Neuro/ENT at the Beach

This four-day course is designed to bring the practicing physician interested in imaging diseases of the CNS and extracranial head and neck, a range of useful and state-of-the-art information regarding the performance of imaging exams, the typical and unusual imaging findings, and pathology of a broad spectrum of diseases. The course is in a beautiful resort setting with first rate facilities and access to some of the nation’s finest shopping and culinary sites. Afternoons and evenings are your own to explore the region. The course has been structured to provide a wide range of lectures regarding common problems seen in an active practice. The faculty will lecture on disease of the brain and head and neck, and will also present interesting case sessions for active audience participation. The faculty is completely accessible for informal discussions, to answer questions, and to help participants with problem areas in imaging

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this live activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Review the normal anatomy of the head and neck as depicted on imaging studies, and comprehend the compartment approach to lesion location.

• Comprehend the imaging approach to patients with several common head and neck presentations.

• Increase your knowledge of the imaging and reporting of head and neck neoplasia, and the proper staging of tumors.

• Debate current thoughts of the imaging of stroke.

• Learn the approach to spinal cord and vertebral body disease.

• Understand the compartment approach to spinal disease.

• Increase your understanding of temporal bone anatomy and pathology.

• Comprehend the limitations of imaging in disease of the head and neck.

• Comprehension of the complexity and importance of reporting sinus CT studies.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Radiologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Otologists, Radiation Oncology Physicians, Radiology and Otolaryngology residents or fellows, or other allied health care providers with an interest in the imaging of CNS and Head and Neck Pathology.

DESIGNATION STATEMENT

International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.