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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction Plus Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine - Combined Live Course

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction Plus Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine

Dates: January 27 - 31, 2025

 

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction Plus Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine

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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction Plus Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine

Dates: January 27 - 31, 2025

  • Most Comprehensive Hands-On Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course Available
  • Introductory MSK US Applications Covered in Depth with Live Scanning Demonstrations for Each Joint PLUS Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine Applications including Prolotherapy, PRP, BMAC, and Lipoaspirate.
  • Includes a 4-Hour Human Cadaver Workshop (un-embalmed specimens) to Practice Interventional Techniques including BMAC and Lipoaspirate Applications
  • Upgrade to Include an Additional 4-Hour Human Cadaver Workshop (un-embalmed specimens) for Even More Interventional Techniques Practice
  • Extensive Hands-on Scanning Sessions Feature 3:1 Participant to Expert Faculty Ratio with Standardized Patient Models
  • Also Includes Live PRP Procedure Demonstrations on Actual Patients
  • Destination Education in St. Petersburg, FL

Overview

The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction Plus Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine Training Course is the most comprehensive MSK ultrasound course in the industry, beginning with foundational diagnostic MSK ultrasound applications and building to advanced interventional and regenerative medicine applications

This course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures covering upper and lower extremity applications, ultrasound-guided injection/aspiration techniques, tendinopathy and tenotomy. Regenerative medicine applications including prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone-marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and lipoaspirate are also covered Live scanning demonstrations are performed for every joint as well as live PRP procedural demonstrations for various pathological conditions performed on actual patients.

Extensive hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 participant to faculty ratio with live standardized patient models, inanimate phantoms, PLUS a four (4) hour human cadaveric lab for ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced applications including BMAC and Lipoaspirate techniques.

Learn the core diagnostic and advanced/interventional and regenerative medicine musculoskeletal essentials to increase confidence and expand the MSK ultrasound services you offer your patients.  

Code: MARM-251
ID: 7424

Schedule

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Topics

  • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
  • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
  • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology
  • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques
  • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and Hand Pathology
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Hip Pathology
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Knee Pathology
  • Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications: Overview & QA
  • Hands-on Scanning Standardized Patient Models: All Joints Covered
  • Tendinopathy and Ultrasound-Guided Tenotomy
  • Prolotherapy: General Principles & Practical Applications
  • PRP: General Principles & Practical Applications
  • Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate: General Principles & Practical Applications
  • Introduction to Spine Ultrasound: SI Joints & Facets
  • Introduction to Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound
  • Advanced MSK Ultrasound Case Studies
  • Regenerative Medicine Interventions: Knee OA, Rotator Cuff Tears, Epicondylitis, Jumpers Knee and Achilles Tendon Injuries
  • Hands-On Scanning Standardized Patient Models: Spine & Peripheral Nerve
  • Regenerative Medicine Procedures – Patient PRP Procedures Performed Live

Objectives

  • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.
  • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.
  • 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, and spine 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, hip, and spine.
  • 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.
  • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies.
  • Demonstrate the principles of injection techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity and spine MSK interventions on cadaver models.
  • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances.
  • Prepare regenerative substances for performing ultrasound-guided procedures
  • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes.

Tuition

Advanced Registration: $6,680.00

Regular Registration: $6,880.00

Late Registration: $7,080.00


Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided during Hands-On Workshops.

The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked more than 30 days in advance of the course.

The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-30 days in advance of the course.

The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.

The GCUS CME-Z Lifetime Discount will be activated in your account upon course registration.(A $9.95 Value) This discount gives you 5% off at checkout on all future purchases of Any Two Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Produced Educational Products. The discount increases to 10% when you purchase 3 or more at checkout.
*Products have to be purchased at the same time to receive CME-Z Lifetime Discount. Discount does not include course packs or registry review packages.

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Audience

Any clinician, sonographer or other medical professional who desires a hands-on scanning skills workshop to learn how to perform and interpret musculoskeletal ultrasound of the upper and lower extremities. Participants may include: 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. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to): Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Jon Jacobson  MD, RMSK

Professor of Radiology
University of California
San Diego, CA

Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Lenox Hill Radiology
New York, NY
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Jeffrey Strakowski  MD

Clinical Professor, Dept. of PM&R
The Ohio State University
Associate Director of Medical Education,
Dept. of PM&R. at OhioHealth
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, Ohio.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Paul Lento  MD, CAQSM, RMSK

Fellowship Trained, Triple Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital
Tampa FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Ralf G. Thiele  MD, RHMSUS

Professor of Medicine.
University of Rochester, Department of Medicine.
Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology.
Rochester, NY.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Steven Soliman  DO, RMSK

Clinical Associate Professor
Musculoskeletal Radiologist
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Tariq Awan  DO

DMC Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Troy, MI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

David Wang  DO

Director of Training and Education.
Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (ROSM).
Mclean, VA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

John Broussard  DO, CAQSM

Board certified, Family Medicine and Sports Medicine (CAQSM)
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Kevin O'Donnell  DO

Sports Medicine Physician
Centennial, Colorado
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Mark Swanson, RDMS, RVT (Senior Clinical/ Product Specialist - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Credits

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications - Online Video

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Advanced Interventions & Regenerative Medicine

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Travel and Lodging




Directions to our Learning Center

From Tampa or Tampa Intl. Airport:
  1. Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor
From Sarasota or South Florida:
  1. If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

  1. Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (Muvico Theatres)
  2. Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
  3. Cross 1st St NE
  4. On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
  5. Take elevator to 8th floor
Airports

If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!

Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.

Our state-of-the art facility features a full 8000 sq. ft. of space dedicated solely to ultrasound education! The site is conveniently located in the beautiful Dolphin Village Center, and is within an easy, picturesque walk from a number of area gulf-front hotels. It offers a wide variety of services including gift shops, beach fashions, grocery, and of course, restaurants.



Nearby Hotels

Jan 1st-April 30th: $199 +tax
May 1st-Dec 31st: $169 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Hyatt Place St. Pete
25 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-202-2506
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Hampton Inn
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-892-9900
Jan-Apr: $209 +tax
May-Dec: $159 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Courtyard Marriott
300 4th St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-450-6200
Jan 1st-April 30th: $212 +tax
May 1st-Dec 31st: $179 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
AC Marriott
110 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-864-0001
20% off best available published rate
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Hilton Hotel
333 1st St. S | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-5000
Oct-May (Sun—Thurs) $189.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $217.75 +tax
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
The Birchwood Hotel
340 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-1080
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Hollander Hotel
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-873-7900
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Inn on The Third Hotel
342 3rd Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-3248

Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Hilton Garden Inn
6100 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-273-8907
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Don CeSar Beach Resort
3400 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-1881
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Don CeSar Beach House
3860 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
866-728-2206

Lodging Specials

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us in advance for availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging at discounted rates.


  • Additional Lodging:

    There are also a number of other nice, smaller independent downtown or beachfront motel properties in the immediate area. Please contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for further information.

    Visit the St Pete Chamber of Commerce for more information.


    Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida.

    Meetings:

    For your convenience, we can directly book your hotel or condominium lodging for you.

    Special discounted room rates are available at most of the downtown or beachfront properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have personally inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us for advance availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

    Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging.

    Airports

    If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

    Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!

    Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.

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