PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Echoes of the Thyroid:
Mastering Nodule Detection
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2026
Time: 12:30 - 16:00
Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
By subscription only
This comprehensive course is designed to equip clinicians with practical skills and updated knowledge in thyroid ultrasonography. Participants will gain a strong foundation in the fundamentals of thyroid ultrasound, including nodule characterization and pattern recognition. The programme will cover internationally accepted reporting systems such as TIRADS, alongside an overview of the Bethesda classification for fine-needle aspiration cytology, bridging imaging with cytopathological interpretation.
Through interactive, case-based discussions, attendees will learn how to apply these principles in real-world clinical decision-making. The course emphasizes a structured, systematic approach to thyroid evaluation, aiming to enhance diagnostic confidence and improve patient management.
Whether you are new to thyroid ultrasound or seeking to refine your interpretative skills, this course offers a focused, clinically relevant, and evidence-based learning experience.
Faculty
Marius Stan
Professor of Medicine
Department of Endocrinology
Specialty in Thyroid
MAYO Clinic
Sonawane Vikram
Senior Consultant Endocrinologist
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Jacqueline Hwang
Senior Consultant
Specialty in Pathology and Cytology
Singapore General Hospital
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – 16:00 | Echos of the Thyroid: Mastering Nodule Detection | |
| 12:30 – 12:50 | Registration | |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | Welcome | |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Workshop 1: Thyroid Imaging Ultrasound Thyroid: Basics & Understanding TIRADS | Vikram Sonawane |
| 13:45 – 14:30 | Workshop 2: Thyroid Cytology Understanding Bethesda classification | Jacqueline Hwang |
| Break • 14:30 – 14:45 | ||
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Case-based discussion | Marius Stan |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Q & A | |