Faculty listed for Online Course only

Theresa Jorgensen  RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Ultrasound Consultant – Phoenix, Arizona
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Craig Chappell  DO, RMSK

Owner and Director.
IN2IT Medical Non-Surgical Ortho & Sports Medicine.
Orem, UT.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Paul Lento  MD

Fellowship Trained, Triple Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates.
Sarasota, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Shane Shapiro  MD, RMSK

Medical Director, Regenerative Medicine Therapeutics Program.
Sports & Orthopedic Medicine.
Assistant Professor at Mayo Medical School.
Jacksonville, FL.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Timothy J. Mazzola  MD, CAQSM, RMSK

Board Certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
Denver, Colorado.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Jon Jacobson  MD, RMSK

Professor of Radiology.
Director of Musculoskeletal Radiology.
Department of Radiology
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Travel and Lodging

Directions to our Learning Center

1. Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

1. If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

1. Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (Muvico Theatres)
2. Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
3. Cross 1st St NE
4. On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
5. Take elevator to 8th floor

If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!

Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.

Our state-of-the art facility features a full 8000 sq. ft. of space dedicated solely to ultrasound education! The site is conveniently located in the beautiful Dolphin Village Center, and is within an easy, picturesque walk from a number of area gulf-front hotels. It offers a wide variety of services including gift shops, beach fashions, grocery, and of course, restaurants.

Nearby Hotels

Jan 1st-April 30th: $169 +tax
Oct 6th-Dec. 31st: $139
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hyatt Place St. Pete
25 2nd Street N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727.202.2506

Jan 1st-May 24th: $255 +tax | May 25th-Sept. 9th: $189 +tax
Sept 10th-Dec. 31st: $229 +tax (Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Renaissance Vinoy Hotel
501 5th Ave. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-1000

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hampton Inn
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-892-9900

May 1st-Dec. 31st: (King or 2 Queen) $145 +tax
Jan 1st-April 30th: (King or 2 Queen) $155 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hotel Indigo St. Pete
234 Third Ave. N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727-822-4814

Jan-Dec:(King or 2 Queen) $149 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Courtyard Marriot
300 4th Street North | St. Petersburg Florida 33701
727-450-6200

January-April: $199 +tax | May-August: $155 +tax
Sept-Dec: $166 +tax (King or 2 Queen)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hilton Hotel
333 1st Street South | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727-894-500

Oct-May (Sun—Thurs) $189.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $217.75 +tax
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

The Birchwood Hotel
340 Beach Drive NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-1080

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hollander Hotel
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727-873-7900

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Inn on The Third Hotel
342 3rd Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-3248

Jan 1st-April 30th: $139 +tax | May 1st - Sept. 30th: $119 + tax
Oct 1st-Dec. 31st: $123 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Staybridge Suites
25 2nd Street N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727.828.9878

Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Sirata Beach Resort
5300 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
855.344.5999

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Guy Harvey Outpost at Tradewinds
6000 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Plaza Beach Hotel
4506 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Bay View Waterfront
4321 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-2791

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Bay Palms Waterfront Resort
4237 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-2791

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Don CeSar Beach House
3860 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
866-728-2206

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Don CeSar Resort Hotel
3400 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-1881

Lodging Specials

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us in advance for availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging at discounted rates.

• Additional Lodging:

  There are also a number of other nice, smaller independent downtown or beachfront motel properties in the immediate area. Please contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for further information.

  Visit the St Pete Chamber of Commerce for more information.

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  Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida.

  Meetings:

  For your convenience, we can directly book your hotel or condominium lodging for you.

  Special discounted room rates are available at most of the downtown or beachfront properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have personally inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us for advance availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

  Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging.

  Airports

  If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

  Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!

  Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.

Resources

General Sonography Physics

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute presents 3 free tips to help you study for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam.

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Challenges Sonographers Face

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s Program Director Theresa Jorgensen uses humor to take a look at the some of the typical challenges sonographers face while trying to take an accurate patient history.

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