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FORENSIC DENTISTRY 2000 Labs and Lectures |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a 5-day course that entails both didactic and lab
sessions. The main topics of discussion includes an overview of
Forensics (Dental, Forensic Pathology, and Aerospace), Digital
Radiography, Anthropology, Mass Disaster, Bitemarks, Child/Spouse/Elder
Abuse, and everything you ever wanted to know about DNA.
Additionally, emphasis will include briefs given by the Director
for the Bureau of Legal Dentistry (BOLD), Vancouver, Canada, as
well as other agencies such as DMORT and NTSB. There will be a
session given by the FBI Unit Chief for Special Photo Operations,
which includes both lectures and labs. The course will also provide
several labs on the use of computer analysis in pattern injury
recognition (Bitemarks) and Anthropology.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course, participants should be able to
perform forensic dental identification of human remains. They
should be able to participate and be a valuable asset to an identification
team. Furthermore, they will gain an awareness of the myriad of
agencies and scientific disciplines in the arena of forensics.
This includes an in depth review of bitemark analysis, entailing
diagnostics, legal aspects and case studies.
COURSE LOCATION
The course will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, Rockville, Maryland.
Rooms have been reserved at a special reduced rate of $128.80
single/$151.20 double, until 17 February 2000. Reservations received
after this date will be filled on a space available basis. When
contacting the hotel to make your reservation, refer to group
code D804, or Forensic Dentistry Course.
The hotel is easily accessible by airport limousine, taxi, or Metro (on the Red Line to the Twinbrook Metro Station) from National Airport. Limousine pick-up is also available from National, Dulles, and Baltimore/Washington International Airports. Limited parking is available for guests of the hotel for a fee.
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Tel: (301) 468-1100
FACULTY
Douglas Arendt, CAPT, DC, USN
Chief Forensic Odontology, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial
Pathology
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Robert E. Barsley, D.D.S., J.D.
Director of Dental Health Resources
LSU Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
C. Michael Bowers, D.D.S., J.D.
Ventura, California
Esther Childers, COL, DC, USA
Staff Pathologist, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Frank Ciaccio
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC
Curt Dailey, COL, DC, USA
Director, US Army Dental Lab
Fort Gordon, Georgia
Joseph A. DiZinno, D.D.S.
Unit Chief, DNA Analysis Unit II
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC
Scott Firestone, D.D.S.
Melville, New York
Grant D. Graham, MSgt, USAF
Chief, Forensic Trace Materials
Office of Armed Forces Medical Examiner
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Pamela Hammel, D.D.S.
Forensic Consultant to Medical Examiners Office
Wayne and Oakland County, Groves Point, Minnesota
Joyce Lapa, CAPT (Sel), MC, USN
Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Jim McGivney, D.D.S.
Center for Advanced Dental Education
St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
William M. Morlang II, D.D.S. (Col, USAF, DC, Ret)
Consultant in Forensic Dentistry
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
Human Systems Center, Brooks AFB, Texas
William C. Rodriguez, III, Ph.D.
Distinguished Scientist in Forensic Anthropology
Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology , Washington, DC
Elman Robinson, Special Agent
Latent Finger Print Section
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC
Paul S. Sledzik, M.S.
Region III, DMORT Team Leader
Curator, Anatomical Collections
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Brion C. Smith, COL (Sel), DC, USA
Director, Armed Forces DNA Laboratory
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
David Sweet, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Bureau of Legal Dentistry
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Athena Varounis, Supervisory Special Agent
Unit Chief, Special Photography Unit
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC
Gary R. Warnock, CAPT, DC, USN
Chairman, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
MONDAY, 6 March 2000
TUESDAY, 7 March 2000
WEDNESDAY, 8 March 2000 and
THURSDAY, 9 March 2000 (Labs)
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology is a Department of Defense
organization and the U.S. Army is designated as the executive
agency for the AFIP. Continuing dental education programs sponsored
by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, AFIP are
offered under the aegis of the U.S. Army Dental Corps, an ADA
CERP recognized provider.
The formal continuing education programs of the AFIP are also accepted by the Academy of General Dentistry for Fellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and the American Registry of Pathology. The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 39 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
REGISTRATION
TUITION is $625 before 1 February 2000, $675 afterwards.
Since interest in this course is high, we are offering our Place-holder Registration program. When you use a credit card to register, you will immediately be charged $50 (place-holder fee); the balance will be charged 2 weeks prior to the course at the early bird rate. All place-holder registrations must be received before the expiration of the early-bird registration (Feb 1) In the event of a cancellation, the $50 charge will be retained to cover administrative costs. Place-holder registration is not available to those who pay by check.
Active-duty U.S. military, Department of Defense civilians, full-time permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees (not residents or fellows), and commissioned officers of the U.S. Public Health Service with authorized approval have a registration fee of $300.
Friends of the AFIP may deduct 10% of the tuition (include membership number on the application form). All discounts apply only to the full tuition cost. NON-U.S. CITIZENS are required to pay the full tuition; they are not eligible for any discounts.
An administrative fee of $50 per registrant will be deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received one week prior to the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.
Course fees are payable by check or money order to the American Registry of Pathology or by VISA, MasterCard, or American Express and are due at the time of enrollment. To register by mail, complete the form and send it with payment to the Department of Medical Education at the AFIP. To register by telephone, fax, or email, credit card payment is required.
NON-U.S. CITIZENS
The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology welcomes everyone
who wishes to participate in our educational courses. However,
because we are a U.S. Department of Defense activity, all foreign
citizens wishing to register must do so as follows.
If you are a U.S. permanent resident (non-citizen) or sponsored by an accredited ECFMG organization please contact the AFIP Training Administrator directly at (202) 782-2550.
If you are NOT affiliated with your country's government/military please write to the Chief, Program Resources Branch, U.S. Department of State, ECA/PE/V/C/P, Room 266, 301 4th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20547 [FAX: (202) 619-4655] and provide: 1) a copy of the application from the course announcement; 2) an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, 3) country of citizenship; 4) date and place of birth; 5) your present position; 6) your home and office addresses; 7) your phone and FAX numbers and e-mail address; and 8) indicate how you intend to cover your expenses. All applications must be received at the Department of State at least six weeks before the course is due to start. Applications received after this may not be processed in time.
If you ARE affiliated with your country's government/military please write to the Office of the Surgeon General, DASG-HCZ-IP, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Fall Church, Virginia 22041-3258 [FAX: (703) 681-3429] and provide: 1) a copy of the application from the course announcement; and 2) a letter from your personnel office certifying full-time employment.
A check, payable to the "American Registry of Pathology" or an International Money Order-in U.S. dollars-accompanied by the original application, should be sent to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
AIR TRAVEL
Special discounted airfares are available through TRAVEL VENTURES
travel agency for those attending this course. The number is (877)
962-1300 and is available within the U.S. from 9:00 am to 5:00
pm eastern time, Monday - Friday. Inquiries regarding the best
car rental rates are also welcome. These travel services are provided
free of charge. The American Registry of Pathology and Armed Forces
Institute of Pathology assume no responsibility for travel arrangements.
This service is not available to military and government employees
traveling on government funds.
INFORMATION
For further information please contact
Course Coordinator: Ruth Murphy, CMP
Department of Medical Education
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Washington, DC 20306-6000
Tel: (202) 782-2637
Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the U.S.)
Fax: (202) 782-5020
Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094 (within the U.S.)
International Fax: (877) 891-3482
DSN:662-2637 Email:came@afip.osd.mil
Alternate contact point:
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Tel: (202) 782-1800
Fax: (202) 782-3140
If you need special assistance, please contact us.