Learn about exciting advancements in obstetrical and gynaecological imaging – including Artificial Intelligence, new imaging protocols, watch live scanning demonstrations, and network with colleagues in ultrasound.
The first LHSC ultrasound symposium on advances in Obstetrical and Gynaecological imaging will be held October 1, 2024. We are focused on creating better care/access and training for the future.
Who should attend: The symposium is open to all health professionals, specifically targeted for those performing ultrasounds for obstetrical and gynaecological patients. Sonographers will receive six continuing education credits.
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Where: Sumner Auditorium (B2), London Health Sciences Centre’s Victoria Hospital, 300 Commissioners Road East
Registration: Opens on Monday, August 26. Register online. $125 for professionals; $75 for students. Registration closes Friday, September 20, 2024.
Supported by GE Healthcare.
AGENDA
8:00 a.m. Registration and breakfast
8:30 a.m. Opening remarks/Welcome: Dr. Narinder Paul, Department Head and Marcia Trieu, Manager, Medical Imaging, Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
9:00 a.m. Advances in Obstetrical Imaging: GE Keynote speaker: Brandy Sundberg, MHPTT RT(R), RDMS, Women’s Health Education Leader GE Healthcare
9:30 a.m. Creating the Canadian Centre of Obstetrical Imaging: Natasha Quin, DMS, R.D.M.S., R.V.T, Clinical Education Lead, GE Voluson Expert 22 Superuser, Academic Realignment Initiative Award Recipient, Sonographer, London Health Sciences Centre
Break
10:15 a.m. Providing Obstetrical Care to Northwest Territories: Danielle Jackson, DMS, R.D.M.S Sonographer, London Health Sciences Centre
11:15 a.m. Ovarian-Adnexal Imaging-Reporting-Data System: Gary Brahm MD, FRCP(C), Abdominal & Obstetrical Radiologist, Clinical Lead, Body Division, Department of Medical Imaging, Associate Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario
11:45 a.m. Pelvis: Weird and Wonderful: Dr. Mousumi Bhaduri, MBBS, DMRD, DNB (Radiology), ABR (Radiology), Program Director, Radiology Residency Program, Citywide Ob Imaging lead, Associate Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
Lunch 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Fetal eye pathologies: “Keep an eye on these”: Natasha Quin, DMS, R.D.M.S, R.V.T, Clinical Education Lead, GE Voluson Expert 22 Superuser, Academic Realignment Initiative Award Recipient, Sonographer, London Health Sciences Centre
1:30 p.m. Transvaginal Imaging Updates: Lauren Lachance, DMS, Clinical Education Lead, Sonographer, London Health Sciences Centre
2:00 p.m. Obstetrical Dopplers: Barbra de Vrijer, MD, FRCSC, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Co-Lead, Pregnancy Research Group, Scientist CHRI, Associate Scientist Lawson Health Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario
2:30 p.m. Fetal Cardiac Imaging: Anna Hlinka, Clinical Education Lead/Sonographer DMS, London Health Sciences Centre
Break
3:15 p.m. Live demonstration
3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks: Paula Merini, Coordinator, Ultrasound, London Health Sciences Centre
