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UMEM SOM
Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound
 
 
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Sponsored by the
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Presented by the
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland



Upcoming Training Dates
November 13, 2008 through November 14, 2008
Space Available


February 19, 2009 through February 20, 2009
Space Available


May 07, 2009 through May 08, 2009
Space Available


Enrollment Fee
Course Fee: $595
Includes parking, breakfast and lunch

Make check payable to:
University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

Mail check and completed registration form to:
Emergency Ultrasound Course
Department of Emergency Medicine
110 South Paca Street, Sixth Floor, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21201


Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted prior to 1 month before each course, and tuition will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee. No cancellations will be accepted after 1 month prior to each course, but if you cannot attend, you may designate someone else to attend in your place.

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Contact Us
You can surf on the web to euc.umem.org or call us at 410-328-8025

Course Director
Brian Euerle, MD, RDMS
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Administrative Course Coordinator
Angela Taylor
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Click here for registration form…Adobe PDF of registration form

To join our CME mailing list about this series, call 410-328-8025 or click here.


Course Faculty
Brian Euerle, MD, RDMS
Course Director
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Emergency Medicine Residency Program
University of Maryland Medical Center

Sam Hsu, MD, RDMS
Course Co-Director
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Attending Physician
Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center

Jehangir Meer, MD, RDMS
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Attending Physician
Emergency Department
Maryland General Hospital


Agenda

Day 1
8:00 – 9:00 amIntroduction
9:00 – 10:00 amPhysics
10:00 – 11:00 amAorta
11:00 – 12:00 pmBiliary Tract
12:00 – 12:45 pmLunch
12:45 – 1:45 pmFAST
1:45 – 5:00 pmPractical Session
Day 2
8:00 – 9:00 amCardiac
9:00 – 10:00 amKidney/DVT
10:00 – 11:00 amEmergency: Ultrasound Past, Present, and Future
11:00 – 12:00 pmObstetrics
12:00 – 12:45 pmLunch
12:45 – 1:45 pmProcedures
1:45 – 5:00 pmPractical Session



Course Description
Pericardial Effusion
This 2-day 16-hour course, designed for the practicing emergency physician, is based on the emergency ultrasound guidelines published by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
  • Discuss the principles of physics as applied to emergency ultrasound.
  • List the six core areas of emergency ultrasound.
  • Demonstrate skills in image acquisition and interpretation for the six core areas of emergency ultrasound as well as procedural uses.
  • Discuss the incorporation of ultrasound into the practice of emergency medicine.

Content
This course consists of didactic lectures; cardiac, abdominal, vascular and pelvic scanning with live models; and the use of a vascular phantom.

Click here to view the Wrap Up Power Point Presentation


Lodging
A number of Baltimore hotels offer preferred rates for course attendees. The hotels are listed at www.fincsvc.umaryland.edu/travel/hotels.cfm.


Accreditation
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


Credit Designation
The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, faculty are asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships.


Americans with Disabilities Act
If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in this CME activity, please provide information about your requirements to Dr. Brian Euerle (410-328-8025 or 1-800-735-2258 TTY/Voice) at least 5 business days in advance of the activity.

Course Faculty


Brian Euerle, MD, RDMS
Course Director


Sam Hsu, MD, RDMS
Course Co-Director

Jehangir Meer, MD, RDMS


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