3rd Galway International Bronchoscopy Course,Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland

�ursday 26th & Friday 27th June 2014

Clinical Director: Dr David P Breen Consultant Respiratory Physician, Lead Interventional Thoracic Service,Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland

Co-Director: Dr Saiyad A Sarkar MDInterventional Pulmonary Medicine, Franklin Square Hospital Center,9103 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 300

Introduction

Dr David P BreenClinical Director

Dr Saiyad A SarkarCo-Director

Dr David P Breen qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 1996. After completion of his respiratory and general internal medicine training in Ireland, he was awarded an European Respiratory Society/European Lung Foundation Fellowship to study Interventional Pulmonology in Marseille, France. He obtained expertise in Interventional Bronchoscopy under the supervision of Dr Herve Dutau and Medical Thoracoscopy training by Professor Phillipe Astoul. In addition he spent periods training in Brescia (Italy) for pleural ultrasound and Leiden (The Netherlands) for EBUS/EUS. The EBUS/EUS training was under the supervision of Dr Jouke Annema.He was appointed to the Radcliffe NHS Trust, Oxford, UK as a respiratory consultant and lead for lung cancer services in 2009. During this period he developed the trust’s EBUS service. In addition he was the clinical director of the interventional bronchoscopy service. Dr Breen is the lead physician for lung cancer services in Galway University Hospitals.

Dr Saiyad A Sarkar is board certified in internal medicine and in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is the director of the fellowship program in interventional pulmonology at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.Dr Sarkar completed his fellowship in interventional pulmonology at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center in 2008, following which he was a visiting fellow in the Thoracic Endoscopy Unit, Hospital of St. Marguerite, Marseille, France. In 2007, he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Maryland. Prior to that, he was chief medical resident at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital. He is a graduate of Saba University School of Medicine, Netherlands-Antilles. As author of several publications and abstracts, Dr. Sarkar most recently was an invited faculty member at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr Sarkar currently is a member of the group medical practice Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates of Baltimore and also serves on the the multidisciplinary team at the Thoracic Cancer Center at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center.

Thursday 26th & Friday 27th June 2014

Aim of Course:The course is designed to provide an in-depth introduction to Endobronchial Ultrasound.Endobronchial Ultrasound training will be provided on animal models. The aim is that participants will know mediastinal anatomy, indications and limitations of EBUS and skills required to perform EBUS safely and effectively.

Participants: Respiratory Physicians, Respiratory SpR, Thoracic Surgeons

LecturesMediastinal anatomyLung cancer staging – TNM classificationLung cancer staging – Principles and MethodsConventional TBNA – what role?EBUSEUSSample handlingCytologySetting up a service – advice and pitfalls

Station 1 EBUS needles and proper use Station 2 EBUS intubation Station 3 EBUS – mediastinal assessment and TBNAStation 4 Conventional TBNA / Virtual bronchoscopyStation 5 Cytology

Course evening meal on the 26th June.

Itinerary

GalwayGalway, the largest county in Connaught, is celebrated in song and story throughout the world and takes centre stage on Ireland’s western seaboard. A spectacularly beautiful county, it is a medley of contrasts - the wildest and remotest of countryside teamed with one of Europe’s most vibrant and popular cities.

Galway City at the mouth of Galway Bay is both a picturesque and lively city with a wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture of locally owned speciality shops, often featuring locally made crafts. Galway is a university city with a large student population. The University is world renowned as a centre for learning and research.

The city has many relics of its medieval past and is worth taking time to explore. It has changed considerably over the last number of years and features a fascinating juxtaposition of new and ancient architecture. The centre of the city is conveniently compact enough to ramble around comfortably.

Galway has a huge range of activities including golf with a range of links and parkland courses in the near vicinity. Horse riding and trekking is another popular way to unwind. Walking trails to suit all tastes are available both around the city and in the countryside. Hill walkers will find many fine routes in Connemara and the Twelve Bens and the scenery is unsurpassable. Fishing is always a popular option in Galway - coarse fishing, river angling and sea angling are also available locally.

In addition, the city offers many good restaurants; night spots and traditional pubs where there is often live traditional music playing.

Galway experiences a year-round mild, moist, temperate and changeable climate, due to the prevailing winds of the North Atlantic Current.

Hotel suggestions – Please book early as Galway is very popular this time of year: The House Hotel (+353 91 538900), Jury’s Inn (+353 91 566444), Harbour Hotel (+353 91 894800), Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa (+353 91 538300).

Application Form

Course fee includes: registration, all lectures, hands on sessions, lunch and refreshments. A course DVD will be provided which will include all the lecture material. CME accreditation has been requested.

Please note that places are limited to 35.

To register your place please visit http://aquilantservices.com.fvnx.net/

For further information please contact: Karen.Rudderham@aquilantservices.com Tel: +44 (0)1989 760842, Fax: +44 (0)1989 763850, Cancellation PolicyIn the event of withdrawal from the course, an administration charge of 10% of the total Course fee will be charged up to SIX WEEKS (16th May) prior to the start date.100% of the total fee will be charged WITHIN SIX WEEKS of the start date (17th May – 26th June). This is in line with study leave regulations. While we make every effort to run the Symposium as advertised, we reserve the right to change the timetable and/or faculty without prior notice and to cancel without liability (in which there will be a full refund of course fees to delegates). Please be aware that this Cancellation Policy will be strictly adhered to and by completing the attached form youare agreeing to the above statement.

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