The Stanford Department of Radiology Presents
18th Annual Current Concepts of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
October 13 - 16, 2008
Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey, CA
Corporate Support Acknowledgement
This CME activity is supported (in part) by an educational grant from GE Healthcare
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Learning Objectives
This course is designed to address the needs of individuals with an interest in the fundamental principles and clinical applications of MRI. Concepts are introduced through lectures and workshops and reinforced by clinical examples and applications. The target audience is comprised of practicing radiologists, other physicians, technologists and trainees interested in the evolving technology and applications of MRI. This program will be marketed regionally, nationally, and internationally. The material requires some background knowledge and may be challenging for those without any familiarity with MRI.
- Describe basic NMR and MRI physical principles
- Describe and employ current diagnostic MRI advancements for faster and improved image quality to diagnose and treat disease
- Discuss physical mechanisms and physiological processes contributing to MRI image contrast
- Employ faster imaging strategies and contrast manipulation methods to improve MRI performance
- Incorporate new techniques into clinical MRI scanning protocols and evaluate their potential impact on radiological practices
- Utilize MRI for vascular applications
- Implement MRI for advanced cardiac and breast imaging
- Utilize MRI and MRS for advanced neuroimaging
- Identify and appropriately manage MRI safety issues
Statement of Need
Magnetic resonance imaging is in a state of constant advancement as new techniques are developed to improve patient care. These new techniques result in improved image quality, improved diagnostic and treatment therapies, and a decrease in the amount of time it takes to scan patients. The intent of this course is to address the need of practicing radiologists and technologists to gain an understanding of the physics and engineering of MRI. Because many physicians do not have a strong physics background, but are well versed clinical aspects of MRI, this information will be presented in a format that is comprehensible to physicians with very little physics background.
Accreditation
The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
Stanford University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Technologists: This course has been approved for up to 25.0 ARRT Category A CE credits by the SMRT.
Program
Monday, October 13, 2008
7:30 - 8:00am Registration and Check-in, Continental Breakfast and Questions/Answers
Physics Faculty
8:00 - 8:45 Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.
8:45- 9:30 Endogenous Contrast Mechanisms
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.
9:30 - 10:00 Introduction to K-Space
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:15 K-Space View of Spatial Encoding
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.
11:15 - 11:45 Fast Spin Echo
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.
11:45 - 12:30pm MRI of the Pelvis
F. Graham Sommer, M.D.
12:30 - 2:00 Recess for Lunch
2:00 - 2:45 MRI of the Knee
Christopher F. Beaulieu, M.D., Ph.D.
2:45 - 4:00 Workshop #1: K-Space and MR Physics
Physics Faculty
4:00 Day One Ends
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast: Review, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty
8:00 - 8:45 GRE Imaging
Gary H. Glover, Ph.D.
8:45 - 9:15 Ultrafast Imaging
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.
9:15 - 10:00 MRI of the Abdomen
Bruce L. Daniel, M.D.
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break and Discussion
10:30 - 11:15 MRI of the Breast
Bruce L. Daniel, M.D.
11:15 - 11:45 Renal and Adrenal MRI
F. Graham Sommer, M.D.
11:45 - 12:30pm Safety Issues in MRI
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.
12:30 - 2:00 Recess for Lunch
2:00 - 2:30 MRI Artifacts
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.
2:30 - 3:00 iMRI
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.
3:00 - 4:00 Workshop #2: Rf Coils
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.
4:00 Day Two Ends
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast: Review, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty
8:00 - 8:45 Flow Phenomenon and MR Angiography
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.
8:45 - 9:15 Arterial Spin Labeling
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.
9:15 - 10:00 Vascular Imaging in the Body
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break and Discussion
10:30 - 11:15 Vascular Imaging in the CNS
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.
11:15 - 12:00pm Cardiac MRI
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.
12:00 - 12:45 High Field MRI
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.
12:45 - 2:15 Recess for Lunch
2:15 - 3:00 MRI of Cartilage
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.
3:00 - 4:00 Workshop #3: Musculoskeletal Cases
Garry E. Gold, M.D.
4:00 Day Three Ends
Thursday, October 16, 2008
7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast: Review, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty
8:00 - 8:45 Parallel Imaging
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.
