Educational Philosophy
Educators have long recognized that an individualized approach to learning any complex task is the only way to achieve optimal performance in a brief period of time. Miles has utilized this realization and combined it with his years of experience as a clinician, teacher and researcher at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle to create Miles Cramer Sonography (MCS), an incredibly effective ultrasound training program.
MCS offers exclusive personalized courses in all facets of vascular sonography including carotid, renal, visceral, peripheral arterial, and venous vasculature. Both direct (color flow duplex sonography) and indirect (ABI, plethysmography, etc.) examination methods are explored. Advanced sonographic imaging and interpretive concepts are presented in conjunction with their physiologic components.
Miles' educational philosophy centers around the premise that an exceptionally high level of sonographic technical and interpretive skill can be achieved in a very short period of time through small class size, focused application and hands-on imaging. Having had the privilege of working with many of the premier educators and pioneer researchers in vascular technology such as the late Professor of Vascular Surgery and "Father of Vascular Technology" Eugene Strandness, MD, the innovator and great teacher Kirk Beach, Ph.D., MD, Professor of Surgery Eugene Zierler, MD and the late engineer Dr. David Phillips, Miles incorporates the most accurate diagnostic concepts and criteria into his classes.
And because of his extensive teaching experience Miles is able to establish very specific personal training goals that are reassessed daily and modified as needed. Problem areas are quickly identified, weak areas are strengthened, points of confusion are clarified and incorrect techniques are corrected. Constant interaction between instructor and participant assures accurate communication of concepts and diagnostic methodology. Indeed, MCS vascular training courses are extraordinarily productive since they have been carefully designed to maximize each participant's technical competence by the end of the training period.