Diagnostic Imaging
in Madeira
DATES: 8-10th May 2025
Where to fly to: Madeira Airport, Funchal
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Alongside your professional development you can explore this wild and diverse island. From cloud tipped mountains, to exotic gardens and historic alleys.
Enjoy panoramic views when you hike to the highest point on the island; Pico de Ruivo and have an adrenalin fuelled adventure through historic forests and canyons.
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Meet the speaker and see the full plan including lectures and activities below.
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Meet the Speaker: Dr Philipa Weston
BVSc DipECVDI MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging
Pip graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2015 before working in first opinion practice in the south of England. To pursue her interest in Diagnostic Imaging she undertook two internships; one multidisciplinary and one specialist in Diagnostic Imaging. She completed her ECVDI Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging residency at the Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in 2021 and gained her ECVDI diploma in 2022. Pip returned to Liverpool as a Senior lecturer in early 2023, before embarking on a Master’s degree with the University of Liverpool in 2024. Pip enjoys all aspects of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging. She has provided CPD nationally and internationally to help others gain skills in this area.
EPD Plan
Day 1
8th May 2025
Morning: arrive in Funchal enjoy the buzz of the capital; explore the local markets, gardens and even take the famous toboggan through the streets​
14:30 Introductions
15:00 Imaging modalities
16:00 Introduction to thoracic imaging
17:00 Help! Imaging of thoracic emergencies
-Radiographic appearance of common emergencies
-When to use CT
-When to perform ultrasound
-Interactive case discussion​​
19:30 Welcome drinks
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Day 2
9th May 2025
First thing!
Hike the 2.5km up Pico de Ruivo for spectacular sunrise views!
12.00 Brunch
13:00 Basic principles of abdominal radiology
14:00 Abdominal imaging - other techniques
15:00 Help! Imaging of the acute abdomen
-Radiographic appearance of common emergencies
-When to use CT
-When to use US
-Case based discussion
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Day 3
10th May 2025
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Basic principles of musculoskeletal imaging
10:00 Imaging of the appendicular skeleton
11:00 Imaging of the axial skeleton
12:00 Film reading
-Interactive case discussion
14.00 Connect with the natural surroundings on a guided Canyoning adventure. Walk, slide and jump through hidden waterfalls , streams and forests.​