Coordinator: Lawrence V. Hofma0J1, .MD

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE: IS THERE SOUNDDATA TO SUPPORT WHAT WE DO? (WK43)Objectives, Upon completion of this workshop. theattendee should be able to,

1. Recognize the importance of using evidence­based medicine to build his/her clinical practice

2. To critically analyze the clinical trials using ev­idence-based methodology to fight "turf wars."

3. Discuss the "Most important things you alwayswanted to know about statistics, but were afraidto ask."

4. Implement evidence based care into their prac­tices by using web-based and software re­sources (Internet, Endnotes, Teleform, SPSS).

1. Discuss the current indications, contraindica­tions and complications of carotid stenting.

2. Be familiar with standard catheter guidewirestenting techniques.

3. Gain experience in carotid stenting using flowmodels under fluoroscopic guidance.

4. Gain insight into the use of intracranial throm­bolysis in the setting of acute cerebral vascularthrombosis.

Coordinators: Kieran Mtuphy, MO, and Anthony C. Venbrux, MD

Kiemo Murphy, MD Anthony C. Venbrux, MD

WHAT YOU NEVER LEARNED IN MEDICALSCHOOL - THE SCVIR MINI MBA (WK41)Objectives, Upon completion of this workshop, theattendee should be able to, Ardvind Arepally, MD

John Eng, MD

Deni~e Oech~Je, RN, MSNlawrence V. Hofmann, MD

Coordinator: Alain DroOl, MD

Karen Zupko

Joseph N. Macaluso, Jr, MD,FACS

1. Enumerate how successful communication ishurt by the divergent priorities of physiciansand hospital administrators.

2. Introduce hospital financial statements, the lan­guage of the chief financial officer.

3. Demonstrate how your accounting system canbe used to facilitate decision making.

4. Explain how to successfully justify equipmentpurchases.

5. Discuss how customer focused service addsvalue.

Coordinator: Janette D. Durham, MD, MBA

Janette D. Durham, MD, N!BA Riad Salem, i'v1D, MBAHoward B. Chrisman, MD, MBA Steven V. Lassef, MD

MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR STAFF:NEW ROLES AND NEW VALUE (WK42)Objectives, Upon completion of this workshop, theattendee should be able to,

1. Recognize the potential for significant clinicalparticipation by technologists, nurses, and phy­sician assistants in an interventional radiologypractice.

2. Identify the benefits of increased staff participa­tion, particularly as they relate to building andexpanding a practice.

3. Interpret the medical, legal, and social issuesregarding the clinical management of patientsby non-physicians.

4. Identify some of the educational resourcesavailable to current staff members wishing todevelop their clinical skills.

COMPETITION? OPPORTUNITY! (WK44)Objectives, Upon completion of this workshop, theattendee should be able to,

1. Identify competitive factors in the market placewithin vascular and interventional radiology, aswell as other disciplines of medicine.

2. Describe and develop practical tools for com­peting in the market place.

3. Develop familiarity with the mechanics of thenon-invasive laboratory as a vehicle for compe­tition.

4. Explain the benefits of marketing to compete inthe market place.

Coordioator: Barty T. Katzen, MD

Bany T. Katzen, MD

James F. Benenati, MD

INTERVENTIONAL CLINIC - MODELS FORSUCCESS (WK45)Objectives, Upon completion of this workshop, theattendee should be able to,

1. Present various models for IR clinical officepractices.

2. Describe the economics of the office.3. Explain how to set up an office practice.4. Incorporate specialty care areas into office prac­

tice.5. Identify the legal issues of running an office

practice.

Coordinator: Robert T. Andrews, MD

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Jane Van Valkenburg, PhD,RT(R)(N)

Nancy MitcheU, NP

Karen Finnegan, RTCR), (CV)

Angie Warson, PA

Lisa Faist-Stanton, RN

Thomas O. McNamara, MDAubrey M. Palcstrant, MD

James L. Swischuk, MD

Grego!)' E. Guy, MD

Alaio Drooz, MDChris E. Attinger, MD

William SarrailJe