3rd Annual International Society of Extremity in MRI Rheumatology CME Conference
Where: Rome Marriott Park Hotel
via Colonnello Tommaso Masala, 54
Rome, 00148 Italy
When: 15-Jun-10 01:00 PM until 15-Jun-10 06:00 PM
3rd Annual ISEMIR CME Conference
Program Description
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Introduction
The Executive Committee of the International Society for Extremity MRI in Rheumatology-ISEMIR and Saint Louis University School of Medicine are conducting the 3rd multi-supported Annual ISEMIR CME Conference scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Rome, Italy.
The mission of Saint Louis University School of Medicine is to educate future professionals to practice and advance knowledge in medicine and the sciences relevant to medicine. The educational approach embraces integrated activities in basic and clinical research, in provision of patient-centered, compassionate, culturally competent health care, and involvement with the community through public service. These diverse educational experiences prepare individuals for careers and leadership roles in medicine and the medical sciences through training grounded in an understanding of the scientific method and an appreciation for personal commitment and service to others.
The mission of ISEMIR is to provide a means for users, manufacturers and industry to promote matters related to extremity MRI, in particular validation, education, use in clinical practice and research, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for rheumatologists who manage patients with RA.
Overall Goal
The overall goal of this meeting is to discuss the role of e-MRI in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Data exist demonstrating that early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of RA improves patient outcomes. E-MRI may allow for an earlier diagnosis than that of traditional radiography.
Program Schedule
| 1:00 -1:15 pm | Welcome and Introduction Norman Gaylis, MD, FACP, FACR |
| 1:15 – 1:40 pm | MRI Interpretation for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Practice vs. Clinical Research Charles Peterfy, MD, PhD and Steven Needell, MD |
| 1:40 - 2:05 pm | Can MRI be Used to Guide Treatment Choices in Rheumatoid Arthritis? Philip Conaghan MB, BS, PhD, FRACP, FRCP and Norman Gaylis, MD |
| 2:05 - 2:20 pm | Questions |
| 2:20 – 3:00 pm | Standardization of Reading Imaging in RA Mikael Boesen, MD, PhD and Olga Kubassova, PhD |
| 3:00 - 3:25 pm | Utilization of MRI in the Evaluation of Hyperuricemia and Gout Marco Cimmino, MD |
| 3:25 – 3:40 pm | Questions |
| 3:40 - 4:00 pm | Break |
| 4:00 - 4:45 pm | Office MRI (Orrin Troum , MD and Ewa Olech, MD) |
| 4:45 - 5:00 pm | Questions |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm |
Significance of Bone Edema, Erosions and Synovitis
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| 5:45 – 6:00 pm | Questions |
| 6:00 pm | Reception |
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this activity have been designed to address clinician competence, performance or patient outcomes. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the evolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a clinical tool to diagnose and monitor disease progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and determine the most effective application of this imaging tool to maximize the benefits of treatment for RA patients
- Review the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of RA and assess the role of MRI in evaluating radiographic progression and improving patient outcomes
- Cite the limitations of traditional radiography and discuss the advantages of MRI in detecting changes in RA erosions early in the course of disease
- Recognize the role of interdisciplinary cooperation between radiologists and rheumatologists in the utilization of eMRI in clinical practice in order to secure optimum outcomes for patients
- Appreciate the importance of good clinician-patient communication when managing RA patients so that expectations can be met; therefore, leading to positive healthcare outcomes
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Saint Louis University School of Medicine and The International Society of Extremity MRI in Rheumatology (ISEMIR). Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
American Medical Association
Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Validation of Content
Saint Louis University School of Medicine follows the ACCME policy on Validation of Content for CME activities which require that:
- All recommendations involving clinical medicine must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.
- All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Saint Louis University School of Medicine to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its continuing medical education program. Faculty and planning committee members participating in these activities are required to disclose to the audiences prior to the activity the following:
- The existence of any significant financial or other relationship with the manufacturer of any commercial product or provider of any commercial service discussed.
- Their intention to discuss a product that is not labeled for the use under discussion.
- Their intention to discuss preliminary research data.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine will review this activity’s disclosures and resolve all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.
Click here for our printable 2010 CME Registration Form or register online here: Secure Online Registration