PROGRAM GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

Program Goal:
Learn effective and efficient imaging and treatment strategies for common medical conditions in the rapidly changing environment of imaging technology.

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based imaging and other diagnostic algorithms for common medical problems in an open forum moderated by a combined team of imaging specialists and experts in clinical medicine.
• Describe the cost considerations, technical advantages and limitations of new imaging modalities, such as PET scanning, multi-detector CT, and advanced MRI techniques in the evaluation of medical complaints.
• Identify therapeutic trends in common medical entities including the appropriate use of new pharmacologic agents.
• Identify cost trends in medical imaging and the opportunities to improve efficiency through evidence-based screening and early disease detection.