Virtual Colonography

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The course emphasis is on image interpretation with completion of at least 50 path proven examinations by the third day. The program combines didactic presentations with significant hands-on experience in the setting of small group learning.You will learn to utilize specific 3D tools and recognize pitfalls that will result in reduction of both reading times and false positives.Other topics include effective patient preparation, colonic distension, extra colonic CT findings, and issues relating to setting up a screening program. Frequent question and answer sessions and one-on-one supervision will allow for immediate feedback. By the conclusion of this course, students will know the essential components needed to run a successful VC screening program.This course also offers the experience of viewing live cases.

The program will offer training on the Viatronix V3D Colon Module.

TargetAudience:
Radiologists, gastroenterologists, and CT technologists interested in conducting colorectal cancer screening with high quality VC.


Objectives

Course objectives:
• Be able to implement the various components of a complete VC examination to acquire high quality examinations
• Effectively detect polyps
• Be aware of common pitfalls and problems associated withVC interpretation
• Have successfully completed the required number of cases as required for proficiency by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)
• Be aware of the role of CT colonography in colorectal screening

Topics to be covered:
• Rationale for colorectal screening
• Introduction to CT colonography
• How to perform a CT colonography
• Patient preparation
• Prep-less techniques
• VC interpretation
• Image interpretation and pitfalls
• Extra colonic findings
• Standardized reporting system
• Flat lesions and their significance
• Computer aided detection and advanced techniques
• Review of clinical trials and current status of CT colonography
• Live virtual colonography demonstration
• Introduction toV3D workstation and buttonology
• Hands-on training and case review (over 50 cases)
• Other issues related to CTC screening
• Building and maintaining a program in Canada

Note: Cases will include normal, normal variants, polyps stratified by size and morphology, cancers, and syndromes associated with colorectal disease as well as typical pitfalls and artefacts encountered when reading CTC.


Accreditation, Certification and Registration

Accreditation and Certification:
This course is held under the auspices of the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the University of Toronto Advanced Imaging and Education Centre.

This event 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, approved by the University of Toronto (21 credits).

The office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, designates this education activity for a maximum of 21 hours Category 1 credits toward American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award. As a result of a reciprocal agreement between the EACCME and AMA, European registrants may claim AMA PRA Category 1 as equivalent.

Registration
Fee - The fee for this course is $2,500 and includes course material and daily continental breakfast. Discounted rates are available for CAR, OAR and U of T faculty, fellows, and residents.

To register online, please visit the following links: 

2012 
January 9th - 11th
February 22nd - 24th
May 14th - 16th

Cancellation Policy
A $100 administrative fee will be retained if you cancel your registration for any reason. In order to receive a refund of the remainder of the balance, we must receive written notice two weeks before the start of the course; thereafter, no refunds will be made. The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Tuition fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded; however the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.

Accommodations

For accommodations, please visit the Toronto Tourism website:  www.seetorontonow.com.  Many hotels will honour a discounted U of T rate, if available, so please mention when booking.

The Metropolitan Hotel, 108 Chestnut Street, is close to the Toronto General Hospital.  To reserve at the Metropolitan Hotel (remember to ask for the U of T rate):

Website:  www.metropolitan.ca/toronto
Phone:  (416) 599-0555
Toll-free:  1-800-668-6600
E-mail:  reservations@metropolitan.com


Faculty

Dr. Tanya Chawla, MRCP, FRCR, FRCP(C)
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist and Head of CT Colonography,Division of
Abdominal Imaging
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
tchawla@mtsinai.on.ca

Dr. C.S. Ho, MBBS, FRCPC
Professor
University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist,Division ofVascular and Interventional Radiology
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
chia.ho@uhn.on.ca

Dr. Nasir M. Jaffer, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor
University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist,Division of Abdominal Imaging
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
njaffer@mtsinai.on.ca

Dr. Sangeet Ghai, MD, DNB, FRCR
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist, Division of Abdominal Imaging
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
sangeet.ghai@uhn.on.ca

Dr. Patrik Rogalla, MD
Professor
University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist,Division ofAbdominal and Cardiothoracic Imaging
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
patrik.rogalla@uhn.on.ca


Upcoming Course Dates

2012

• January 9th - 11th
• February 22nd - 24th
• May 14th - 16th

Address:

University of Toronto Advanced Imaging and Education Centre
Toronto General Hosptial
New Clinical Services Building: 1C-443
585 University Avenue
Toronto, ON  M5G 2C4
Canada


For more information:

Joanne Porter
Senior Project Analyst, Business Manager AIEC
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
MSH, UHN,WCH
585 University Avenue
Toronto, ON  M5G 2C4

Phone: (416) 340-4800 Ext. 8921
E-mail: joanne.porter@uhn.on.ca