Level I/II Cardiac CT Visiting Fellowship
with Optional Cardiac MR Program
at the Hopsital of the University of Pennsylvania
Course Dates:
2008
October 20-October 24, 2008
2009
January 12-January 16, 2009
April 20-April 24, 2009
Learning Objectives
This fellowship has been designed for radiologists and cardiologists wishing
to incorporate new cardiac applications of CT and MR technology into their
clinical practice.
Topics include instrumentation, principles of patient selection, imaging
protocols, study interpretation and reporting. Specific applications include
ischemic, nonischemic, and congenital heart disease, valvular, pericardial, and
electrophysiologic disease, and extensive coverage of coronary artery imaging.
Introductory cardiology topics will be provided for radiologists along with
basic radiology principles (including non-cardiac pathology in the chest) for
cardiologists. In addition, this activity will provide sufficient case material to
satisfy guidelines for ACC/AHA Level I training in Cardiac CT and approximately
one-half of the case requirements for Level II.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Part I
- Utilize MR in CVI with increased knowledge of imaging methods and principles and the relevant anatomy and pathophysiology of common cardiovascular disorders.
- Evaluate ischemic heart disease, congenital, valvular, myocardial and pericardial disease as well as cardiac tumors using MR.
Parts II and III
- Utilize CT in CVI with increased knowledge of imaging methods and principles and the relevant anatomy and pathophysiology of common cardiovascular disorders
- Select the appropriate patients and identify how to prepare them for Cardiac CT.
- Use the correct techniques to perform Cardiac CT.
- Evaluate artherosclerotic, valvular, congenital and electrophysiologic disease using cardiac CT.
- Describe relevant training guidelines for Cardiac CT & MR practice.
- Independently process and interpret cardiac CT data sets.
Accreditation
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 34.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Part I 7.75 credits
Part II 14.5 credits
Part III 12.5 credits
Sample Schedule
Sample Schedule
| Part I Cardiac MR Monday | |
| 7:30am | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:00 | Intro to MRI and Cardiac MR (RC) |
| 9:30 | How to Actually do a Cardiac MR |
| 11:00- | Valve Disease/Pericardial Disease |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | MR of Congenital Heart Disease |
| 2:00 | More on Cardiac MR Pulse Sequences and What to do When None of Them Work |
| 2:45 | MR Imaging of Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction: Perfusion, Stress, and Viability Imaging |
| 3:45 | MR Imaging of Cardiomyopathy |
| 4:15 | Cardiac Masses/Right Ventricular Dysplasia |
| 5:00 | Adult Congenital Heart Disease Conference (optional) |
| Part II Cardiac CT Tuesday | |
| 7:30am | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:00 | Cardiac CT Equipment: 64 Slice, Dual Source, 320? (RC) |
| 9:00 | Normal Cardiac Structure and Function (CR) |
| 9:45 | Noncardiac Findings on Cardiac CT (RC) |
| 10:30 | Introduction to Cardiology for Radiologists (CR) |
| 11:15 | Other Causes of Chest Pain: Imaging of Pulmonary Embolism and Acute Aortic Syndromes (RC) |
| 12:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:30 | Coronary Calcium Scoring |
| 2:00 | Myocardial, Pericardial, and Valvular Disease on Cardiac CT |
| 2:45 | Coronary Artery Anatomy: Normal and Abnormal |
| 3:15 | Coronary CTA: Patient Preparation and Technical Aspects |
| 4:15 | Case Review |
| Wednesday | |
| 7:30 am | Cardiac Cath and Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference (optional) |
| 8:00 | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:30 | Coronary CTA: Results and Interpretation |
| 9:30 | Coronary CTA in the Emergency Department |
| 10:15 | A Cardiologist's Perspective on Cardiac CT and CT Angio |
| 11:00 | Radiation Dose in Cardiac CT |
| 12:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:30 | EP Applications |
| 2:00 | Bypass Grafts and Stents |
| 2:30 | Adult Congenital Heart Disease |
| 3:15 | Cardiovascular CT and MR Training and Reimbursement |
| 4:00 | Setting up a Cardiovascular CT and/or MR Practice |
| 4:30 | New Frontiers in Cardiac CT and MR |
| Thursday Case Review | |
| 7:30am | Cardiology Grand Rounds 5th Floor Maloney Building |
| 8:30 | Breakfast (provided) |
| 9:00 | Individual case review at workstation with Faculty review throughout the morning |
| 12:00 | Echocardiography Conference (optional) 9th Floor Gates Building |
| 12:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| Case Review Session (continued) | |
| 1:30 | Individual case review at workstation with faculty review throughout the afternoon |
| Friday Case Review | |
| 7:30am | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:00 | Individual case review at workstation with faculty review throughout the morning. |
| 1:00 | Lunch (provided) |
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Faculty:
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Faculty |
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| Course Director:
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Medicine Chief, Cardiovascular Imaging William W. Boonn, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology Benoit Desjardins, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology Victor A. Ferrari, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Associate Director, Noninvasive Imaging Cardiovascular Medicine Division |
Jeffrey C. Hellinger, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology Director of Cardiovascular Imaging Director, 3-D Laboratory Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Saurabh Jha, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology |
Disclosures
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available in the conference materials and syllabi. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices during the presentation.
