Nuclear Medicine 2011: Advances in Clinical Methods PET/CT & SPECT/CT

Welcome to Nuclear Medicine 2011

February 9 - 13, 2011
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sponsored by: Montefiore Medical Center The University Hospital and Academic Medical Center for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and The Puerto Rico Society of Nuclear Medicine

Credit Issued by: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Who should attend this symposium?

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

Advances in Nuclear Medicine have been occuring at a rapid pace. The areas that have been particularly affected are hybrid imaging with both PET/CT and SPECT/CT as well as radionuclide therapy. The ability to fuse physiological and anatomic information with hybrid imaging has greatly enhanced the information available for patient management. The addition of newer therapeutic interventions has provided additional choices for managing serveral oncological areas, as well. 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

• Describe the areas that PET/CT will contribute to patient care.
• 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 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VOICE Credits
Technologist VOICE credit is pending approval from SNMTS.