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John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center

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American Roentgen Ray Society

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meeting oveRview Sunday, April 26

7:30 am–5:45 pmCategorical course on

ultrasound

8:00 am–12:00 noonItem-writing workshop

1:00 pm–5:00 pmSeminar on education

1:30 pm–5:00 pmSeminar on business

and practice management

6:00 pm–7:30 pmOpening ceremonies including presidential

address and gold medal presentations

7:30 pm-9:00 pmOpening reception in

commercial exhibit hall

* Power Hours are one-hour sessions that feature oral presentations by electronic exhibit authors.

Friday, May 1

7:00 am–8:00 amPower hour on breast

imaging

7:00 am–9:30 amReview course on

musculoskeletal imaging

8:00 am–9:30 amInstructional courses on breast, chest and

gastrointestinal imaging, emergency radiology and nuclear medicine

10:00 am–11:30 am/ 12:00 noon

Instructional courses on breast and chest imaging

and nuclear medicine. Scientific session on


10:00 am–12:30 pmReview course on

genitourinary imaging

1:00 pm–3:30 pmReview course on

gastrointestinal imaging

Thursday, April 30

7:00 am–8:00 amPower hours on nuclear

medicine and emergency radiology

7:00 am–9:30 amReview course on

breast imaging

8:00 am–9:30 amInstructional courses on chest, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal

imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine and emergency radiology

10:00 am–11:30 am/ 12:00 noon

Instructional courses on breast and

musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology and

emergency radiology. Scientific sessions on

gastrointestinal imaging and nuclear medicine


chest imaging

12:00 noon–1:00 pmCourse on

breast imaging

1:30 pm–3:00 pm/ 3:30 pm

Instructional courses on breast, chest and

musculoskeletal imaging. Scientific sessions on gastrointestinal

imaging and emergency radiology

1:30 pm–4:00 pmReview course on nuclear medicine

4:00 pm–5:30 pmInstructional courses

on breast, chest, gastrointestinal and

musculoskeletal imaging, emergency radiology and nuclear medicine

Wednesday, April 29

7:00 am–8:00 amPower hours on

gastrointestinal and pediatric imaging

7:00 am–9:30 amReview course on vascular

and interventional radiology

8:00 am–9:30 amInstructional courses on

gastrointestinal, chest and musculoskeletal imaging

and neuroradiology. Scientific session on

breast imaging

10:00 am–11:30 am/ 12:00 noon

Instructional courses on gastrointestinal imaging,

neuroradiology and ultrasound. Scientific sessions on breast, genitourinary and



cardiovascular imaging

12:30 pm–2:00 pm/2:30 pmInstructional courses on

chest imaging, neuroradiology, and vascular

and interventional radiology. Scientific sessions on breast,

gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal imaging

1:30 pm–4:00 pm Review course on pediatric imaging

2:45 pm–3:15 pm Member

business meeting


breast and chest imaging and ultrasound.

Scientific sessions on gastrointestinal and

musculoskeletal imaging and vascular and

interventional radiology

Tuesday, April 28

7:00 am–8:00 amPower hours on

musculoskeletal imaging and ultrasound

7:00 am–9:30 amReview course on neuroradiology

8:00 am–9:30 amInstructional courses on cardiac, genitourinary and pediatric imaging,

and vascular and interventional radiology

9:30 am–11:00 amScientific sessions on

cardiopulmonary, genitourinary and pediatric

imaging, neuroradiology and vascular and interventional radiology. An instructional course on musculoskeletal

imaging

10:00 am–12:30 pmReview course on ultrasound

11:00 am–12:00 noonScholars and awards session

11:00 am–12:30 pmInstructional courses on

genitourinary, musculoskeletal and pediatric imaging,

neuroradiology and vascular and interventional radiology

12:30 pm–1:30 pmPower hours on genitourinary

and chest imaging

1:30 pm–3:00 pmInstructional courses on

musculoskeletal and pediatric imaging, neuroradiology and vascular and interventional

radiology. Scientific sessions on cardiopulmonary

and genitourinary imaging

1:30 pm–6:15 pm Categorical course on

ultrasound


genitourinary and pediatric imaging, neuroradiology and vascular and interventional

radiology. Scientific sessions on cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal imaging

Monday, April 27

7:00 am–8:00 amPower hours on neuroradiology and efficacy,

education and PACS

7:30 am–5:45 pm Categorical course

on ultrasound

8:00 am–9:30 am Instructional courses on cardiac imaging, neuro-radiology, vascular and

interventional radiology, business and education

10:00 am–11:30 amInstructional courses on

education. Scientific sessions on cardiopulmo-nary imaging, neuroradi-

ology, vascular and interventional radiology, business and education

11:30 am–12:30 pmCaldwell Lecture

12:30 pm–1:30 pmPower hour on vascular

and interventional radiology and cardiac

imaging

1:30 pm–3:00 pmInstructional courses on cardiac imaging,

neuroradiology, vascular and interventional radi-

ology and education

3:30 pm–5:00 pm/ 5:30 pm

Instructional courses on cardiac imaging,

neuroradiology, vascular and interventional

radiology and education. Scientific sessions on

genitourinary imaging, education and business

Register and apply for membership online at www.arrs.org

There are additional fees

for the categorical

course and the case-based

imaging review course.

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Course Enrollment Categorical Course on Ultrasound $180 members; $260 nonmembers

Case-Based Imaging Review $180 members; $80 in-training members;

$260 nonmembers Sunday, April 268:00 am–12:00 noon Item-Writing Workshop1:00 pm–5:00 pm Education Seminar 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Practice Seminar

Monday, April 277:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Efficacy, Education, PACS Power Hour: Neuroradiology 8:00 am–9:30 am IC101-IC05 10:00 am–11:30 am IC106-IC107; SS1-SS4 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Cardiac Imaging Power Hour: Vascular and Interventional 1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC108-IC111 3:30 pm–5:00 pm/5:30 pm IC112-IC115; SS5-SS6

Tuesday, April 287:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Musculoskeletal Imaging Power Hour: Ultrasound 8:00 am–9:30 am IC201-IC205 9:30 am–11:00 am IC206; SS7-SS11 11:00 am–12:30 pm IC207-IC211 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Chest Imaging Power Hour: Genitourinary Imaging 1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC212-IC215; SS12-SS13 4:00 pm–5:30 pm/6:00 pm IC216-IC219; SS14-SS15

Wednesday, April 297:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Gastrointestinal Imaging Power Hour: Pediatric Imaging 8:00 am–9:30 am IC301-IC304; SS16 10:00 am–11:30 am/12:00 noon IC305-IC307; SS17-SS19 12:30 pm–2:00 pm/2:30 pm IC308-IC310; SS20-SS22 3:00 pm–4:30 pm/5:00 pm IC311-IC313; SS23-SS25

Thursday, April 307:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Nuclear Medicine Power Hour: Emergency Radiology 8:00 am–9:30 am IC401-IC406 10:00 am–11:30 am/12:00 noon IC407-IC410; SS26-SS2712:00 noon-1:00 pm CS. Breast Tomosynthesis 1:30 pm–3:00 pm/3:30 pm IC411-IC413; SS28-SS29 4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC414-IC419

Friday, May 17:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Breast Imaging8:00 am–9:30 am IC501-IC505 10:00 am–11:30 am/12:00 noon IC506-IC508; SS30

FeesPlease circle the appropriate categoryGeneral Registration Fees Early Bird Regular to February 6 to March 20 On-Site

Physician Member $299 $399 $499

Emeritus/SRS Members $155 $255 $355

In-Training Physician Member $155 $255 $355

Technologist or Nurse Member $155 $255 $355

Nonmembers $725 $825 $925 There are additional fees for the categorical course ($180 for members; $260 for nonmembers) and the case-based imaging review ($180 members; $80 in-training members; $260 nonmembers).

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Case-Based Imaging Review Fee ($180/$80/$260): $

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geneRal infoRmationProgram ObjectivesThe 2009 annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society has three goals: • To offer an educational forum in the practice and science of radiology based

on recognized needs; • To provide a forum to report on, exchange information on and disseminate

new developments and expert knowledge in radiology; and • To ensure that the educational activities have influenced participants’ knowl-

edge, skills, behavior and practice performance.

Who Should AttendRadiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals interested in the science and practice of radiology.

Continuing Medical Education CreditsAccreditation StatementThe ARRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical educational activities for physicians. Designation StatementThe ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 56.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. In order to receive CME credit, the attendee must complete the online CME forms. A web address will be sent to attendees before, during and after the meeting which will direct them to the CME forms. The forms will be available online until May 15. Approximately six weeks after the meeting, each registered attendee will receive a transcript verifying the number of credits earned. A record of CME credits earned will also be available on www.arrs.org. The ARRS has developed a Web-based tracking system that includes all CME credits earned through the ARRS annual meeting and other ARRS CME materials.

No-Smoking PolicyThe ARRS has established a no-smoking policy for all of its meetings. The no-smoking policy applies to the meeting rooms as well as the exhibit hall.

Cell Phone PolicyAttendees are asked to have their cell phones on vibrate or turned off during all sessions.

Special NeedsIndividuals requiring auxiliary aids or services as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Hope Neely at 800-438-2777, 703-729-3353 or [email protected].

Registration FeesRegistration for the 2009 annual meeting will open online at www.arrs.org on December 15, 2008. Early Bird Regular to February 6 to March 20 On-SitePhysician Member $299 $399 $499Emeritus/SRS Members $155 $255 $355In-Training Physician Member $155 $255 $355Technologist or Nurse Member $155 $255 $355Nonmembers $725 $825 $925 There is an additional fee for the categorical course on Practical Sonography for the Radiologist: Members: $180 Nonmembers: $260The fee includes a comprehensive course syllabus. There is an additional fee for Approach to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Imaging Review: Members: $180 In-Training Members: $80 Nonmembers: $260 The fee includes a workbook of more than 300 cases. After March 20, all registrations will be done on-site in Boston, MA.

Nonmembers may apply for ARRS membership anytime prior to and during the annual meeting and receive the membership registration fee discount. Cancellations received prior to March 20 will be processed after the meeting minus a $100 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations received after March 20, 2009.

Register online at www.arrs.org or see page 1 for the registration form.

