Radiology CME–

Stanford Department of Radiology Presents


18th Annual Summer Diagnostic Imaging Update

July 13-16, 2010
Four Seasons Resort
Whistler, Canada

Course Director: R. Brooke Jeffrey, M.D.

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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 diagnostic imaging and image-guided interventions. Focal items will include imaging the abdomen, thyroid and thoracic cavity.

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 17.00 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

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

7:30-8:00 am Registration & Check-in, Continental Breakfast

Moderator: R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD

8:00-8:40 MDCT Pancreas, Part I: Adenocarcinoma
R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD

8:40-9:20 MRCP and MR Enterography
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD

9:20-10:00 MDCT Pancreas, Part II: Cystic and Islet Cell Tumors
R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD

10:00-10:15 Coffee Break

10:15-10:55 Update on Body MR Methods
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD

10:55-11:35 US of the Thyroid: When to Biopsy
R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD

11:35-12:15 pm Pediatric Bone Tumors
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD

12:15-12:30 Questions & Answers

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast

Moderator: Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD

8:00-8:40 US of Neck Nodes: Benign vs. Malignant
R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD

8:40-9:20 Tips and Tricks for RF Ablation: Liver
Nishita Kothary, MD

9:20-10:00 CT Radiation Dose
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD

10:00-10:15 Coffee Break

10:15-10:55 Management of Renal Tumors - Transarterial and Percutaneous: The Whole Gamut
Nishita Kothary, MD

10:55-11:35 MR Liver Update: Challenging MR Liver Cases
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD

11:35-12:15 pm TIPS and Alternatives
Nishita Kothary, MD

12:15-12:30 Questions & Answers

Thursday, July 15, 2010

7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast

Moderator: Nishita Kothary, MD

8:00-8:40 Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: A Pragmatic Approach to Management
Ann N. Leung, MD

8:40-9:20 Cyberknife vs. Percutaneous Ablation Techniques: Results in Lung and Liver Tumors
Nishita Kothary, MD

9:20-10:00 Diagnosis and Staging of Lung Tumors
Ann N. Leung, MD

10:00-10:15 Coffee Break

10:15-10:55 Protocol Design for Cardiovascular CT
Dominik Fleischmann, MD

10:55-11:35 Fiducial Implantation for Stereotactic Radiotherapy: How I Do It
Nishita Kothary, MD

11:35-12:15 pm CT Technology Update
Dominik Fleischmann, MD

12:15-12:30 Questions & Answers

Friday, July 16, 2010

7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast

Moderator: Dominik Fleischmann, MD

8:00-8:40 Pulmonary Embolism Update 2010
Ann N. Leung, MD

8:40-9:20 Pre- and Post-Operative Imaging of the Aortic Root
Dominik Fleischmann, MD

9:20-10:00 Thoracic Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disorders
Ann N. Leung, MD

10:00-10:15 Coffee Break

10:15-10:55 Acute Aortic Syndromes: Dissection
Dominik Fleischmann, MD

10:55-11:35 Pulmonary Infection in the Immunocompromised Host
Ann N. Leung, MD

11:35-12:15 pm Acute Aortic Syndromes: PAU and IMH
Dominik Fleischmann, MD

12:15-12:30 Questions & Answers

All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Four Seasons Resort. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13th, 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 Director:

R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD
Professor of Radiology
Chief, Abdominal Imaging
Associate Chair for Academic Affairs
Stanford University School of Medicine

Faculty:

Dominik Fleischmann, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Director of Computed Tomography
Department of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Nishita Kothary, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Department of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Ann N. Leung, MD
Professor of Radiology
Chief, Thoracic Imaging
Associate Clinical Chairman
Department of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Department 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

Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, British Columbia

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

Rates are in Canadian dollars and are subject to tax. To receive these special rates please make your reservation no later than June 10, 2010. After June 10th, 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.

Call the Four Seasons Hotel Reservations Department directly at 604-966-2700 or 1-888-935-2460 (within the U.S. and Canada) 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 Four Seasons Whistler Resort, please visit their website at http://www.fourseasons.com/whistler/

Travel

The Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, British Columbia, is a scenic 2.5 hour drive from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Vancouver International Airport services most national and international airlines and is the main airport servicing Whistler.  Transportation to Whistler is available by rental car or the Four Seasons Concierge can assist you in arranging transportation to the Resort from Vancouver International Airport.

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.

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 June 15, 2010
After
June 15, 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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