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ImageMarch 2010
46th Annual Forensic Dental Identification and Emerging Technologies Course
To be held at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel in Bethesda, MD.
CONTACT:
Mark Hovland
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Department of Medical Education
Washington, DC 20306-6000
(202) 782-2637 or (800) 577-3749
Fax: (202) 782-5020


COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a 5-day course designed to include lectures and workshops.  The course is open to both civilians and military. The primary focus of the course is to expose the experienced forensic scientists, and to introduce the novice, to state-of-the-art techniques for forensic endeavors, with an emphasis on mass disaster and dental identification.  Speakers from diverse organizations such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Army, National Museum of Health and Medicine and various universities across the nation are featured.  The laboratory session integrates digital radiology, photographic capture and computer database with a mock mass disaster identification exercise.  Other laboratories include bitemark analysis, skeletal anthropology, and radiographic age assessment. The primary emphasis of the course is forensic odontology; however, overviews of allied discipl9ines are provided to complete attendees' knowledge base.   
 
CME CREDITS:  37
 
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course, participants should be able to perform forensic dental identification of human remains.  They should be able to participate in and be a valuable asset to an identificatioin team.  Furthermore, they will gain an awareness of the myriad agencies and scientific disciplines in the arena of forensics. 
 
LOCATION:
The course is usally held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bethesda, Maryland.   When contacting the hotel to make your reservation, inform them that you are attending the Forensic Dental Identification and Emerging Technologies Course.  HYATT REGENCY HOTEL One Bethesda Metro Center Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Tel:  (301) 657-1234  Toll Free:  (800) 223-1234 The hotel is easily accessible by airport limousine, taxi, or metro (on the Red Line) from Reagan National Airport.  Limousine pick-up is also available from BWI and Dulles airports.  Limited paid parking is available for hotel guests.  A municipal parking garage is available near the hotel. 
 
FACULTY DISCLOSURE:
In accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the authors involved in this continuing medical education activity are required to complete Disclosure Declarations. The authors of this course do not have any financial interest, arrangement, or affiliation with organizations that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of this course. 
 
U.S. CITIZENS:
US citizens must provide, PRIOR TO THE COURSE, a clear copy of your birth certificate or the first two pages of your passport. Failure to provide this information will result in your being unable to attend the course. You may receive the syllabus and related material, but no refunds. 
 
NON-U.S. CITIZENS:
PRIOR TO THE COURSE, non-US citizens must mail or fax a one of the following: (1) a clear copy of the first two pages of your passport with number showing (2) a clear copy of your green card with number showing (3) a copy of your visa and the DS-2019 form Send to: Department of Medical Education Armed Forces Institute of Pathology 14th Street & Alaska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20306-6000 Fax: (202) 782-5020 Failure to provide this information will mean you will be unable to attend the course If you are sponsored by an ECFMG organization, please verify your status as current and active by including a letter from the program director with your registration form. If you are affiliated with your country’s government/military, please write to the Office of the Surgeon General, DASG-HCZ-IP, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3258 [FAX: (703) 681-3429] and provide: (1) a copy of the application from the course announcement and (2) a letter from your personnel office certifying full-time employment. All non-US citizens must make checks or International Money Orders payable to the American Registry of Pathology. All payments must be in US dollars and be accompanied by the course application. Send to the Department of Medical Education at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 30 May 2009 )
 
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