You are cordially invited to attend the 2009 ARRS Annual Meeting at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA, April 26-May 1. The meeting is designed to meet your educational requirements whether you need cred-its in a particular subspecialty area or are interest-ed in attending courses covering a variety of sub-specialties. See pages 11–21 for details on what courses are offered in the various subspecialties.

The categorical course is on ultrasound. Chaired by Drs. Teresita Angtuaco, Ulrike Hamper, Philip

Ralls and Leslie Scoutt, the program will focus on practice issues in ultrasound, abdominal, musculoskeletal and vascular sonography, obstetric, gynecologic and pediatric ultrasound and ultrasound of superficial structures. Current and future applications will be discussed.

ARRS will again offer a case-based imaging review for residents and physicians in practice. Directed by Drs. Melissa Rosado de Christenson, Gerald Abbott, Deborah Baumgarten and Sanjeev Bhalla, the course includes 330 cases representing 11 subspecialty areas. Upon completion of the course, participants should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features, constructing an imaging differential diagnosis and understanding the management of various diseases.

The 2009 annual meeting will also include three half-day courses. The courses will be held on Sunday, April 26, and will focus on radiology education, item-writing and business and practice. Instructional courses taught by respected radiology educators, scientific sessions highlighting the latest in radiology research and power hour sessions that feature authors of electronic exhibits discussing their exhibits complete the program.

The annual meeting program is made possible through the commitment of our volunteers. Dr. Norman Beauchamp chairs the ARRS Education/CME Committee, which is responsible for ARRS’ overall education program. Dr. Jonathan Lewin chairs the ARRS Program Committee, which is responsible for the annual meeting scientific sessions, the electronic exhibits, and the power hours and Dr. Mauricio Castillo chairs the ARRS Instructional Courses Committee, which is responsible for the development of the annual meeting instructional courses, categorical course, the review course and the Sunday half-day courses. It is because of them and the members of their committees and the volunteer faculty, that ARRS is able to bring you a meeting of the highest quality.

Spring is at its peak in late April and early May in Boston. We hope you will join us.

John K. Crowe, MD, President, American Roentgen Ray Society

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Q. When will registration open for the 2009 ARRS Annual Meeting?

A. Registration will open December 15, 2008.

Q. How do I register?A. There are three easy ways to register:

1. Online registration is available at www.arrs.org. 2. Mail the registration form (see page 1) to ARRS at P.O. Box 18001, Merrifield, VA 22118-0001. 3. Fax the registration form (see page 1) to ARRS at 703-729-4839.

Q. What is the registration deadline?A. Registration materials must be received at ARRS headquarters by March 20,

2009. Early registration is strongly suggested as enrollment in courses is limited and registrations are processed in the order received.

Q. How do I make my hotel reservation?A. The 2009 annual meeting will be held at the John B. Hynes Veterans

Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA. The headquarters hotel is the Sheraton Boston. In order to make a reservation at the hotel at the ARRS special rate, you must register for the annual meeting first. You will then be provided information to make your hotel reservation. The hotel reservation deadline is March 27, 2009.

Q. How do I register after the registration deadline?A. After March 20, registrations will only be accepted at the ARRS registration

desk at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. On-site reg-istration will be open at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 25 through 1:30 pm, Friday, May 1.

Q. What does the general registration fee provide? A. You will receive a CD-ROM with educational session handouts and a program

book. Opening ceremonies that includes the presidential address and the gold medal presentation; an opening reception; more than 75 specialty- focused instructional courses; more than 25 scientific sessions; the scholars and awards session; the Caldwell Lecture; the scientific exhibit hall with more than 300 electronic exhibits; case of the day; internet café; and a commercial exhibit hall with more than 50 vendors are included in the general registra-tion fee.

Q. What is the categorical course?A. This three-day intensive course focused on ultrasound is scheduled Sunday,

April 26–Tuesday, April 28. This course is not included in the general registra-tion fee. ARRS members pay an additional fee of $180 and nonmembers pay an additional fee of $260. Registration for the categorical course requires payment of the general registration fee. Participants will receive a printed categorical course syllabus as part of their educational materials. CME may not be claimed for this course if an individual has not registered and paid the additional fee. Only those registered for this course will be allowed entry.

Q. What is the case-based imaging review?A. This four-day comprehensive course is designed for residents preparing to

enter practice as well as those in practice who are interested in a focused review using a case-based approach to imaging differential diagnosis. Scheduled Tuesday, April 28–Friday, May 1, this course is not included in the

general registration fee. ARRS members pay an additional fee of $180 and nonmembers pay an additional fee of $260. ARRS members in-training (resi-dents and fellows) pay an additional fee of $80. Registration for the case-based imaging review requires payment of the general registration fee. Participants will receive a printed workbook as part of their educational materials. CME may not be claimed for this course if an individual has not registered and paid the additional fee. Only those registered for this course will be allowed entry.

Q. Do I need to register guests for the meeting?A. Yes, guests must be registered for the meeting for security purposes and to

provide ARRS with accurate registration numbers. There is no charge for guests. Simply indicate the name of your guest on your registration form and a name badge for your guest will be part of your registration packet. Individuals eligible for ARRS membership may not register as guests and must pay the general registration fee.

Q. What does the guest registration cover?A. Registered guests are invited to attend the welcome reception and visit

the commercial exhibit hall. Guests may not attend any of the educational sessions, including the instructional courses, power hours and scientific sessions. CME credit is not granted to guests. If a guest would like to attend any educational courses and/or obtain CME credits the individual is expected to pay the appropriate registration fees.

Q. Will I receive a registration confirmation?A. Registration confirmations are e-mailed to registrants. It is important to

provide your e-mail address with your registration materials to ensure receipt of your confirmation.

Q. What is the cancellation policy?A. Written requests for cancellation may be received via e-mail at meeting@

arrs.org, via fax at 703-729-4839, or via mail to ARRS at 44211 Slatestone Court, Leesburg, VA 20176. Written requests for refunds received prior to March 20, 2009, will be processed after the meeting minus a $100 cancella-tion fee. After March 20, cancellations will be processed but refunds will not be issued. Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone.

Q. Can I become an ARRS member to take advantage of registration savings?

A. Absolutely! If you plan to attend the 2009 annual meeting, apply early for membership to ensure your membership status is confirmed before your annual meeting registration is received and processed. To apply for member-ship: 1. Apply Online: Go to www.arrs.org and click on Membership. 2. Download Application: Go to www.arrs.org, click on Membership and send

the completed application to ARRS via mail to 44211 Slatestone Court, Leesburg, VA 20176 or fax to 703-729-4839.

Q. What do you recommend for those traveling to the meeting from outside the United States?

A. Visa applications are now subject to greater scrutiny. International attendees should apply for a Visa no later than January 2009 to attend the annual meeting in April. For more information, refer to www.travel.state.gov/visa/index.html. If you require a letter of invitation from the ARRS for Visa purposes, go to the annual meeting section of www.arrs.org, e-mail [email protected] or fax 703-729-4839.

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Hotel ReservationsThe ARRS has negotiated a block of rooms at the Sheraton Boston Hotel on behalf of those attending the ARRS annual meeting. To take advantage of the special negotiated ARRS rates, you must be registered for the annual meeting first. Annual meeting registration is available at www.arrs.org. Registration for the ARRS annual meeting will open December 15, 2008.

Once you have registered for the ARRS annual meeting, you will be provided with a unique online link to book your hotel reservation. Hotel reservations must be made online by Friday, March 27, 2009, to qualify forthe special ARRS rates. After that date, the ARRS room block will be releasedand higher rates may apply.

Room reservation requests made by phone, fax or mail will not be accepted.

The ARRS reserves the right to cancel any hotel reservation made within the ARRS room block by individuals not registered for the ARRS annual meeting.

Sheraton Boston Hotel RatesStandard RoomsSingle or Double $224All rates are quoted in U.S. funds and subject to applicable state and localtaxes (currently 12.45%).

Hotel Confirmations When you make your reservations online you will receive a confirmation from the hotel along with instructions if you need to make changes to your hotel reservation.

Deposits All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Credit cards will becharged a first night’s deposit at the time a reservation is made. Deposits arefully refundable if cancelled at least three (3) days prior to arrival.

Cancellations/Changes Cancellations must be made three (3) days in advance of the arrival date to avoid a one night room and tax charge. Changes to your reservation can be made up until the day of arrival. Any cancellations and changes to your reservation must be done online.

Questions Regarding Hotel Reservations Please contact the hotel directly using the directions provided when your hotel reservation was made online. The ARRS is not able to answer questions regarding your hotel reservation.

Travel InformationAirline TransportationAmerican Airlines is offering special discounted rates to ARRS attendees. Go to www.aa.com and on the left side of the screen select reservations, book flight, round trip. For the AA.com promotion code, enter A0249AA. By phone, call res-ervations at 1-800-433-1790 ($20 phone booking fee applies) and mention ARRS authorization number/promotion code A0249AA. Attendees will receive 5% off published round trip fares for all classes originating from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific. Note: Some fares are not valid for the discount. Reservation agents are on duty seven days a week from 6:00 am–12:00 midnight CST. AAdvantage members receive full credit for miles flown.

Train InformationBoston is served by three train stations. The closest train station to the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center is Back Bay. For schedule and fare information, please visit www.amtrak.com or call Amtrak reservations at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). When making your reservation, please use the station code BBY for Boston Back Bay. The station is approximately 1 mile from the con-vention center and is easily accessible by walking, public transportation or taxi.

Car RentalAVIS is the official car rental company for this meeting. To reserve a car, call AVIS at 800-331-1600 or go online at www.avis.com. Please refer to AVIS discount number J947565.

Hotel and tRavel

Registration HoursSaturday, April 251:00 pm–5:00 pm

Sunday, April 266:30 am–7:30 pm

Monday, April 27– Thursday, April 30 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Friday, May 16:30 am–1:30 pm

Opening CeremoniesSunday, April 26 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

Opening ReceptionSunday, April 26 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

(in the commercial exhibit hall)

Commercial Exhibit Hours

Sunday, April 26 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Monday-Tuesday, April 27-28

9:15 am–4:30 pm

Wednesday, April 29 9:15 am–4:00 pm

Scientific Exhibit Hours

Sunday, April 261:00 pm–7:00 pm

Monday, April 27- Wednesday, April 29

7:00 am–10:00 pm

Thursday, April 307:00 am–4:15 pm

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Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals interested in the use of ultrasound to diagnose abdominal, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic and musculoskeletal diseases and disorders in both the adult and pediatric population. Goals and Objectives: Following completion of the program, participants should have an understanding of ultrasound imaging techniques and indications for appropriate use in the wide spectrum of diseases and disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, the genitourinary tract, thyroid, parathyroid, scrotum, breast, vascular and musculoskeletal systems. In addition, they should be able to optimize their imaging protocols for efficient management of adult and pediatric patients.

