80027347: 28th Annual Computed Body Tomography 2012: The Cutting Edge

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Accreditation Statement The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Statement The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other Credit This activity has been approved by AHRA, the approving RCEEM: The Association for Medical Imaging Management for a maximum of 23 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits. You must attend each session in its entirety to obtain credit. No partial session credit will be awarded.

Description

Due to rapid advances in technology, radiologists and radiologic technologists often require a comprehensive review of recent advances in computed body tomography. This activity will focus on 64-slice MDCT and newer systems including dual-source CT scanners. The schedule offers a series of 40-minute lectures designed to concentrate on specific topics in-depth, including state-of-the-art technology and software. Participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the latest concepts and principles of helical CT, thoracic CT, cardiac CT and CTA, the uses of CT in the GI tract, the liver, spleen and kidneys, as well as virtual colonoscopy and imaging the oncologic patient.

Objectives

After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

• Summarize the latest concepts in the chest and cardiac CT, including coronary artery imaging
• Analyze the newest applications of 64-slice multidetector/multislice CT
• Identify the role of CT in GI pathology, including virtual colonoscopy
• Recognize the latest concepts in liver and renal imaging
• Define the current role of MDCT/CTA in the evaluation of pancreatic and renal tumors
• Explain the current role of CT angiography and how to optimize its performance
• Discuss some of the challenges in CT today, including patient safety issues

Hotel Information

Location
Disney Yacht and Beach Hotel
1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida 32830
(407) 934-3372
FAX: (407) 934-3305

Direct Weblink:
http://www.disneynow.com/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x22630fab8

Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date: January 16, 2012

The Johns Hopkins Office of CME makes every effort to secure the best rate for overnight accommodations. The rate is part of a negotiated conference package that incorporates many services. By staying at the host hotel and booking within the room block, you help us maintain current conference benefits and keep future registration fees reasonable. Please consider this when making your overnight accommodations decision.
Disney Yacht and Beach Hotel, located in Disneyland, is a luxurious recreation-filled hotel with excellent up-to date meeting space. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, Disney/MGM Studios Theme Park and Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Sea World and many other attractions are just 20 minutes away, as is the Orlando International Airport. The President’s holiday weekend fills up quickly, so be sure to make your reservation early to assure your reservation and the negotiated room rate of $239 single/double, plus taxes.

For discounted theme park tickets, please visit: http://www.disneyconventionear.com/CBT. Offer expires 2/13/2012.

Talks

Policy On Speaker And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.