MJ2306: Second North American Workshop on Vascular Ultrasound

Friday, August 19, 2022, 12:30 PM - Sunday, August 21, 2022, 12:15 PM, Graduate Hotel

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (17.75 hours), Non-Physician (17.75 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.

FEES AND REGISTRATION

PRODUCTS	FEE
All Attendees - Registration Only	$2,250.00
All Attendees - Registration with Additional Guest (for reception)	$2,325.00

   

Registration is now CLOSED.  If you would still like to register, please email [email protected].

The course fee includes catering, 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 August 5, 2022. A $150.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following August 5, 2022. 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 40 participants for this activity.

COVID-19 SAFTEY MEASURES
By attending/presenting at the 2nd North American Workshop on Vascular Ultrasound course in person, you are confirming that you:

• Are fully vaccinated
• Have obtained a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 48 hours of your attendance
• Are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov
• Are not under any quarantine orders
• Acknowledge and will abide by all applicable regulations and health and safety protocols

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. During meal breaks, please maintain social distancing.

 

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 August 12, 2022. 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 August 12, 2022 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 August 5, 2022.

SPECIAL SERVICES

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access 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 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or [email protected]. The University of Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible, preferably at least 10 days. 

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 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

Graduate Hotel (Conference Hotel)

The Graduate Hotel is offering a special rate for $179 USD per night; Last Day to Book: July 20, 2022

To make reservations with the hotel, you may call (206) 634-2000 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.

If you would like to book online visit: Vascular Ultrasound

Travel Advisory

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Transit Options

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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.

General Electric Healthcare

Mindray

Philips Healthcare

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

 

The University of Washington School of Medicine gratefully acknowledges receipt of grant

funding in support of this Continuing Medical Education activity from:

 

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 

 

Exhibitors:

 

General Electric

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

 

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