Course Description
This course is designed as a state of the art imaging review of case material that affects the brain, spine, head and neck. The internationally known faculty has chosen subject material that emphasizes their approach to solving clinically relevant problems involving these areas. Whether an experienced radiologist or one newly introduced to this material, this course will improve the participant’s ability to analyze these CT and MR images and to offer a pertinent differential diagnosis.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- State the essential anatomy necessary to arrive at a diagnosis of the diseases of the central nervous system and head and neck
- Integrate the imaging of complex neuroradiology and head and neck problems into a “clinical practice”
- Develop differential diagnoses that relate to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings of diseases that affect these areas
- Integrate information presented in the course into efforts to improve their imaging skills
Target Audience
This program is designed for general radiologists and neuroradiologists. Neurologists, neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists may also find the program beneficial as could Allied Health Care professionals who desire an update on recent imaging advances and the use of imaging as an aid to clinical patient management for diseases of the brain, spine, and head and neck.
Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for commercial support of CME activities. All faculty participants in IICME programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to this meeting or its content. Faculty disclosure forms are included in the course syllabus and are available at the registration desk for participating review. In addition, faculty disclosures will be made at the beginning of each lecture.
Accreditation
The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: May 14, 2005
Expiration Date: May 14, 2008