MICHIGAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

W E E K E N D S Y M P O S I U M

FEBRUARY 7– 8, 2009 • CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN • THOMPSONVILLE, MICHIGAN

JOINTLY SPONSORED

William A. Zoghbi, MD, President, American Society of Echocardiography

John Gorcsan, III, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical School

Mark J. Harry, RDCS, Cardiac Ultrasound Consulting

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Register today for the eleventh annualEcho in the Slopes symposium! AmericanSociety of Echocardiography PresidentWilliam A. Zoghbi, MD heads up anoutstanding program that includes returnengagements by John Gorcsan, MD (ofEcho Jeopardy fame) and ultrasoundexpert Mark Harry, RDCS. Michigan’s ownKarthik Ananthasubramaniam, MD, LuisAfonso, MD, Michael Gallagher, MD, andchallenging case presentations round outthe program.

Crystal Mountain is aspectacular venue for oursymposium — a winterplayground with a

commitment to healthy lifestyles (allresort buildings are smokefree) and aplethora of choices. Skiers will find 45downhill slopes (20% off lift tickets!) and40+ km of cross-country trails. If the slopesaren’t your forte, you’ll find a brand newspa, ice skating, snowshoeing, surry rides,a fitness center, and an indoor pool. Whenhunger strikes, you can choose from theVista Slope Side Bar with liveentertainment, Little Betsie Bistro (deli),Wild Tomato (Mexican & Italian) and theThistle Pub & Grille (fine Americancuisine). Lodging styles abound as well!Check out all the options at www.crystalmountain.com or call 1-800-968-7686 ext.5100 for friendly reservation assistance.

❄ TARGET AUDIENCE• Adult and pediatric cardiologists• Cardiology fellows-in-training• Cardiac ultrasound technologists

❄ OBJECTIVES• Knowledge: To gain knowledge and

obtain updates of new innovations incardiac echocardiography.

• Skills: Interpret and understandcardiac echocardiography for variouscardiovascular conditions.

• Attitudes: Understand new conceptsand new innovations in cardiacechocardiography and apply topractice.

❄ COURSE DIRECTORSMichael J. Gallagher, MDSusan Kobylarek, RDCS

❄ ACCREDITATIONThis activity has been planned andimplemented in accordance with theEssential Areas and policies of theAccreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education through the jointsponsorship of William Beaumont Hospital and Michigan Society ofEchocardiography. William BeaumontHospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical educationfor physicians.

❄ CREDITWilliam Beaumont Hospital designates thiseducational activity for a maximum of 8.25AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physiciansshould only claim credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in theactivity.

❄ DISCLOSUREAll speakers have been asked to discloseany significant relationships they mayhave with commercial companies. Thepresence or absence of relationships willbe disclosed at the time of the meeting.

❄ QUESTIONSQuestions regarding the symposiumprogram or registration may be directed toSymposium Coordinator, Alice Betz, at517-663-6622/alice@accmi.org.

❄ REGISTRATION SPECIAL RECESSION RATE!

To help ease the strain on your budgetyour 2009 MSE dues* are included in thesymposium registration fee.

REGISTRATION FEE:Physicians — $200Sonographers, fellows, nurses, otherallied health professionals — $100

*MSE members receive complimentary admissionand CME for MSE quarterly programs. For moremembership information, contact Sue Kobylarekat skobylarek@beaumonthospitals.com or visitthe MSE website, www.msecho.org.

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P R O G R A M

FRIDAY, FEB. 6

7:30 PM Registration

SATURDAY, FEB. 7

6:45 AM Registration

7:00 AM Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM WelcomeDr. Michael GallagherMSE President and Program Chair

8:10 AM Contrast Applications in 2009Dr. William Zoghbi

8:50 AM Echo Assessment of Aortic andMitral Valve DiseaseMr. Mark Harry

9:30 AM Multi-modality Cardiac Imaging:Complementary or Competing?Dr. Michael Gallagher

10:00 AM Break/Exhibits

10:30 AM Update on DiastologyDr. William Zoghbi

11:15 Echo Cases ExtraordinaireExpert Panel

12:00 PM Adjourn

Afternoon Open

6:00 PM Pre-Jeopardy ReceptionWarm up for an evening of Jeopardy funwith wine & hors d’oeuvres. Complimen-tary for registrant and one guest.

7:00 PM 9th Annual Echo JeopardyDr. John Gorcsan and Echo Jeopardy areback by popular demand! Drs. Afonso,Ananthasubramaniam and Zoghbi willbattle for the coveted trophy.