Sunday, April 26, 20097:30 am–10:10 am Practice Issues in Ultrasound 7:30 am–8:00 am Introduction to the Course—T. Angtuaco; Why Ultrasound–J. Crowe8:00 am–8:30 am Ultrasound Technology in the Next 10 Years—P. Burns8:30 am–9:00 am Turf Issues in Ultrasound—J. Cronan9:00 am–9:30 am Ultrasound Accreditation: Current State of the Art— S. Katanick9:30 am–10:00 am Supertechs: Radiology Extenders—M. Robbin10:00 am–10:10 am Question and Answer Session

10:30 am–12:45 pm Abdominal Sonography 10:30 am–11:00 am Gastrointestinal Tract Ultrasound–S. Wilson11:00 am–11:30 am Ultrasound of Portal Hypertension (TIPS)–M. Lockhart11:30 am–12:00 noon Transplants (Liver/Kidney/Pancreas)–S. Sheth12:00 noon–12:30 pm Pitfalls in the Abdomen (Cases)–D. Rubens12:30 pm–12:45 pm Question and Answer Session

1:30 pm–3:10 pm Superficial Structures–High Resolution Ultrasound1:30 pm–2:00 pm Thyroid/Parathyroid–C. Reading2:00 pm–2:30 pm Evaluation of the Scrotal Mass–T. Winter2:30 pm–3:00 pm Breast–L. Barke3:00 pm–3:10 pm Question and Answer Session

3:30 pm–5:45 pm Vascular Sonography3:30 pm–4:00 pm Update of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Venous

Diseases—L. Needleman4:00 pm–4:30 pm Abdomen (AAA Screen)—R. Bertino4:30 pm–5:00 pm Carotid Sonography—E. Grant5:00 pm–5:30 pm Problem Cases—L. Scoutt5:30 pm–5:45 pm Question and Answer Session

Monday April 27, 20097:30 am–10:10 am Gynecologic Ultrasound7:30 am–8:00 am Ultrasound of the Endometrium—M. Böhm-Vélez8:00 am–8:30 am Ultrasound of Adnexal Masses—J. Langer8:30 am–9:00 am Acute Pelvic Pain: What We Have Learned from the ER—

A. Lev–Toaff9:00 am–9:30 am Chronic Pelvic Pain—T. Dubinsky9:30 am–10:00 am Problem Cases—U. Hamper10:00 am–10:10 am Question and Answer Session

10:30 am–3:10 pm OB Ultrasound10:30 am–11:10 am Ectopic Pregnancy—F. Laing11:10 am–11:50 am Fetal Survey—C. Benson11:50 am–12:30 pm Second and Third Trimester Emergencies—D. Levine12:30 pm–12:45 pm Question and Answer Session1:30 pm–2:00 pm Twins—V. Feldstein2:00 pm–2:30 pm Pitfalls in OB Ultrasound—B. Coleman2:30 pm–3:00 pm Problem Solving in OB (Cases)—T. Angtuaco3:00 pm–3:10 pm Question and Answer Session

3:30 pm–5:45 pm Pediatric Ultrasound 3:30 pm–3:45 pm Why is Radiation Reduction Important in Children?— M. Callahan 3:45 pm–4:25 pm Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen: Infant and Young Child—I. Castro-Aragon4:25 pm–5:00 pm Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen: School-Age Child and

Adolescent—S. Bixby 5:00 pm–5:30 pm Problem-Solving Techniques for Neonatal Cranial

Sonography—G. Taylor5:30 pm–5:45 pm Question and Answer Session

Tuesday April 28, 20091:30 pm–3:40 pm Musculoskeletal Sonography1:30 pm–2:00 pm Overview of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound —L. Nazarian2:00 pm–2:30 pm Upper Extremity Applications—J. Jacobson2:30 pm–3:00 pm Lower Extremity Applications—S. Allison3:00 pm–3:30 pm Ultrasound–Guided Musculoskeletal Applications—

R. Adler 3:30 pm–3:40 pm Question and Answer Session

4:00 pm–6:15 pm Innovations and the Future of Ultrasound4:00 pm–4:30 pm Focused Ultrasound Ablation—D. Brown4:30 pm–5:00 pm Molecular Imaging with Ultrasound—A. Fleischer5:00 pm–5:30 pm The Future of Ultrasound Flow Imaging—J. Rubin5:30 pm–6:00 pm Future of Ultrasound—H. Cohen 6:00 pm–6:15 pm Question and Answer Session

CategoRiCal CouRse Practical Sonography for the RadiologistCourse Directors: Teresita Angtuaco, MD; Ulrike Hamper, MD; Philip Ralls, MD; Leslie Scoutt, MD

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Who Should Attend: Radiology professionals at all career stages with an interest in a review of diagnostic imaging cases representing a wide array of specialty areas. Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to detect, comprehensively assess and correctly diagnose various conditions and diseases representing 11 radiology subspecialties; identify and recommend the most advantageous imaging modality and technique to the cases imaged in their practice; and describe the distinguishing characteristics that pinpoint the correct diagnosis representing the cases that may be referred to them in their practice.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:00 am–9:30 am Neuroradiology7:00 am–7:30 am Neoplasms—C.D. Phillips7:30 am–8:00 am Head and Neck—M. Michel8:00 am–8:30 am Spine—Z. Rumboldt8:30 am–9:00 am Vascular—C. Glastonbury 9:00 am–9:30 am Potpourri—J. Anderson

10:00 am–12:30 pm Ultrasound10:00 am–10:30 am Small Parts—L. Scoutt10:30 am–11:00 am Abdominal—D. Rubens11:00 am–11:30 am Vascular—J. Pellerito11:30 am–12:00 noon Gynecology—O. Baltarowich12:00 noon–12:30 pm 2nd and 3rd Trimester Obstetrics—B. Hertzberg

Wednesday, April 29, 20097:00 am–9:30 am Vascular and Interventional Radiology7:00 am–7:30 am Vascular Diagnosis—B. Funaki7:30 am–8:00 am Arterial Intervention—A. Nemcek8:00 am–8:30 am Venous Intervention—S. Regalado8:30 am–9:00 am Nonvascular Interventions—G. Knuttinen9:00 am–9:30 am Malignancy—C. Ray

10:00 am–12:30 pm Cardiovascular Imaging10:00 am–10:30 am Chest Pain—C. Javidan–Nejad10:30 am–11:00 am Murmur/Rub—K. Birchard11:00 am–11:30 am Mental Status Changes—S. Seth11:30 am–12:00 noon Syndrome/Congenital—J. Hsu12:00 noon–12:30 pm Plain Film Correlates—S. Bhalla

1:30 pm–4:00 pm Pediatric Imaging1:30 pm–2:00 pm Chest—E. Lee2:00 pm–2:30 pm Chest—B. Markle2:30 pm–3:00 pm Cardiac—K. Fickenscher3:00 pm–3:30 pm Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary—L. Lowe3:30 pm–4:00 pm Liver/Neuroradiogy—J. Reid

Thursday, April 30, 20097:00 am–9:30 am Breast Imaging7:00 am–7:30 am Breast Ultrasound—S. Durfee7:30 am–8:00 am Management Guidelines for Imaging and Clinical Cases— L. Salkowski8:00 am–8:30 am MRI–Mammography/Ultrasound Correlation— G. Whitman8:30 am–9:00 am Postsurgical Breast—A. Nees9:00 am–9:30 am Breast MRI—M. Roubidoux

10:00 am—12:30 pm Chest Imaging10:00 am–10:30 am Pleural and Chest Wall Lesions—G. Abbott10:30 am–11:00 am Mediastinal Abnormalities—E. Donnelly11:00 am–11:30 am Airways and Airspace Disease—D. Manos11:30 am–12:00 noon Pulmonary Tumors and Mass–Like Opacities—E. Moore12:00 noon–12:30 pm Interstitial Lung Disease—A. Sharma

1:30 pm–4:00 pm Nuclear Medicine1:30 pm–2:00 pm Quality Assurance Issues—D. Yoo2:00 pm–2:30 pm Nuclear Medicine Emergencies—A. Siegel2:30 pm–3:00 pm Infection and Inflammation—T. Wong3:00 pm–3:30 pm SPECT/CT—H. Jacene3:30 pm–4:00 pm PET/CT—C. Rajadhyaksha

Friday, May 1, 20097:00 am–9:30 am Musculoskeletal Imaging7:00 am–7:30 am Multifocal Lesions—S. Smith7:30 am–8:00 am Bone Marrow Abnormalities—D. Blankenbaker8:00 am–8:30 am Soft Tissue Masses—K. Davis8:30 am–9:00 am Tumors and Lucent Lesions of Bone—C. Gaskin9:00 am–9:30 am Soft Tissue Abnormalities of Joints—N. Safdar 10:00 am—12:30 pm Genitourinary Imaging 10:00 am–10:30 am Kidney—E. Remer10:30 am–11:00 am Collecting System, Ureters and Bladder—D. Casalino11:00 am–11:30 am Male Pelvis—C. Woodfield11:30 am–12:00 noon Female Pelvis—C. Peterson 12:00 noon–12:30 pm Miscellaneous—D. Baumgarten

1:00 pm—3:30 pm Gastrointestinal Imaging1:00 pm–1:30 pm Liver—C. Sirlin1:30 pm–2:00 pm Colon—C. Santillan2:00 pm–2:30 pm Pancreas—B. Yeh2:30 pm–3:00 pm Esophagus/Stomach/Small Bowel—C. Menias3:00 pm–3:30 pm Mesentry/Omentum—J. Wang

2009 aRRs Case-Based imaging ReviewCourse Directors: Melissa Rosado de Christenson, MD; Gerald Abbott, MD; Deborah Baumgarten, MD; Sanjeev Bhalla, MD


Sunday, April 26, 2009

Item-Writing WorkshopCourse Director: Jannette Collins, MD8:00 am–12:00 noon

Who Should Attend: Radiology professionals with an interest in writing multi-ple-choice items for ABR exams, SAMs and other adult educational activities.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the program, the participants should be able to write and edit multiple-choice items appropriate for adult edu-cational activities, in particular ABR examinations and ABR-qualified self-assess-ment modules (SAMs). This course requires that attendees read a pre-selected article from the American Journal of Roentgenology and write an MCQ related to the article following guidelines in a handout that will be distributed via e-mail to all registrants. Registrants should submit the MCQ to ARRS prior to the ARRS meeting. During the course, attendees will work in groups to critique and edit the MCQs. This will be followed by a group discussion and critique of the MCQs.

