Radiology CME–

Stanford Department of Radiology Presents


18th Annual Spring Diagnostic Imaging Update

March 22-26, 2010
Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel
Maui, Hawaii

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Statement of Need

This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to keep current with the latest imaging technologies and integrate their new knowledge into clinical practice by presenting in-depth information on state-of-the-art techniques and promising new directions in abdominal, musculoskeletal, neuro, cardiac and pediatric imaging.

Target Audience

This course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:


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 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technologists: Please check back for an update on ARRT Category A CE credit approval.

Program

Monday, March 22, 2010

7:00-7:30 am Registration & Check-in, Continental Breakfast

Session: Abdominal Imaging
Moderator: Gary M. Glazer, MD

7:30-7:35 Welcome and Introduction
Gary M. Glazer, MD

7:35-8:20 Imaging Pancreatic Cancer
Jürgen K. Willmann, MD

8:20-9:05 Understanding THIDs and THADs
Terry S. Desser, MD

9:05-9:50 MDCT of Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Jürgen K. Willmann, MD

9:50-10:10 Coffee Break

10:10-10:55 Abdominal Vascular Emergencies
Terry S. Desser, MD

10:55-11:20 Personal Health Screening with Multimodality Imaging (Including PET/CT)
Naoto Hayashi, MD

11:20-12:05 pm Imaging of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions
Jürgen K. Willmann, MD

12:05-12:30 Questions & Answers

6:00-8:00 pm Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

7:00-7:30 am Continental Breakfast

Session: Abdominal and Cardiovascular Imaging
Moderator: Kuni Ohtomo, MD

7:30-8:15 MDCT of the Small Bowel
Terry S. Desser, MD

8:15-9:00 Update on Liver Specific MR Contrast Agents
Jürgen K. Willmann, MD

9:00-9:25 MDCT Urography
Masahiro Jinzaki, MD

9:25-9:45 Coffee Break

9:45-10:30 Imaging of Colorectal Cancer
Terry S. Desser, MD

10:30-11:15 Imaging of Appendicitis in Children- How We Do It
Richard A. Barth, MD

11:15-11:40 MR Imaging of Prostate Cancer
Akihiro Tanimoto, MD

11:40-12:00 pm Questions & Answers

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

7:00-7:30 am Continental Breakfast

Session: Pediatric and Cardiovascular Imaging
Moderator: Sachio Kuribayashi, MD

7:30-8:15 CT Coronary Angiography – Techniques, Indications, and Radiation Risks
Frandics Chan, MD, PhD

8:15-9:00 MR Imaging of the Fetal Neck and Chest
Richard A. Barth, MD

9:00-9:25 Non-Contrast MR Angiography: Tips for Clinical Use
Makoto Amanuma, MD

9:25-9:45 Coffee Break

9:45-10:30 Challenging Topics in Pediatric Imaging
Richard A. Barth, MD

10:30-11:15 Cardiac CT for Non-Coronary Applications
Frandics Chan, MD, PhD

11:15-12:00 pm MR Imaging of the Fetal Brain
Richard A. Barth, MD

12:00-12:15 Questions & Answers

Thursday, March 25, 2010

7:00-7:30 am Continental Breakfast

Session: Cardiovascular Imaging
Moderator: Toshio Yamaguchi, MD, PhD

7:30-8:15 Cardiac MRI for Valvular Heart Disease
Frandics Chan, MD, PhD

8:15-8:40 Cardiac MRI: Myocardial Perfusion and Viability
Shigeo Okuda, MD

8:40-9:25 Choosing Between Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT: The Right Tool for the Right Problem
Frandics Chan, MD, PhD

9:25-9:45 Coffee Break

Session: Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging
Moderator: Scott W. Atlas, MD

9:45-10:30 Intracranial Hemorrhage: Essentials and Imaging Update
Scott W. Atlas, MD

10:30-11:15 Hot Topics in Musculoskeletal MR Imaging
Sandip Biswal, MD

11:15-12:00 pm Advances in MRI of the Brain: High Field and Beyond
Scott W. Atlas, MD

