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Workshop Presenter:

Creating Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint: Advanced (236)

Steve Blevins, MBA

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

demonstrate advanced slide transition techniques
integrate audio, video and narration into slides
create presentations that can be published on a local Web site and be viewed in a browser

Creating Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint: Basic (209)

Steve Blevins, MBA

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

demonstrate advanced slide transition techniques
integrate audio, video and narration into slides
create presentations that can be published on a local Web site and be viewed in a browser

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (202)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Advanced

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (213)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (217)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (230)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Histopathology of Vasculitis

Allen Burke, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (220)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe histological features of normal blood vessels
distinguish pathologic reactions to vascular injury
identify histological features of major vasculitis syndromes

Histopathology of Vasculitis

Allen Burke, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (229)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe histological features of normal blood vessels
distinguish pathologic reactions to vascular injury
identify histological features of major vasculitis syndromes

Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Interpretation for Rheumatology

Hans L. Carlson, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009. 1:15 - 3:15 PM (225)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

explain the physiologic basis for normal and abnormal electrodiagnostic findings
discuss the key elements of the electrodiagnostic study in relation to the diagnostic question
identify strong vs. weak electrophysiologic evidence of clinicopathologic findings

Rheumatology Physical Examination of Upper Extremity and Cervical Spine: Anatomical Correlates

Robert A. Kalish, MD and Juan J. Canoso, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (204)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review clinical and surface anatomy important to the rheumatologist
describe human anatomy to clinical syndromes seen in the practice of rheumatology
integrate these physical examination skills into a rheumatology practice

Rheumatology Physical Examination of Lower Extremity and Lumbosacral Spine: Anatomical Correlates

Robert A. Kalish, MD and Juan J. Canoso, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (207)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review clinical and surface anatomy important to the rheumatologist
describe human anatomy to clinical syndromes seen in the practice of rheumatology
integrate these physical examination skills into a rheumatology practice

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (208)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (215)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (218)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (208)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (215)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (218)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Rheumatology Practice

Philip G. Conaghan, MD, PhD and Mikkel Ostergaard, MD, PhD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (210)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Rheumatology Practice

Philip G. Conaghan, MD, PhD and Mikkel Ostergaard, MD, PhD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (234)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Osteoporosis: Focus on Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Interpretation

Chad L. Deal, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (242)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

determine how to combine bone mineral density and clinical risk factors in determination of absolute risk
discuss the concept of intervention threshold used in National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines
review International Society for Clinical Densitometry guidelines for DXA interpretation
create a report for bone densitometry results

Joint Injection Techniques

Atul A. Deodhar, MD and Kenneth O'Rourke, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (226)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss indications and contraindications for joint aspirations and injections
identify and avoid common mistakes in joint injection procedures
perform common joint and soft tissue injections on upper and lower extremities

Joint Injection Techniques

Atul A. Deodhar, MD and Kenneth O'Rourke, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (238)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss indications and contraindications for joint aspirations and injections
identify and avoid common mistakes in joint injection procedures
perform common joint and soft tissue injections on upper and lower extremities

Basic Statistical Concepts for the Medical Researcher

Dorothy D. Dunlop, PhD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (224)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

identify factors influencing sample size and power
interpret confidence intervals, odds ratio and relative risk
describe factors that confound study results

Designing a Web site for Your Practice

Peter J. Embi, MD, MS

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (201)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the basics of creating Web sites on the internet
describe how to secure a Web address or domain name for a practice Web site
design a basic Web site using online or PC-based tools

Excel Spreadsheets: Basic Concepts to Elevate Your Skills Beyond Those of Your Children

Richard A. Furie, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (228)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

create a spreadsheet despite having no prior knowledge of spreadsheet function or design
design a graph using spreadsheet date
distinguish between a database and a spreadsheet

Systemic Sclerosis: How to Perform Skin Scores

Daniel E. Furst, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (219)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review the usefulness and reasons to do a modified Rodman skin score explain how to do a modified Rodman skin score
perform a modified Rodman skin score under the supervision of experts

Systemic Sclerosis: How to Perform Skin Scores

Daniel E. Furst, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (235)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review the usefulness and reasons to do a modified Rodman skin score explain how to do a modified Rodman skin score
perform a modified Rodman skin score under the supervision of experts

