PROGRAM

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International Keynote Speakers

Professor Byung Ihn Choi, MD
Professor of Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology,
Seoul National University Hospital
SEOUL, KOREA

Area of Expertise - Abdominal Ultrasound

Mr Terry Needham
Director, Heart & Vascular Center, Erlanger Health System
CHATTANOOGA, USA

Area of Expertise - Vascular

Dr William E Shiels II, MD
Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital
COLUMBUS OHIO, USA

Area of Expertise - Paediatric Ultrasound

Dr Deborah Levine, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre
BOSTON MA, USA

Area of Expertise - Obstetric & Gynaecological Ultrasound

Dr David Pilling
President of BMUS and Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital
LIVERPOOL, UK.

Area of Expertise - Paediatric Ultrasound and Fetal Echocardiography

Dr Flemming Forsberg, PhD
Department of Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Thomas Jefferson University
PHILADELPHIA, USA

Area of Expertise - Echo-Contrast Agents

Scientific Papers & Posters

The program will include both scientific papers and posters. The organising committee keenly encourages registrants to submit either or both. Scientific papers will be of 15 minutes duration including 5 minutes discussion time.

Poster presentations are an extremely effective way to present information to a scientific meeting. It is an ideal way to present research papers and case studies and is proving to be a popular alternative to an oral presentation. The advantages are that posters allow delegates to consider the material in their own time and are free to discuss any point informally with the presenter with graphs and diagrams easily displayed.

Scientific posters should be no larger than 1.2m high and 1.2m wide and able to be mounted with velcro strips on fabric display panels. The aim is to communicate your information as simply and effectively as possible.

Abstracts

You are now invited to submit abstracts for consideration by the organising committee for presentation at ASUM 2002. Abstracts must be submitted no later than 7^th June, 2002 and must follow precisely the instructions for preparation as outlined in the guidelines for abstract submission.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Conference Scientific Committee. Accepted abstracts will be presented in either oral or poster sessions and authors will be notified of abstract acceptance and the form of presentation by 31^st July, 2002.

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Online submission is the meeting's only method for receipt of abstracts.

Abstracts will be approved on their scientific merit and should be based on previous unpublished data.

Abstracts must be submitted in English.

Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the author(s), if accepted, to present and register for the conference.

Authors will receive automatic acknowledgment of receipt of abstract, via the web after the "Submit Abstract" button is activated. Please keep a copy of this acknowledgement.

Abstract acceptance and program scheduling will be communicated to the corresponding author's email address by 31^st July, 2002.

Please do not send multiple copies of the same abstract.

Authors will be able to create the abstract online and may return to the site as necessary to edit the text of the abstract until the final submission deadline of Friday 7^th June, 2002. No changes will be possible after this date.

If you are unable to submit in the above format, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Telephone: +61 3 9682 0244
Facsimile: +61 3 9682 0288
Email: asum2002@icms.com.au

Prizes

Papers submitted by registrants are generally eligible for a range of generous prizes offered by our corporate sponsors. Details of these prizes will be published in the Bulletin.

Nuchal Translucency Course

Thursday 19^th September, 2002

The course is primarily focused at those requiring training for FMF accreditation. However it will be an informative program for practitioners in any directly related clinical field. Their input to discussion will be valuable and attendance is welcomed. The course will be based on the Fetal Medicine Foundation course in the UK and participants will receive a copy of the book 'The 11-14 week scan' by Nicolaides, Sebire and Snijders. The theoretical course is accredited as part of the certification process within Australia and is open to all involved in obstetric ultrasound.

CPD Credit Points

ASUM members may claim points in MOSIPP to fulfil their ASAR CPD requirements.With your authorisation ASUM will provide this information to ASAR directly thereby updating the Registry CPD database each February.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers will award cognate points towards continuing education. Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians should claim credit points appropriate to their participation under the Accredited Meeting Category of Continued Medical Education in the maintenance of professional standards programs.

ASUM members may claim points in MOSIPP category 2 for attendance at ASUM 2002 as follows:

Full Conference Attendance = 18 points
(Including Skills Development Day)

Conference Attendance Only = 14 points
(Not Including Skills Development Day)

Attendance on Thursday 19^th September = 4 points
(Skills Development Day)

Attendance on Friday 20^th September = 6 points

Attendance on Saturday 21^st September = 6 points

Attendance on Sunday 22^nd September = 2 points

For ASUM members all ASAR CPD requirements may be met through participation in the MOSSIP program. ASUM can provide this information to ASAR directly. MOSSIP is an ASUM member service. Enquiries for membership and a form for authorising this transfer of information is available from ASUM on 02 9958 7655, asum@asum.com.au.

More information on the website www.asum.com.au

Letter of Invitation

The Conference Secretariat will be pleased to send an official letter of invitation upon request. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential attendees raise travel funds or obtain a visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the Organising Committee to provide any financial support.

Social Program

WELCOME RECEPTION on Friday 20^th September 2002
Time: 1800 - 2000
Venue: Conrad Jupiters - Gold Coast
Delegate Cost: Inclusive for full registered delegates
Additional Tickets: A$40.00 per person
Dress: Smart Casual

The Conference Committee invite you to join them for the official Welcome Reception.You will have the opportunity to indulge in fine Australian food and wine and more importantly, renew old acquaintances and form new ones.

GALA CONFERENCE DINNER on Saturday 21^st September 2002
Time: 1900 - 2230
Venue: Sea World Nara Resort
Delegate Cost: Inclusive for full registered delegates
Additional Tickets: A$100.00 per person
Dress: Smart Casual

PLEASE NOTE that even though the Gala Conference Dinner is included as part of the conference registration fee, attendance MUST be indicated on the registration form to ensure tickets are issued and accurate final numbers are given to the venue.

The Conference Dinner promises to be a memorable event, with all the action of Sea Worlds famous show rides and attractions. The colour and excitement of carnival time comes to the colonial village setting of Sea Worlds Plaza where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a sumptuous Sea World buffet in this beautiful tropical setting.

Meeting Venue - Conrad Jupiters

Conrad Jupiters is conveniently located in the heart of the spectacular Gold Coast. Combining the luxury of an international resort with the 24-hour excitement of Jupiters Casino and the sub-tropical delights of its Queensland setting - Conrad Jupiters offers a vibrant mixture of fun and relaxation.

Access to the beach and the Oasis Shopping Centre is only a ride away on the monorail, which runs continuously. Pacific Fair, one of the Gold Coast's largest shopping centres, is just a short walk across the Island Bridge.