COURSE INFO
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June 6-8, 2008
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Islamorada, Florida
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In collaboration with
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| Course Description |
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This review course is designed to show the correlation between clinical, radiographic and
pathologic data. The course will present the medical and surgical management of musculoskeletal
disease. The topics will include clinical staging, clinicoradiological interpretation,
pathology and treatment. A concentrated focus will be placed on various types of
tumors, such as bone, osseous, cartilaginous, lipomatous, muscular and neurogenic. The
course will feature didactic sessions and interactive case presentations. There will be
ample opportunity for the participant to ask questions and interact with the faculty. |
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| Target Audience |
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The intended audience includes orthopaedic residents,
orthopaedic surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, physician
assistants, and nurses who may diagnose and treat musculoskeletal abnormalities and tumors. |
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| Objectives |
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Upon completion of this conference, the participant will be able to:
- Define and describe musculoskeletal abnormalities.
- Assess and diagnose musculoskeletal abnormalities.
- Recommend appropriate methods of biopsy and pathology assessment.
- Discuss the medical, surgical and radiological advances related to
musculoskeletal tumors.
- Examine current therapeutic methods of musculoskeletal tumors.
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| Accreditation |
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This activity has been planned and implemented
in accordance with the Essential
Areas and policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of
the University of South Florida College of
Medicine, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
and Research Institute and University of
Miami. The University of South Florida
College of Medicine is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
The University of South Florida College of
Medicine designates this educational activity
for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Nurses: The University of South Florida
College of Nursing is accredited as a
provider of continuing nursing education by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation. This activity
is for 13.25 contact hours.
Physician Assistants: The American
Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from
organizations accredited by the ACCME. |
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| Program Agenda |
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| Friday, June 6, 2008 |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Registration |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Welcoming Remarks
G. Douglas Letson, MD |
| 1:15 – 2:00 |
General Concepts – Pathology
and Molecular Biology
Carlos Muro-Cacho, MD, PhD, MBA |
| 2:00 – 3:00 |
General Concepts –
Bone Radiology
Mark Kransdorf, MD |
| 3:00 – 3:15 |
Break/Exhibits |
| 3:15 – 3:30 |
Pathology of Bone Tumors –
General Concepts
Carlos Muro-Cacho, MD, PhD, MBA |
| 3:30 - 4:15 |
Bone-Forming Tumors
G. Douglas Letson, MD |
| 4:15 – 5:00 |
Cartilage-Forming Tumors
H. Thomas Temple, MD |
| 5:00 – 5:30 |
Miscellaneous Tumors of Bone
J. David Pitcher, MD |
| 5:30 – 6:30 |
Guest Lecture From Rizzoli Institute
Professor Mario Mercuri |
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Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
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| 07:30 - 08:00 |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 08:00 – 08:30 |
Pathology of Soft Tissue Tumors –
General Concepts
Carlos Muro-Cacho, MD, PhD, MBA |
| 08:30 – 09:30 |
Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors
Mark Kransdorf, MD |
| 09:30 - 10:15 |
Soft Tissue Tumors –
Part I (Neuro/Adip/Misc.)
G. Douglas Letson, MD |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Break / Exhibits |
| 10:30 – 11:15 |
Soft Tissue Tumors –
PART II (Fib/Vas/Musc)
David Cheong, MD/Vernon Sondak, MD |
| 11:15 – 12:00 |
Discussion of “Unknown” Cases – Fellows
H. Thomas Temple, MD |
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Sunday, June 8, 2008 |
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| 07:30 - 08:00 |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 08:00 – 08:30 |
Staging of Musculoskeletal Tumors
B. Hudson Berrey, Jr., MD |
| 08:30 – 09:30 |
Metabolic Bone Disease
H. Thomas Temple, MD |
| 09:30 - 10:15 |
Metastatic Bone Disease
David Pitcher, MD |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Break/Exhibits |
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Novel Surgical Procedures
Felasfa Wodajo, MD |
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Unplanned Excisions
Herrick Siegel, MD |
| 11:00 – 12:15 |
Discussions of “Unknown” Cases Fellows
H. Thomas Temple, MD |
| 12:15 – 12:30 |
Concluding Remarks
G. Douglas Letson, MD |
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| Faculty |
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| Course Director |
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G. Douglas Letson, MD
Professor
Department of Orthopaedics and
Sports Medicine,
Department Interdisciplinary
Oncology
University of South Florida
Division Chief, Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida |
Mark Kransdorf, MD
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Consultant
Department of Radiology
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida |
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Carlos Muro-Cacho, MD, PhD,
MBA
Professor of Orthopaedics and
Pathology
Musculoskeletal Pathologist
Department of Orthopaedics
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida |
H. Thomas Temple, MD
Professor of Orthopaedics
and Pathology
Chief, Orthopaedic
Oncology Division
Department of Orthopaedics
University of Miami
Miami, Florida |
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| Distinguished Faculty |
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B. Hudson Berrey, Jr., MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Orthopaedics
and Rehabilitation
University of Florida College
of Medicine
Colonel (Retired) Medical Corps.