8:00 am–8:30 am Update on ABR Written Exams and SAMs—G. Becker

8:30 am–9:30 am The Role of Objectives in Writing MCQs—B. Wood

9:30 am–10:40 am Writing Good MCQs—J. Collins

11:00 am–12:00 noon Review of Participant and Instructor MCQs—J. Collins

Education Seminar: Educating for CompetencyCourse Director: Richard Gunderman, MD 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Who Should Attend: Radiologists seeking to understand better and make more effective use of competencies in all levels of contemporary medical education.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the seminar, attendees will be able to describe the role of competencies in contemporary medical education; outline strengths and weaknesses of competencies as educational principles; begin to develop competency-based self-assessment; and make more effective use of competencies in future educational activities.

1:00 pm–1:15 pm Welcome and Introductions—R. Gunderman

1:15 pm–1:45 pm Caveats about the Competencies—R. Gunderman

1:45 pm–2:15 pm Advantages of Competency-Based Education—B. Wood

2:15 pm–2:45 pm Leadership as a Competency—D. Heitkamp

3:15 pm–3:45 pm Can We Assess Non-Knowledge-Based Competencies in Medical Students?— P. Lewis

3:45 pm–4:15 pm A Required Competency Rotation in Residency—A. Relyea-Chew

4:15 pm–4:45 pm Management and Business as Essential Competencies—S. Chan

4:45 pm–5:00 pm Questions and Answers

Business and Practice Management SeminarCourse Director: Jonathan Berlin, MD 1:30 pm–5:00 pm

Who Should Attend: Radiologists and allied health care professionals with an interest in the business and management of radiology practices. The seminar will be applicable to health care professionals at all levels of training.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the business and practice manage-ment seminar, participants will be able to describe the political and legislative policies impacting radiology practice; identify and respond to trends in radiology reimbursement and radiologist productivity monitoring, and understand and apply practical tips to optimize their practice now and in the future, including tips on effective design of patient surveys and application of new technology.

1:30 pm–2:00 pm Legislative and Political Issues Affecting Radiology in 2009 and Beyond— H. Forman

2:00 pm–2:30 pm Understanding and Responding to Declining Reimbursement: The Five “S’s”— J. Berlin

2:30 pm–3:00 pm A Half Dozen Practice Tips That You Might Not Have Thought Of—L. Muroff

3:30 pm–4:00 pm Service and Quality Survey Methodologies: How to Find Out What Your Patients Really Want—F. Lexa

4:00 pm–4:30 pm Measuring and Managing Physician Productivity: Benchmarks and Strategies— R. Duszak

4:30 pm–5:00 pmRadiology from the Business Consultant's Perspective: Addressing Challenges in the Future—B. Silverstein

Half-day CouRses

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 7:30 am–5:45 pm Categorical Course: Practical Sonography for the Radiologist

8:00 am–12:00 noon Item-Writing Workshop

1:00 pm–5:00 pm Education Seminar: Educating for Competency

1:30 pm–5:00 pm Business and Practice Management Seminar

6:00 pm–7:30 pm Opening Ceremonies: Presidential Address and Gold Medal Presentations

Monday, April 27, 2009 7:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Efficacy, Education and PACS Power Hour: Neuroradiology

7:30 am–5:45 pm Categorical Course: Practical Sonography for the Radiologist

8:00 am–9:30 am IC101. Cardiac CTA: Setting up a Cardiac Service, Reimbursement Issues—

J. Earls; Technical Considerations and Principles of Cardiac CTA— S. Abbara; Protocols and Reconstructions—U.J. Schoepf

IC102. Practice-Based Learning: Patient Quality and P4P Issues—F. Lexa; Risk Management—M. Raskin

IC103. Imaging the Patient with Headache—E. Knopp, P. Schaefer IC104. Malpractice Issues in Radiology: Update 2009—L. Berlin IC105. Thromboembolic Axis of Evil: DVT, PE, IVC Filters–T. Burdick, M. Bittles,

K. Daly

10:00 am–11:30 am SS1. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers SS2. Efficacy, Education and PACS Papers SS3. Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Papers SS4. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers IC106. Practice-Based Learning: Safety Issues in Radiology—M. Parker;

Overview and Strategies to Reduce CT Dose—M. Gunn IC107. Cooking for AJR II: A Recipe for SAMs—F. Chew, C. Roberts

11:30 am–12:30 pm Caldwell Lecture: Bruce Hillman, MD

12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Cardiac Imaging Power Hour: Vascular and Interventional Radiology

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC108. Cardiac CTA: Anatomy—S. Patel; Anomalies, Bypass Grafts and Stents—

G. Reddy; Clinical Cases Tips and Tricks—S. Teague IC109. Applications of PET/CT in Neuroimaging and Head and Neck Imaging

—M. Fukui, B. Branstetter, J. Montilla-Soler IC110. ABR Update—R. Dunnick, G. Becker, J. Crowe, E. Kazerooni IC111. Lung Biopsy, How to Avoid and Manage Complications: Avoidance—

A. Funaki; Common Complications—S. Regalado; Rare Complications— B. Funaki

3:30 pm–5:00 pm/5:30 pm IC112. Cardiac CTA: Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease—G. Gladish;

Adult Congenital Heart Disease—R. Gilkeson; Chest Pain in the Emergency Department—C. White

IC113. Practice-Based Learning: Quality Assessment and Improvement— M. Bruno; Overview and Implementation—H. Abujudeh

IC114. Update on Neoplastic Disease Above and Below the Skull Base— K. Salzman, W. Smoker

IC115. Interventional Radiology for the Diagnostic Radiologist— C. Ray, A. Nemcek, K. Kondo

SS5. Efficacy, Education and PACS Papers SS6. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

Tuesday, April 28, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Musculoskeletal Imaging Power Hour: Ultrasound

7:00 am–9:30 am Review Course: Neuroradiology

8:00 am–9:30 am IC201. Update on Imaging the Benign Female Pelvis—P. Ramchandani,

C. Woodfield, L. Scoutt IC202. Cardiac MRI: The Basics—M. Atalay; Cardiomyopathies and

Dysplasias—J. Jeudy; Ischemic Heart Disease–Perfusion, Function, Viability—D. Bluemke

IC203. Evaluation of Sport-Related Injury in Older Children and Adolescents—M. Dempsey; Imaging Evaluation of Osseous Neoplasm in Children: Plain Radiographs and Beyond—S. Vasanawala

IC204. 3D Ultrasound in OB GYN: The Beginning of a New Era—B. Benacerraf; Polyhydramnios and Oligohydramnios—P. Doubilet

IC205. Interventional Radiology Treatment of HCC: Combination Therapy— T. Van Ha, D. Madoff

9:30 am–11:00 am IC206. Musculoskeletal Tumor Imaging, Compartmental Anatomy, Biopsy and

Therapies—C. Roberts, P. Liu, D. Wenger SS7. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers SS8. Genitourinary Imaging Papers SS9. Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Papers SS10. Pediatric Imaging Papers SS11. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers

10:00 am–12:30 pm Review Course: Ultrasound

11:00 am–12:00 noon Scholars and Awards Session

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC207. Renal and Adrenal Incidental Lesions: Controversy and Guidelines—

S. Silverman, W. Mayo-Smith IC208. Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound—J. Jacobson; Rheumatologic Applications—

C. Sofka; Dynamic Imaging—V. Khoury IC209. Current and Practical Issues of Stroke Imaging—M. Castillo, G. Gonzalez IC210. Practical Approach to Focal Neck Masses in Infants and Children: Key

Imaging Features and Differential Diagnoses—N. Kadom; Neonatal Head and Spine Ultrasound: Normal Anatomy, Variants and Pitfalls— P. Guillerman

IC211. Aortic Stent Grafts Imaging and Intervention: Thoracic Stent Grafts, Overview of Devices and Cases—R. Hieb; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts, Sizing, Devices and Complications—F. Facchini; Secondary Interventions, When and How—M. Neisen

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12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Chest Imaging Power Hour: Genitourinary Imaging

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC212. Hip Imaging and Sports Hernia—W. Morrison, D. Blankenbaker, A. Zoga IC213. Degenerative Spine Disease: Imaging and Controversies—S. Falcone,

J. Ross IC214. Practical Approach to Neonatal Bowel Obstruction: Techniques and

Differential Diagnoses—C. Carrico; Evaluation of Acute Abdomen in Older Children and Adolescents—R. Goodman

IC215. Vertebroplasty: The Beginner’s Course—S. Tutton SS12. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers SS13. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

1:30 pm–6:15 pm Categorical Course: Practical Sonography for the Radiologist

4:00 pm–5:30 pm/6:00 pm IC216. Safety Issues of CT and MR Contrast Material: Update in a Changing

World (abdominal imaging)—J. Weinreb, R. Katzberg IC217. Nerve Imaging in Neuroradiology: Brachial Plexus, Lumbosacral Plexus

and Peripheral Nerves—K. Maravilla, S. Pruthi IC218. Neonatal Medical and Surgical Diseases: Practical Approach for Evalu-

ation and Differential Diagnoses—J. Reid; Evaluation of Pulmonary Infection in Infants and Children: What Radiologists Should Know—E. Lee

IC219. On-Call Radiology (interventional radiology)—P. Gamboa, H. Ferral SS14. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers SS15. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers

Wednesday, April 29, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Gastrointestinal Imaging Power Hour: Pediatric Imaging

7:00 am–9:30 am Review Course: Vascular and Interventional Radiology

8:00 am–9:30 am IC301. CT Colonography—J. Yee, Z. Liao (sponsored by the AAWR) IC302. HRCT Imaging of Lung—G. Abbott, L. Heyneman, M. Gosselin IC303. MR Imaging of the Knee—M. Recht, C. Winalski IC304. Update on Infectious and Inflammatory Disease of the Brain and

