2015 Introductory Hands-on Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop (ENDO)
2015 Introductory Hands-on Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop (ENDO)
An introductory workshop designed for participants looking to begin using ultrasound in diagnosing thyroid nodules and performing ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirations. After a series of presentations, participants move to a hands-on session where faculty will guide them through ultrasound and cytological techniques on simulated nodules.
Target Audience
This continuing medical education activity should be of substantial interest to endocrinologists and other healthcare providers involved in the management of thyroid-related disorders.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:
- Review the technology of ultrasound imaging
- Recognize the imaging characteristics of thyroid nodules and diffuse thyroid disorders
- Perform diagnostic thyroid ultrasound imaging and identify normal neck anatomy
- Perform ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies using a simulated model
- Practice specimen slide preparation and cytology interpretation
Additional Information
Course Directors
Jennifer A Sipos, MD, Ohio State Univ
Joshua P Klopper, MD, Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Presenters
Stephanie Fish, MD, Mem Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr
Joshua P Klopper, MD, Univ of Colorado Sch of Med
Stephanie Lee, MD, PhD, Boston Med Ctr
Jennifer A Sipos, MD, Ohio State Univ
Hands-on Preceptors
Devaprabu Abraham, MD, Utah Diabetes Center
Erik K Alexander, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hosp
Giuseppe Barbesino, MD, Massachusetts Gen Hosp
Victor Bernet, MD, Mayo Clin (Jacksonville, FL)
Diana Dean, MD, Mayo Clin (Rochester, MN)
Stephanie Fish, MD, Mem Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr
Jason Gaglia, MD, MMSc, Joslin Diab Ctr
Megan R Haymart, MD, Univ of Michigan
James V Hennessey, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Stephanie Lee, MD, PhD, Boston Med Ctr
Nicole A Massoll, MD, Univ of Arkansas for Med Sci
Sarah Mayson, MD, Brown Univ, Alpert Med Sch
DISCLOSURE POLICY
The faculty, committee members, and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to the Endocrine Society and to learners any relevant financial relationship(s) of the individual or spouse/partner that have occurred within the last 12 months with any commercial interest(s) whose products or services are related to the CME content. Financial relationships are defined by remuneration in any amount from the commercial interest(s) in the form of grants; research support; consulting fees; salary; ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options, or ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds); honoraria or other payments for participation in speakers' bureaus, advisory boards, or boards of directors; or other financial benefits. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent CME planners with relevant financial relationships from planning or delivery of content, but rather to provide learners with information that allows them to make their own judgments of whether these financial relationships may have influenced the educational activity with regard to exposition or conclusion.
The Endocrine Society has reviewed all disclosures and resolved or managed all identified conflicts of interest, as applicable.
The following faculty reported the following relevant financial relationship(s) during the content development process for this activity:
Erik K Alexander, MD: Consultant, NPS, Veracyte; Scientific Board Member, Asuragen
Joshua P Klopper, MD: Consultant, Veracyte
The following faculty reported no relevant financial relationships:
Devaprabu Abraham, MD; Giuseppe Barbesino, MD; Victor Bernet, MD; Diana Dean, MD; Stephanie Fish, MD; Jason Gaglia, MD, MMSc; Megan R Haymart, MD; James V Hennessey, MD; Stephanie Lee, MD, PhD; Nicole A Massoll, MD; Sarah Mayson, MD; Jennifer A Sipos, MD
The Endocrine Society staff associated with the development of content for this activity reported no relevant financial relationships.
Available Credit
- 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 5.75 CME Certificate of Participation