribute to patient care.
-Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of approximately 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VOICE Credits
This educational activity has been approved for a maximum of 18 VOICE credits by the SNMTS.

INSTRUCTORS:
Blaufox, Freeman, Biersak, Zalduondo Dubner, Goldsmith, Jimenez, Milstein, Travin

CME HOURS: 17.25

LECTURE TOPICS:
Cardiac, Chest, CT, GI, GU, Musculoskeletal, Nuclear Medicine, Resident Review

ACTIVITIES: Beach/Ocean, Golf/Tennis, Sail/Cruise