Spine—B. Zimmerman, J. Comunale SS16. Breast Imaging Papers

10:00 am–11:30 am/12:00 noon IC305. Practical Approach to the Pancreatic Lesion—D. Sahani, K. Mortele IC306. The Post-Treatment Head and Neck: Imaging and Avoiding Pitfalls—

C. Glastonbury, D. Williams IC307. Deep Venous Ultrasound: Expected and Unexpected Findings—

B. Hashimoto; Doppler Waveform Analysis-Some Things You Need to Know—C. Merritt

SS17. Breast Imaging Papers SS18. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers SS19. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

10:00 am–12:30 pm Review Course: Cardiovascular Imaging

12:30 pm–2:00 pm/2:30 pm IC308. HRCT: Airway and Smoking-Related Lung Disease—A. Bankier,

P. Boiselle, J. Gurney, C. Meyer IC309. Pain Management: Imaging Evaluation and Treatment

(neuroradiology)—O. Ortiz, G. Zoarski IC310. Pharmacology in Interventional Radiology: Sedation and Analgesia

Primer–P. Gamboa; Anti-Coagulation and Anti-Platelet Therapy— H. Ferral; Antibiotics—J. Lopera

SS20. Breast Imaging Papers SS21. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers SS22. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers

1:30 pm–4:00 pm Review Course: Pediatric Imaging

2:45 pm–3:15 pm Member Business Meeting

3:00 pm–4:30 pm/5:00 pm IC311. Perception: How We “See” Things—J. Wolfe; Computer-Aided Detection

in Mammography and MR: Does it Help What We “See”?—A. Semine IC312. CTA of the Thorax: Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease, Arterial and

Venous Malformations, Acute Aortic Syndromes and Postoperative Evaluation of the Aorta—S. Bhalla, C. Chiles, L. Washington, B. Sundaram

IC313. Sonography of the Urinary Tract—W. Chong; Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen—J. Wong

SS23. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers SS24. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers SS25. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers

CC=Categorical Course*ES=Education Seminar

IC=Instructional CourseIW=Item-Writing WorkshopPS=Practice Seminar

RC=Review Course*SS=Scientific Sessions

Code key* There are additional fees for the

categorical course and the case- based imaging review course.

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Thursday, April 30, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Emergency Radiology Power Hour: Nuclear Medicine

7:00 am–9:30 am Review Course: Breast Imaging

8:00 am–9:30 am IC401. Navigating CT and MR of the Liver—A. Fulcher, D. Morgan IC402. Hot Topics in Thoracic Imaging: Radiation Dose, CAD, SPN, PE, Decision

Analysis, Dual Source, Dual Energy CT, Functional Imaging—L. Hurwitz, H. MacMahon, J. Vlahos, J. Goldin

IC403. Simplifying the Diagnosis of Difficult Musculoskeletal Injuries—C. West, L. Rogers, J. Yu

IC404. Arthritis: Basic and Advanced Imaging—D. Flemming, M. Bruno, L. Bancroft

IC405. Brain, Skull Base, and Cervical Trauma: Imaging and Implications for Treatment and Prognosis—J. Smirniotopoulos, D. Nunez

IC406. Introduction to PET/CT, Normal Variants, Protocols and Reporting— D. Yoo, E. Akin, T. Wong

10:00 am–11:30 am/12:00 noon IC407. Basic Principles of Core Biopsy: Stereotactic and Sonographic—

H. Peters; Basic Principles of Core Biopsy: MR Guided—E. Gombos IC408. Imaging the Patient with Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage—W. Kubal;

Imaging Emergent Infections of the Head and Neck—D. Nunez; MDCT of Maxillofacial Trauma: Saving Face—M. Bernstein

IC409. Multimodality Imaging of the Shoulder—K. Buckwalter, K. Schreibman IC410. How to Image the Pediatric Patient: Sedation Issues and Avoiding Pitfalls

(neuroradiology)—K. Mason, B. Koch, C. Robson SS26. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers SS27. Nuclear Medicine Papers 10:00 am–12:30 pm Review Course: Chest Imaging

12:00 noon–1:00 pm CS. * Breast Tomosynthesis: Tips for Interpretation with Case Review (using

an audience response system)—E. Rafferty

1:30 pm–3:00 pm/3:30 pm IC411. MR Indications/Screening—E. Yeh; Breast MR: Practical Aspects of Setting

up a Practice from a Technologist/Manager's Viewpoint—L. Bussolari IC412. Thoracic PET/CT: Interpretation Predicaments and Future

Developments—E. Marom, O. Mawlawi, M. Truong, E. Rohren IC413. Musculoskeletal Tumors and PET Imaging—M. Murphey, J. Peterson SS28. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers SS29. Emergency Radiology Papers

1:30 pm–4:00 pm Review Course: Nuclear Medicine

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC414. Practical MR Imaging of the Abdomen—E. Merkle, D. Cornfeld IC415. Mammography Screening: Epidemiology—D. Kopans; Breast MR/

Sonography: Epidemiology—J. Lee IC416. Radiographic and CT Imaging of Pulmonary Infections: TB/NTMB,

Community-Acquired, Immunocompromised—J. Newell, J. Fishman, L. Ketai

IC417. Radiation Exposure: What Does It Mean for my Patients?—A. Sodickson; Acute Intestinal Ischemia and Bleeding—C. Menias; CT of the Acute Female Pelvis, with Ultrasound Correlation—D. Katz

IC418. Lesions of the Jaw and Larynx—R. Daffner, A. Lupetin IC419. PET/CT in Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma—D. Israel,

H. Jacene, E. Rohren

Friday, May 1, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Breast Imaging

7:00 am–9:30 am Review Course: Musculoskeletal Imaging

8:00 am–9:30 am IC501. Small Bowel: Current Concepts—W. Thompson, J. Fidler IC502. Breast Sonography: Elastography and BIRADS 3 US—S. Raza; Ultrasound

of Cystic Lesions—M. Kettler IC503. CT and PET/CT: SPN, Lung Cancer and Other Thoracic Malignancies—

J. Bruzzi, J. Erasmus, J. Ko IC504. Aortic Dissection—S. Ledbetter; MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline;

64-MDCT of Multiple Trauma—J. Soto IC505. Imaging Biomarkers in Cancer: PET/CT, F18-FDG and Beyond—

A. Van Den Abbeele, A. Sheikh

10:00 am–11:30 am/12:00 noon IC506. Ethical Issues: The ACR Perspective—P. Kornguth; The Expert Witness in

Malpractice (breast imaging)—E. Epstein Cohen IC507. Radiographs and CT: Back to the Basics (chest imaging)—J. Shepard,

A. Rubinowitz, S. Copley, S. Rossi IC508. Updates in Cardiac SPECT, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging With PET and

PET/CT, Assessment of Myocardial Viability—M. Di Carli, S. Dorbala, J. Arrighi SS30. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers

10:00 am–12:30 pm Review Course: Genitourinary Imaging

1:00 pm–3:30 pm Review Course: Gastrointestinal Imaging

*made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Hologic.

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BReast imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of breast diseases.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the breast imaging course track, the participant should be able to determine the appropriate use of computer-aided detection, core biopsy, sonography, MR as well as have a better understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of imaging of breast cancer. In addition, the partici-pant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and con-structing an imaging differential diagnosis for various breast diseases.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 2:30 pm–3:00 pm CC. Breast—L. Barke

Wednesday, April 29, 20098:00 am–9:30 am SS16. Breast Imaging Papers

10:00 am–12:00 noon SS17. Breast Imaging Papers

12:30 pm–2:30 pm SS20. Breast Imaging Papers

3:00 pm–4:30 pm IC311. Perception: How We "See" Things–J. Wolfe; Computer-Aided Detection

in Mammography and MR: Does it Help What We "See"?—A. Semine

Thursday, April 30, 20097:00 am–9:30 am RC. Breast Ultrasound—S. Durfee RC. Management Guidelines for Imaging and Clinical Cases—L. Salkowski RC. MRI-Mammography/Ultrasound Correlation—G. Whitman RC. Postsurgical Breast—A. Nees RC. Breast MRI—M. Roubidoux

10:00 am–11:30 am IC407. Basic Principles of Core Biopsy: Stereotactic and Sonographic—H. Peters;

Basic Principles of Core Biopsy: MR Guided—E. Gombos

12:00 noon–1:00 pm CS. * Breast Tomosynthesis: Tips for Interpretation with Case Review (using

an audience response system)—E. Rafferty

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC411. MR Indications/Screening—E. Yeh; Breast MR: Practical Aspects of Setting

up a Practice from a Technologist/Manager's Viewpoint—L. Bussolari

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC415. Mammography Screening: Epidemiology—D. Kopans; Breast MR/

Sonography: Epidemiology—J. Lee

Friday, May 1, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Breast Imaging

8:00 am–9:30 am IC502. Breast Sonography: Elastography and BIRADS 3 US—S. Raza; Ultrasound

of Cystic Lesions—M. Kettler

10:00 am–11:30 am IC506. Ethical Issues: The ACR Perspective—P. Kornguth; The Expert Witness in

Malpractice (breast imaging)—E. Epstein Cohen

*made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Hologic.

