Mobile Computing Devices, Nov. 29, 8:30am-12:00pm

This radiology informatics course immerses attendees in the mobile devices realm. It addresses key topics such as platforms and security; apps, bandwidth and integration; and displays and quality assurance as they apply to medical imaging.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 8:30-12:00
Where: N228

Speaker information:

David Hirschorn, MD, director of radiology informatics, Staten Island University Hospital, New York City

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