Abdominal Ultrasound: Techniques And Clinical Applications For The General Practice
A weekend course taught by Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Ren Garcia - The course will serve as an introduction to abdominal ultrasound.
Program Description
The course will serve as an introduction to abdominal ultrasound. This two-day, clinically focused, hands-on course will teach you how to use your ultrasound machine, optimize images, and perform a complete ultrasound examination. With over eight hours of laboratory sessions using live dogs and cats, this course will provide all the information needed to understand normal anatomy and how to perform an examination to obtain diagnostic images.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the basic functionality of an ultrasound machine and how to adjust the settings to achieve the best possible diagnostic image
- Learn about normal anatomy and ultrasound appearances, including the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, urinary bladder, and gastrointestinal tract
- Understand the differences in anatomy between dogs and cats
- Develop a systematic routine for evaluating the entire abdomen
- Be introduced to common abnormal anatomy and pathology frequently diagnosed using abdominal ultrasound
Event Details
- Dates: October 4th - 5th
- Location: Green Dog University, 14641 Aetna Street, Van Nuys, California 91411
- Total CE Hours: 8 Hour Hands-On Lab Work
- Cost: $1,629.00
- Spots available: 20
- Who can register: DVMS only
About the Instructors
Dr. Michael Geist
DVM, DACVIM, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Michael Geist serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Green Dog Veterinary Center and is a board-certified internal medicine specialist and practitioner. His degrees include Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine (DACVIM).
He has worked in private practice since 2006, working at different multi-disciplinary emergency and specialty hospitals in New York City, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Dr. Geist has a love of medicine, science, and helping people with the healthcare needs of their pets.
Dr. Ren Garcia
DVM, Green Dog Founder, Lecturer/Instructor
Dr. Garcia is the CEO and Chief of Staff at Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center in Los Angeles and an adjunct professor at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. He brings over 15 years of experience in veterinary ultrasound, following a two-year diagnostic imaging internship under Dr. Seth Wallack (DACVR) at the Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego.
Dr. Garcia has lectured widely on abdominal ultrasonography and is currently pursuing dual master's degrees in Dentistry and Orofacial Surgery—one through the University of Luxembourg and the other through the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS).
See photos from the course below!