Allegheny General Hospital 25th Annual Pittsburgh Breast Imaging Seminar

Highlights:
This nationally recognized annual seminar, now in its 25th Anniversary year, is offered to radiologists, radiologists-in-training, mammography technologists and ultrasound technologists who have an interest in breast ultrasound. The meeting is designed to provide an update in breast imaging techniques, including routine mammography, breast ultrasound, and MRI of the breast. Physicians and technologists will be offered lectures designed for their special needs. The latest equipment for breast imaging and interventional procedures will be exhibited by leading manufacturers.
Date:
Thursday through Sunday, August 2 to 5, 2007

Time:
Thursday-Saturday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, 7:30 am - Noon

Location:
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1001 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Who should attend:
Physicians, Technologists, Residents, Fellows and Other Health Care Professionals

Registration and Fee:
The registration fee includes the course materials, reception, daily continental breakfast and breaks.

Before July 1
Physicians $895
Physicians (65 or older) $525
Technologists $475
Residents, Fellows $475

After July 1
Physicians $975
Physicians (65 or older) $625
Technologists $525
Residents, Fellow $525

*Deadline: July 26, 2007 (After this date, registrations will be taken on a space available basis.)

Accreditation
Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Objective
*Examine multiple percutaneous biopsy techniques including stereotactic guided, ultrasound guided, and MRI guided biopsies
*Explore the use of digital imaging
*Explore the role of the radiologist and breast surgeon in the workup of breast disease
*Review the process for stereotactic and ultrasound accreditation

Click here to see the Meeting Brochure

About Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital, part of the West Penn Allegheny Health System, and has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in the care of patients, medical education and research. Serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding five-state area, the 829-bed academic health center offers a wide array of medical and surgical services.

This information is reposted with thanks to Allegheny General Hospital.

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