Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 7:55am–3:25pm
Location: Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education, 8 Searle Center Dr, Durham, NC 27710 (map)
The one-day course will be offered as a live, in-person event. The sessions from 7:55am-12:30pm will also be available virtually. The afternoon breakout sessions from 1:00-3:10pm will only be offered as live, in-person events.
Joint Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development for the advancement of patient care. In support of improving patient care, the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Category 1: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse CE: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for up to 6.0 credit hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Duke Health Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and is authorized to issue IACET CEU, and authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Course Overview
The Cardiac Imaging Symposium is dedicated to exploring the latest advancements and techniques in echocardiography. This symposium is designed for cardiac sonographers, imaging cardiologists, and healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular imaging. Through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities, the symposium aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate complex clinical scenarios and deliver optimal patient care in the evolving field of cardiac imaging and echocardiography.
Course Co-Directors
Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Associate Professor of Medicine
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University
Fawaz Alenezi, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Alicia Armour, MA, ACS, RDCS, FASE
Health Center Administrator, Duke Triangle Heart Associates
Duke Health Integrated Practice
John Alexander, MD, MHS
Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Willard Applefeld, MD
Fellow, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Victor Ayeni, MD
Junior Assistant Resident, House Staff Fellow
Duke University
Gerald Bloomfield, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Director for Research at Duke Global Health Institute
Associate Research Professor of Global Health
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Member
Duke University
Melissa Daubert, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor in Radiology
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Member
Duke University
Ashlee Davis, BSMI, ACS, RCCS, RDCS, FASE
Chief Technologist, Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
Duke Health
Pamela Douglas, MD
Ursula Geller Distinguished Professor of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases
Professor of Medicine
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Member
Duke University
Karen Flores Rosario, MD
Fellow, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Michel Khouri, MD
Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Han Kim, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Lynne Koweek, MD
Professor of Radiology
Associate Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Melissa LeFevre, BA, RDCS
Cardiac Sonographer 3, Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
Duke Health
Lawrence Liao, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Daniel Loriaux, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Andrew Monteagudo, ACS, RCCS, RCS, RDCS, FASE
Cardiac Sonographer 3, Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
Duke Health
Alina Nicoara, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Duke University
Richard Palma, BS, ACS, RCCS, RDCS, RCS, FSDMS, FASE
Director of the Duke Cardiac Ultrasound Certificate Program
Duke University
Paula Rambarat, MD
Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Duke University
Danny Rivera, ACS, RCS
Cardiac Sonographer 3, Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
Duke Health
Aarti Thakkar, MD
Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Duke University
Andrew Wang, MD
Vice Chief for Clinical Services, Cardiology
Professor of Medicine
Duke University
Jean Woolard, ACS, RCS, RCCS
Cardiac Sonographer 3, Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
Duke Health
Target Audience
This symposium is designed for cardiac sonographers, imaging cardiologists, and healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular imaging.
Learning Objectives
| Explain and apply the latest ASE reporting and prosthetic valve updates. Incorporate right heart assessment standards. Discuss implementation strategies for guideline-based lab practice. |
| Identify appropriate imaging modalities for CAD assessment. Describe how to evaluate and reconcile discordant ECG and imaging findings. Compare diagnostic utility of echo, nuclear, and CT imaging. |
| Apply strain imaging in the evaluation of cardiomyopathies. Recognize imaging findings of hypertrophic, genetic, and infiltrative cardiomyopathies. Evaluate how imaging informs therapy in cardiac amyloidosis. |
| Compare key pre- and post-procedural imaging steps for TTE/TEE. Improve detection and interpretation of tricuspid valve pathology. Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration for structural tricuspid interventions. |
| Define appropriate indications and limitations of cardiac POCUS. Compare POCUS to comprehensive echocardiography in clinical use. Apply best practices for image storage, documentation, and training. |
Registration Information
Live Event (All Day)
- Physicians: $90
- Non-physicians (NPs, PAs, nurses, allied health professionals, etc.): $50
- Industry Representatives: $200
Virtual (7:55am-12:30pm sessions only)
- All attendees: $40
Industry Exhibits at the Symposium
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For more information on exhibiting at the symposium, please email Christy Darnell.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to Christy Darnell via email (christy.darnell@duke.edu). There will be no refunds if cancellations are made after September 4, 2025.
After the Symposium
To complete all course requirements and claim continuing education credits, please do the following:
- Receive email from Duke CME office next week with link to the course evaluation.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Attest to your hours of completion.
- Download your certificate.