Upcoming CME Courses
The Young Adult Hip– November 13, 2009
Description: Over the past decade, new research into the field of young adult hip disorders has provided significant advances in patient care. This newfound knowledge is based on a deeper understanding of the anatomy of the hip, its subtle variations and nuances to more accurately diagnose young adults with hip pain as having prearthritic hip symptoms, define the abnormality and potentially correct it. Although readily available, this information has not yet been widely disseminated to the Orthopaedic community and is only now becoming a part of residency training. This course will discuss the diagnostic criteria of hip disorders and the available treatment options, including new surgical procedures available to prevent the progression of arthritis in young adult patients.
For more information, visit www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/pedhip
Echocardiographic Assessment of Cardiac Function in The Pediatric Patient – December 6, 2009
SmilowSeminar Room, NYU Langone Medical Center
Course Director: Dr. Colin K.L. Phoon
Description: Non invasive imaging has become the corner stone of the diagnosis of congenital heart defects, and the theme of thisconference is assessment of ventricular function in children with heart disease. Although relatively straight forward in adults, children have a variety of complex heart defects that preclude easy “formulas” and demands newer concepts for their optimalcare. Newer techniques, for example, include real-time 3-D echo, strain rate imaging, advanced tissue Dopplerimaging, and indices of diastolic function. Pediatric cardiologists, pediatric echocardiographers, pediatric cardiac sonographers, pediatric cardiology fellows in-training, sonography students, adult cardiologists and echocardiographers with interests in adult congenital heart disease need to be aware of these concepts and techniques in order to incorporate them into practice.
Robotic Renal Surgery: Simplifying Complex Procedures – December 9, 2009
Smilow Seminar Room, NYU Langone Medical Center
Course Director: Dr. Michael D. Stifelman
Description: This course will focus on the technique of advanced robotic renal extirpative and reconstructive surgery. We have assembled 4 internationally recognized robotic renal surgeons to share their experience and expertise with you. The course is designed to simplify and break down in a manageable way robotic partial nephrectomy and robotic upper urinary tract reconstruction. The day will include 2 live surgeries with an intra-operative moderator using telestration and a classroom moderator elding questions and pointing out key steps. In addition the audience will have the ability to view both the operating room and console view in real time. Faculty will break down each procedure into key steps, provide tips to ensure success, and share their lessons learned. Managing complications both intra-op and post-op will be presented via case illustrations using video and imaging. At the end of the course each participant will have reviewed and viewed advanced robotic renal procedures and be capable of describing indications, set-up, trocar strategy, key steps and how to deal with complications of robotic partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty and other upper urinary tract reconstructive procedures. A comprehensive syllabus will be provided as well as a DVD of both live surgeries with moderated audio and telestration.
For more information, visit www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/renal
Surgical, Pharmacological and Technological Advances in Adult and Pediatric Urology: State-of-the-Art – December 10-12, 2009
Farkas Auditorium, NYU Langone Medical Center
Course Director: Dr. Herbert Lepor
Description: The diagnosis and management of many urologic diseases have been greatly influenced by recent pharmacological, surgical and technological advances. One of the greatest challenges of the practicing urologist is to stay abreast with the many dynamic changes in this field. An internationally acclaimed faculty has been assembled to provide this update. During the plenary sessions, the registrants will have the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions. In addition, an emphasis on case presentations with faculty participation will enhance the practical value of the course.
For more information, visit www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/urology2009
28th Annual Head To Toe Imaging Conference - December 14-19, 2009
TheHilton New York, New York, NY
Course Director: Georgeann McGuinness, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Description:The 27th Annual Morton A. Bosniak Head to Toe Imaging Conference in its entirety offers an intensive 5 1/2 day program reviewing Neurologic, Musculoskeletal, Pediatric, Abdominal, Thoracic, Cardiac, Breast, Women's, Trauma and Emergency Imaging, PET/CT, and interventional techniques. An innovative feature of this course is that individual sections of the program can be attended on a daily basis, allowing course content to be tailored to the unique interests and requirements of each registrant.
Formore information, visit http://www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/h2t09
NYU Radiology Symposium in Maui - January 25-29, 2010
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Maui
CourseDirector: Zehava Sadka Rosneberg, M.D.
Description:This CME program has been divided into four blocks covering the upper extremity, lower extremity, brain, as well as neck and spine topics. In addition there will be dedicated sessions on post operative imaging of the knee as well as new focused talks on small joints of the hand. The lectures will address optimal imaging methods and protocols for the musculoskeletal system, pediatric radiology and Neuroradiology. Based on the most up-to-date MRI imaging techniques, optimal diagnostic approaches to detecting muscle disease will also be discussed.
Formore information, visit http://www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/maui10