SUNDAY, FEB. 8

7:00 AM Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM TEE Assessment of Diseases of the AortaDr. John Gorcsan

8:45 AM Current Status of 3D Echo:Overview with IllustrativeExamplesDr. Luis Afonso

9:30 AM Systematic Approach toEchocardiographic Evaluation ofHypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Karthik Ananthasubramaniam

10:15 AM Break/Exhibits

10:45 AM Pacemaker Optimization 2009Mr. Mark Harry

11:30 AM Demystifying Strain Imaging:Principles to PracticeDr. Luis Afonso

12:15 PM Closing Remarks

GUEST FACULTYJohn Gorcsan, III, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASEProfessor of MedicineDirector of EchocardiographyUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical SchoolPittsburgh, PA

Mark J. Harry, RDCSCardiac Ultrsound Consulting, LLCColorado Springs, CO

William A. Zoghbi, MD, FASE, FAHA, FACCWilliam L. Winters Endowed Chair in CV ImagingProfessor of Medicine, Weill Cornell MedicalCollegeDirector, Cardiovascular Imaging InstituteThe Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston, TX

LOCAL FACULTYLuis C. Afonso, MBBS, FACCAssistant Professor of MedicineDirector, Cardiovascular Fellowship ProgramDirector, EchocardiographyWayne State University

Karthik Ananthasubramaniam, MD, FACC, FASE, FASNCDirector, Nuclear CardiologyAssociate Director, Echocardiography Henry Ford Hospital, Heart and Vascular Institute Associate Professor of MedicineWayne State University

Michael J. Gallagher, MD, FACCClinical Cardiologist Imaging SpecialistWilliam Beaumont Hospitals — Royal Oak/Troy

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S Y M P O S I U M R E G I S T R A T I O N

ECHO IN THE SLOPES • FEB. 7–8, 2009 REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED.

1. Registrant Information

NAME: MD DO RDCS RVT PA-C RN NP other

HOSPITAL/PRACTICE (FOR NAMEBADGE):

ADDRESS (TO SEND CONFIRMATION AND CME CERTIFICATE):

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: EMAIL:

2. Registration Fee and PaymentRegistration fee includes 2009 MSE dues + Echo in the Slopes scientific sessions, course syllabus, a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception (for registrant and one spouse/guest), and two continental breakfasts.A full refund is given when written cancellation is received one week prior to the symposium. Fees will not be refunded for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, MSE is responsible only for full refund of the registration fee, not for transportation or hotel accommodations.

Check one: Physician $200 Sonographer, fellow, nurse or other healthcare professional $100

Check one: A check is enclosed Please charge my credit card: ____Visa ____MC ____ Discover

CARD NUMBER: EXP. DATE:

3-DIGIT CODE (ON BACK OF CARD): NAME ON CARD:

AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE:

Transaction will appear on your statement as “WBH cashiering.”

Return form and payment to:

CME Department

William Beaumont Hospital

3535 W. Thirteen Mile Rd.

Suite 233

Royal Oak, MI 48073

Fax: 248-551-1163

Questions?

Call 517-663-6622

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H O T E L R E G I S T R A T I O N

Group Name: Michigan Society of Echocardiography Dates: February 6, 2009–February 8, 2009 Group #: 459951 Issued: 10/16/08

Reservations may be made utilizing this form or by booking online. To make an online reservation, go to http://www.crystalmountain.com/grouplodging. Use 459951 for your password.

Reservations must be made by January 7, 2009. Reservations received after this datewill be taken on a space-available basis.

Accommodations: Please indicate your 1st and 2nd lodging preference below. If roomtype requested is not available, the next available room type and rate will beconfirmed. We cannot guarantee specific rooms/units.Check-in: 5:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM

ACCOMMODATIONS SINGLE/DOUBLE RATE SINGLE/QUAD RATE

Colony or Hamlet Hotel Room $ 179

Inn at the Mountain Suite $ 219

Pinehurst or Wintergreen One Bedroom Condo $ 269

Wintergreen Two Bedroom Condo $ 339

Kinlochen One Bedroom Condo $ 429

Kinlochen Two Bedroom Condo $ 509

For photos, layouts and descriptions of accomodations, go to http://tinyurl.com/2fldwz

Quoted rates are subject to 6% state tax, 2% local assessment and 8% resort service fee.

Package Includes: Lodging Only (per unit, per night)

• Up to 3 children ages 17 & under sleep free when occupying same room with 2paying adults.

• There is a $20.00 per person, per night charge for additional adults above the quotedoccupancy.

• All units are non-smoking. Decks are available upon request, based on availability.

• Credit card imprint is required at check-in for all guests.

• There are no refunds on unused portions of lodging or package stays.

Deposits: A deposit equal to the first night’s lodging is required with each reservation.Please make check or money order payable to Crystal Mountain or include a creditcard number. Do not send cash.

Cancellation Policy: Deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is made 14 days priorto your arrival date. If canceled within 14 days of arrival, deposit is non-refundable. Ifchanged within 14 days of arrival, you are responsible for your entire lodging orpackage stay.

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NUMBER OF ADULTS IN PARTY: NUMBER OF CHILDREN 17 & UNDER:

MR. MRS. MS. DR.:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

TELEPHONE (HOME):

TELEPHONE (WORK):

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES SHARING SAME ROOM:

SPECIAL REQUESTS: (HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, ETC.):

Crystal Mountain does its best to accommodate requests, but cannot guarantee them.

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Please mail or fax to:

Crystal Mountain Fax: 231-378-4879 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive Phone: 231-378-2000 Thompsonville, MI 49683 Reservations Only: 800-968-7686 ext. 5100

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