This course, offered by the University of Toronto, will enable attendees to acquire appropriate interpretation skills and a comprehensive appreciation of the current issues facing virtual colonography (VC). 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.

Attendees will learn to utilize specific 3D tools and recognize pitfalls that will result in a 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.

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This event is an accredited Section 1 Group Learning Activity and Section 3 Simulation Activity.

Royal College MOC Credits: 51 (maximum of 9 Section 1 credits and 42 Section 3 credits)