Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University Division of Rheumatology Presents

Clinical Applications of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

• Over 11 hours of hands-on training • 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ • Ultrasound guided injections on cadavers

July 28-29, 2012Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State UniversityPrior Health Sciences LibraryClinical Skills Education and Assessment Center376 W. 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210

Faculty:Rany Al Haj, MDDavid Bahner, MDRichard Haddad, MDGurjit Kaeley, MDEugene Kissin, MDAlvin Wells, MD

Clinical Applications of Musculoskeletal UltrasoundThis two day intensive workshop teaches the fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound of the extremities. Leaders in the field of musculoskeletal ultrasonography will review ultrasound scanning techniques, normal extremity anatomy and common pathology as seen on ultrasound. They will lead small groups in over 11 hours of hands on training and will teach ultrasound guided injections on cadavers at our brand new state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center.

This introductory course is ideal for rheumatologists new to ultrasound but also provides an excellent opportunity to hone skills for participants with more experience.

Faculty will include:Rany Al Haj, MD Rheumatologist, Shore Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, Ocean, N.J.

David Bahner, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Richard Haddad, MD Rheumatologist/Sonologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medi-cine, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, N.J.

Gurjit Kaeley, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medical Director, Musculo-skeletal Ultrasound Program, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Fla.

Eugene Kissin, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinical Director, Section of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass.

Alvin Wells, MD Director, Rheumatology and Immunotherapy Center, Oak Creek, WI; Clinical Assistant Professor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences, Chicago, Ill.

Accreditation StatementThe Ohio State University’s Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation StatementThe Ohio State University’s Center for Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. (Saturday - 8.25; Sunday - 8.5) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Educational Objectives:1. Understand the role and incorporate the use of musculoskeletal

ultrasound in the care of patients with inflammatory arthritis2. List the basic components of and techniques for musculoskel-

etal ultrasound examination of the extremities3. Describe the normal anatomy of the extremities on ultrasound4. Recognize common pathology of the musculoskeletal system

on ultrasound5. Perform an ultrasound scan of the extremities

Register Early for a Discounted RateThe early registration price of $1,300 will be available through June 30. The registration fee after June 30 will increase to $1,400. The last day to register is July 13.

Register now! Attendance is limited to optimize the educational experience. To register, please visit https://ccme.osu.edu/ and click the “View All Conferences” button.

You must have an OSU CCME account to register. If you already have an OSU CCME but do not remember your username or password, please contact the CME Office at 614-293-3576 be-fore attempting to create another account. If you are new to our site and need to create an account, click on the red “Sign Up” button. If you are having difficulty registering please contact the CME Office at 614-293-3576 for assistance.

*Cancellation policy: To receive a refund (minus $50 administrative fee), requests must be received in writing by July 6. No refunds will be granted after this date.

Recommended Accommodations:The Blackwell Inn2110 Tuttle Park PlaceColumbus, OH 43210614-247-4000www.theblackwell.com

For more information and to register for this event, go online to https://ccme.osu.edu/or contact Karen Hart, Division Administrator at Karen.Hart@osumc.edu or 614-293-5813.

Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University William Davis Medical Research Center480 Medical Center DriveSuite S2056Columbus, OH 43210

Special Room Rate: $133/night (if reservations are made by June 27.)Ask for the Musculo- skeletal Ultrasound Conference