Neuroradiology and Neuropathology Review CME Courses

The Washington Neuroradiology Review (Feb. 5 & 6, 2011) and the Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review (Feb. 7-11, 2011) are designed with the Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Radiologist, and Pathologist in mind, but we welcome all those who would like to increase their knowledge regarding the neurosciences.

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Program Brochure 

Location and Accommodations
Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 (map).
Reservations: Contact Whitney Koslik at 703-537-4258

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Washington Neuroradiology Review

Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6, 2011  (Saturday: 7 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.;  Sunday: TBA)
This two-day course is designed for radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons and pathologists as a review and update of a wide variety of topics relating to neuroradiology and neuroimaging. The conference offers top-quality education and the opportunity to talk directly with expert faculty.

Conference Objectives:  • To illustrate basic concepts in neuroradiology by using radiologic pathologic correlation to enhance practitioner knowledge and skill.  • Understand the difference between Traumatic and Non-Traumatic CNS Emergencies.  • Review of imaging different portions of the nervous system.

Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review

Monday, February 7 through Friday, February 11, 2011
This comprehensive five-day review course offers top-quality education to individuals seeking to learn more about pathology in neurosciences. This conference is in honor of Kenneth M. Earle, MD who created this program to aid in the preparation of specialty board preparation. Friday’s subject matter will focus on the neuromuscular system.

Conference Objectives:
• Enhance knowledge of the pathology and recent developments in the pathophysiology of common and unique disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and skeletal muscle.  • Familiarization with recently recognized pathologic processes related to the central and peripheral nervous system and skeletal muscle.  • Improved understanding of basic histopathologic, histochemical, immunohistochemical and untrastructual featured of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and skeletal muscle.  • Insight into clinical, radiologic, pathologic correlations, and prognostic factors of central nervous system lesions.

Schedule

Monday:    7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday:   8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Thursday:  8 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Friday:    7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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Registration

Early Registration for this conference will be prior to January 14, 2011. Registration fees will increase after this date so we do recommend you register as early as possible.

                        Early Registration                   Late Registration
Full Conference          $1200                                       $1400
Neuroradiology            $475                                         $525                             
Neuropathology           $900                                         $950     
Neuromuscular seminar ONLY                      $175                  

Active US-military, DOD civilians, Department of Veterans Affairs, officers of the US Public Health Service, Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows (when accompanied by a letter from their program director).
Full Conference:   $900
Neuroradiology:    $400                 
Neuropathology:   $700
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Accreditation Statement

The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Medical Society of Virginia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 48 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians may claim up to 48 hours in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.

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Course Directors

James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD and Glenn D. Sandberg, MD

Program Chairman

James M. Ecklund, MD, Medical Director, Department Chairman of Neurosciences, Inova Health System
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About Inova Health System

Inova Health System is Northern Virginia's leading not-for-profit healthcare provider, serving more than 1 million people each year in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since our beginning in 1956, Inova has grown from one hospital to a nationally recognized, comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted and long-term care facilities and healthcare centers located throughout Northern Virginia.

Our major patient-care facilities are Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

This course is presented by Inova Fairfax Hospital Department of Neurosciences. Learn more about Inova Health System's Neuroscience Services