EBUS and Navigation Bronchoscopy Course

Durham, NC US
September 16, 2016

This course is designed for pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and allied health professionals
who are interested in enhancing their knowledge about lung cancer staging and more
effectively utilizing existing tools and new technologies, particularly endobronchial ultrasound,
in their care of lung cancer patients. The lectures and interactive didactic sessions
will cover a range of topics including Transbronchial Needle Aspiration,
Endoscopic Ultrasound, and staging of lung cancer.

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Please click here to view the brochure for the EBUS and
Navigation Bronchoscopy Course.
 

Friday, September 16, 2016
 

8:00-8:15 amRegistration and continental breakfast 
8:15-8:20 amWelcoming RemarksMomen Wahidi, MD, MBA
8:20-8:40amBasics of Endoscopic UltrasoundRabih Bechara, MD
8:40-9:05 amEBUS Mediastinal AnatomyKamran Mahmood, MD, MPH
9:05-9:25 amRapid On-Site Evaluation: Review and Tips from the PathologistChristopher Alley, MD
9:25-9:50 amCurrent Approach to Lung Cancer StagingJason Akulian, MD
9:50-10:00 amQuestions and Answers 
10:00-10:15 amBreak 
10:15-10:40 amEndobronchial Ultrasound: Real Time Guidance of TBNAMomen Wahidi, MD, MBA
10:40-11:05 amRadial Endobronchial Ultrasound                                     Alexander Chen, MD                                        
11:05-11:25 amNavigation BronchoscopyCarla Lamb, MD
11:25-11:50 amMolecular Testing in Lung CancerDavid Feller-Kopman, MD
11:50-12:00 pmQuestions and Answers 
12:10-12:40 pmLunch 
12:50 - 5:00PMHands-on stations 
 
  • EBUS practice on live animals 
 
 
  • EBUS simulators 
 
 
  • EBUS on airway model
 
 
  • Navigation bronchosocpy
 
 
  • Pathology specimen handling and Radial endobronchial ultrasound  
 
 
  • Case Discussion 
 

 

Participants can register online by visiting the https://events.duke.edu/ebus2016 web link to register for the course.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss current guidelines for lung cancer staging
  • Learn mediastinal anatomy and relationships between lymph nodes and vascular structure
  • Describe the technique of Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Navigation Bronchoscopy.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.40 ANCC
  • 7.40 Attendance
  • 7.40 JA Credit - AH
Registration Opens: 
05/22/2016
Registration Expires: 
01/15/2017
Activity Starts: 
09/16/2016 - 8:00am EDT
Activity Ends: 
09/16/2016 - 5:00pm EDT
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Searle Center
10 Searle Center Drive
Durham, NC 27710
United States

Course Director

Momen M. Wahidi, MD, MBA
 

Course Co-Director

Kamran Mahmood, MD, MPH
 

Jason Akullian, MD, MPH
Christopher Alley, MD
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Alexander Chen, MD
David Feller-Kopman, MD
Carla Lamb, MD
Scott L. Shofer, MD, PhD
Lonny Yarmus, DO
 

Available Credit

  • 7.40 ANCC
  • 7.40 Attendance
  • 7.40 JA Credit - AH
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