CME Medical Conferences

X-Ray Interpretation

A seminar for Medical X-Ray Interpretation Training


CME Conference Description:

Primary care physicians often have the first opportunity to assess and diagnose patients. X-rays obtained in our office, clinic, hospital or emergency rooms are an invaluable tool in quickly establishing a diagnosis or making a better differential diagnosis. This eyes-on CME medical conference will improve the participant’s ability to read x-rays of the chest, extremities, neck, spine, abdomen and sinuses. It will also give participants a better working knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and imaging, including a review of basic CT and MR studies that primary care physicians are likely to encounter. Basic radiologic science will be reviewed in addition to discussion of how to develop methodical approaches for reading images to lead to greater diagnostic accuracy and how to order the right advanced imaging tests for patients. This CME medical conference will give you greater ability, greater confidence and will make you a better physician by improving your practice through better use of diagnostic imaging.

2010
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2011

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


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CME Conference Credits: 12

CME Conference Objectives
  • Learn to view X-rays in a standard sequence each time in order to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce errors.
  • Recognize common abnormalities on chest, abdomen, extremity, spine and sinus X-rays.
  • Learn which advanced imaging tests to order.
  • Avoid malpractice pitfalls in diagnostic imaging.
  • Improve ability to interpret cross sectional imaging studies and better manage advanced imaging workups.
  • Achieve greater professional satisfaction in viewing and interpreting X-rays through increased diagnostic accuracy.

  • CME Conference Fee: $800



      Location Dates Discounted Fee
    Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
    Phoenix, AZ
    Instructor(s): Mark Needham
    12/11/2010 – 12/12/2010By Nov 11 2010 then $700.00
    Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
    Long Beach, CA
    Instructor(s): Mark Needham
    2/17/2011 – 2/18/2011By Jan 17 2011 then $700.00
    Marriott Union Square
    San Francisco, CA
    Instructor(s): Mark Needham
    7/14/2011 – 7/15/2011By Jun 14 2011 then $700.00
    Marriott Phoenix Mesa
    Phoenix, AZ
    Instructor(s): Mark Needham
    12/8/2011 – 12/9/2011By Nov 8 2011 then $700.00


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    CME Conference Agenda

    Breakfast and Registration
    7:30am – 8:00am daily

    There will also be a 15 minute mid-morning break on days one and two and a 15 minute mid-afternoon break on day one.

    Day One
    8:00-12:30pm
    Overview and objectives
    Basic radiologic science and Radiologic anatomy
    Adult chest X-rays
    Pediatric chest X-rays
    Abdominal X-rays and CT

    12:30-1:30pm
    Lunch

    1:30-5:15pm
    X-rays and Malpractice, Radiology Books
    Skeletal X-rays
    Skeletal X-rays

    Day Two
    8:00-12:30pm

    Spine X-rays
    Sinus X-rays
    Brain X-rays
    Review


    CME Conference Reviews

    "Informative, concise, and straight to the point.  A general overview of what a non Radiologist needs." - Anonymous, October 2008

    "Dr. Needham is a terrific presenter.  A wide variety of very pertinent "everyday" fracture assessment and explanation. - Terry Matthews, D.O., October 2008