Opportunities for continuing education with Universal Medical Systems
Conrad Hilton Hotel Miami Florida

Conrad Miami Hotel

1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL, 33131, USA
Tel: 1-305-503-6500
1-800-CONRADS (266-7237)
International Callers: +800-00-266-7237
http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/

For accommodations, please contact the Miami Conrad and reference the
2011 MRI in Veterinary Medicine conference.
Participants will enjoy a special rate of $129 (single room) per night.

Contemporary. Luxurious. Refined.
Welcome to the Conrad Miami hotel, the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers seeking a sanctuary in the heart of Miami. The stunning 36-story tower overlooking Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami, is a striking facade of glass and steel that is decidedly modern, boldly conceived, and beautifully designed to create a unique sensory experience for its guests. Located 15 minutes away from Miami International Airport, our exquisite accommodations are just footsteps from the area’s most coveted destinations, including Mary Brickell Village, American Airlines Arena, and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Local attractions are endless, just a short drive away is world-famous South Beach, Key Biscayne, and the Village of Merrick Park.

You are invited to join us at the
Conrad Miami Hotel, Miami Florida
on September 9-10, 2011

6th Edition:
MRI in Veterinary Medicine

For the last decade Esaote has maintained its position as a worldwide market leader in Veterinary imaging and has continued to remain at the forefront of Veterinary education.

So far Esaote’s focus on education has been successfully channelled through five editions of “MRI in Veterinary Medicine” which has proven to be an excellent forum for educational and social exchange between professionals involved in veterinary medicine. The 6th edition of the meeting will be held for the first time outside of Europe, in Miami, USA. The choice of location this year was driven by our aim to further extend our international reach and to cater to the educational needs of the large community of U.S. based MRI users and clients that has grown over the years.

The scientific programme includes a wide range of topics from MRI physics to more clinical content. The scope is to give participants a sound understanding of best practice when executing MRI in Veterinary applications and appropriate tools for improving their diagnostic capabilities when addressing even more complex cases. Moreover, in line with tradition, the lectures will be delivered by expert speakers from Europe and the U.S.

In addition to appreciating the high quality of the program content, we hope that an attractive backdrop like Miami will also give participants the opportunity to combine work with a little pleasure.

Fri. Sept 9, 2011 9;00 am - 5;15 pm

Sat. Sept 10, 2011 9:15 am - 4:30 pm

click here for more information or to register on-line
www.VetMRI2011.com

 

DoubleTree Castle Hotel Orlando Florida

DoubleTree Castle Hotel Orlando

8629 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Tel: 407-345-1511 • Fax: 407-248-8181
1-800-95-CASTLE (952-2785) www.doubletreecastle.com

Room Rate: $109.00 USD + tax includes breakfast for 1 person (Rooms must be confirmed by 8/28/2009)

DoubleTree Castle Hotel is a great hot spot for families as well as business travelers. The hotel is conveniently located near many great dining venues that have entertainment as well as many attractions for the whole family. When not involved in the seminar enjoy the heated Grand circular swimming pool with a fanciful flowing fountain and secluded whirlpool spa.

If you prefer...try the Doubletree Fitness by Precor - cardio equipment with personal TV screens, free weights and room to stretch.

Come relax and learn the Basic Principles of MRI!

You are invited to join us at the
DoubleTree Castle Hotel, Orlando
on September 18-20, 2009

Veterinary MRI: Basic Principles

This intensive 2 day program, to be held at the DoubleTree Castle Hotel in Orlando, offers veterinarians and veterinary technicians an introduction to the basic principles of MRI. The MRI physics lectures will provide a clearer understanding of the basic principles of MRI for everyone involved in the operation of the scanners. Speakers will also include experienced users of the Vet MR and Vet MR Grande who will share their knowledge and insights of these systems and MRI in general.

Please join Internationally recognized lecturer Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) and owner of Veterinary Neuro Services, LLC, Sarasota, FL; William Faulkner, B.S.,R.T., FSMRT, a leading educator in MRI and MR/CT Education and Operations Consultant for many international companies; and other special presenters along with our staff of industry leaders in veterinary medicine, MRI applications, education, sales and marketing for this dynamic seminar.