12:00-12:15 Questions & Answers

Friday, March 26, 2010

7:00-7:30 am Continental Breakfast

Session: Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging     
Moderator: Scott W. Atlas, MD

7:30-8:15 Stroke Imaging: Current Status
Scott W. Atlas, MD

8:15-9:00 Imaging Brain Tumors: Fundamentals and Advances
Scott W. Atlas, MD

9:00-9:45 MRI of the Hip
Sandip Biswal, MD

9:45-10:00 Coffee Break

10:00-10:45 MRI of the Ankle
Sandip Biswal, MD

10:45-11:30 MRI of the Elbow
Sandip Biswal, MD

11:30-11:45 Questions & Answers

Course Adjourns

All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010.

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

Course Directors:

Gary M. Glazer, MD
Emma Pfeiffer Merner Professor in the Medical Sciences
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Sachio Kuribayashi, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Radiology
Keio University School of Medicine

Kuni Ohtomo, MD
Chairman and Professor
Department of Radiology
University of Tokyo

Toshio Yamaguchi, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
St. Marianna Medical University

Guest Faculty:

Makoto Amanuma, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
Gunma University

Naoto Hayashi, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
University of Tokyo

Masahiro Jinzaki, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
Keio University School of Medicine

Shigeo Okuda, MD
Clinical Instructor
Department of Radiology
Keio University School of Medicine

Akihiro Tanimoto, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
Keio University School of Medicine

Stanford Faculty:

Scott W. Atlas, MD
Professor of Radiology
Chief of Neuroradiology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution

Richard A. Barth, MD
Radiologist-in-Chief
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Professor and Associate Chair of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Sandip Biswal, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Frandics Chan, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Cardiovascular Imaging Section
Stanford University School of Medicine

Terry S. Desser, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Jürgen K. Willmann, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

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 prior to 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

Fairmont Kea Lani on Polo Beach

A block of suites has been reserved for conference attendees at the following very special rates:

Rates are for up to quadruple occupancy and are subject to tax. To receive these special rates please make your reservation no later than February 17, 2010. After February 17th, rooms at our discount rates cannot be guaranteed. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and may sell out before the cut-off date.

Don't be disappointed by waiting too long: Call the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui direct at 808-875-4100 or toll free at 800-798-4552 to make your reservation, and be sure to identify yourself as a participant of this conference in order to receive these special rates.

For more information on the Fairmont Kea Lani, please visit their website at www.fairmont.com/kealani/

Travel

The Fairmont Kea Lani is located on 22 beautiful acres of Polo Beach in Wailea, Maui. The resort is a scenic half-hour drive from Kahului airport, a short flight from Honolulu International Airport. Transportation from Kahului airport is available by taxi or rental car. Rental cars are highly recommended for those who plan on exploring the island.

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 airfares and discount car rentals:
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 area pricing rates.

Call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790, and reference Tour Code Number A1510SS.

Call United Airlines at 1-800-521-4041, and reference Meeting ID Code 502BH.

Contact Hawaiian Airlines online at www.HawaiianAir.com/Affiliate and enter the Stanford affiliate code "Stanford RPE" for 5% off their published webfares.

Call Hertz Car Rental at 1-800-654-2240, and refer to CV # 01YN0016, or book online at www.hertz.com, and enter the CV number on the reservation page.

Call Avis at 1-800-331-1600, and refer to AWD #D004951, or book online at http://www.avis.com/, and enter the AWD number on the reservation page.

Tuition and Registration
Early Bird Tuition Postmarked by February 22, 2010
After
February 22, 2010
   
Practicing Physician
$925
$975
    
Stanford Alumni/Military/Retired/Scientist
$825
$875
    
Technologist
$625
$675
    
Nurse/Physician Assistant/Resident/Fellow
$625
$675
    
         

 


Note: Cancellations received in writing up to four weeks prior to the course will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time

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