U.S. Army
Jacksonville, Florida |
David Cheong, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
and Sports Medicine
Department Interdisciplinary
Oncology
University of South Florida
Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida |
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Prof. Mario Mercuri
Rizzoli Instituti
Orthopaedic Department
Bologna, Italy |
J. David Pitcher, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Oncology Division
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida |
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Herrick J. Siegel, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief, Orthopaedic Oncology
University of Alabama at
Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama |
Vernon Sondak, MD
Professor,
Department of
Interdisciplinary Oncology
University of South Florida
Division Chief
Cutaneous Oncology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida |
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Felasfa M. Wodajo, MD
Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor
Orthopedics & Pediatrics
Georgetown University Hospital
Instructor, Orthopedics, Howard
University Hospital
Director, Orthopedic Oncology
Inova Fairfax Hospital and
Inova Fairfax Hospital
for Children
Consultant, National Cancer
Institute, NIH
Washington, DC |
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Faculty Disclosure: The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres
to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of
continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF
College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee
disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the
topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of
interest are resolved, and that speakers will disclose any
unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during
their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the
course materials. |
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| Registration |
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Registration Fees:
The registration fee includes the course,
continental breakfast, breaks, welcome
dinner and syllabus material for the
participant only. A confirmation letter will
be sent upon receipt of your registration
and payment (no registration is confirmed
without full payment).
| Fees |
| Physicians |
$225.00 |
Nurses, Residents, Fellows, PT, AT,
PA, Other Healthcare Professionals |
$150.00 |
| Guest Fee for Welcome Reception |
$20.00 per adult |
$10.00 per child |
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Refund Policy
Registration fees will be refunded minus
a cancellation fee of $50.00 until May 26,
2008 with written notification. No refunds
will be made after May 27, 2008. However,
you may transfer your registration to a colleague.
The University of South Florida
Office of Continuing Professional
Development reserves the right to cancel
the course due to unforeseen circumstances.
The University of South Florida will not be
responsible for travel expenses incurred by
the participant in the case of cancellation. |
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| Location |
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 Cheeca Lodge & Spa
81801 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-4651
website
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Cheeca Lodge & Spa located at Mile
Marker 82, at U.S. Highway 1, in
Islamorada, FL, is a 27-acre, beachfront
Florida Keys resort. Hotel reservations are
the responsibility of the participant. Please
call the hotel toll free at (800) 327-2888.
The conference group rate of $239.00 has
been secured for a single or double room.
Advise the hotel that you are with the
Musculoskeletal Oncology Review
Conference to receive the group rate.
Hotel rooms are subject to applicable
state and local taxes and a resort fee.
Hotel reservations must be made by May 6,
2008. After this date, room rate and availability
are not guaranteed due to the high
season for this time of year in the Florida
Keys. Early air travel and hotel reservations
are strongly suggested.
Airports
Cheeca Lodge is located approximately 75
miles from Miami International Airport, 20
miles from Marathon Airport and 75 miles
from Key West. Transportation is available
from the Miami airport by shuttle, taxi cab
and rental cars.
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| Accommodations for Disabilities |
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Please notify the Education office at (813)
974-4296 within a minimum of 10 working
days in advance of the event if a reasonable
accommodation for a disability is needed.
Events, activities, and facilities of the
University of South Florida are available
without regard to race, color, sex, national
origin, disability, age or Vietnam veteran
status as provided by law in accordance with
the University’s respect for personal dignity. |
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