2013 Annual Convention

Educational Opportunities
Educational Opportunities
Preconvention Program—Attend courses providing in-depth coverage of ultrasound
issues. Earn up to 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (accepted by the ARDMS) or
ARRT Category A Credits.
Just Images Sessions—View and discuss unique cases with the physicians who
made the diagnosis.
Comprehensive Refresher Sessions—Comprehensive Refresher Sessions are venues
for luminary speakers to present an overall review of a topic.
Special Interest Sessions—Choose from concurrent courses developed by Community
chairs and the Annual Convention Committee and presented by distinguished
ultrasound professionals.
Hands-on Special Interest Sessions—Participate in courses covering basic and
advanced obstetric ultrasound, carotid and transcranial Doppler ultrasound, elastography,
how to do the biopsy, musculoskeletal ultrasound, renal and mesenteric
imaging, ultrasound-guided interventions, and ultrasound-guided vascular access.
The cost for these sessions is $30 each. Space is limited.
uf Ultrasound First Sessions—Ultrasound First is an endeavor devoted to education
and increasing awareness of the effectiveness of ultrasound in enhancing
patient care. Many meeting sessions support the Ultrasound First concept. Look for
the Ultrasound First designation throughout the program.
Film Panel Sessions—A group of expert panelists will evaluate new and challenging
cases in ultrasound.
Three- and Four-Dimensional Volume Data Set Manipulation Sessions—Participate
in small-group sessions led by renowned ultrasound professionals. Space is limited.
Register early as these sessions will sell out quickly. Three- and Four-Dimensional
Volume Data Set Manipulation Sessions are not included in the convention
registration fee. The cost for these sessions is $30 each.
Scientific Sessions—Learn about the latest research in ultrasound.
Community and Interest Group Meetings—(Formerly Communities of Practice)
Meet with other ultrasound professionals who share your interests, plan future AIUM
educational programs, and discuss the issues in your specialty—and earn CME credit.
Accreditation “Getting Started” Workshop—Learn how easy it is to complete the
ultrasound practice accreditation process and get answers to the most commonly
asked questions regarding accreditation.
Case-of-the-Day Challenges—Test your abilities each day by diagnosing unique case
studies.
E-Posters—E-posters allow authors to display their research using a monitor and
computer to effectively convey information that would not necessarily be possible
with a traditional printed poster.
Becoming a Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine Reviewer—Learn the techniques for
becoming an effective manuscript reviewer.
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