Friday, September 10, 2010

Women's Imaging Conference Set for Oct. 9

The University of South Alabama department of obstetrics/gynecology will host the third annual Women's Imaging Conference on Oct. 9, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Room in the CWEB II building.

The conference will update healthcare community professionals about the ever-changing field of women's imaging. Participants will be able to identify current topics of relevance impacting the field of sonography and women’s health, as well as utilize new information in the clinical practice of sonography.

Conference speakers and their presentations include: Dr. Susan Baker, Ventral Wall Defect; Dr. Stacy Black, Breast Imaging; Dr. Lynn Batten, Fetal Cardiology; Dr. Sheri Owens, Adnexal Masses; Dr. Botros Rizk, Ultrasound Assisted Reproductive Therapy; Dr. Brad A. Steffler, Interventional Radiology; Dr. Robert Stauffer, Growth Restriction; and Cherie Pohlmann, Ultrasound Standards.

The registration fee is $75 for sonographers, radiographers and nurses; $100 for physicians; and $50 for students and residents. After Sept. 15, the registration fees will go up. The fee includes educational materials, breaks and meals.

The USA College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of eight American Medical Association (AMA) credits. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) credits approval is pending.

To register, contact Missy McCreary at (251) 415-1563.