ACVIM Brain Camp - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

On Demand

Module Overview

This 2-day module is an intense review of advanced neuroimaging, primarily focusing on magnetic resonance imaging. Computed tomography and clinical cases are incorporated into the module. Important points of physics and disease syndromes will be emphasized.

By the end of this module you will:

Understand basic and advanced MRI sequences, artifacts, and how to correct them
Have a basic understanding of MRI of common intracranial pathologies
Have a basic understanding of MRI of common spinal pathologies affecting the vertebral column and spinal column
Have a basic understanding of CT in veterinary medicine

Lectures from this in-person offering will be captured and offered on demand after the live course.

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On-demand registration is open! Sign up today to access the same great live, virtual course content on demand at your convenience.

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(ACVIM Diplomates and candidates; previous ACVIM event attendees)

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(No previous ACVIM Forum or ACE course attendance)

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RACE Application Status:

On-Demand course participation: This program has been approved for up to 12.25 hours of Anytime, Non-Interactive-distance continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE-approval.

Participants will be responsible for ensuring they do not claim dual credit for the same session presented in person and available on demand. Participants should be aware that some state boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact your state board directly with any questions.

For additional questions, please contact us at Learning@ACVIM.org.

Module Information

Date: On Demand through August 2023
Location: Virtual
Audience: ACVECC, ACVIM, ACVR, ACVS and ECVIM and ECVN Candidates and Diplomates
Specialty: Neurology
Type: In Person and On Demand
CE Hours: 12.25

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Speakers

Sheila Carrera-Justiz

DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

COURSE LEADER
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Clinical Associate Professor and Service Chief
University of Florida

Sheila Carrera-Justiz is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida. She completed her DVM at the University of Florida in 2005, followed by a rotating small animal internship at the University of Missouri and a neurology specialty internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. She then completed a residency in Neurology at Tufts University and attained board certification in 2010. She obtained the Neurosurgery Certificate of Training from the ACVIM in 2013. She spent a few years in private practice in Los Angeles before returning to UF to teach. Her professional interests lie in novel neurosurgical approaches, advanced imaging techniques and clinical teaching. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and travelling.

Silke Hecht

Dr. med. vet., DACVR, DECVDI

Silke Hecht, Dr. med. vet., DACVR, DECVDI
Professor
University of Tennessee

Dr. Silke Hecht received her veterinary degree in 1998 and her Doctorate (Dr. med. vet.) in 2001 both from Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany. She completed her residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Tufts University in 2005. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI). Dr. Hecht is currently a Professor of Radiology at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also a consultant for VetCT. Her areas of interest include MRI, neuroimaging, and oncologic imaging. She has published more than 90 peer reviewed publications and 25 book chapters. She is also the Editor of a Textbook on Veterinary Radiology.

Jay Griffin

DVM, DACVR

Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University

Dr. Jay Griffin graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Following graduation, he completed a rotating small animal internship at the University of Tennessee before working for 2 years as an emergency veterinarian. He completed his radiology residency at Texas A&M in 2010 and attained ACVR board certification shortly thereafter. He is currently an Associate Professor in Radiology at Texas A&M. Dr. Griffin’s major clinical and research interest is MRI of the brain and spinal cord. His research describes imaging findings in important diseases, analyzes accuracy and agreement of imaging tests, and develops imaging-based biomarkers. He is passionate about teaching practical things and serving veterinarians.