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Business and pRaCtiCe managementWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the business and management of radiology practice.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the business and practice manage-ment course track, the participant will be able to understand and respond to con-temporary issues and challenges facing radiology, including but not limited to changes in reimbursement and payer regulations, medical liability, turf battles, patient surveys, physician productivity, ethics, and contemporary practice issues such as practical tips for optimizing the practice of radiology, including but not limited to the introduction of new services such as cardiac CTA and MRI screening.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:00 am–10:10 am CC. Ultrasound Technology in the Next 10 Years—P. Burns CC. Turf Issues in Ultrasound—J. Cronan CC. Ultrasound Accreditation: Current State of the Art—S. Katanick CC. Supertechs: Radiology Extenders—M. Robbin CC. Question and Answer Session

1:30 pm–5:00 pm PS. Legislative and Political Issues Affecting Radiology in 2009 and Beyond—

H. Forman PS. Understanding and Responding to Declining Reimbursement: The Five

“S‘s”–J. Berlin PS. A Half Dozen Practice Tips That You Might Not Have Thought Of–L. Muroff PS. Service and Quality Survey Methodologies: How to Find Out What Your

Patients Really Want–F. Lexa PS. Measuring and Managing Physician Productivity: Benchmarks and

Strategies–R. Duszak PS. Radiology from the Business Consultant's Perspective: Addressing

Challenges in the Future–B. Silverstein

Monday, April 27, 2009 7:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Efficacy, Education and PACS

8:00 am–9:30 am IC101. Cardiac CTA: Setting up a Cardiac Service, Reimbursement Issues–


IC104. Malpractice Issues in Radiology: Update 2009–L. Berlin

10:00 am–11:30 am SS2. Efficacy, Education and PACS Papers

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC110. ABR Update—R. Dunnick, G. Becker, J. Crowe, E. Kazerooni

3:30 pm–5:30 pm SS5. Efficacy, Education and PACS Papers

Thursday, April 30, 20091:30 pm–3:00 pm IC411. MR Indications/Screening–E. Yeh; Breast MR: Practical Aspects of Setting

up a Practice from a Technologist/Manager's Viewpoint—L. Bussolari

Friday, May 1, 200910:00 am–11:30 am IC506. Ethical Issues: The ACR Perspective—P. Kornguth; The Expert Witness in

Malpractice (breast imaging)–E. Epstein Cohen

CaRdiaC imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases of the heart and great vessels.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the cardiac imaging course track, the participant should be able to determine the appropriate use of CT, MR, SPECT/CT and PET/CT in the management of patients with heart disease. In addi-tion, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various cardiovas-cular diseases.

Monday, April 27, 2009 8:00 am–9:30 am IC101. Cardiac CTA: Setting up a Cardiac Service, Reimbursement Issues—


10:00 am–11:30 am SS1. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Cardiac Imaging 1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC108. Cardiac CTA: Anatomy–S. Patel; Anomalies, Bypass Grafts and Stents—

G. Reddy; Clinical Cases Tips and Tricks–S. Teague 3:30 pm–5:00 pm IC112. Cardiac CTA: Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease—G. Gladish;

Adult Congenital Heart Disease—R. Gilkeson; Chest Pain in the Emergency Department—C. White

Tuesday, April 28, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC202. Cardiac MRI: The Basics–M. Atalay; Cardiomyopathies and Dysplasias—

J. Jeudy; Ischemic Heart Disease–Perfusion, Function, Viability– D. Bluemke

9:30 am–11:00 am SS7. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers 1:30 pm–3:00 pm SS12. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers 4:00 pm–6:00 pm SS14. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers

Wednesday, April 29, 200910:00 am–12:30 pm RC. Chest Pain—C. Javidan-Nejad RC. Murmur/Rub—K. Birchard RC. Mental Status Changes—S. Seth RC. Syndrome/Congenital—J. Hsu RC. Plain Film Correlates—S. Bhalla

Friday, May 1, 200910:00 am-11:30 am IC508. Updates in Cardiac SPECT, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging With PET and

PET/CT, Assessment of Myocardial Viability—M. Di Carli, S. Dorbala, J. Arrighi



CHest/pulmonaRy imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the eval-uation and treatment of thoracic diseases.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the chest/pulmonary imaging course track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of vari-ous imaging modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients in both the emergency and nonemergency setting. In addition, the partic-ipant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various thoracic diseases.

Monday, April 27, 2009 8:00 am–9:30 am IC105. Thromboembolic Axis of Evil: DVT, PE, IVC Filters—T. Burdick, M. Bittles,

K. Daly

10:00 am–11:30 am SS1. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC111. Lung Biopsy, How to Avoid and Manage Complications: Avoidance—

A. Funaki; Common Complications—S. Regalado; Rare Complications— B. Funaki

Tuesday, April 28, 20099:30 am–11:00 am SS7. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC211. Aortic Stent Grafts Imaging and Intervention: Thoracic Stent Grafts,

Overview of Devices and Cases—R. Hieb; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts, Sizing, Devices and Complications—F. Facchini; Secondary Interventions, When and How—M. Neisen

12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Chest Imaging

1:30 pm–3:00 pm SS12. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers

4:00 pm–5:30 pm/6:00 pm IC218. Neonatal Medical and Surgical Diseases: Practical Approach for

Evaluation and Differential Diagnoses—J. Reid; Evaluation of Pulmonary Infection in Infants and Children: What Radiologists Should Know—E. Lee

SS14. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers

Wednesday, April 29, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC302. HRCT Imaging of Lung—G. Abbott, L. Heyneman, M. Gosselin

12:30 pm–2:00 pm IC308. HRCT: Airway and Smoking-Related Lung Disease—A. Bankier,

P. Boiselle, J. Gurney, C. Meyer

3:00 pm–4:30 pm IC312. CTA of the Thorax: Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease, Arterial and

Venous Malformations, Acute Aortic Syndromes and Postoperative Evaluation of the Aorta—S. Bhalla, C. Chiles, L. Washington, B. Sundaram

Thursday, April 30, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC402. Hot Topics in Thoracic Imaging: Radiation Dose, CAD, SPN, PE, Decision

Analysis, Dual Source, Dual Energy CT, Functional Imaging—L. Hurwitz, H. MacMahon, J. Vlahos, J. Goldin

10:00 am–12:30 pm RC. Pleural and Chest Wall Lesions—G. Abbott RC. Mediastinal Abnormalities—E. Donnelly RC. Airways and Airspace Disease—D. Manos RC. Pulmonary Tumors and Mass-Like Opacities—E. Moore RC. Interstitial Lung Disease—A. Sharma

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC412. Thoracic PET/CT: Interpretation Predicaments and Future

Developments—E. Marom, O. Mawlawi, M. Truong, E. Rohren

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC416. Radiographic and CT Imaging of Pulmonary Infections: TB/NTMB,

Community-Acquired, Immunocompromised—J. Newell, J. Fishman, L. Ketai

Friday, May 1, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC503. CT and PET/CT: SPN, Lung Cancer and Other Thoracic Malignancies—

J. Bruzzi, J. Erasmus, J. Ko IC504. Aortic Dissection—S. Ledbetter; MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline;

64-MDCT of Multiple Trauma—J. Soto

10:00 am–11:30 am IC507. Radiographs and CT: Back to the Basics (chest imaging)—J. Shepard,

A. Rubinowitz, S. Copley, S. Rossi







eduCation and CompetenCiesWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in medical education and maintenance of certification.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the education course track, participants should have a better understanding of adult learning principles and be able to incorporate practical tips to create an effective learning environment. Participants will be able to write and edit multiple choice questions and develop self assessment modules. In addition, participants will learn how to implement practice programs that will allow them to meet their competency requirements as part of the maintenance of certification program.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:00 am–12:00 noon IW. Update on ABR Written Exams and SAMs—G. Becker IW. The Role of Objectives in Writing MCQs—B. Wood IW. Writing Good MCQs—J. Collins IW. Review of Participants and Instructor MCQs—J. Collins

1:00 pm–5:00 pm ES. Caveats about the Competencies—R. Gunderman ES. Advantages of Competency-Based Education—B. Wood ES. Leadership as a Competency—D. Heitkamp ES. Can We Assess Non-Knowledge-Based Competencies in Medical

Students?—P. Lewis ES. A Required Competency Rotation in Residency—A. Relyea-Chew ES. Management and Business as Essential Competencies—S. Chan

Monday, April 27, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Efficacy, Education and PACS

8:00 am–9:30 am IC102. Practice-Based Learning: Patient Quality and P4P Issues—F. Lexa;

Risk Management—M. Raskin

10:00 am–11:30 am SS2. Efficacy, Education and PACS Papers IC106. Practice-Based Learning: Safety Issues in Radiology—M. Parker;

Overview and Strategies to Reduce CT Dose—M. Gunn IC107. Cooking for AJR II: A Recipe for SAMs—F. Chew, C. Roberts

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC110. ABR Update—R. Dunnick, G. Becker, J. Crowe, E. Kazerooni

3:30 pm–5:00 pm/5:30 pm IC113. Practice-Based Learning: Quality Assessment and Improvement—

M. Bruno; Overview and Implementation—H. Abujudeh SS5. Efficacy, Education and PACS Papers

emeRgenCy RadiologyWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the use of various imaging modalities to safely diag-nose and manage patients with traumatic and/or nontraumatic cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and head and neck emergencies.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the emergency radiology course track, participants should be able to optimize their protocols for appropriate and efficient management of patients with traumatic and/or nontraumatic cardiovas-cular, musculoskeletal, and head and neck emergencies.

Monday, April 27, 2009 3:30 pm–5:00 pm IC112. Cardiac CTA: Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease–G. Gladish;

Adult Congenital Heart Disease–R. Gilkeson; Chest Pain in the Emergency Department–C. White

Tuesday, April 28, 20091:30 pm–3:00 pm IC214. Practical Approach to Neonatal Bowel Obstruction: Techniques and


Thursday, April 30, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Emergency Radiology

8:00 am–9:30 am IC403. Simplifying the Diagnosis of Difficult Musculoskeletal Injuries—C. West,

L. Rogers, J. Yu IC405. Brain, Skull Base, and Cervical Trauma: Imaging and Implications for

Treatment and Prognosis—J. Smirniotopoulos, D. Nunez

10:00 am–11:30 am IC408. Imaging the Patient with Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage—W. Kubal;


1:30 pm–3:00 pm SS29. Emergency Radiology Papers

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC417. Radiation Exposure: What Does It Mean for my Patients?–A. Sodickson;

Acute Intestinal Ischemia and Bleeding—C. Menias; CT of the Acute Female Pelvis, with Ultrasound Correlation—D. Katz

Friday, May 1, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC504. Aortic Dissection—S. Ledbetter; MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline;

64-MDCT of Multiple Trauma–J. Soto

Please note that preregistration for educational sessions included in the general registration fee does not guarantee a seat. While we will make every effort to ensure adequate space for each session, seating for some sessions may be limited. It is best to arrive early for the sessions you wish to attend.



gastRointestinal imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the eval-uation and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal system.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the gastrointestinal imaging course track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of CT, MR, ultra-sound and PET/CT in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with diseases of the liver, bowel, pancreas and colon. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and construct-ing an imaging differential diagnosis for various gastrointestinal diseases.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:30 am–12:45 pm CC. Gastrointestinal Tract Ultrasound—S. Wilson CC. Ultrasound of Portal Hypertension (TIPS)—M. Lockhart CC. Transplants (Liver/Kidney/Pancreas)—S. Sheth CC. Pitfalls in the Abdomen (Cases)–D. Rubens CC. Question and Answer Session