Dermatopathology of Rheumatic Diseases

Gary Goldenberg, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (237)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review dermatopathology in rheumatic diseases
describe the importance of dermatopathology in clinical decision-making in patients with rheumatic diseases
apply the knowledge gained to clinical practice

Dermatopathology of Rheumatic Diseases

Gary Goldenberg, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (240)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review dermatopathology in rheumatic diseases
describe the importance of dermatopathology in clinical decision-making in patients with rheumatic diseases
apply the knowledge gained to clinical practice

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS and Janak Goyal, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (239)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS and Janak Goyal, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (246)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Muscle Involvement in Rheumatic Diseases

Sakir Humayun Gultekin, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (232)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the histological appearance of muscle in different rheumatic diseases
identify the histologic abnormalities of steroidmyopathy, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis

Redesigning Your Rheumatology Practice: Practical Approaches

J. Timothy Harrington, MD and Eric D. Newman, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (223)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the importance and advantages of redesigning practice processes
discuss the basics of rapid cycle process improvement (an essential method for clinical improvement)
create a practice improvement project

Knee Braces and Foot Orthosis for Knee Osteoarthritis

Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD and Kelly Krohn, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (206)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review the biomechanical rationale for the use of knee braces and foot orthoses for knee OA
discuss the clinical data to support these modalities
apply these modalities to their patients

Knee Braces and Foot Orthosis for Knee Osteoarthritis

Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD and Kelly Krohn, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (216)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review the biomechanical rationale for the use of knee braces and foot orthoses for knee OA
discuss the clinical data to support these modalities
apply these modalities to their patients

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS and Janak Goyal, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (239)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS and Janak Goyal, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (246)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Rheumatology Physical Examination of Upper Extremity and Cervical Spine: Anatomical Correlates

Robert A. Kalish, MD and Juan J. Canoso, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (204)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review clinical and surface anatomy important to the rheumatologist
describe human anatomy to clinical syndromes seen in the practice of rheumatology
integrate these physical examination skills into a rheumatology practice

Rheumatology Physical Examination of Lower Extremity and Lumbosacral Spine: Anatomical Correlates

Robert A. Kalish, MD and Juan J. Canoso, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (207)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review clinical and surface anatomy important to the rheumatologist
describe human anatomy to clinical syndromes seen in the practice of rheumatology
integrate these physical examination skills into a rheumatology practice

Physical Examination Skills for Improved Detection of Synovitis and Cervical Thoracolumbar Disorders

Edward C. Keystone, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (211)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss sensitive techniques for the detection of synovitis in peripheral joints, especially elbows, wrists, hands, feet and knees
demonstrate techniques to determine the origin of referred pain from the neck and thoracolumbar spine
describe simple techniques to improve the symptoms of mechanical neck and back pain at the bedside

Knee Braces and Foot Orthosis for Knee Osteoarthritis

Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD and Kelly Krohn, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (206)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review the biomechanical rationale for the use of knee braces and foot orthoses for knee OA
discuss the clinical data to support these modalities
apply these modalities to their patients

Knee Braces and Foot Orthosis for Knee Osteoarthritis

Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD and Kelly Krohn, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (216)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

review the biomechanical rationale for the use of knee braces and foot orthoses for knee OA
discuss the clinical data to support these modalities
apply these modalities to their patients

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (208)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (215)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial Fluid Analysis and Crystal Identification

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, Lan Chen, MD, PhD and Gilda M. Clayburne, MLT

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (218)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

prepare synovial fluid samples for microscopic examination
identify various components of synovial fluid
identify crystals in synovial fluid

Musculoskeletal Imaging

William Morrison, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (233)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the potential causes and exacerbating factors of the disease
discuss the appropriate use of laboratory testing and imaging modalities
design an efficacious, safe and cost-effective therapeutic strategy

Musculoskeletal Imaging

William Morrison, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (245)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the potential causes and exacerbating factors of the disease
discuss the appropriate use of laboratory testing and imaging modalities
design an efficacious, safe and cost-effective therapeutic strategy

Redesigning Your Rheumatology Practice: Practical Approaches

J. Timothy Harrington, MD and Eric D. Newman, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (223)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the importance and advantages of redesigning practice processes
discuss the basics of rapid cycle process improvement (an essential method for clinical improvement)
create a practice improvement project