Fri. Sept 18, 2009 7-9 pm
Happy Hour and hors d’oeuvres by the pool. Mix and mingle with attendees and speakers

Sat. Sept 19, 2009 8 am- 5 pm
Class Presentations

Sun. Sept 20, 2009 8:30 am - 3 pm Class Presentations

Course Fee: $250.00
$200.00 for returning participants

Space is limited - Reservations Required

Technology in Your Practice For Veterinarians, Technicians and Practice Managers

Cremona Italy

Cremona was founded by the Romans on 218 B.C. Lying near the left bank of the Po River, the city of Cremona is unique for its wealth of magnificent architecture: the Mediaeval Piazza del Comune, the 12th-century Baptistery, and the Romanesque cathedral.

  • 8.30 Registration
  • 8.55 Welcome and introduction to the course and to the speakers
  • 9.00 MR physical principles Danilo Greco (I)
  • 9.45 Old and new sequences Danilo Greco (I)
  • 10.30 Coffee break
  • 11.00 Interpretation criteria Johan Lang (CH)
  • 11.45 Brain and spinal cord RM anatomy Ruth Dennis (UK)
  • 12.30 CNS malformations Konrad Jurina (D) 13.15 Lunch break 14.30 CNS trauma Johan Lang (CH) 15.15 CNS inflammatory problems Ruth Dennis (UK) 16.00 Coffee break 16.30 MR reading session and case presentation All speakers 18.30 Adjurn
  • 8.45 CNS Vascular Problems Fraser McConnel (UK)
  • 9.30 CNS tumors Martin Konar (CH)
  • 10.15 Functional MR Fraser McConnel (UK)
  • 11.00 Coffee break
INTERNATIONAL MRI WORKSHOP • PROGRAM
  • 11.30 MR in ear, mandible, maxilla and TMJ problems Fraser McConnel (UK)
  • 12.15 MR in orbital and nasal problems Ruth Dennis (UK)

 

Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging: PRACTICAL & INTERACTIVE MRI WORKSHOP

JUNE 26-28, 2008 - Cremona, Italy

Venue: Palazzo Trecchi, Via Trecchi 20, Cremona, Italy

Aims of the workshop:

MRI is becoming an important diagnostic tool in Veterinary Medicine, especially for clinicians who are routinely dealing with neurologic and orthopaedic problems. Aim of the course is to provide participants with fundamental information concerning acquisition and interpretation of MRI images in the different diseases. An interactive reading session will be included in the scientific programme.

Main Topics: MRI physic principles, general interpreation criteria - Brain, Spinal cord, and joints imaging - Functional MRI

Course Director:

Massimo Baroni, Dipl ECVN, Italy

Speakers:

  • Massimo Baroni, Dipl ECVN, Italy
  • Ruth Dennis, Dipl ECVDI, UK
  • Danilo Greco, Physicist, Italy
  • Martin Konar, Dipl ECVDI, Switzerland
  • Konrad Jurina, Dipl ECVN, Germany
  • Johan Lang, Dipl ECVDI, Switzerland
  • Fraser McConnel, Dipl ECVDI, UK

Instructor:

Cristian Falzone, Dipl ECVN, Italy

Duration: 3 Days

Max Number of participants: 30

Deadline for registration: May 20th, 2008

Language: English

Registration fee:
800,00 € + VAT 20% for ESVN, ESVDI, SINVET, SVIDI members

900,00 € + VAT 20% for SCIVAC and foreign members

1000,00 € + VAT 20% all others

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE APPLICATION

Marriott World Center Resort and Spa, Orlando, Florida

8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Phone(407) 239-4200 • Fax: (407) 238-8777
Toll-free (800) 621-0638

Group link:
http://marriott.com/mcowc
?groupCode=umsumsa&app=resvlink
Rate: $129.00 USD

This magnificent Orlando resort hotel plays host to the 2-day training seminar. The hotel is nestled on over 2000 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With 18 holes of challenging golf, a million gallons of refreshing fun in six swimming pools, award winning restraints, and an exquisite spa experience there is plenty to enjoy when not in seminar.

The hotel is located less than two miles from Walt Disney World and minutes from Sea World Orlando, Universal Studios, and Discovery Cove should you wish to turn this trip into an enjoyable vacation afterwards. (same rate)

Veterinary MRI: Basic Principles 101

Held at the Marriott World Center Resort and Spa in Orlando Florida, this intensive 2 day program offers the veterinary technologist a structured introduction to the basic principles of MRI. The material presented in this seminar is veterinary specific making it most beneficial to the veterinary technologists in the USA. The MRI program is designed for technologists who have had no previous experience with MRI as well as those who have been working in MRI, but have had no formal education in basic MRI principles.
With a staff of industry leaders in veterinary medicine, MRI applications, education, training, sales, marketing and presenting, the technologists will have access to the best training around.