Tuesday, April 28, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC205. Interventional Radiology Treatment of HCC: Combination Therapy—

T. Van Ha, D. Madoff


Overview of Devices and Cases—R. Hieb; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts, Sizing, Devices and Complications—F. Facchini; Secondary Interventions, When and How—M. Neisen

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC214. Practical Approach to Neonatal Bowel Obstruction: Techniques and

Differential Diagnoses—C. Carrico; Evaluation of Acute Abdomen in Older Children and Adolescents–R. Goodman

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC216. Safety Issues of CT and MR Contrast Material: Update in a Changing

World (abdominal imaging)—J. Weinreb, R. Katzberg

4:00 pm–6:00 pm SS15. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers

Wednesday, April 29, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Gastrointestinal Imaging

8:00 am–9:30 am IC301. CT Colonography–J. Yee, Z. Liao (sponsored by the AAWR)

10:00 am–11:30 am IC305. Practical Approach to the Pancreatic Lesion—D. Sahani, K. Mortele


3:00 pm–4:30 pm/5:00 pm IC313. Sonography of the Urinary Tract–W. Chong; Ultrasound of the Acute

Abdomen—J. Wong SS23. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers

Thursday, April 30, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC401. Navigating CT and MR of the Liver—A. Fulcher, D. Morgan

10:00 am–12:00 noon SS26. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers


4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC414. Practical MR Imaging of the Abdomen—E. Merkle, D. Cornfeld IC417. Radiation Exposure: What Does It Mean for my Patients?–A. Sodickson;


IC419. PET/CT in Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma–D. Israel, H. Jacene, E. Rohren

Friday, May 1, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC501. Small Bowel: Current Concepts—W. Thompson, J. Fidler

1:00 pm–3:30 pm RC. Liver—C. Sirlin RC. Colon—C. Santillan RC. Pancreas—B. Yeh RC. Esophagus/Stomach/Small Bowel—C. Menias RC. Mesentry/Omentum—J. Wang







genitouRinaRy imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases affecting the genitourinary system.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the genitourinary imaging course track, the participant should be able to apply current imaging techniques, particu-larly ultrasound, to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the male and female pelvis. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recog-nizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various genitourinary diseases.

Sunday, April 26, 20092:00 pm–2:30 pm CC. Evaluation of Scrotal Mass—T. Winter

Monday April 27, 20097:30 am–3:10 pm CC. Ultrasound of the Endometrium–M. Böhm-Vélez CC. Ultrasound of Adnexal Masses–J. Langer CC. Acute Pelvic Pain: What We Have Learned from the ER–A. Lev-Toaff CC. Chronic Pelvic Pain–T. Dubinsky CC. Problem Cases–U. Hamper CC. Question and Answer Session CC. Ectopic Pregnancy–F. Laing CC. Fetal Survey–C. Benson CC. Second and Third Trimester Emergencies–D. Levine CC. Question and Answer Session CC. Twins–V. Feldstein CC. Pitfalls in OB Ultrasound–B. Coleman CC. Problem Solving in OB (Cases)–T. Angtuaco CC. Question and Answer Session

3:30 pm–5:30 pm SS6. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

Tuesday, April 28, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC201. Update on Imaging the Benign Female Pelvis–P. Ramchandani,

C. Woodfield, L. Scoutt IC204. 3D Ultrasound in OB GYN: The Beginning of a New Era—B. Benacerraf;

Polyhydramnios and Oligohydramnios—P. Doubilet

9:30 am–11:00 am SS8. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC207. Renal and Adrenal Incidental Lesions: Controversy and Guidelines–

S. Silverman, W. Mayo-Smith

12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Genitourinary Imaging

1:30 pm–3:00 pm SS13. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC216. Safety Issues of CT and MR Contrast Material: Update in a Changing

World (abdominal imaging)—J. Weinreb, R. Katzberg

Wednesday, April 29, 200910:00 am–12:00 noon SS19. Genitourinary Imaging Papers

3:00 pm–4:30 pm IC313. Sonography of the Urinary Tract–W. Chong; Ultrasound of the Acute

Abdomen—J. Wong

Thursday, April 30, 20094:00 pm–5:30 pm IC417. Radiation Exposure: What Does It Mean for my Patients?–A. Sodickson;


Friday, May 1, 200910:00 am–12:30 pm RC. Kidney—E. Remer RC. Collecting System, Ureters and Bladder—D. Casalino RC. Male Pelvis—C. Woodfield RC. Female Pelvis—C. Peterson RC. Miscellaneous—D. Baumgarten








musCuloskeletal imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the musculoskeletal imaging course track, the participant should be able to determine and apply appropriate imaging methods, including ultrasound, MR and PET, to the diagnosis and treat-ment of diseases of the hip, spine, knee, shoulder, joints and soft tissues. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various musculoskeletal diseases.

Tuesday, April 28, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Musculoskeletal Imaging

8:00 am–9:30 am IC203. Evaluation of Sport-Related Injury in Older Children and Adolescents—

M. Dempsey; Imaging Evaluation of Osseous Neoplasm in Children: Plain Radiographs and Beyond—S. Vasanawala

9:30 am–11:00 am IC206. Musculoskeletal Tumor Imaging, Compartmental Anatomy, Biopsy and

Therapies—C. Roberts, P. Liu, D. Wenger

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC208. Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound—J. Jacobson; Rheumatologic Applications—

C. Sofka; Dynamic Imaging—V. Khoury

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC212. Hip Imaging and Sports Hernia–W. Morrison, D. Blankenbaker, A. Zoga IC213. Degenerative Spine Disease: Imaging and Controversies—S. Falcone,

J. Ross IC215. Vertebroplasty: The Beginner’s Course—S. Tutton

1:30 pm–3:40 pm CC. Overview of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound—L. Nazarian CC. Upper Extremity Applications—J. Jacobson CC. Lower Extremity Applications—S. Allison CC. Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Applications—R. Adler CC. Question and Answer Session

Wednesday, April 29, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC303. MR Imaging of the Knee—M. Recht, C. Winalski IC304. Update on Infectious and Inflammatory Disease of the Brain and

Spine—B. Zimmerman, J. Comunale

10:00 am–12:00 noon SS18. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers

12:30 pm–2:30 pm SS22. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers

3:00 pm–5:00 pm SS24. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers

Thursday, April 30, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC403. Simplifying the Diagnosis of Difficult Musculoskeletal Injuries—C. West,

L. Rogers, J. Yu IC404. Arthritis: Basic and Advanced Imaging—D. Flemming, M. Bruno,

L. Bancroft

10:00 am–11:30 am IC409. Multimodality Imaging of the Shoulder—K. Buckwalter, K. Schreibman

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC413. Musculoskeletal Tumors and PET Imaging–M. Murphey, J. Peterson

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC418. Lesions of the Jaw and Larynx—R. Daffner, A. Lupetin

Friday, May 1, 20097:00 am–9:30 am RC. Multifocal Lesions—S. Smith RC. Bone Marrow Abnormalities—D. Blankenbaker RC. Soft Tissue Masses—K. Davis RC. Tumors and Lucent Lesions of Bone–C. Gaskin RC. Soft Tissue Abnormalities of Joints—N. Safdar

10:00 am-12:00 noon SS30. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers



neuRoRadiologyWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases affecting the brain, head, neck, and/or spine in the adult and pediatric patient.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the neuroradiology course track, participants should be able to determine and apply appropriate imaging tech-niques and recognize imaging features. In addition they should have gained proficiency in constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various diseases and disorders of the brain, head, neck, and spine.

Monday, April 27, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Neuroradiology

8:00 am–9:30 am IC103. Imaging the Patient with Headache—E. Knopp, P. Schaefer

10:00 am–11:30 am SS3. Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Papers

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC109. Applications of PET/CT in Neuroimaging and Head and Neck

Imaging—M. Fukui, B. Branstetter, J. Montilla-Soler

3:30 pm–5:00 pm IC114. Update on Neoplastic Disease Above and Below the Skull Base—

K. Salzman, W. Smoker

Tuesday, April 28, 20097:00 am–9:30 am RC. Neoplasms—C.D. Phillips RC. Head and Neck—M. Michel RC. Spine—Z. Rumboldt RC. Vascular—C. Glastonbury RC. Potpourri—J. Anderson

9:30 am–11:00 am SS9. Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Papers

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC209. Current and Practical Issues of Stroke Imaging—M. Castillo, G. Gonzalez IC210. Practical Approach to Focal Neck Masses in Infants and Children: Key

Imaging Features and Differential Diagnoses—N. Kadom; Neonatal Head and Spine Ultrasound: Normal Anatomy, Variants and Pitfalls– P. Guillerman

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC213. Degenerative Spine Disease: Imaging and Controversies—S. Falcone,

J. Ross IC215. Vertebroplasty: The Beginner’s Course—S. Tutton

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC217. Nerve Imaging in Neuroradiology: Brachial Plexus, Lumbosacral Plexus

and Peripheral Nerves—K. Maravilla, S. Pruthi

Wednesday, April 29, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC304. Update on Infectious and Inflammatory Disease of the Brain and

Spine—B. Zimmerman, J. Comunale

10:00 am–11:30 am IC306. The Post-Treatment Head and Neck: Imaging and Avoiding Pitfalls—

C. Glastonbury, D. Williams

12:30 pm–2:00 pm IC309. Pain Management: Imaging Evaluation and Treatment

(neuroradiology)—O. Ortiz, G. Zoarski

Thursday, April 30, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC405. Brain, Skull Base, and Cervical Trauma: Imaging and Implications for

Treatment and Prognosis—J. Smirniotopoulos, D. Nunez

10:00 am–11:30 am IC408. Imaging the Patient with Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage—W. Kubal;


IC410. How to Image the Pediatric Patient: Sedation Issues and Avoiding Pitfalls (neuroradiology)—K. Mason, B. Koch, C. Robson








nuCleaR mediCineWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the use of nuclear medicine in oncology, neurology, and cardiology.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the nuclear medicine course track, participants should understand the basics of PET/CT, learn its role for various oncologic indications including lymphoma, colorectal cancer, melanoma, thoracic and musculoskeletal malignancies, learn of upcoming developments/new tracers in PET/CT and biomarkers in oncologic imaging. Participants will also learn the use of PET/CT and/or SPECT/CT in nuclear cardiology and neurology.

