ABOUT THE MEETING
This course is designed to provide review of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. The course is composed of didactic lectures and interactive case review sessions. The presentations and comprehensive course syllabus are organized into three categories: 1) Vascular Diagnosis, 2) Vascular Interventions, and 3) Non-Vascular Interventions. The presentations will cover patient selection, procedural techniques, anticipated outcomes, potential complications, and post-procedure patient management. The interactive Case Review Sessions will allow course participants to review and assess their skills on illustrative cases.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Diagnostic Radiology Residents desiring comprehensive review of Vascular and Interventional Radiology; Diagnostic Radiologists who perform invasive procedures; and Interventional Radiology Fellows.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:
- Have a thorough understanding of the pertinent and essential principles of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
- Know the indications, anticipated outcomes and potential complications of common interventional radiologic procedures.
- Be familiar with the materials and technical details for procedure performance.
- Be able to discuss interventional radiologic cases presented at the viewbox.
No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Tuition includes all course materials, including a comprehensive course syllabus, daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after March 25, 2010. Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.
Cancellations must be received in writing. A $50 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations. Refunds requested in writing prior to March 5, 2010 will be issued for the amount of tuition paid less the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after that date.
ACCREDITATION
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Category A/A+ CE Credit is pending approval by the ASRT.
Technologists: This activity is approved for credit by the ASRT for 8.00 hours in Category A CE Credit, provided it is completed as designed.
FACULTY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Michael Finch, M.D.
Associate, Palm Beach Radiology Professionals, P.A.
Adjunct Clinical Professor Radiology, Interventional Section
University of California, San Diego
GUEST FACULTY
Tim Auran, M.D.
Interventional Radiologist
Radiology Associates of San Louis Obispo
Michael Girard, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology
Chief VIR, Assistant Chief DI
Southern California Permanente Medical Center
San Diego, CA
David LoPresti, M.D.
Interventional Radiology
Naval Medical Center
San Diego, CA
UC SAN DIEGO FACULTY
Mohammed Ali, M.D.
Clinical Instructor, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
University of California, San Diego
Hamed Aryafar, M.D.
Clinical Instructor, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
University of California, San Diego
Thomas Kinney, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Department of Radiology
University of California, San Diego
Scott Olson, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
University of California, San Diego
Anne C. Roberts, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
University of California, San Diego
Steven C. Rose, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
University of California, San Diego
PROGRAM
Saturday, April 3, 2010
7:30 - 8:00 AM
Registration, Coffee & Pastries
for Registrants
Medical Management, Aorta and Mesentery
8:00 - 8:05
Overview
Michael Finch, M.D.
8:05 Medical Management of the
Interventional Radiology Patient
Thomas Kinney, M.D.
8:30 Diagnostic Imaging of the Aorta
and Extremities
Mohammed Ali, M.D.
9:05 Hepatic, Mesenteric, and Renal
Vascular Imaging
Michael Finch, M.D.
9:40 Angioplasty and Stents for
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tim Auran, M.D.
10:15 - 10:25
Coffee Break for Registrants
Thrombolysis, Angioplasty, Embolotherapy
10:25 Thrombolysis in the Arterial and
Venous Systems
Hamed Aryafar, M.D.
10:55 Embolotherapy
Anne C. Roberts, M.D.
11:25 Spine Interventions
David LoPresti, M.D.
11:55 - 1:10 PM
Lunch Break on Your Own
Liver, Gynecologic, and Vena Cava Interventions
1:10 TIPS
Michael Finch, M.D.
1:30 Uterine Artery Embolization and
Gynecologic Interventions
Anne C. Roberts, M.D.
1:50 Regional Therapy for Liver Tumors
Steven C. Rose, M.D.
2:20 SVC/IVC Interventions and IVC Filters
Thomas Kinney, M.D.
2:40 - 2:55
Coffee Break for Registrants
Visceral and Neurologic Interventions
2:55 Hemodialysis Access Interventions
Michael Girard, M.D.
3:15 Percutaneous Biopsy and Drainages
Michael Finch, M.D.
3:35 Stroke
Scott Olson, M.D.
4:00 Gastrointestinal Interventions
Thomas Kinney, M.D.
4:20 Hepatic and Biliary Interventions
Steven C. Rose, M.D.
4:40 Genitourinary Interventions
Anne C. Roberts, M.D.
5:00 End of Course
Faculty & topics subject to change.
DISCLAIMERS
Disclaimer
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine as sponsor of this meeting, Educational Symposia as planner of this function, and Professional Travel as the official travel agency for this meeting, claim no liability for the acts of any supplier to this meeting nor the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event or any optional activities. The total amount of liability, if any, will be limited to a refund of the attendance fee, and Professional Travel's responsibility is limited to that of an agent. Purchase non-refundable airline tickets at your own risk.
Special Note for the Disabled
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Cultural and Linguistic Competency
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. Cultural competency is defined as a set of integrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables health care professionals or organizations to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities. Linguistic competency is defined as the ability of a physician or surgeon to provide patients who do not speak English or who have limited ability to speak English, direct communication in the patient's primary language. Cultural and linguistic competency was incorporated into the planning of this activity. Additional resources on cultural and linguistic competency and information about AB1195 can be found on the UCSD CME website at http://cme.ucsd.edu.
DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All persons involved in the selection, development and presentation of content are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest. All conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners through one of the following mechanisms 1) altering the financial relationship with the commercial interest, 2) altering the individual's control over CME content about the products or services of the commercial interest, and/or 3) validating the activity content through independent peer review. All persons are also required to disclose any discussions of off label/unabpproved uses of drugs or devices.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Writen program feedback from our prior twenty courses has strongly supported the need for this Interventional Radiology Review Course. Prior participants have indicated the course is essential for maintaining a high standard of care and being introduced to new medical concepts.
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