Pre-Convention Courses

Half-Day Pre-Convention Course

Half-day Course | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
This program is designed to assist in establishing a gynecologic ultrasound program. This program addresses limited experience during training, as well as practicing clinicians who desire to enhance the quality of their gynecologic ultrasound studies and improve their diagnostic abilities. The program addresses establishing a protocol for gynecologic ultrasound studies, improving your images. It then addresses diagnosis of common gynecologic conditions, concluding with proper coding and documentation of gynecologic ultrasound studies. 

Live activity, up to 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™  

Speakers:
James M. Shwayder, MD, JD – University of Florida, Gainesville
Tina O'Shea, MD – University of Florida, Gainesville
Steven R. Goldstein, MD, FACOG, FAIUM (he/him/his) – NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Lauri S. Hochberg, MD, MD (she/her/hers) – University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Dept OB/GYN
Yvette S. Groszmann, MD, MD MPH FAIUM (she/her/hers) – Diagnostic Ultrasound Associates

Half-day Pre-Convention Course Rates

Early Bird Rates now extended through March 11. Attendees may only register for one Pre-Convention Course. 

*In Training rates do not include the ability to claim CME credits.

Full-Day Pre-Convention Courses

Full-day Course | 8:00 am–5:00 pm
This all-day pre-convention course serves as an introduction to the basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound and their application to the lower extremity. Students will learn basic sonographic anatomy and common pathologies associated with the hip, knee, and ankle through short didactic lectures followed by hands-on scanning on live models proctored by an expert. This course is oriented towards beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills.

Live activity, up to 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 

Faculty:
Speaker: Daniel Nissman, MD MPH MSEE (he/him/his) – Northside Radiology Associates
Hands-On Proctor: Daniel Nissman, MD MPH MSEE (he/him/his) – Northside Radiology Associates
Speaker: Jennifer Pierce, MD – University of Virginia
Hands-On Proctor: Jennifer Pierce, MD – University of Virginia
Speaker: Pablo L. Borceguin, DPT – One Medical
Hands-On Proctor: Pablo L. Borceguin, DPT – One Medical
Speaker: Joseph G MD Craig, MD – Henry Ford Hospitals
Hands-On Proctor: Joseph G MD Craig, MD – Henry Ford Hospitals
Speaker: Drew H. Duerson, MD, RMSK – Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hands-On Proctor: Drew H. Duerson, MD, RMSK – Nationwide Children's Hospital
Speaker: Levon N. Nazarian, MD – University of Pennsylvania
Hands-On Proctor: Levon N. Nazarian, MD – University of Pennsylvania
Hands-On Proctor: Roman Shrestha, MD – Indiana University Health
Hands-On Proctor: Patricia Delzell, MD (she/her/hers) – Advanced Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultants, Inc.
Hands-On Proctor: Cristy M. French, MD (she/her/hers) – Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Speaker: Roman Shrestha, MD – Indiana University Health
Speaker: Girish Gandikota, MD – University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Hands-on Proctor: Girish Gandikota, MD – University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Speaker: Patricia Delzell, MD (she/her/hers) – Advanced Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultants, Inc.
Speaker: Cristy M. French, MD (she/her/hers) – Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Full-day Course | 8:00 am–5:00 pm
This course is designed for clinicians aiming to strengthen their skills in first trimester fetal imaging. The morning session covers the Standard First Trimester Ultrasound (SFTU), including expected anomalies, placental evaluation, and gynecologic organ assessment per imaging guidelines. The afternoon focuses on the Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound (DTFU), offering advanced techniques and diagnostic insights to deepen participants’ expertise. Attendees will gain practical, guideline-based knowledge to improve accuracy and confidence in early pregnancy imaging. 

Live activity, up to 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 

Speakers:
Mishella Perez, BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM – Scripps Clinic
Bryann Bromley, MD – Partner, Diagnostic Ultrasound Associates
Lorraine Dugoff, MD (she/her/hers) – University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Alfred Abuhamad, MD – Old Dominion University
Elena Sinkovskaya, MD, PhD – EVMS at Old Dominion University
Anthony Sciscione, DO – Christiana Care Health Services
Lawrence Platt

Full-Day Pre-Convention Course Rates*

Early Bird Rates now extended through March 11, Attendees may only register for one Pre-Convention Course.