Other Meetings & Events
This page contains information on courses, conference and training events which have come to our notice. This is not a comprehensive list of courses and if you do not find what you are looking for on this or the BMUS Study Day page, an internet search may also assist you.
The courses listed below are not run by BMUS and we have no involvement in their organisation or programme content. BMUS takes no responsibility for these events and if you have a query regarding one of these courses, please contact the programme organiser directly.
April 2023
Vascular Ultrasound Imaging Course
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14 CPD points in accordance with the RCR CPD scheme
Location: Birmingham
Dates: April 18th–19th 2023.
Description: Join us for an intensive two day, socially distanced course on the application of duplex, pulsed wave, colour and power Doppler techniques in the investigation of the abdominal, extra and intra-cranial and Peripheral vasculature.
Structure:Theory lectures are supported by practical hands-on scanning workshops, facilitated by our expert faculty. The lectures cover the basic principles of techniques and a review of the current state of ultrasound arteriography and venography, whilst the practical workshops provide 1:1 supervised scanning opportunities in small groups.
Topics include: Haemodynamics and Doppler Ultrasound, Lower limb arteries, Investigation carotid and vertebral arteries, Superficial venous system, Intracranial vasculature, Lower Limb Deep venous system, Ultrasound in surgical procedures, Upper limb vasculature, Ultrasound imaging in surgery, Aorta and branches, Stent and graft surveillance, Ultrasound monitoring of haemodialysis, Artefacts and errors.
Clinical lectures include:
- Normal vasculature and variants
- Examination protocols
- Currently accepted diagnostic criteria
- Case histories
- Pitfalls in interpretation
There will also be the opportunity to practice EVLA ultrasound guided simulation with phantom under the guidance of a experienced vascular surgeon.
The situation with Covid-19 is being carefully monitored and constantly reviewed.
Delegate Cost: £475 / £525
Event Booking Link:https://www.wessexdiagnostic.com/courses/vascular-ultrasound-imaging-course/
May 2023
SVT Research Webinars
1st May to 6th Dec 2023
SVT have launched a series of lunch time talks 12-1pm, once a month, every 1st Wednesday of the month. These are based around the Reserch Series that has been featuring in the SVT Newsletter.
Each will have a 20 minute theory/background to the topic, 20 minute invited speakers with experience in the topic
Full Details of the Series can be found here
SVT EVAR Study Day
Date: 11th May 2023
Location: Education Centre Wythenshawe Hospital, 15 Floats Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT
Description: A day focusing on EVAR with practical hands on stations. This session aims to educate the CVS on how to undertake comprehensive assessment of EVAR Grafts.
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Carotid Ultrasound Imaging Course
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7 CPD points in accordance with the RCR CPD scheme
Location: Royal Society of Medicine, London
Date: 20th May 2023 (tbc)
Description: Join us for an intensive one-day course at the Royal Society of Medicine in London focusing on the ultrasound colour duplex imaging of the extracranial and intracranial vasculature
Structure:Theory lectures are supported by practical hands-on scanning workshops, which are facilitated by our expert faculty. The lectures cover the basic principles of techniques and a review of the current state of carotid ultrasound, whilst the practical workshops provide 1:1 supervised scanning opportunities in small groups on a range of live models.
Clinical topics include:
- basic principles of imaging;
- haemodynamics and Doppler techniques;
- investigating protocols and diagnostic criteria for carotid and vertebral arteries
- atherosclerotic plaque composition and dynamics
- investigation of the intracranial arteries using duplex and transcranial Doppler (TCD)
- post endarterectomy imaging;
- B-scan and Doppler artefacts and errors.
Each clinical lecture will cover: normal vasculature and variants; examination protocols; diagnostic criteria; case histories; pitfalls in interpretation.
Learning environment:
The situation with Covid-19 is being carefully monitored and constantly reviewed. We will be working with partners to ensure that all measures are adhered to ensuring a safe learning environment for all attendees.
Event Booking Link: https://www.wessexdiagnostic.com/courses/venous-ultrasound-imaging-course/
Delegate Cost: £280 / £350
34th Congress of European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
Location: Riga Latvia
Date: May 25th - 27th 2023
Description: These turbulent times remind us of the value of joint efforts to make a difference. The European Federation of Ultrasound Societies in Medicine and Biology - EFSUMB - has been recognised in the wide spectrum of the world ultrasound communities since its foundation 50 years ago. The EUROSON congress represents the hallmark of our organisation, comprised of an extensive network of innovative minds, illustrating the latest breakthroughs in clinical, scientific, and creative aspects of ultrasound, offering discussions, joint sessions, workshops, state-of-the-art performances, and in collaboration with industry, displaying the future of ultrasound.
July 2023
Graf Ultrasound Course for the Diagnosis & Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Infant Hip
Location: Cardiff
Event Dates: 3rd July & 5th July & 3rd & 6th July 2023
Delegate Cost: £485
Event Details: This well-established and hugely popular course will provide the delegate with a thorough understanding of the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (previously known as Congenital Dislocation of the Hip). The course, aimed at sonographers, radiographers, radiologists, paediatricians and orthopaedic surgeons, cover the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform and interpret infant hip ultrasound examination, and the clinical management based on the ultrasound findings. Aspects such as choice of equipment and setting up an ultrasound service are also covered. A full 2-day basic course or a 1-day update course is available in the following centres in 2023: Glasgow, Cardiff and London. For further information and to register, please follow this link: https://doctorsacademy.org.uk/register-for-msk-graf-uss; or visit www.doctorsacademy.org to view the course information (MSK/USS/Graf Course) on the home page.
Event Booking Link: https://doctorsacademy.org.uk/CourseNW/IHG/
Event Programme Link: https://doctorsacademy.org.uk/coursenw/ihgzf/PGMJ19.pdf
September 2023
SVT GCA Study Day
Date: 7th September
Location: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8SH
Description: A hands on study day with lectures covering
- Setting up a fast-track pathway for both rheumatology and ophthalmology to get urgent USS
- Vasculitis and GCA from the perspective of a Rheumatologist.
- How to Scan GCA
The day will feature plenty of opportunity to practice scanning and what signs to look for.