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Clinical Rheumatology

Orrin M. Troum, MD and Ewa Olech, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (222)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Clinical Rheumatology

Orrin M. Troum, MD and Ewa Olech, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (243)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Joint Injection Techniques

Atul A. Deodhar, MD and Kenneth O'Rourke, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (226)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss indications and contraindications for joint aspirations and injections
identify and avoid common mistakes in joint injection procedures
perform common joint and soft tissue injections on upper and lower extremities

Joint Injection Techniques

Atul A. Deodhar, MD and Kenneth O'Rourke, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (238)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss indications and contraindications for joint aspirations and injections
identify and avoid common mistakes in joint injection procedures
perform common joint and soft tissue injections on upper and lower extremities

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Rheumatology Practice

Philip G. Conaghan, MD, PhD and Mikkel Ostergaard, MD, PhD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (210)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Rheumatology Practice

Philip G. Conaghan, MD, PhD and Mikkel Ostergaard, MD, PhD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (234)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Patient Questionnaires to Monitor Status and Document Improvement in Standard Care: Practical Considerations

Theodore Pincus, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (221)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

utilize patient questionnaires to monitor and document patient status in everyday rheumatology practice
describe how questionnaires can identify incomplete responses to therapies, and a need for changes in tight control of inflammation
increase awareness of the significance of patient questionnaire data in the prognosis of long-term outcomes such as work disability and mortality in individual patients

Patient Questionnaires: Use in Clinical Trials of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

Theodore Pincus, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (227)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

utilize patient questionnaires to monitor and document patient status in everyday rheumatology practice
describe how questionnaires can identify incomplete responses to therapies, and a need for changes in tight control of inflammation
increase awareness of the significance of patient questionnaire data in the prognosis of long-term outcomes such as work disability and mortality in individual patients

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Advanced

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (213)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (202)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (217)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography: Basic

George A.W. Bruyn, MD, PhD and Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (230)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the indications for ultrasound in rheumatic diseases
discuss the techniques of ultrasonography
identify normal and abnormal anatomical structures by ultrasound imaging

Osteroporosis: Interpreting Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Clinical Risk Factors: The New Fracture Risk Assessment Algorithm

Stuart L. Silverman, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (214)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

determine how to combine bone mineral density and clinical risk factors in determination of absolute risk
discuss the concept of intervention threshold used in National Osteoporosis Foundation Guidelines
review International Society for Clinical Densitometry Guidelines for DXA interpretation
create a report for bone densitometry results

Osteroporosis: Interpreting Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Clinical Risk Factors: The New Fracture Risk Assessment Algorithm

Stuart L. Silverman, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009 4:00 - 6:00 PM (231)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

determine how to combine bone mineral density and clinical risk factors in determination of absolute risk
discuss the concept of intervention threshold used in National Osteoporosis Foundation Guidelines
review International Society for Clinical Densitometry Guidelines for DXA interpretation
create a report for bone densitometry results

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Clinical Rheumatology

Orrin M. Troum, MD and Ewa Olech, MD

Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (222)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Peripheral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Clinical Rheumatology

Orrin M. Troum, MD and Ewa Olech, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (243)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

discuss the logistics of implementation of peripheral MRI in the outpatient setting
review the merits and pitfalls of this technology

Renal Histopathology in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Vasculitis

Megan L. Troxell, MD, PhD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 - 9:45 AM (203)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

identify the pathologic changes that occur in lupus nephritis
discuss the pathologic basis for the classification of lupus nephritis and how it relates to clinical management
describe the histological changes in the kidneys of patients with vasculitis

Renal Histopathology in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Vasculitis

Megan L. Troxell, MD, PhD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 PM (212)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

identify the pathologic changes that occur in lupus nephritis
discuss the pathologic basis for the classification of lupus nephritis and how it relates to clinical management
describe the histological changes in the kidneys of patients with vasculitis

Joint Simulator

Joanne Valeriano-Marcet, MD

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (205)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the anatomy relative to various joint, bursa, and tendon injections
perform and instruct others on the techniques
design a successful joint injection workshop using simulators

Joint Simulator

Joanne Valeriano-Marcet, MD

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (244)

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

describe the anatomy relative to various joint, bursa, and tendon injections
perform and instruct others on the techniques
design a successful joint injection workshop using simulators

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