Accommodations
Travel and Lodging on Penn's Campus
Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or conveniently reached via Amtrak, stopping at 30th Street Station. Parking rates will vary depending on the hotel at which you are booked.Parking is your responsibility and not covered by the course.
The Hilton Inn at Penn at 36th & Sansom Streets is located just two blocks from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and is a AAA Four-Diamond property. The nicely appointed guest rooms are equipped with dual-line phones with voice mail, data ports and high speed and wireless Internet access. Each room also offers WEBTV, plush terry cloth robes and luxurious bath amenities. Additionally, refreshment centers are now featured in each guestroom with snacks and refreshments, along with an in room safe for valuables and laptops. For more information: www.theinnatpenn.com and reservations: 800-809-7001.
The Sheraton University City is located three blocks from HUP at 36th & Chestnut Streets. High-speed wireless internet is accessible in the main lobby complimentary. Complimentary high-speed internet access and free local and toll-free calls are included in all 316 guest rooms. Preferred and club level guest rooms were recently converted into eRoomsuites which feature: 32" high definition flat screen TVs and in-room computers with broadband connectivity and Microsoft Office®. For more information: www.philadelphiashereaton.com or 877-459-1146 for guest room reservations.
Conference Notices
Special Needs
If special accommodations are requested for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, contact Tiffany Epps at least two weeks prior at 215-662-6982.
Cancellation Policy
he University of Pennsylvania reserves the right to cancel or to postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but will not be responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies and hotels.
Full refunds, less a $150 administrative fee will be made to those providing written notification of withdraw four (4) weeks prior to the start of the fellowship. After that date, no refunds will be given.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admission policies, scholarship and loan awards; athletic or other University-administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or 215-898-6993 (Voice) or 215-898-7803 (TDD).
Tuition and Registration
Fellowship Enrollment and Benefits:
Part I provides (7.75 ) hours of Category 1 credits in Cardiac MR. Part II provides (14.5 ) Category 1 credits in Cardiac CT. Part III provides (12.5) hours for reviewing 75 cases at individual post-processing workstations (1 student per computer), which include 25 videotaped acquisitions that can be applied towards the Level II live case requirement. Parts I and II will provide sufficient case material to satisfy guidelines for ACC/AHA Level I training in Cardiac CT and approximately one-half of the requirements for Level II training.
This course is limited to 10 participants per session and includes breakfast, lunch and breaks daily. In addition, participants will receive a 1 GB flash drive of all didactic lectures along with a book of lecture outlines and space for taking notes. We encourage early registration to ensure your space in this course. Part I is optional, but unavailable unless you register for Parts II & III.
Tuition:
Part I $500
Didactic lectures in Cardiac MR
Parts II & III $3500
75 Cases for review over one and one-half days at individual post-processing workstations followed by faculty review, including 25 videotaped acquisitions towards Level II live case requirement
Optional Two to Four Week Visiting Observership $2500/week
Complete your Level II training requirements with a (minimum) two week visit to HUP's Cardiovascular Imaging Section. Level I training guidelines for Cardiac MR and Vascular CT and MR can also be met in a four week visit. Participants will work at individual post-processing workstations and will be provided both live and teaching file case material to complete case requirements with faculty supervision. Limited enrollment/2 week minimum. CME credits are not available with this optional observership.
Three month visiting observerships for Level II training in cardiac and vascular CT & MR are also available. Contact us at 215-662-6982 for more information or to schedule your visit.
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