Visiting Observership: Abdominal Imaging and Intervention

Date: 8/17/2009 - 12/31/2009
Course #: 00292483
Who should attend: radiology, interventional radiology
Tuition:

1 Week

$1,500.00

Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Director(s): Koenraad J. Mortele, MD|Stuart G. Silverman, MD
Offered by: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Radiology

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8/17/2009 - 12/31/2009
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Offered by: Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Department of Radiology

Course Directors: Koenraad J. Mortele, MD and Stuart G. Silverman, MD

Dates Available Upon Request: Contact Danielle Klette
617‑525‑7330
dklette@partners.org

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The Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention at Harvard Medical School (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) offers a five‑day Visiting Fellowship training program in Abdominal Imaging and Intervention. This program is designed to expose the participant to a wide range of abdominal and pelvic CT scans, MRI exams, and interventional radiology procedures, including radiofrequencyand cryo‑ablations. The Program curriculum includes participating in daily read‑out sessions and observing interventional radiology procedures. In addition, daily case‑based presentations by the Faculty, technical demonstrations, and informal discussions solidify the learning experience.

OBJECTIVE

To expose Visiting Fellows to a wide variety of abdominal and pelvic CT scans, MRI exams and interventional procedures. Special imaging exams include endorectal MRI, secretin‑enhanced MRCP, CT colonography, CT enterography, and CT urography. Interventional radiology procedures performed at the Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention include fi ne needle aspiration biopsy, large needle (core) biopsy, catheter drainage of fl uid collections, image‑guided paraand thoracocentesis, and radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation of all organ systems including organs of the abdomen, pelvis, lung, and bone.

Attendance Limited

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VISITING OBSERVERSHIP: ABDOMINAL IMAGING AND INTERVENTION
Brigham and Women's Hospital

DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00	Abdominal Imaging Case Conference (AII reading room)
8:30	Faculty Readout (MDCT/ MRI) or Observing Cross‑Sectional Imaging Guided Interventions (AII reading room)
11:30	Lunch Recess
12:15	Noon Conferences (Abrams conference room)
2:00	Faculty Readout (MDCT/ MRI) or Observing Cross‑Sectional Imaging Guided Interventions (AII reading room)
5:00	Adjourn Optional: Access to Electronic Teaching File and AII Video‑Lectures (Mellins Library)

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ACCREDITATION

Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Harvard Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 41.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fee $1,500 (one week)

All foreign payments must be made by a draft on a United States Bank or by Visa or MasterCard.

If paying by CHECK, please make payable to Harvard Medical School and mail with completed registration form to Harvard Medical School‑Department of Continuing Education, PO Box 825, Boston, MA 02117‑0825.

If paying by credit card, please register online via the REGISTER NOW! link above.

Telephone or mail‑in registration with credit card payment is not accepted.

Inquiries should be directed to the above address, made by phone: (617) 384‑8600, Monday ‑ Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM (EST), or by email: hms‑cme@hms.harvard.edu

Upon receipt of registration a confirmation will be mailed to the address listed on the form.

TUITION REFUND POLICY

A handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by mail one week prior to the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.

COURSE LOCATION

All sessions will be held at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 617‑732‑5500.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Rooms in the area:
Brookline Courtyard Marriott, 40 Webster Street, Brookline, MA. (866) 296‑2296
Best Western Boston, The Inn at Longwood, 342 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA. (617) 731‑4700

TRAVEL

Please do not make non-refundable airline reservations until you have been confirmed into your course. You can make your airline reservation by calling the HMS Travel Desk toll free 1(877) 4-HARVMD (1-877-442-7863) Monday - Friday 9 AM - 8 PM (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada and Virgin Islands, please call (617) 559-3764.

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JOHN M BRAVER, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology; Director, Gastrointestinal Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)	RAMIN KHORASANI, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Radiology; Vice Chairman, Department of Radiology, Director, Center for Evidence‑Based Imaging, BWH	KOENRAAD J MORTELE, MD Associate Professor of Radiology; Associate Director, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Director, Abdominal and Pelvic MRI, Medical Director, CME, BWH
M RAQUEL OLIVA, MD, PHD Instructor in Radiology; Staff Radiologist, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, BWH	CHERYL SADOW, MD Instructor in Radiology; Staff Radiologist, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, BWH	STEVEN E SELTZER, MD, FACR Philip H Cook Professor of Radiology; Chairman, Department of Radiology, BWH
PAUL B SHYN, MD Instructor in Radiology; Staff Radiologist, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, BWH	STUART G SILVERMAN, MD Professor of Radiology; Director, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Director, CT Scan, Director, Cross‑Sectional Interventional Service, BWH	SERVET TATLI, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology; Staff Radiologist, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Non‑Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, BWH
CLARE M C TEMPANY, MD Professor of Radiology; Director, Clinical Focused Ultrasound, BWH		KEMAL TUNCALI, MD Instructor in Radiology; Clinical Director, Interventional MRI; Director, Genitourinary Radiology Services; Assistant Director, Cross‑Sectional Interventional Services, BWH

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