Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Forward
Vascular Ultrasound Master Class (VUMC) - December 2, 2023
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
Presented by Houston Methodist
Expert faculty will discuss basics of vascular ultrasound physics and techniques of examinations, their clinical applications and interpretations. Protocols will be reviewed with interpretation classes, and didactic lessons will feature case studies and discussion to build strong basic knowledge. The course is designed for participants seeking advanced knowledge of vascular ultrasound and its clinical applications. The in-person component of the course includes a 3-hour workshop.
FEES
| IN-PERSON (includes hands-on workshop) | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | $75 |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $290 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $100 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Houston Methodist) | $25 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Non-Houston Methodist) | $50 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
| VIRTUAL (does not include hands-on workshop) | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | $75 |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $185 |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NO CE | Complimentary (Click here to register) |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $100 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Houston Methodist) | $25 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Non-Houston Methodist) | $50 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, ultrasound technologists, sonographers, residents, fellows and students
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this live activity, the participant should be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the arterial-venous vascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
- Recognize characteristic patterns of blood flow in the vessels
- Identify proper techniques for performing comprehensive vascular ultrasound studies
- Relate normal and abnormal blood flow patterns to clinical presentation
- Recognize and interpret vascular ultrasound findings
- Describe clinical usefulness and limitations of the vascular ultrasound evaluations
| Time | Topic/Activity | Speaker |
| 7:30 AM | Registration and breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Vascular Ultrasound for Vascular Surgeons | Alan Lumsden, MD, RVT |
| 8:30 AM | How to make my images better - knobology | Steven To, RVT, RDMS, RT(R) |
| 9:00 AM | My favorite cases | Joseph Naoum, MD, RPVI |
| 9:30 AM | Tips & trick for interpretations | Zsolt Garami, MD, RPVI |
| 10:00 AM | Cases | Q&A |
| 10:30 AM | Coffee break | |
| 11:00 AM | Aorta & More | Christi Moore, Vascular Sonographer |
| 11:30 AM | Hips, knees & toes | Tam Huynh, MD |
| 12:00 PM | Arms and AVF | Eric Peden, MD, RVT |
| 12:30 PM | TCD | Zsolt Garami, MD |
| 1:00 PM | TCAR | Charudatta Bavare, MD, MPH, FACS |
| 1:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM | Hands - on Lab at MITIE |
In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
Available Credit
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 8.25 Attendance
- 8.25 Cardiac SonographersThis program meets the criteria for SVU-CMEs, which are accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) for Category A credit, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCT) and the Intersociety Accreditation Commission (IAC) for laboratory accreditation.
Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.
Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| IN-PERSON (includes hands-on workshop) | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | $75 |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $290 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $100 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Houston Methodist) | $25 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Non-Houston Methodist) | $50 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
| VIRTUAL (does not include hands-on workshop) | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | $75 |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $185 |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NO CE | Complimentary (Click here to register) |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $100 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Houston Methodist) | $25 |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Non-Houston Methodist) | $50 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.