8:45 - 9:30 Field Strength Considerations in Musculoskeletal MRI
Garry E. Gold, M.D.
9:30 - 10:00 Advanced Spine MRI
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break and Discussion
10:30 - 11:15 MRI Hardware
Gary H. Glover, Ph.D.
11:15 - 11:45 MRI Contrast Agents
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.
11:45 - 12:15pm PWI and DWI
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.
12:15 - 1:00 Advanced Neuro MRI Applications
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.
1:00 Day Four Ends
All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008.
Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.
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Faculty
Program Director:
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford Faculty:
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Christopher F. Beaulieu, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
Chief of Musculoskeletal Radiology
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Bruce L. Daniel, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Chief of MRI
Gary H. Glover, Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
Director, Radiological Sciences Laboratory
Garry E. Gold, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Associate Chair for Clinical Technology
Director of MRI
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
F. Graham Sommer, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Faculty Disclosure: The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made known at the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Accommodations
Make the Monterey Plaza Hotel your headquarters for enjoying the many treasures of Monterey.
A block of rooms have been reserved for the program attendees from October 12- 16, 2008 at the special room rates of $225 for an inland view, $385 for an ocean view room, and $410 for an ocean view/balcony room (subject to availability). Rates are for single or double occupancy and are subject to tax. To receive these special rates, please make your reservation no later than September 12, 2008. Please make your reservation as far in advance as possible, especially if you intend to stay over Saturday night.
Rooms at these special rates have been reserved for attendees on a first come, first served basis and may sell out before the cut-off date. Don't be disappointed by waiting too long; reserve your room now by contacting Monterey Plaza Room Reservations Department. Phone: (831) 646-1700, or Fax: (831) 656- 0439. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Stanford Radiology conference. For more information on the Monterey Plaza Hotel, please visit their website at www.woodsidehotels.com/monterey/ or call (831) 646-1700 or 1-800-334-3999
Travel
Special airfare and discount car rentals: Summit Travel has been chosen as the official travel agency for this conference. Summit Travel's knowledgeable staff are at your service Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm, PST. Call Summit Travel at 1-800-338-1308 (within U.S. or Canada) or +1-650-688-3578.
Special meeting discounts on airfare and car rentals have been arranged for our attendees and their guests. The airlines offer discounts off published fares and special not-available-to-thegeneral- public area pricing rates.
Call United Airlines at 1-800-521- 4041 and reference Meeting ID Code 502BH.
Call American Airlines at 1-800-433- 1790 and reference Authorization Number A0618SS.
Call Avis Car Rental at 1-888-754- 8878, and refer to AWD # D004951, or book online at http://www.avis.com/, and enter the AWD number on the reservation page
Call Hertz Car Rental at 1-800-654- 2240 and refer to CV # 01YN0014, or book online at http://www.hertz.com/, and enter the CV number on the reservation form.
Activities and Attractions
The Monterey Plaza Hotel is uniquely situated on Cannery Row, in the heart of historic Monterey. The hotel beach offers convenient setting for sea kayaking and picnicking. Dine on the outside patio and watch otters and sea lions play. Fisherman's Wharf, in Old Town Monterey, is steeped in the history of California. Enjoy the near-by Monterey Bay Aquarium, with its spectacular new wing. Explore the quaint shops and art galleries along Cannery Row, where the memories of John Steinbeck are vivid and real. Enjoy the magical beauty of 17 Mile Drive- a scenic road following the ocean's rugged edge past sand dunes and legendary golf courses of Spyglass, Poppy Hills and Pebble Beach to the white, sandy beaches of Carmel Bay and the exciting shopping in the town of Carmel, nestled above it. Visit the scenic splendor of Point Lobos State Reserve and the magnificent coastline of Big Sur, and the Redwood groves.
For more information on Monterey and the surrounding area, please visit http://www.montereyinfo.org/
Tuition and Registration
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By Sept. 16, 2008 |
After Sept. 16, 2008 |
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Practicing Physician |
$895 |
$950 |
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Stanford Alumni/Military/Retired |
$795 |
$850 |
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Technologist |
$595 |
$650 |
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Resident/Fellow/Nurse/ Physician Assistant |
$595 |
$650 |
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Note: Cancellations received in writing by September 16th, 2008 will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time. |
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