This continuing medical educational activity is designed for interventional radiologists, RPAs, NPs, technologists, and radiology nurses to expand their knowledge of interventional radiology and to keep abreast of changing technology.

Upon completion of this conference, the attendee should be able to:

1. Apply a variety of techniques to optimize AV access for hemodialysis.
2. Understand EKOS-augmented thrombolysis.
3. Understand indications, techniques and patient management in TIPS.
4. Understand indications, techniques and patient management in carotid stenting.
5. Introduction to peripheral arterial physiology and patho-physiology
6. Optimize techniques and treatment of varicose veins.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the CME Sponsor of the 2007 Fall Meeting of the Mid-America Interventional Radiological Society.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and the Mid-America Interventional Radiological Society. The UAMS College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Radiology Technologists and Registered Nursing: Continuing Education credit has been applied for.

PRE-REGISTRATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Attendance is free to MIRS members. Non-members can request a MIRS dues membership form by mail, fax, or electronically from rlintner@kumc.edu (no phone calls, please). Annual dues are $150 for physicians and $60 for non-physicians. On-site registration is also available. Payment accepted in cash or check only.

Thomas W. White, M.D.
President, MIRS
Chairman, Department of Radiology
St. John Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma

William C. Culp, M.D.
Past President, MIRS
Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology
University of Arkansas for Medical Services
Little Rock, Arkansas

Larry A. (Jack) Johnson, Jr., M.D.
Vice President, MIRS
Interventional Radiology
St. Bernard’s Healthcare
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Ziv J. Haskal, M.D.
Director, Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York

Rodney D. Raabe, M.D.
Director of Radiology
Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, Washington

MIRS will be glad to assist you with any special needs (physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact Richard Lintner (rlintner@kumc.edu).

• Dr. Thomas W. White
  Tulsa Radiology Associates
• Dr. William C. Culp
  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Dr. Larry A. Johnson, Jr.
  St. Barnard’s Healthcare
• Dr. Herbert E. Hamilton
  Radiology Consultants of Tulsa

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS SOON!!
Big Cedar requires both Fri & Sat (2 night) reservations.

SATURDAY, September 29, 2007

SUNDAY, September 30, 2007