Staff includes:

Lisa Estrin BS, LVT, CVT, VTS
- Veterinary Radiology Services
Melinda Fassell RT
- Universal Medical Systems
William Faulkner BSRT (R) (MR)(CT), FSMRT
- Faulkner and Assoc.
Dr. John Graham MD
- Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
Traver Lentz BSRT(R) MBA,
- Universal Medical Systems

Friday Sept 5, 2008
7 pm-10 pm

Registration, happy hour and hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of Universal Medical Systems, Inc.
and Esaote SpA.


Saturday Sept 6, 2008
8 am-5 pm

  • 8:00 - 8:15am - Introduction
    (T. Lentz)
  • 8:15 - 9:00am - Why do we MRI?
    (W. Faulkner)
  • 9:00 - 9:15am - Break
  • 9:15-11:00am - MRI Basic Concepts
    (W. Faulkner)
  • 11:00-11:15am - Break
  • 11:15-12:00pm - Positioning
    (L. Estrin)
  • 12:00-1:30pm - Lunch (on own)
  • 1:30-3:00pm - MR Sequences
    (W. Faulkner)
  • 3:00-3:30pm - Break
  • 3:30-4:30pm - Process of exam
    (L. Estrin)
  • 4:30-5:00pm - Conclusion
    (T. Lentz)

Sunday Sept 7th, 2008
9 am-3:30 pm

  • 9:00-9:15am - Opening
    (T. Lentz)
  • 9:15-10:30am - MRI Basic Concepts II
    (W. Faulkner)
  • 10:30-10:45am - Break
  • 10:45-12:00 - MRI Artifacts
    (W. Faulkner)
  • 12:00-1:00pm - Lunch (on own)
  • 1:00-2:00pm - Pathology
    (J. Graham)
  • 2:00-3:00pm - MRI Protocols
    (J. Graham)
  • 3:00-3:15pm - New Developments
    (Esaote/T. Lentz)
  • 3:15-3:30pm - Conclusion
    (T.Lentz)
The Island of Elba
The Island of Elba is the third largest Italian island after Sicily and Sardinia and is the largest in the Tuscan Archipelago. It has recently become part of the Tuscan Archipelago’s National Park together with the islands of Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri. Made famous by Napoleon, who spent a year in exile on the island from May 1814, Elba now attracts more than one million tourists a year for its wonderfully transparent seas, beaches of many kinds and verdant mediterranean maquis, typical of the island. However, to find Elba’s most precious treasures you have to look underground. The island appeared to be so rich in minerals that legend had it that its mines held inexhaustible supplies of iron and it represents also a magnificient open air museum of minerals.
  • 8.30-09.00 Registration
  • 09.00-09.20 Introduction
  • 09.20-09.50 When is a disk not a disk? Geoff Skerrit
  • 09.50-10.30 Bone Lesions of the Equine Limb - Rich Ross
  • 10.30-11.00 Coffee break - Meet the expert on physics
  • 11.00-12.00 MRI findings in discospondylitis: a retrospective study - Massimo Baroni
  • 12.00-12.45 Vet MR & Vet MR Grande outcomes - Bernd Jaeger
  • 12.45-14.00 Lunch
  • 14.00-14.40 MRI of the Distal Equine Limb - Alexia McKnight
  • 14.40-15.20 Sequence development update - Danilo Greco
  • 15.20-15.50 Coffee break
  • 15.50-16.50 MR findings in disk extrusion: retrospective study in 345 cases - Christian Falzone
  • 16.50-17.15 MRI for the diagnosis of osteosarcoma in the dog - Konrad Jurina
  • 09.00-10.00 Diagnostic imaging of the orbit - Ruth Dennis
  • 10.00-10.30 From Intracranial Clinical signs to MRI - Donatella Lotti
  • 10.30-11.00 Coffee break - Meet the expert on physics
  • 11.00-11.40 The use of MRI in surgical planning - Mike Herrtage
  • 11.40-12.20 MRI of the Equine Head - Alexia McKnight
  • 12.20-13.30 Lunch
  • 13.30-15.30 Case Studies
  • 15.30-16.00 Coffee break
  • 16.00-17.30 Case Studies

