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Preliminary Program

Hotel Accommodations

Course Director

Donna Polk, MD, MPH
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA 

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare cardiologists and radiologists for board examinations in nuclear cardiology.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Preparation Course are to enable participants to:

• Appraise knowledge of physics and instrumentation associated with nuclear imaging
• Explain image acquisition and processing, including artifacts
• Describe risk stratification
• Discuss the use of nuclear imaging in assessment of viability
• Interpret perfusion images, including PET and ventricular function imaging
• Utilize perfusion imaging in the assessment, diagnosis and response to therapy in CAD patients and special populations

The program is intended to serve as an exam preparation tool; it does not offer extensive training or certification in the field.

Target Audience

This program is designed for practitioners who are performing nuclear imaging studies and preparing for certification in nuclear cardiology.

CME Credit

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Registration Fees

The registration fees for this course are listed below.  Payment must accompany your registration, and you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. Registration fees includes program syllabus materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments.

Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellations received by July 18, 2008, will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. For cancellations made between July 19, 2008, and September 9, 2008, a $75 administrative fee will apply. No refunds will be made after September 9, 2008. No refunds will be given for no-shows.

In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology will refund the registration fee in full, but is not responsible for any hotel or travel costs you may incur.

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