Monday, April 27, 2009 1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC109. Applications of PET/CT in Neuroimaging and Head and Neck

Imaging–M. Fukui, B. Branstetter, J. Montilla-Soler

Thursday, April 30, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Nuclear Medicine

8:00 am–9:30 am IC406. Introduction to PET/CT, Normal Variants, Protocols and Reporting—

D. Yoo, E. Akin, T. Wong

10:00 am–11:30 am SS27. Nuclear Medicine Papers

1:30 pm–4:00 pm RC. Quality Assurance Issues—D. Yoo RC. Nuclear Medicine Emergencies—A. Siegel RC. Infection and Inflammation—T. Wong RC. SPECT/CT—H. Jacene RC. PET/CT—C. Rajadhyaksha

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC412. Thoracic PET/CT: Interpretation Predicaments and Future

Developments—E. Marom, O. Mawlawi, M. Truong, E. Rohren IC413. Musculoskeletal Tumors and PET Imaging—M. Murphey, J. Peterson

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC419. PET/CT in Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma–D. Israel,

H. Jacene, E. Rohren

Friday, May 1, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC503. CT and PET/CT: SPN, Lung Cancer and Other Thoracic Malignancies—

J. Bruzzi, J. Erasmus, J. Ko IC505. Imaging Biomarkers in Cancer: PET/CT, F18-FDG and Beyond—

A. Van Den Abbeele, A. Sheikh

10:00 am–11:30 am IC508. Updates in Cardiac SPECT, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging With PET and

PET/CT, Assessment of Myocardial Viability— M. Di Carli, S. Dorbala, J. Arrighi

pediatRiC imagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the eval-uation and treatment of diseases of infants, children and adolescents.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the pediatric imaging course track, the participant should be able to safely and effectively incorporate the use of vari-ous imaging modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imag-ing features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various diseas-es and disorders affecting the pediatric populations.

Monday, April 27, 2009 3:30 pm-5:45 pm CC. Why is Radiation Reduction Important in Children?—M. Callahan CC. Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen: Infant and Young Child— I. Castro-Aragon CC. Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen: School-Age Child and Adolescent—

S. Bixby CC. Problem-Solving Techniques for Neonatal Cranial Sonography—G. Taylor CC. Question and Answer Session

Tuesday, April 28, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC203. Evaluation of Sport-Related Injury in Older Children and Adolescents—

M. Dempsey; Imaging Evaluation of Osseous Neoplasm in Children: Plain Radiographs and Beyond—S. Vasanawala

9:30 am–11:00 am SS10. Pediatric Imaging Papers

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC210. Practical Approach to Focal Neck Masses in Infants and Children: Key

Imaging Features and Differential Diagnoses—N. Kadom; Neonatal Head and Spine Ultrasound: Normal Anatomy, Variants and Pitfalls— P. Guillerman

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC214. Practical Approach to Neonatal Bowel Obstruction: Techniques and


4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC218. Neonatal Medical and Surgical Diseases: Practical Approach for

Evaluation and Differential Diagnoses—J. Reid; Evaluation of Pulmonary Infection in Infants and Children: What Radiologists Should Know—E. Lee

Wednesday, April 29, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Pediatric Imaging

1:30 pm–4:00 pm RC. Chest—E. Lee RC. Chest—B. Markle RC. Cardiac—K. Fickenscher RC. Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary—L. Lowe RC. Liver/Neuroradiogy—J. Reid

Thursday, April 30, 200910:00 am–11:30 am IC410. How to Image the Pediatric Patient: Sedation Issues and Avoiding Pitfalls

(neuroradiology)–K. Mason, B. Koch, C. Robson



ultRasound Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of ultrasound to diagnose abdominal, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, musculoskeletal, and neurological diseases and disorders in both the adult and pediatric patient.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the ultrasound imaging course track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with diseases or disorders in the pelvis, abdomen, head and neck, breast, musculoskeletal system and vascular system. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features of ultrasound and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for diseases effectively imaged by ultrasound.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 7:30 am–10:10 am CC. Introduction to the Course–T. Angtuaco; Why Ultrasound—J. Crowe CC. Ultrasound Technology in the Next 10 Years—P. Burns CC. Turf Issues in Ultrasound—J. Cronan CC. Ultrasound Accreditation: Current State of the Art—S. Katanick CC. Supertechs: Radiology Extenders—M. Robbin CC. Question and Answer Session

10:30 am–12:45 pm CC. Gastrointestinal Tract Ultrasound—S. Wilson CC. Ultrasound of Portal Hypertension (TIPS)—M. Lockhart CC. Transplants (Liver/Kidney/Pancreas)—S. Sheth CC. Pitfalls in the Abdomen (Cases)—D. Rubens CC. Question and Answer Session

1:30 pm–3:10 pm CC. Thyroid/Parathyroid–C. Reading CC. Evaluation of the Scrotal Mass—T. Winter CC. Breast—L. Barke CC. Question and Answer Session

3:30 pm–5:45 pm CC. Update of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Venous Diseases—L. Needleman CC. Abdomen (AAA Screen)–R. Bertino CC. Carotid Sonography—E. Grant CC. Problem Cases—L. Scoutt CC. Question and Answer Session

Monday April 27, 20097:30 am–10:10 am CC. Ultrasound of the Endometrium—M. Böhm-Vélez CC. Ultrasound of Adnexal Masses—J. Langer CC. Acute Pelvic Pain: What We Have Learned from the ER—A. Lev-Toaff CC. Chronic Pelvic Pain–T. Dubinsky CC. Problem Cases—U. Hamper CC. Question and Answer Session

10:30 am–3:10 pm CC. Ectopic Pregnancy–F. Laing CC. Fetal Survey–C. Benson CC. Second and Third Trimester Emergencies–D. Levine CC. Question and Answer Session CC. Twins–V. Feldstein CC. Pitfalls in OB Ultrasound–B. Coleman CC. Problem Solving in OB (Cases)–T. Angtuaco CC. Question and Answer Session

3:30 pm–5:45 pm CC. Why is Radiation Reduction Important in Children?—M. Callahan CC. Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen: Infant and Young Child—

I. Castro-Aragon CC. Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen: School-Age Child and Adolescent—

S. Bixby CC. Problem-Solving Techniques for Neonatal Cranial Sonography–G. Taylor CC. Question and Answer Session

Tuesday April 28, 20097:00 am–8:00 am Power Hour: Ultrasound

8:00 am–9:30 am IC204. 3D Ultrasound in OB GYN: The Beginning of a New Era—B. Benacerraf;

Polyhydramnios and Oligohydramnios—P. Doubilet

10:00 am–12:30 pm RC. Small Parts–L. Scoutt RC. Abdominal—D. Rubens RC. Vascular—J. Pellerito RC. Gynecology—O. Baltarowich RC. 2nd and 3rd Trimester Obstetrics—B. Hertzberg

11:00 am–12:30 pm IC208. Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound—J. Jacobson; Rheumatologic Applications—

C. Sofka; Dynamic Imaging—V. Khoury IC210. Practical Approach to Focal Neck Masses in Infants and Children: Key

Imaging Features and Differential Diagnoses–N. Kadom; Neonatal Head and Spine Ultrasound: Normal Anatomy, Variants and Pitfalls– P. Guillerman

1:30 pm–3:40 pm CC. Overview of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound—L. Nazarian CC. Upper Extremity Applications—J. Jacobson CC. Lower Extremity Applications—S. Allison CC. Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Applications—R. Adler CC. Question and Answer Session

4:00 pm–6:15 pm CC. Focused Ultrasound Ablation–D. Brown CC. Molecular Imaging with Ultrasound–A. Fleischer CC. The Future of Ultrasound Flow Imaging–J. Rubin CC. Future of Ultrasound–H. Cohen CC. Question and Answer Session

Wednesday, April 29, 200910:00 am–11:30 am IC307. Deep Venous Ultrasound: Expected and Unexpected Findings—


3:00 pm–4:30 pm IC313. Sonography of the Urinary Tract–W. Chong; Ultrasound of the Acute

Abdomen—J. Wong

Thursday, April 30, 200910:00 am–11:30 am IC407. Basic Principles of Core Biopsy: Stereotactic and Sonographic–H. Peters;

Basic Principles of Core Biopsy: MR Guided–E. Gombos

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC415. Mammography Screening: Epidemiology—D. Kopans; Breast MR/

Sonography: Epidemiology–J. Lee




vasCulaR and inteRventional RadiologyWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health pro-fessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the eval-uation of patients with vascular and nonvascular diseases amenable to treatment through interventional radiology techniques and procedures.

Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the vascular and interventional radi-ology course track, the participant should be able to utilize currently available interventional techniques, including abscess drainage, ablation, embolization and pain management techniques for both vascular and nonvascular indications.

Sunday, April 26, 20093:30 pm–5:45 pm CC. Update of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Venous Diseases—L. Needleman CC. Abdomen (AAA Screen)–R. Bertino CC. Carotid Sonography–E. Grant CC. Problem Cases–L. Scoutt CC. Question and Answer Session

Monday, April 27, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC105. Thromboembolic Axis of Evil: DVT, PE, IVC Filters–T. Burdick, M. Bittles,

K. Daly

10:00 am–11:30 am SS4. Vascular and Interventional Papers

12:30 pm–1:30 pm Power Hour: Vascular and Interventional Radiology

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC111. Lung Biopsy, How to Avoid and Manage Complications: Avoidance–

A. Funaki; Common Complications–S. Regalado; Rare Complications– B. Funaki

3:30 pm–5:00 pm IC115. Interventional Radiology for the Diagnostic Radiologist—C. Ray,

A. Nemcek, K. Kondo

Tuesday, April 28, 20098:00 am–9:30 am IC205. Interventional Radiology Treatment of HCC: Combination Therapy–

T. Van Ha, D. Madoff

9:30 am–11:00 am SS11. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers


Overview of Devices and Cases—R. Hieb; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts, Sizing, Devices and Complications–F. Facchini; Secondary Interventions, When and How—M. Neisen

1:30 pm–3:00 pm IC215. Vertebroplasty: The Beginner’s Course—S. Tutton

4:00 pm–5:30 pm IC219. On-Call Radiology (interventional radiology)—P. Gamboa, H. Ferral

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:00 am–9:30 am RC. Vascular Diagnosis—B. Funaki RC. Arterial Intervention—A. