Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Petersburg

Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jan 21 - 23, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target audience: This hands-on emergency ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing ultrasound examinations in an emergency setting. Participants may include but are not limited to emergency and critical care physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, internal medicine physicians, and any other point of care medical professionals. Accreditation Statement: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 25.50 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 25.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Course Description: Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts and are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need emergency medicine ultrasound training. This course incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms to maximize the participant's diagnostic and scanning skills. GCUS offers three (3) day emergency medicine ultrasound courses or as part of a week long emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training and CME program at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Course Topics: • Imaging Fundamentals • OB-GYN Anatomy/Exam • Ectopic Pregnancy • OB Cases & Abortion • Fundamentals of Needle Guidance • Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals • FAST & E-FAST Exams • Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (F.A.T.E.) • Biliary & Renal Colic • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • AAA & Case Studies • Evaluation of DVT • Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension • Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture, ET • Training and Credentialing Objectives: Upon completion of this activity the learner should be able to: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for system controls. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam) and pneumothorax. • Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, female pelvis, and adult heart. • State an algorithm for uses of bedside ultrasound during cardiac arrest, shock, and hypotension • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture, and ET placement. • Demonstrate protocol for focused evaluation of DVT. • Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy. • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Vascular Interpretation and RPVI Registry Review Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 07 - 08, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Target Audience : Any medical professional looking to enhance their vascular interpretation skills and physicians preparing to take the ARDMS RPVI examination. Vascular surgery, general surgery, cardiologists, internal medicine, neurologists, primary care, radiologists, PAs and nurse practitioners with a minimum of 6 months experience or those who have attended an introductory/intermediate level GUI program (or other similar program). Experienced sonographers may also attend. The RPVI registry review course is also effective for physicians or other medical professionals who need to fulfill vascular CME requirements. Description : Vascular Interpretation and RPVI Registry Review Live Training Courses are taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts that includes interactive case studies & mock exams with a 99% RPVI Board Exam Pass Rate. The Vascular Interpretation and RPVI Registry Review Course is designed for medical professionals to improve their vascular interpretation skills and/or prepare to take the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) board examination. This vascular ultrasound program includes lectures based on APCA content outlines, interactive case presentations, and mock examinations using an audience response system to improve diagnostic confidence and competence. All participants have 5 Day Access to Online Registry Review Course. Topics : • Hemodynamic Principles & Doppler Fundamentals • Instrumentation: Transducers, Imaging Modes & Artifacts • Normal Carotid Anatomy, Waveforms & Scan Protocol • (including IMT Measurements) • Overview of Abnormal Carotid Waveform - Characteristics & Diagnostic Criteria • Integration of Data: Study Interpretation & Reporting • Abnormalities of the Vertebrobasilar System & TCD • Interactive Carotid & TCD Cases • Abdominal Aorta and Aortic Endografts • Peripheral Arterial: Protocols & Methods of Evaluating Disease • Indirect Physiologic Studies (35 min) • Arterial Duplex • Arterial Grafts & Intraoperative Duplex\ • Arterial Assessment of Upper Extremities • Abdominal Visceral Duplex: Renal, Mesenteric and Hepatic • Peripheral Venous: Protocols& Methods to Detect DVT • Venous Insufficiency & Physiologic Testing • Venous Imaging of the Upper Extremity • Interactive Cases Peripheral Arterial and Venous • Quality Assurance, Safety & Bioeffects Objectives : • Increase the participants’ knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound examinations. • Analyze Doppler/color physics that affect optimal Doppler examinations and commonly seen Doppler/color artifacts, which may affect diagnostic accuracy. • Recognize normal/abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial and venous disease. • Cite the role of indirect testing in the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease. • Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease. • Interpret complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in an interactive interpretation session format. • Recognize ultrasound findings associated with aortic endograft leaks. • Differentiate normal and abnormal spectral Doppler characteristics associated with renal artery and dialysis access graft evaluations. • Integrate the key diagnostic elements into a structured report. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and diagnostic criteria to improve diagnosis/treatment accuracy.  

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 18 - 20, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound on topics based on AIUM practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and human cadaver labs. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab Training Courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need musculoskeletal ultrasound training. GCUS offers three (3) day introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound with optional interventional cadaver lab courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. These courses are held at multiple dates throughout the year, making it the perfect courses for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. GCUS offers introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound with optional interventional cadaver lab training as a stand alone three (3) day course, or as part of a week long comprehensive musculoskeletal ultrasound training and CME program. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire musculoskeletal ultrasound specialty including regenerative medicine. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and Hand Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip & Live Demo • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee: Normal Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Cadaver Lab: Upper Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 1 • Cadaver Lab: Lower Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 2 • Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications Objectives : • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. • Identify the sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/hand, ankle, and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injections/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy. Identify the sonographic anatomy during the performance of ultrasound guided MSK injections on cadaver models. • Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models.

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 18 - 20, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Description : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms. These courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need musculoskeletal ultrasound training. GCUS offers three (3) day introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The course is held at multiple dates throughout the year, making it the perfect course for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. GCUS offers introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound training as a stand alone three (3) day course, or as part of a week long musculoskeletal ultrasound training and CME program. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire musculoskeletal ultrasound specialty including regenerative medicine. An optional interventional human cadaver lab can also be added to this course (Highly Recommended). Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and Hand Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Ankle/Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip & Live Demo • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee: Normal Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip Objectives : • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. • Identify the sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/hand, ankle, and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injections/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy. • Identify the sonographic anatomy during the performance of ultrasound-guided MSK injections on cadaver models. (optional track) • Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models. (optional track)

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 18 - 22, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. CME Credits : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 19.50 ABIM MOC point(s) 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Track 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 16.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Description : Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound. This course incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities. An optional interventional workshop is also offered using human cadaveric specimens. This intro to advanced level MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Taught by world-renowned ultrasound experts, this course offers evidence based lectures combined with extensive hands-on scanning sessions featuring live models and human cadaveric specimens. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques • Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology • Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology • Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology • Evaluation of the Hip • Utility of Dynamic Ultrasound • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee, and Beyond • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Hands-On Scanning: Live Models • Biology and Evidence for Regenerative Substances: • -Dextrose Prolotherapy • -Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) • -Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) • -Lipoaspirate • -Amniotic Membrane and Cells • Essentials of Ultrasound-Guided Regenerative Medicine: • -Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques • -Preparing Dextrose and PRP Injectables • -Upper and Lower Extremity Regenerative Medicine Techniques • -Post-Procedure Protocols for Regenerative Medicine • -Regulatory Guidelines and Billing/Coding for Regenerative Medicine • Hands-On Workshops: Live Models • Hands-On Workshops: Cadaver Lab – Needle Guidance Target Areas • Hands-On Workshop: Cadaver Lab – Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate Techniques • + Live Patient Regenerative Medicine Demonstrations: Prolotherapy & PRP Objectives : • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. • Identify the sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/hand, ankle, and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injections/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Human Cadaver Lab - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 18 - 22, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Description : Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Human Cadaver Lab Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound. These courses incorporate comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and also includes human cadaver specimens (2 labs) for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal ultrasound essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course with Human Cadaver Lab is designed to expand and update your diagnostic and scanning skills to integrate multiple MSK applications into your clinical practice. All topics are based on AIUM practice guidelines. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and Hand Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Ankle/Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip & Live Demo • US Evaluation of the Knee: Normal Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Cadaver Lab: Upper Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 1 • Cadaver Lab: Lower Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 2 • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee, & Beyond • Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where • Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications • PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications • HANDS-ON SCANNING: Interventional Cadaver Lab • Challenging Musculoskeletal Dilemmas: A Case Based Approach & Q/A session • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine: • Ultrasound Anatomy and Scan Techniques • Treatment and Interventional Techniques • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Advanced Foot & Ankle • Interactive Challenging Case Studies • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Hands-On Scanning Live Models: All Joints • Interesting Case Presentations Objectives : • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify the sonographic appearance of normal MSK anatomy and commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/ hand, ankle and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe “in-plane” and “out of plane” injection/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms and cadaveric specimens. • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies. • List the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the post-operative shoulder. • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes. • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances. • State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option.

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab and Regenerative Medicine - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 18 - 22, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. CME Credits : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 23.50 ABIM MOC point(s) 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Track 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 16.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Description : Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab and Regenerative Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations. This course features a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and human cadavers for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities in this comprehensive course at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate introduction and advanced MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and Hand Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Ankle/Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip & Live Demo • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee: Normal Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Cadaver Lab: Upper Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 1 • Cadaver Lab: Lower Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 2 • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee & Beyond • Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where • Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications • PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications • Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate: General Principles/Practical Applications • HANDS-ON SCANNING: Interventional Cadaver Lab • Upper Extremity & Lower Extremity Injection Techniques • Bone Marrow/Lipoaspirate • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine • Ultrasound Anatomy and Scan Techniques • Treatment and Interventional Techniques • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Hands-On Scanning Live Models: Nerve & Spine • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Regenerative Medicine Regulatory Guidelines • Live Patient Regenerative Medicine Procedures (Only at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute) Objectives : • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify the sonographic appearance of normal MSK anatomy and commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/ hand, ankle and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe “in-plane” and “out of plane” injection/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms (Intro)and cadaveric specimens (Advanced/Regenerative Medicine). • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies. • List the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the post-operative shoulder. • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes. • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances. • State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option. • Prepare regenerative substances for performing ultrasound-guided procedures • Outline post procedural protocols for regenerative procedures

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 18 - 22, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. CME Credits : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 19.50 ABIM MOC point(s) 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Advanced and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 15.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Description : Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK Ultrasound. This course incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal ultrasound essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course is designed to expand and update your diagnostic and scanning skills to integrate multiple MSK applications into your clinical practice. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist & Hand Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Ankle/Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip & Live Demo • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee: Normal Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee & Beyond • Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where • Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications • PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications • Challenging MSK Dilemmas: A Case Based Approach & Q/A session • HANDS-ON SCANNING: Interventional Cadaver Lab • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine • Ultrasound Anatomy and Scan Techniques • Treatment and Interventional Techniques • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Advanced Foot & Ankle • Interactive Challenging Case Studies • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Hands-On Scanning Live Models: Spine/Nerve/All Joints • Optional Lecture: Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications Objectives : • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify the sonographic appearance of normal MSK anatomy and commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/ hand, ankle and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe “in-plane” and “out of plane” injection/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms (Intro)and cadaveric specimens (Advanced). • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies. • List the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the post-operative shoulder. • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes. • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances. • State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option.

Advanced and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 21 - 22, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. (GCUS recommends a minimum of 3 months prior MSK scanning experience, or attendance of our Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course prior to attending the Advanced Course.). This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description : Advanced & Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course is taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations. This course features a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scanning with live models and human cadaveric specimens for advanced applications and ultrasound-guided procedures including (but not limited to) regenerative therapy. Learn the advanced and interventional musculoskeletal essentials at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL and build confidence in your advanced level MSK scanning and interpretation abilities. Topics : • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee & Beyond • Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where • Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications • PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications • HANDS-ON SCANNING: Interventional Cadaver Lab • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine: • Ultrasound anatomy and scan techniques • Treatment and interventional techniques • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Advanced Foot & Ankle • Interactive Challenging Case Studies • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Hands-On Scanning Live Models: Spine/Nerve/All Joints Objectives : • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and / or interpret MSK ultrasound exams. • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances. • State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option. • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies. • List protocols for ultrasound evaluation and treatment options of the spine. • Outline new ultrasound guided procedures for ligament, tendon injuries. • List the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the post-operative shoulder. • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes. • Demonstrate the principles of injection techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity MSK interventions on cadaver models. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Track - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 21 - 22, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, PA's, and clinicians experienced in diagnostic MSK ultrasound with a desire to integrate advanced MSK and regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) PM&R, sports medicine, orthopedics, radiology, rheumatology, and pain management. This program is an intermediate to advanced level program that requires at least 6 months previous experience performing diagnostic MSK ultrasound examinations or attendance of a recognized MSK hands-on ultrasound education program. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description : Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Track Live Training Course is designed to expand and update the participants' skills to integrate advanced MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive evidence-based lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and human cadaveric specimens. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies. These courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need advanced/interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound training with a focus on regenerative medicine. GCUS offers two (2) day advanced/interventional MSK ultrasound with regenerative medicine track courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. These courses are held at multiple dates throughout the year, making them the perfect courses for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. GCUS offers advanced/interventional MSK ultrasound with regenerative medicine track courses as a stand alone three (2) day course, or as part of a week long musculoskeletal ultrasound training and CME program. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire musculoskeletal ultrasound specialty. Topics : • Post-Operation Shoulder, Knee, and Beyond • Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where • Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications • PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications • Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate: General Principles/Practical Applications • HANDS-ON SCANNING: Interventional Cadaver Lab • Upper Extremity & Lower Extremity Injection Techniques • Bone Marrow/Lipoaspirate • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine • Ultrasound Anatomy and Scan Techniques • Treatment and Interventional Techniques • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Hands-On Scanning Live Models: Nerve & Spine • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Regenerative Medicine Regulatory Guidelines, Coding & Billing • Live Patient Regenerative Medicine Procedures Objectives : • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound exams. • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies. • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances. • State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option. • Prepare regenerative substances for performing ultrasound-guided procedures • Outline post procedural protocols for regenerative procedures • Demonstrate the principals of injection techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity MSK interventions on cadaver models. • List the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the postoperative shoulder. • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, advanced scan techniques, and regenerative medicine applications to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.