2010-005-Clin Imaging Iceland - 2010 Clinical Imaging Update in Iceland: POSTPONED TO 2011

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Overview

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JULY 18-22, 2011 (NEXT SUMMER) DUE TO THE RECENT VOLCANIC ACTIVITY AND POTENTIAL RISKS. IF INTERESTED IN GETTING INFO ON THE 2011 MEETING, PLEASE CHECK BACK TO THIS SITE IN AUGUST OR EMAIL INFO@OTTAWARADCME.COM AND BRENDA WILL SAVE YOUR NAME TO RECEIVE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

This 4 half-day course is tailored to the general or subspecialist radiologist or clinicians with an interest in imaging. It will serve as a review of relevant General Radiology topics in a case-based interactive format. It has been designed to prepare the participant to better understand current imaging of the musculoskeletal system, the brain and spinal cord, the abdomen and pelvis and the heart and lungs. The primary focus will be to provide information that will be helpful in your daily practice.

Course Director(s)

Drs. Mark Schweitzer and Carole Dennie

Complete Brochure

Target Audience

General radiologists for this mixed-topic program.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
-list key imaging features of diseases affecting the ankle, knee, pelvis and hip, shoulder and wrist
-select the ideal imaging techniques for imaging musculoskeletal infections
-provide a useful imaging assessment of the brain, neck and spine
-select the ideal imaging techniques for the diagnosis and management of acute neurovascular emergencies
-describe a broad range of diagnostically challenging pathologies occurring in the abdomen and pelvis including common look-alikes
-provide a differential diagnosis of lesions in the mediastinum and pleura
-describe a useful approach to the differential diagnosis of the solitary lung nodule, pulmonary infection and diffuse lung disease
-understand the usefulness of CT and MR imaging of the heart

Participating Faculty

Guest Faculty
Sandra J. Allison, MD
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC

University of Ottawa Faculty
Carole J. Dennie, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor of Radiology and Medicine
University of Ottawa
Head, Cardiac Imaging Section
The Ottawa Hospital
Co-Director, Cardiac Radiology
University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Gina A. Di Primio, MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor of Radiology

Ania Z. Kielar, MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor of Radiology

Cheemun Lum, MD, FRCP
Associate Professor of Radiology

Jean M. Seely, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor of Radiology
University of Ottawa
Head, Breast Imaging Section
The Ottawa Hospital

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 16 credits. Through an agreement with the U.S. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, it is also accredited for 16 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

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Registration fees are $950 CAD for the entire 4 day-meeting and $550 CAD for residents, fellows, techs, and physicians residing outside of North America. Iceland radiologists are encouraged to register at the discounted rate. You will realize a large discount ($150) if you sign up for the entire 4-day meeting.

Cancellation Terms

The University of Ottawa reserves the right to cancel courses. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. The University of Ottawa will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.

For registrants wishing to cancel their enrollment, written notification of cancellation must be reciebed 30 or more days prior to the start (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). Email: info@ottawaradcme.com.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgment of Assistance: CAR

Travel

Iceland sounds far, doesn't it? But not so. With less than 5 hrs flying time from Toronto, NYC, and many North American cities, Iceland is the closest European neighbor to N. America. Continue onto Europe for not much more on Iceland Air.

Hotel Registration

We have selected the Grand Hotel Reyjavik and we will be offering a package including airport transfers, city tour, plus a visit to the famed Blue Lagoon (geothermal spa), daily buffet breakfast and more. More details about the hotel (with photos) are included under "Travel Package" on this website. Click to book with TPI:
https://www.tpires.com/uooe/index.htm

Highlights of the Area

Iceland is a pristine wonderland abundant with natural hot springs, virgin glacial lagoons, breathtaking waterfalls and active volcanoes and geysers. In summer, you won't see much darkness (day or night). Energetic Reykjavik's weekend nightlife & hot restaurants make this a trip not to miss. Plenty of tour opportunities will be offered in the afternoons. On Wednesday, full-day trips will be available, including one to Greenland! Contact Travel Planners (tour company handling air, hotel & tours) at (800) 531-7201 or (210) 341-8131 or email: UO@TPIRES.COM.

Please download travel package details

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