2010-001-Neuro - 2010 Neuroimaging and Head & Neck Radiology Update at Mont Tremblant

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Overview

This weekend course will serve as a comprehensive review of relevant Neuroimaging and Head & Neck topics. It has been designed to prepare the participant to better understand imaging of the brain, spine and head & neck. Pediatric neuroimaging concepts will also be included. The course format includes a series of didactic lectures plus interactive case reviews.

Course Director(s)

Drs. Marlise Santos and Cheemun Lum

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Target Audience

Radiologists, residents/fellows and techs involved in neuroimaging, plus scientists, neurologists and neurosurgeons.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

-provide a differential diagnosis of mass lesions in the brain, neck and spine of adult and pediatric patients;

-differentiate between neoplastic, inflammatory and ischemic lesions in the brain and spine;

-accurately describe degenerative disorders of the spine using standardized nomenclature;

-provide imaging assessments that are useful to clinicians for staging of head and neck carcinoma;

-understand the fundamentals of the use of advanced imaging modalities in the analysis of neurological disorders;

-understand the basics of latest advances in imaging to assess neurological diseases and malformations;

-select the ideal imaging techniques for the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic brain, neck and spinal neural diseases, including pediatric neuroradiological emergencies.

Participating Faculty

Guest Faculty
David M. Yousem, MD, MBA
Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System
Baltimore, Maryland

University of Ottawa Faculty
Santanu Chakraborty, MD, FRCR
Gina A. DiPrimio, MD, FRCPC
Julie M. Hurteau, MD, FRCPC-Children's Hospital
Michael S. Kingstone, MD, FRCPC
Eoghan E. Laffan, MB, FFR-Children's Hospital
William D. Miller, MD, FRCPC
Thanh B. Nguyen, MD, FRCPC
Mark E. Schweitzer, MD
Carlos Torres, MD

Accreditation

The University of Ottawa's Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide accredited CME activities for family physicians and specialists. This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for up to 14.25 credits. Through an agreement with the U.S. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, it is also accredited for 14.25 hours of Category 1 credits towards the Physicians' Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.(AMA).


Technologists Credit
The sponsor will be submitting a request to the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for credit approval for all sessions related to technologists

Meeting Schedule

Registration Fees

Date	Physicians	Residents/Fellows/Technologists
Full Attendance (All 3 days)	$800.00 CDN	$375.00 CDN
Friday, March 05, 2010	$325.00 CDN	$200.00 CDN
Saturday, March 06, 2010	$325.00 CDN	$200.00 CDN
Sunday, March 07, 2010	$250.00 CDN	$125.00 CDN

Registration fees are $800 CAD for the 3-day course ($375 discounted fees for residents/fellows/techs). You will realize a savings if you sign up for the entire 3 days. Fees will include a course syllabus and materials, continental breakfasts and afternoon refreshments plus a Wine & Cheese Reception on Friday evening so you can meet & mingle with the faculty & registrants.

Cancellation Terms

Written notification of cancellation must be received via email 30 or more days prior to the start of the course. Refunds are possible subject to a $50 cancellation fee ($25 for daily registrants). Cancellations made within 30 days are subject to a $100 cancellation fee ($50 for daily registrants).
Note email address to send cancellation notice: info@ottawaradcme.com

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgement of Assistance: CAR (Canadian Association of Radiologists)

Travel

Tremblant is easy to reach with direct flights from Toronto (Porter) and driving times from Montreal or Ottawa under 2 hours. There are nonstop, very quick flights from Newark on Continental on the weekends in the winter ski season.

Hotel Registration

The Fairmont Tremblant is a ski-in/ski-out hotel nestled in a quaint and colorful European-style pedestrian village. Our group rates are $249 CAD for Fairmont Rooms (THIS WAS LOWERED IN DECEMBER); $319 CAD for Fairmont Deluxe and $379 CAD for Junior Suites. Go to this site to book your room:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ottawaradiology or call (819) 681-7614 and mention code UNOTR.

CALL AND RESERVE YOUR ROOM BEFORE BOOKING TRAVEL AS OUR ROOM BLOCK HAS BEEN RELEASED BUT THE HOTEL IS STILL SHOWING AVAILABILITY. BUT PLEASE CALL TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE ACCOMMODATIONS.

Highlights of the Area

With 94 trails, an elevation of 875 m, and skiing and boarding on four faces, Tremblant promises an exhilarating experience for all levels of skiier. It offers 17 novice runs, 31 intermediate and miles of expert terrain. If you prefer cross-country skiing, there are 300 km of trails in the Laurentians. Dog-sledding, ice climbing, ice fishing and snowmobiling are other winter activities you might enjoy. A new village and gondola on the other side of Tremblant is now open with a 21,000 sq foot casino for those seeking nightly entertainment after the runs close.