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Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient

April 20-21, 2012

Conference Center
Dan L. Duncan Building
8th Floor
1155 Pressler Street
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

General Information

Focus

The focus of this conference is to provide instruction in the routine and unique applications of ultrasound in the cancer patient. Presentations, both didactic and practical workshops, will cover a range of organ systems involving a variety of cancers with their respective diagnoses, management, complications and outcomes.  Physicians and sonographers will also have an opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations on state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, as well as to interact directly with the faculty.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to

  • perform a high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examination of multiple organ systems and improve sonographic technique accordingly (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes);
  • identify and characterize sonographic findings of critical entities in the various organ systems (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes);
  • describe technical and diagnostic pitfalls and corrective actions (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes);
  • identify urgent findings that require immediate clinical intervention (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes); and
  • discuss the new technologies and innovations in ultrasound and their clinical applications (knowledge).

Target Audience

This conference should be of interest to physicians (radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons), radiology residents/fellows and medical sonographers.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures
  • Case Presentations
  • Audience Response System
  • Hands-on Workshop
  • Pre- and Post-Tests
  • Question-and-Answer Sessions

Accreditation/Credit Designation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates

Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants as they depart the conference.  To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire and a CME Verification Form.

Upon request, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.


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