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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and CME Science.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

SAM Credit: This Course is eligible for 5.75 SAM Credits upon successful completion of the SAM Quiz taken within 30 days post course.

Technologists: This course is pending approval for 18.0  ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course.

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The Imaging in Beaver Creek course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications.

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

Apply advanced techniques and protocol design in CT, MRI, ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology

Integrate state-of-the-art imaging techniques and applications into clinical practice.

Utilize advanced MDCT for abdominal imaging.

Describe recent advances and techniques in musculoskeletal imaging.

Apply quality improvement strategies to the practice of interventional radiology, with a focus on increasing efficiency, communication, and collaboration.

Describe the common challenges in interpreting whole body and brain PET/CT.

Describe thoracic radiologic procedures for clinical cancer management.

Optimize imaging methods to reduce the number of false-positive mammography interpretations.

Assess the current status and future applications of advanced breast imaging technologies.

Target Audience

targetsThe course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging.

R. James Brenner, MD, JD, FACR, FCLM

Clinical Professor of Radiology,

University of California, San Diego

Aya Kamaya, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stephen Kee, MD

Chief, Interventional Radiology

Professor of Radiology

UCLA Medical Center

David M. Naeger, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology

Associate Chair for Education

University of California, San Francisco

Kathryn Stevens, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology and Orthopaedic Surgery

Stanford University School of Medicine

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Bachelor Gulch Village, Beaver Creek & Vail

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The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch

Experience an exceptional Beaver Creek resort at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch. The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch on Beaver Creek Mountain offers guests an unforgettable escape in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains, boasting unparalleled ski-in/ski-out access, a world-class spa and fine dining. There is a wide array of other winter outdoor activities available to guests at the resort, including snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding and cross-country skiing.

We have reserved a block of Run of House rooms at $449.00 per night and

one-bedroom residential suites at $719.00 per night for our conference attendees. Group rates receive our negotiated discount resort fee of $15.00 per night (usual resort fee is $50/per night) Club Floor rooms may also be available – please ask the reservationist.

All rooms are subject to tax and are for single or double occupancy. To receive this special rate please make your reservation no later than December 17, 2018. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and may sell out before the cut-off date. There is a two-night deposit required at the time of reservation and full, non-refundable, payment is due 30 days before arrival. Please ask your hotel reservationist for more information on the cancellation and refund policies.

Consider purchasing trip insurance for unforeseen cancellations.

You can make your reservation Online HERE by calling toll-free 1-800-576-5582 or by calling the hotel direct at

1-970-748-6200 and Referencing the CME Science- Diagnostic Imaging in Bachelor Gulch Conference. For more information on The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, please visit their website at http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/BachelorGulch

Getting to Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Mountain, in the Vail area of Colorado, is one

of the most conveniently located ski resorts in Colorado. Vail/

Eagle County Airport, is only 25 minutes away. In addition, Beaver

Creek is only 2 hours from the Denver International Airport.

Special Airfare and Transportation Discounts:

For United Airlines and United Express, and United Codeshare airlines (Lufthansa Airlines, All Nippon Airways), visit www.united.com or call 1-800-426-1122 and use  Code: TBD US and Canada flights are 2-5% off discounted economy, business and first class, and 10% off full fare economy, business, and first class. International flights are discounted by 5-10%.

For Delta Airlines, Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com. When booking online, select Book A Trip, click on Advanced Search and enter the meeting code TBD on the Search Flights page.

Reservations may also be made by calling Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328-1111

Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm CDT. *Please note that there is a direct ticketing fee for booking through the reservation number above.

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