Paul M. Weinberg Congenital Cardiac Morphology Course

Monday, October 14, 2024, 7:00 AM - Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:15 PM, CHOP Main Campus - Abramson Research Building, 3615 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA


This is a four-day in person course for comprehensive examination of the morphology of congenital heart disease. The course was created and led by Paul M. Weinberg, MD, renowned cardiac morphologist, for eight years. In the course’s twelfth year, Dr. Weinberg’s colleagues (many of whom he trained in cardiology and morphology) continue to carry on his legacy by continuing to provide expert content in cardiac morphology, utilizing many of Dr. Weinberg’s own teaching materials. In addition, this year will feature expert cardiac morphologist, Andrew Cook, PhD. To supplement anatomic teaching, there are sessions on echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and surgical correlation by distinguished faculty. This year we will bring back the hands-on specimen experience. Pathologic specimens exhibiting many of the major forms of congenital heart defects, both unoperated and post-operative, will be available for guided review. In addition, we will share our virtual specimen collection using 3D interactive and virtual reality models of heart specimens. This interactive educational experience is not to be missed! The purpose of the course is to fill the need for detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy in all forms of congenital disease. The course is designed for senior, junior and trainee cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pathologists, pathology assistants, echocardiography sonographers and other medical professionals interested in congenital heart disease.

1. Identify the key anatomical aspect of all forms of congenital heart disease
2. Apply anatomical knowledge to performance or interpretation of imaging studies of congenital heart disease
3. Define the key anatomical features that influence surgical decision-making for repair of congenital heart defects
4. List commonly associated congenital heart defects, as well as those that rarely or never occur together

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (29.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (29.50 hours)

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at The Study located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital.
The group overnight rate is $269 single and double occupancy plus a 16.25% room tax. Participants are required
to make their own hotel reservations by calling The Study directly at 215-387-1400. Please mention the name of the
conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. After
that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.