Virtual Colonscopy Workshop

Virtual Colonscopy Workshop
Friday, September 18, 2009 - Saturday, September 19, 2009
San Francisco, CA

MEETING SPONSOR:
University of California San Francisco

Dept of Radiology Postgraduate Education
3333 California Street, Suite 375
San Francisco, CA 94143-0629
(415) 476-5731
FAX (415) 476-9213
Email: cme@radiology.ucsf.edu
Website: http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/postgrad/

CONFERENCE CENTER:
UCSF China Basin Imaging Center
185 Berry Street
Lobby 7, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Website: http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/physicians/china_basin.shtml

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/cgi-bin/post_bro_dwnld.cgi?download=910vc(compress).pdf

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
At the end of the workshop, the registrant should be able to:
- perform, interpret and report a virtual colonoscopy exam in a
time-efficient manner;
- obtain optimal colonic distention and cleansing for a maximally diagnostic
virtual colonoscopy;
- demonstrate a familiarity with common and uncommon pitfalls.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to discuss:

- Demonstrate a familiarity with other colon cancer screening methods
- Obtain optimal colonic distention and cleansing for a maximally diagnostic virtual colonoscopy
- Perform, interpret and report a virtual colonoscopy exam in a time-efficient manner

Lecture Topics

- Colon Cancer Screening: Overview
- VC Examination and Prerequisites
- VC Technique and Protocols
- VC Interpretation and Pitfalls
- VC Accuracy
- VC Reporting and Reimbursement
- Future Directions That Will Impact Your Practice
- Hands-on Workstation Training


INSTRUCTORS:
Yee, Aslam

CME HOURS: 12.25

LECTURE TOPICS:
Body Imaging, GI

ACTIVITIES: Golf/Tennis