MRI: Advances in Veterinary Medicine
Island of Elba, Capoliveri, Italy

May 18 - 20, 2007

Esaote continues to remain at the forefront of veterinary education. The broad content of this year’s meeting will provide participants with an excellent opportunity to enhance their knowledge of MR imaging and its use in the context of veterinary science. Part of the program will also be dedicated to a more hands-on approach with an image interpretation session to be conducted with the support and expertise of guest speakers.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Mike Herrtage - DECVDI DECVIM
Cambridge University
The Queen’s Veterinary School Hosp. - UK

Massimo Baroni -DECVN
Clinica Veterinaria Valdinievole
Monsummano - Italy

Konrad Jurina- DECVN
Small Animal Clinic Haar - Germany

Geoff Skerrit- DEVCN
Chestergates Referral Hospital - UK

Christian Falzone - Med Vet
Clinica Veterinaria Valdinievole
Monsummano - Italy

Donatella Lotti- PhD
Internal Medicine Centro di Imaging
Veterinario Torino - Italy

Ruth Dennis - ECVR EAVDI
Animal Health Trust Cambridge - UK

Rich Ross - DVM PA-C
Cave Creek Equine Surgical
Center - Phoenix - US

Barbara Kaser-Hotz - ACVR ECVDI
Full professor and chair
“Radialogy and Radio-Oncology“
Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich”

Alexia Mcknight - DACVR
University of Pennsylvania - New Bolton
Center - US

Bernd Jaeger - MBA
Esaote

Danilo Greco - Physicist
Esaote

Erminio Bassi - Engineer
Esaote

Torino
Turin is a gracious city of wide boulevards, elegant arcades and grand public buildings. The city has the air of a capital “manqué” rather than a provincial outpost. Though much of the suburban sprawl is less than picturesque, there’s an enormous green belt with views of the Alps east of the river.

Workshop Schedule

  • 9:00 – 9:30 am Introduction
  • 9:30 – 10:30 am MR Image quality - Optimization of Contrast, SNR, Resolution and Scan time” - B. Jaeger
  • 10:30 – 11:00 am Coffee break
    Meet the expert on physics
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm MRI Anathomy review - P. Scrivani
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm `MRI in disc disease
    - M. Baroni
  • 1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch
  • 2:00 – 6:00 pm Case studies
  • Friday evening Sightseeing of Turin and
    Welcome Cocktail at a typical historical “caffè” of Turin
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am Vet MR - Sequence
    development - D. Greco
  • 9:30 – 10:30 am MRI of clinical relevant joints - H. Steger
  • 10:30 – 11:00 am Coffee break
    Meet the expert on physics
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm MRI of the stifle joint - P. Scrivani
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm MRI of brain and spinal cord tumours - K. Jurina
  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Lunch
  • 2:30 – 3:30 pm MRI diagnosis of Degenerative lumbosacral foramina stenosis - T. Goedde
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm MRI of bone and soft tissue neoplasia - M. Herrtage
  • 4:30 – 5:00 pm Coffee break
    Meet the expert on physics
  • 5:00 – 6:00 pm MRI of the equine foot
    - A. McKnight
  • Saturday evening Gala dinner at the Castello di Rivoli
  • 9:00 – 9:40 am Dedicated MRI: Matching Veterinary needs - E. Bassi
  • 9:40 – 10:30 am The MRI appearance of intranasal tumours: a study of 50 cases - M. Herrtage
  • 10:30 – 11:00 am Coffee break
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am Cerebral Vascular Accidents - G. Skerrit
  • 11:30 am – 12:20 pm MRI of the equine head - A. McKnight
  • 12:20 – 12:30 pm Conclusions
Tuscany

The First Annual

MRI in Veterinary Medicine Symposium

 

Tuscany, Italy May 13-15, 2005

A comprehensive program focusing on practical guidelines for MR image optimization applied to pathologies in neurological & musculoskeletal anatomy.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Mike Herrtate – DECVDI DECVIM
Cambridge University, UK

Massimo Baroni - DECVN
Clinica Valdinievole, Italy

Geoff Skerritt - DECVN
Chestergates Referral Hospital, UK

Konrad Juriina -DECVN
Tierärzltiche Fachklinik für Kleintiere, Germany

Helmut Steger - DECVS
Tierärzltiche Gemeinschaftspraxis, Germany

Peter Scrivani - DACVR
Cornell University, US

John Graham - DACVR
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, US

Ruth Dennis - DECVDI MRCVS
Animal Health Trust, UK