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Basic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

Learn the fundamentals of MSK ultrasound from renowned faculty and instructors.

AIUM Education Center & Online

January 17 - 18, 2025

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Hosted by the AIUM, this 2-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to MSK ultrasound and will help you:

Learn from world-class faculty
Master scanning technique of muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the six major joints
Earn up to 10 CME credits
*Access course recordings for 90 days

*There is no CME credit associated with the video recordings.

Attend in person at the AIUM Education Center in Laurel, Maryland, or participate online from your home or office. Seating is limited for in-person participants.

Online participation includes live demos of each joint and Q&A with an instructor.

Who Should Attend?

Physicians, sonographers, radiologists, physical therapists, and other clinicians who have an interest in MSK ultrasound.

Course Tuition & Registration

PHYSICIAN

(In-Person & Hands-on Scanning)

$1,199

PHYSICIAN

(Online)

$959

SONOGRAPHER, NONPHYSICIAN, or STUDENT

(In-Person & Hands-on Scanning)

$839

SONOGRAPHER, NONPHYSICIAN, or STUDENT

(Online)

$669

PHYSICIAN

(In-Person & Hands-on Scanning)

$1,599

PHYSICIAN

(Online)

$1,279

SONOGRAPHER OR NONPHYSICIAN

(In-Person & Hands-on Scanning)

$1,039

SONOGRAPHER OR NONPHYSICIAN

(Online)

$869

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Faculty

Sandra J. Allison, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU

Washington Radiology
Associate Professor of Radiology
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Course director Dr Allison lectures nationally and internationally on ultrasound, and she is the author of numerous chapters on imaging in gynecologic, vascular, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Jon A. Jacobson, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU, RMSK

Lenox Hill Radiology, New York
Professor of Radiology at University of California, San Diego
Dr Jacobson is a nationally recognized, board-certified musculoskeletal radiologist specializing in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and MRI. He is a prolific lecturer in this area and author of the reference book Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, a volume in the Fundamentals of Radiology series, which is now in its third edition
Levon N. Nazarian, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU

Chief, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology
Professor of Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr Nazarian is a well-known MSK instructor and ultrasound award winner and a popular speaker at numerous MSK lectures and workshops each year.
Humberto G. Rosas, MD

Department of Radiology
University of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics
Dr Rosas is the director of the Musculoskeletal Intervention at UW Hospital. His special interests include spine injections, vertebroplasty, and tumor ablation, as well as MR of wrist injuries.
Jennifer Pierce, MD

Associate Professor Musculoskeletal Radiologist, University of Virginia
Antonia Caldwell, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical, Radiology College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati

Hands-on Proctors

Antje Greenfield, MD

Sarah Mott, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RDMSKS

Michelle Waters, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RMSKS

Goal

This course is designed to improve patient care by learning practical tips in scanning and recognizing pitfalls in the sonographic assessment of joints.

Learning Objectives

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

Identify the normal sonographic appearance of muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the six major joints;
Recognize sonographic features of common pathology involving the joints studied;
List practical scanning times and pitfalls encountered in sonographic assessment of joints; and
Apply skills learned into clinical practice.

Course Schedule

Friday, January 17, 2025

Time	Presentation Title
12:00 pm	Lunch
12:25 pm	Welcome and Overview Presenter: Sandra Allison, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU
12:30 pm	Didactic and Demo: Shoulder Presenter: Humberto Rosas, MD
1:15 pm	Scanning: Shoulder*
2:15 pm	Didactic and Demo: Elbow Presenter: Levon Nazarian, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU
3:00 pm	Scanning: Elbow*
4:00 pm	Break
4:10 pm	Didactic and Demo: Wrist/Hand Presenter: Jennifer Pierce, MD
4:55 pm	Scanning: Wrist/Hand*
5:55 pm	Summary and Q&A
6:00 pm	Adjourn Day 1

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Time	Presentation Title
7:30 am	Breakfast
8:00 am	Didactic and Demo: Hip Presenter: Jon A. Jacobson, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU, RMSK
8:45 am	Scanning: Knee Presenter: Sandra Allison, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU
9:30 am	Hands-on Scanning: Hip & Knee*
11:00 am	Didactic and Demo: Ankle/Foot Presenter: Antonia Caldwell, MD
11:45 am	Scanning: Ankle/Foot*
12:30 pm	Summary and Q&A
12:45 pm	Adjourn Day 2

*Live patient models will be utilized during the hands-on sessions. Online registrants will participate via virtual demos for the hands-on sessions.

CME Accreditation

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for individuals’ relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients have been mitigated.

For detailed disclosure information for individuals, please click [here].

Commercial Support Acknowledgment:

The AIUM would like to thank the following for their in-kind support towards this educational activity.

Clarius Mobile Health Corp.

Esaote North America

Ge Healthcare

Nanosonics

Samsung

Non-Endorsement:

AIUM does not endorse any products or services that are displayed in conjunction with this scientific session.

Course Recordings

All registered participants will gain access to view the course recordings for 90 days.
*Recordings do not meet the participation requirements to earn CME credit.

Location & Hotels (in-person participants)

AIUM Education Center

14750 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 100
Laurel, Maryland 20707

Hotels

We have two hotels near the AIUM Education Center with special rates. To receive the discounted rates below, please use the provided booking link or mention that you are with the AIUM group.

Holiday Inn Express

14402 Laurel Place, Laurel, MD, 20707
Call 1-888-465-4329 (Option 2 for Reservations)

Note: The Holiday Inn Express is a newly renovated hotel, conveniently situated within walking distance of a park and several restaurants. It is a 4-mile drive away (transportation not provided; we recommend using a taxi, Lyft, or Uber).

Please make your reservations here.

Room rates per night, plus applicable taxes:

Double Room: $108
King Room: $118
King Junior Suite: $143
King Executive Suite: $158

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Laurel

15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
Call 301-776-5300 (Option 1 for Reservations)

Note: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Laurel is an older hotel, but it’s conveniently located just 0.5 miles away and provides a complimentary shuttle service.

Please make your reservations here.

Room rates per night, plus applicable taxes:

Single/double: $119

Cancellation Policy

Written cancellation must be received by December 19, 2024, to receive a refund of the course registration fee minus a $200 administration fee. Written cancellations received after December 19, 2024, will not receive a refund. All cancellations must be received by the AIUM via e-mail to learn@aium.org. In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, seminar registration fees will be fully refunded. However, please note that the AIUM cannot be held responsible for any travel or hotel costs incurred by participants.

About the AIUM

Through rigorous research, high-quality education, accreditation, and evidence-based training and practice resources, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is the leading global multidisciplinary ultrasound community.

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