3rd Annual Course: Heart of the Matter: Case-Based and Hands-On Experience for the Echo Lab Team

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:30 PM, Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick, NJ

Echocardiography is central to the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease, yet rapid advances in imaging technologies and evolving clinical guidelines have made it increasingly challenging for clinicians to consistently apply best practices in real-world settings. Variability in image acquisition, interpretation, and integration of findings into clinical decision-making can lead to missed or delayed diagnoses, particularly in complex conditions.

This activity is designed to address these critical gaps through a practical, multidisciplinary approach to echocardiographic imaging. This program will provide participants with the latest evidence-based updates and hands-on training in core and advanced echocardiographic techniques.

Through interactive case discussions, expert-led sessions, and small-group workshops, participants will strengthen their ability to accurately assess cardiac function, quantify valvular disease, recognize complex pathologies, and apply imaging findings to clinical decision-making. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging applications in cardio-oncology, structural heart disease, and acute care settings.

Designed for the entire echo lab team, this program will enhance technical skills, improve diagnostic confidence, and promote standardized, high-quality echocardiographic practice. Ultimately, participants will be better equipped to deliver timely, accurate, and patient-centered cardiovascular care aligned with recommended guidelines.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, sonographers, advanced practice providers, nurses, residents, fellows, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the echocardiographic assessment and management of cardiovascular disease. Specialties that may benefit from this program include cardiology, internal medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, emergency medicine, neurology, and hospital medicine.

Activity Director
Kameswari Maganti, MD, FASE
Professor of Medicine
Section Chief, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Director of Echocardiography Lab, Cardiodynamics and Vascular Laboratory
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Activity Co-Directors
Sasha-Ann East, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Yanting Wang, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Alicia Wright, RCS, FASE
Supervisor of Echocardiography, Cardiodynamics Laboratory
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Grace Casaclang-Verzosa, MD, MBA, FASE
Administrative Director, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

1. Apply guideline-directed approaches to assess systolic and diastolic cardiac function using echocardiography.
2. Quantify the severity of valvular heart disease using standardized echocardiographic criteria and integrate findings into clinical decision-making.
3. Interpret advanced echocardiographic modalities in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
4. Integrate echocardiographic findings into the management of complex cardiovascular conditions.
5. Utilize echocardiography and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid assessment in acute and critical care settings.
6. Demonstrate appropriate echocardiographic techniques for evaluating pericardial disease and hemodynamic instability.
7. Implement quality assurance principles to improve accuracy, reproducibility, and safety in echocardiographic imaging.
8. Collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams to optimize workflow, communication, and patient care in the echocardiography lab.
9. Apply echocardiographic strategies in specialized clinical contexts, including cardio-oncology and structural heart interventions.
10. Develop practical skills in advanced echocardiographic techniques.

Profession	Fee
Physician	$75
Healthcare Professional	$60
Rutgers Health/RWJBarnabas Health	$40
Resident/Fellow/Healthcare Student (with letter*)	Complimentary

* Registration must be accompanied by program director’s letter confirming resident/fellow/student status. Please upload your letter when registering or email it to [email protected].

Registrants may be asked to furnish documentation confirming their employment status in order to be eligible for a reduced rate. If it is determined that a registrant does not meet the eligibility criteria, the registrant will be required to pay the necessary tuition fee.

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, continuing education credits, and course material. Registration can only be accepted through our secure online website until November 10, 2026. Registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. If payment is not received in time for the activity, Rutgers reserves the right to cancel the registration.

Pre-registration is recommended. On-site registration will be accommodated on a space available basis.

Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive an confirmation email.  As the activity dates approaches, you will received additional information to assist you with your plans to participate in this activity.

Cancellation/Refund
A full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be granted if notice is received no later than November 13, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation received after November 13, 2026, and cannot be given for no shows. To cancel, email your cancellation request to Rutgers Center for Continuing and Outreach Education by email at [email protected].

For any other questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Rutgers Center for Continuing and Outreach Education by email at [email protected].

Rutgers Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital reserve the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity is awarded 11.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

Physician Associates: NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Sonographers: An application has been submitted to Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) for approval.

Method of Participation
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are expected to register for the activity, check in at the registration desk each day, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation at the conclusion of the activity. A CE certificate will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation.

Course Material
In an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserve resources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available online to registered attendees. Additional information will be provided in future confirmation communication.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (11.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (11.75 hours)

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Location
Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum | Rutgers University
71 Hamilton Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901


Complimentary Parking

Primary Lot
Rutgers Lot 16 is located directly behind the museum. Please enter the lot from George Street. For campus map and directions, click here.

All symposium attendees (including Rutgers faculty, staff and non-Rutgers New Brunswick campus students) must register their vehicles online. Click here to register.

Rutgers New Brunswick campus students must park in their designated lots.  Failure to register your vehicle will result in a parking violation/ticket.

Secondary Lot
Johnson & Johnson - Johnson Hall Lot is located down the hill from museum. Please enter the lot from Johnson Drive. For map and directions, click here.

Inform the attendant (in-person or intercom) that you are attending the Rutgers event at the Zimmerli Art Museum.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The relevant financial relationships of all individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities and any discussion of off-label/investigational uses will be disclosed to the audience at the time of the activity.

Exhibit Opportunity Available

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This activity is jointly provided by

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension

and

RWJBarnabas Health
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Division of Cardiology