MedStar National Rehabilitation Network in Washington, DC present "Ultrasound Symposium: Applications in Acute and Chronic Pain” on Saturday May 12, 2012 and Sunday May 13, 2012. This event will be held in the MedStar NRH Auditorium.
The symposium will feature expert teaching faculty from: Johns Hopkins University, Temple University, Columbia University, Mount Sinai University, Ohio State University, Georgetown University, George Mason University and George Washington University.
Agenda (tentative)
Saturday - May 12, 2012
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7:30 - 8:00 |
Registration |
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8:00 - 8:30 |
Welcome and Introduction |
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8:30 - 9:00 |
“Image Creation and Optimization” - Siddhartha Sikdar, PhD - George Mason University |
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9:00 - 9:30 |
“Sprain and Strain Injuries” - Clark Smith, MPH MD - Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital |
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9:30 - 10:00 |
“Evaluation of the Orthopedic Patient" - Paul Lento, MD - Temple University |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
“Imaging in Physical Therapy” - Steve Epsley, PT - MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Q&A (Panel Discussion) / Break |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
“Acute Pain Management in the 21st Century” - Marie Hanna, MD - Johns Hopkins University
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11:30 - 12:00 |
“Neuropathic Pain Syndromes” - Jeff Strakowski, MD - Ohio State University
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12:00 - 12:30 |
Application in Spine Pain” - Jonathan Kirschner, MD - Mount Sinai Hospital |
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12:30 - 1:00 |
“Ultrasound as an Educational Tool” - Christopher Visco, MD - Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital |
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1:00 - 1:30 |
Q&A (Panel Discussion) / Break |
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1:00 - 5:30 |
Hands On Workshop - This optional workshop will be held across the street at the MedStar NRH Outpatient Center. It will consist of six hands-on small group workshops with standardized patients, including:
1) The Sports Exam
2) Nerve Evaluation and Localization
3) Rheumatoid Patient
4) Soft Tissue Evaluation
5) Cancer Patient Evaluation
6) Physical Therapy Evaluation |
Sunday - May 13, 2012
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8:00 - 8:30 |
“Applications in Cancer Pain” - Eric Wisotzky, MD - MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
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8:30 - 9:00 |
“Applications in Sports Medicine” - Jason De Luigi, MD - U.S. Ski Team/MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
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9:30 - 10:00 |
“Soft Tissue Abnormalities” - Lynn Gerber, MD - George Mason University |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
Q&A / Break |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
“Rheumatologic Pain Syndromes” - Raj Nair, MD - MedStar Washington Hospital Center |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
“Practice Pearls” - Morvarid Youssefi, MD - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
“Future Research in Imaging” - Michael Harris-Love, DSc, MPT - George Washington University |
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12:00 - 12:30 |
Q&A / Wrap-Up |
Continuing Education Credits Available
Registration Fees
| Healthcare Professional |
$250 |
Residents / Fellows
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$150 |