January 26, 2019 to January 27, 2019
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
The UCLA Department of Radiological Sciences, in collaboration with lead physicians from the departments of rheumatology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, is proud to offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound hands-on learning experience. The MSK Ultrasound Course and Hands-On Workshop will review pertinent aspects of upper and lower extremity ultrasound critical for clinical application. This weekend course will include, in addition to basic MSK ultrasound of joints, current topics such as MSK ultrasound intervention, ultrasound of peripheral nerves, ultrasound of muscle, pediatric sports ultrasound, and MSK ultrasound economics. A multidisciplinary approach will be emphasized through interaction with physicians from various subspecialties. The course also features live, split-screen video demonstrations of basic MSK ultrasound scan techniques essential for appropriate clinical application. In addition, the interactive hands-on workshop will provide ample opportunity for participants to practice techniques learned in the lectures via focused, small group training with subspecialists. Two concurrent tracks will be available (introductory and intermediate tracks), each offering a more personalized lecture and hands-on training experience tailored to the participant’s particular skill level and experience with MSK ultrasound.
Introductory Track
Suggested for those participants interested in learning and developing basic MSK ultrasound scan techniques and protocol. This track is appropriate for those with limited or no prior MSK ultrasound experience. Lectures will focus on fundamentals of MSK ultrasound as it relates to scanning the main joints of the upper and lower extremity.
Intermediate Track
Suggested for those participants who have a basic understanding of normal MSK ultrasound anatomy and scan techniques, and who are interested in further advancing their MSK ultrasound knowledge and refining their skills. This track is appropriate for those who may have attended a prior MSK ultrasound course, or who have some clinical experience with MSK ultrasound. Lectures will include current, more advanced topics that can enhance basic MSK ultrasound knowledge.
Target Audience
This course would be of interest to health care providers in fields related to the musculoskeletal system, including, but not limited to, radiologists, sports medicine physicians, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, sonographers, physician assistants, and resident and fellow trainees.
At the conclusion of the course, attendees should be able to:
Saturday, November 17, 2018
UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, UCLA Campus
This course explores the most challenging management problems that clinicians face when treating patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and the complications of this important and potentially fatal condition. Distinguished faculty from multiple specialties (pulmonary/critical care, cardiology, interventional radiology, emergency medicine, anesthesia/critical care, thoracic surgery, and hematology/oncology) will present current information in the areas of pulmonary embolism pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, risk stratification, medical and interventional management, novel treatments, outcomes, and complications. The conference also emphasizes interaction between participants and faculty and allows ample time for case presentations and group panel discussions with a specific emphasis on the practicalities of forming a multidisciplinary Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT). The combination of didactics with a virtual PERT meeting ensures an outstanding interactive educational experience for attendees.
Target Audience
This course is targeted toward physicians active in the diagnosis and management of PE and Venous ThromboEmbolism (VTE), including pulmonology, critical care, hematology, cardiology, emergency medicine, interventional radiology, cardiac surgery, internal medicine, radiology and anesthesiology. Fellows, residents and allied health professionals such as nurse practitioners will also gain invaluable knowledge
At the completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
Saturday, November 3, 2018
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Auditorium
Santa Monica, CA
This goal of this course is to review the latest developments in imaging, screening and management of women’s health for primary care providers. A multidisciplinary team of physicians will present the imaging and treatment fundamentals of common topics in women’s health including pelvic, thyroid, cardiovascular and lung pathology. State-of-the art interventional and minimally invasive techniques will be presented as management options for common women’s health issues. Physicians specializing in the treatment of breast cancer will present fundamentals in breast imaging, breast oncology, surgery, and pathology. Updated screening and management guidelines will be provided for each women’s health topic.
Target Audience
Primary Care Providers, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.
At the completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
Saturday, February 17, 2018
UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, UCLA Campus
Prostate cancer is the second most common solid organ malignancy diagnosed in men. Unlike other solid organ malignancies, the challenge in prostate cancer is to confidently identify men with moderate and high grade cancers who would benefit most from aggressive therapy and triage the rest to active surveillance. Uniquely among solid organ cancers, imaging has not been a traditional part of the workup for prostate cancer, which has relied instead on transrectal US-guided template biopsy. Over the past few years, MR imaging has emerged as the best imaging modality to detect, grade and stage prostate cancer and is considered a valuable biomarker. The course will focus on the evolving role of MR imaging in prostate cancer diagnosis, monitoring, targeted biopsy and in focal and whole gland therapy planning. We will review all relevant MR imaging components of prostate cancer, new molecular modalities such as PSMA PET and an update on prostate cancer biomarkers.
Target Audience
Radiologists, urologists, radiation and medical oncologists and primary care physicians interested in understanding prostate MR imaging and its applications for active surveillance, biopsy planning and acquisition, surgical planning and radiation planning and its role as a prostate biomarker
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
February 11, 2017
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
A variety of disease entities are seen every day in primary care practice. Interventional Radiology offers many minimally invasive treatments for these common conditions. In this course, we will present numerous interventional treatment options for neurologic, musculoskeletal, gynecologic, urologic, vascular, pulmonary, endocrine, and gastrointestinal health conditions. Ordering guidelines and up-to-date diagnostic imaging studies will be incorporated throughout the course. In addition, we will also explore the future of interventional techniques and how they may impact the treatment of today’s leading health issues.
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
Research Training
UCLA Radiological Sciences is affiliated with two internationally recognized, NIH-sponsored training programs that offer Masters and PhD degrees:
