49th International Diagnostic Course Davos

The participants will attend 20 different workshops covering the medical imaging approach to the diagnosis of the musculoskeletal diseases. The instruction is in groups of approximately 50–60 participants. During workshops, participants first get a brief introduction to the subject and then study case material prepared by the instructors. The participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop (PC or Mac) for case viewing. The relevant cases will be provided on a USB stick. Participants not bringing their own laptop may make a reservation in a classroom equipped with computers for viewing in groups of 3 (extra fee applies). The case viewing is supported by special software, uniquely developed for IDKD and drawing from the extensive expertise with electronic teaching.

Finally, the instructors guide through the cases, discuss different diagnoses, present additional material and ask pertinent questions to the participants. Highlight and Special lectures will complete the scientific program.

Course Objectives:

1. Teach the participants effective approaches in analysing diagnostic imaging challenges in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

2. Allow participants in guided self study to recognize key imaging features of various diseases

3. Teach participants in which settings which imaging examination is most effective

4. Offer participants to interact with top international experts in the field of musculoskeletal imaging

Target audience:

- Radiologists / Nuclear Physicians

- Radiology / Nuclear Medicine residents and fellows

- Interested clinicians

- Radiology technicians with advanced competences / interests

CME Credits

An application has been made to the EACCME® and the ACI for CME accreditation of this event.

Course Syllabus

The Syllabus containing the condensed version of the presented workshops is included in the registration fee. IDKD participants will receive a printed version as well as the fi le on their USB stick.

Sunday Highlight Lectures

Highlight Lectures will include Donald Resnick’s “Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis: Basic Mechanisms, Situations, and Morphologic Features” and Einat Even-Sapir Weizer’s “Bone Primary and Secondary Malignancy Using Various PET Tracers”. A number of Special Lectures will cover pertinent topics.