MJ2403: 3rd North American Workshop on Ultrasound in Large Vessel Vasculitis

Friday, July 28, 2023, 9:30 AM - Sunday, July 30, 2023, 12:35 PM, Graduate Hotel, Seattle, WA

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (17.50 hours), Non-Physician (17.50 hours)

This course is designed to provide basic training for the rheumatologist in performing vascular ultrasound for the diagnosis of large vessel vasculitis. Hands-on training will be a significant component of this activity, partnered with expert faculty in the field, who will discuss and demonstrate how to identify the basic vascular pathological findings. Intermediate to advanced skill in the performance of ultrasound is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to this course.

1. Identify normal vascular sonoanatomy of the temporal arteries and branches, large supra-aortic, and axillary vessels.
2. Review vessel pathology of the temporal arteries and branches, large supra-aortic and axillary vessels, with focus on large vessel vasculitis.
3. Properly perform vascular ultrasound scanning techniques and ultrasound settings to optimize image quality.
4. Determine indications for vascular ultrasound for the diagnosis of large vessel vasculitis.
5. Discuss how to incorporate vascular ultrasound into your Rheumatology practice.

Registration is now closed!

FEES AND REGISTRATION

PRODUCTS	FEE
All Attendees - Registration Only	$2,350.00
Ultrasound Technician - Saturday & Sunday ONLY	$1,750.00*
Optional - Additional Guest (for Saturday reception)	$125.00

If you have two or more participants registering for this course, email [email protected].  Two registrants from one organization will receive a $100 discount per participant, three to four will receive a $200 discount, and five or more will receive a $300 dicsount per participant.

 

*This is a special program rate for ultrasound technicians who will participate in the program Saturday and Sunday.

The course fee includes catering, Friday reception, instruction materials, and transcript of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To enroll, click the Register button above. If you have not received confirmation prior to your departure for the course, please contact the CME office at [email protected]. Continuing Medical Education will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed if space is not available at the course.

Continuing Medical Education at the University of Washington is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. Fees for this course are estimated to cover the costs of conducting this course. These costs include salaries, registration and credit, handouts, record keeping, faculty planning and evaluation and may include food and beverages (including alcohol), taxes and gratuities to vendors. 

CANCELLATION POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by July 14, 2023. A $150.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following July 14, 2023. The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by telephone followed by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred. Contact the CME Office with questions: call 206.543.1050, email [email protected].

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION
Per UW CME policy, you are not considered to be registered for the course until full payment has been received. Unpaid orders do not "reserve" spots for conferences or workshops. Please note that space is limited to a total of 32 participants for this activity.

COVID-19 SAFTEY MEASURES
In order to ensure the health and safety of the University campus community, learners, patient participants, and the public, masks are required to be worn, regardless of vaccination status.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is directed toward rheumatologists in the United States.

ONLINE SYLLABUS
Course material will be available online at uwcme.org (for conference registrants only) starting on July 24, 2023. Registrants may print and/or download the materials. A booklet with the conference agenda and pages for note-taking will be provided at the conference. No printed presentation materials will be provided.  Pre-recorded content will be available to the attendees at least two-weeks prior to the start of the program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Course activities are exclusively reserved for course attendees. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

For the optimum learning experience of all, infants and children are not permitted in the education space for the duration of the program. All CME events support parents and nursing mothers by providing access to lactation spaces. Please send an email to [email protected] by July 24, 2023, if you will need to utilize lactation spaces.

DIETARY REQUESTS

UW CME takes into consideration diverse nutritional preferences and restrictions when planning our complimentary menu. However, those individuals who might find that our menu is not completely aligned to their specific nutritional needs are welcome to bring their own food items. If you have dietary restrictions, please send an email to [email protected] by July 14, 2023.

SPECIAL SERVICES

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at [email protected].

Accreditation with Commendation: The University of Washington 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 Washington School of Medicine designates this Other Activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Graduate Hotel (Conference Hotel)

To make reservations with the hotel, you may call (502) 242-9597 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, or email The Graduate.  The group name is Vascular Ultrasound.

Please note our previously arranged room block has closed.  Pricing will be based on current hotel rates.

Travel Advisory

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Transit Options

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Traveling by Uber/Lyft? The address for the Graduate Hotel is: 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Washington School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

The University of Washington School of Medicine gratefully acknowledges receipt of the In-Kind 

donation of ultrasound use in support of this Continuing Medical Education activity from:

 

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.

  

 

GE Healthcare

 

 

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

 

For information on becoming an exhibitor for this event, please contact Continuing Medical Education Conference Services at [email protected].

University of Washington Sponsors:

UW School of Medicine

Division of Rheumatology

Office of Continuing Medical Education

Co-Sponsor:

Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR)