Screening Mammography Forum 2010
Dates: October 22, 2010 – October 23, 2010
Topic: Mammography
Location: Vancouver BC
Conference Overview:
Join us for the annual one day Screening Mammography Forum which will be of interest to radiologists, physicians & surgeons, technologists and medical physicists concerned with breast imaging and interventional procedures of the breast. This annual conference also provides professional development and team building opportunities to affiliated radiologists, mammography technologists, and other interested medical professionals and researchers. In addition there will be an exhibition showcase highlighting mammography equipment and products. The Screening Mammography Program now has 40 centres and mobile services providing direct Screening Mammography Program access to approximately 140 communities across the province. This Forum brings together SMPBC staff throughout BC to focus on our common goal - to provide quality screening mammography to women. The SMPBC is internationally recognized as a well-organized, highly effective program. The Screening Mammography Program of BC (SMPBC) is pleased to announce that its Annual Education Forum will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside.
This year the conference will offer a combination of plenary and panel discussions, as well as break out sessions and a preconference workshop for technologists. Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of breast imaging. This conference is approved for up to 7.25 MAINPRO M1 and is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Highlighted Speakers and Topics:
Dr. Urve Kuusk, “Leaks, Lumps and Pains” - a breast mini primer”
Dr. Susan Swiggum, “Staying out of Hot Water" - Lessons learned from closed medico-legal cases
Dr. Constance Lehman, “Breast MRI: Clinical Indications: What is the evidence?”
Dr. Edward Sickles, “Managing the Transition to Digital Mammography”
Dr. Rasika Rajapakshe/Ms. Janette Sam, “Digital Mammography: Practical Issues in Implementation and Operation”
Dr. Linda Warren/Ms. Janette Sam, “Screenee complaints – What have we learned?”
Full Agenda: Click here to download the brochure
Pre Conference Workshops:
Friday Oct 22nd - **Educational Evening for Technologists Only**
SMPBC Technologists – Complimentary
Other Technologists – Fee of $25
Post Conference Workshops:
Sunday Oct 24th - **SMPBC Chief Screeners Only**
Cost:
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Saturday October 23rd - CONFERENCE FEES
Include all course materials, continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch |
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Physicians/Surgeons BC: |
$195 |
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Radiologist in BC: |
$195 |
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UBC Residents: |
Complimentary |
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SMPBC Radiologist Screener: |
Complimentary |
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SMPBC Technologist: |
Complimentary |
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BC Cancer Agency Staff: |
Complimentary |
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Other Technologists: |
$125 |
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Other: |
$195 |
An afternoon Tech Workshop will be held at 1pm, 2pm and 315pm.
Technologists may sign up to attend one of these sessions.
Conference Venue:
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Located on West Hastings between Thurlow and Bute, one block north of Pender.
On-site parking: 7 CAD hourly, 23 CAD daily. There are also several parkades in the area.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrrd-renaissance-vancouver-hotel-harbourside/
Accommodation:
Marriott Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
All participants must make their own arrangements for lodging. A limited number of rooms are reserved at the Marriott Renaissance Harbourside, featuring special rates for conference participants. Guest Rooms are available for $189 plus applicable taxes, based on single or double occupancy. Please contact in-house Reservations directly at 604-689-9211; Toll Free: 1-800-905-8582; Website: www.marriott.com. Please mention the group name "Screening Mammography Forum" to ensure that you receive the appropriate rate. All reservations must be made by September 21, 2010 in order to receive the rate.
Accreditation:
The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This program is an Accredited Group Learning Activity eligible for up to 7.25 credits as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
Special Events:
Friday Night at the Forum : A Social & Educational Event for Mammography Technologists
5 Easy Ways to Register:
Online: Click here to be taken to our secure website.
Phone: (604) 875-5101 (8:30am - 4:30pm PST)
Fax: Download a registration form and fax to 604-875-5078
Email: Email us at cpd.info@ubc.ca with all your contact details and the name of the course that you would like to register for and we will call you back.
Mail: Click here to download our brochure, and mail your registration form using the adjacent form with your cheques, money order (Payable to UBC) or credit card details to:
UBC CPD
855 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7
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