Educational Opportunties
As an association dedicated to the efforts of continuing education and professional development, the NSAMRT promotes a variety of educational opportunities for MRTs. Please select from the sections to the left to learn about each.
“The new and expanding world of hereditary aneurysm syndromes and connective tissue disorders”
Place: Pier 21 Museum of Immigration, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Date: September 22, 2011.
Brought to you by: The Maritime Connective Tissue Clinic in association with the Canadian Marfan Association.
The preliminary program can be found at: http://cme.medicine.dal.ca/files/HAS.pdf
Patients with hereditary aneurysm syndromes and connective tissue disorders have been ‘hiding in plain sight’ for many years. Only recently has this group of genetic disorders begun receiving the attention that it deserves. This CME event will bring you up to speed in an area that is rapidly becoming important for clinicians across many disciplines. Our program will introduce you to the key clinical issues you are likely to come across in the care of these patients. It promises to be an exciting and dynamic learning opportunity. The setting will be the iconic Pier 21 Canadian Museum of Immigration, with its magical history and beautiful views over the water. There will be a reception at the end of the day highlighting Nova Scotia wines and beers. Please join us for this unique event.
For those who wish to delve more deeply into the world of connective tissue disorders there is an outstanding CME opportunity following on the next day:
The Canadian Marfan Association 25th Anniversary Conference for health professionals”
Place: Lord Nelson Hotel and Conference Centre, Halifax Nova Scotia
Date: September 23, 2011
Brought to you by: The Canadian Marfan Association Further details can be found at:
http://www.marfan.ca/content/view/143/79/#CME%20Information
This conference will focus on Marfan and Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, and is complimentary to the conference the previous day, delving more deeply into these disorders. There will be an outstanding group of speakers. This event is a must for anyone with an interest in connective tissue disorders.