Obstetrics & Gynecology-Core

Obstetrics & Gynecology-Core
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Saturday, November 14, 2009
Philadelphia, PA

MEETING SPONSOR:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Ultrasound Institute
Radiology CME Program Manager
132 South 10th Street, 7th Floor Main Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244
Toll-Free (888) 390-5051
(215) 955-8533
FAX (215) 923-9452
Email: JUREI@mail.tju.edu
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jurei/cme

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
132 South 10th Street, 7th Floor Main Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244
Toll-Free (888) 390-5051
(215) 955-8533
FAX (215) 923-9452
Email: JUREI@mail.tju.edu
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jurei/cme

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
Who Should Attend:
This course, with an additional optional hands-on Saturday morning session, serves as a comprehensive review for the practicing clinician

Program Description:
This four-day program provides a more in-depth coverage of ultrasound applications in obstetrics and gynecology. Approximately three-quarters of the program is devoted to obstetrics and the remainder to gynecology.

Practicing clinicians and sonographers will be able to refresh their knowledge in gynecological areas such as the post-menopausal uterus, endometrial disorders, adnexal masses, transvaginal imaging and obstetrics including problem solving with obstetrical measurements, exposure to Doppler in Ob/Gyn, an overview of 3-D ultrasound applications, bioeffects and invasive procedures.

Educational Objectives:
After attending this course, the participant should be able to:

- recognize the acoustic representation of normal anatomy of the fetus and the female pelvis
- describe the capabilities and limitations of ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- identify pathologies of the fetus, uterus, and ovaries from ultrasound images
- perform basic ultrasound scanning of the non-pregnant female pelvis

INSTRUCTORS:
Baltarowich, Kurtz

CME HOURS: 28.5

LECTURE TOPICS:
Pediatrics, Ultrasound

ACTIVITIES: not listed