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Sonography of the Prostate

October 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm EDT

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. We are pleased to present sonography expert Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT for a discussion on the use of ultrasound for evaluating diseases of the prostate. 

Course Description:

Ultrasound has been used to evaluate the prostate gland since as far back as 1967. From those early days of bistable imaging to today’s fusion imaging technology, sonography has been an important part of evaluating the prostate gland. This lecture will look at the current role of sonography in evaluation of the prostate and take a peek at potential future diagnostic methods using ultrasound. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit)

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe prostate zonal anatomy
  • Discuss PSA and its limitations
  • Recognize prostate cancer with ultrasound
  • Identify various cysts in the prostate and seminal vesicles

About Our Speaker:

prostate ultrasoundRobert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT is recently retired from The Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was the Technical Manager of the Radiology Ultrasound Division for over 28 years. To further his interest in educating the next generations of sonographers, he has published several books on sonographic scanning and patient care and has also authored chapters in multiple ultrasound textbooks. Bob has been honored by The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography with the Joan Baker Pioneer Award and has Fellow member status in both the SDMS and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. In addition, he was recently elected as a Director for the SDMS. As an active committee member of the SDMS, the AIUM, and the Maryland Ultrasound Society, he involves himself in conference management, nominating committee activities, and CME organization. Bob is a frequent speaker at national and local meetings on various ultrasound topics.

This activity has been approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.

The CME participant roster will be reported by Ultrasound Solutions Corp. to the SDMS CME Tracker System.

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