ENDO 2017 Preview: TGIF – Check Out the Preconference Program

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Plan to arrive a day early and attend preconference workshops in diabetes, obesity, and thyroid, led by today’s experts in the field. These workshops will hone your skills and expand your knowledge with the latest information in your specialty. All workshops are located in the Orange County Conventions & Exhibition Center.

EndoCareers Early Career Forum

Friday, March 31, 2017 | 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

The ENDO 2017 Early Career Forum provides student, fellow, and postdoc members an in-depth look at career opportunities in endocrinology and the skills needed to be successful in each field.

Diabetes Diagnosis & Management 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017 | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

This workshop focuses on current issues in clinical diabetes management. The interactive program is led by expert faculty and provides state-of-the-art updates on cardiometabolic co-morbidities and new treatment options. Participants engage in case discussions, hear from renowned diabetes clinicians and researchers, and join Meet the Professor sessions.

Obesity Management 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

This popular workshop focuses on advanced practice challenges and highlights emerging treatment therapies and strategies for preventing, diagnosing, and managing obesity. Participants engage in case discussions, hear from experts, and join Meet-the-Professor sessions.

Hands-On Thyroid Ultrasound Workshops

For the latest advancements in thyroid imaging with a practical, hands-on approach, these workshops are all you need. Gain an introductory or advanced lesson on various diagnostic ultrasound techniques.

Introductory Hands-on Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop

Friday, March 31, 2017 | 7:30 AM–1:30 PM

An introductory workshop designed for participants looking to begin using ultrasound in diagnosing thyroid nodules and performing ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirations. After a series of presentations, participants move to a hands-on session where faculty will guide them through ultrasound and cytological techniques on simulated nodules.

Advanced Hands-on Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop

Friday, March 31, 2017 | 7:30 AM–5:15 PM

The advanced workshop is for physicians already performing thyroid ultrasound in their practice, or those who have participated in the Introductory Hands-on Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop in a previous year. Registration for both workshops on the same day is not permitted.

The advanced workshop focuses on the use of ultrasound for examination of the cervical lymph nodes and parathyroid adenomas. More recent advances in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules will be reviewed. Ultrasound findings will be demonstrated through ultrasound techniques.

Check out a day-by-day highlight of some of the various sessions and programs featured at ENDO 2017.

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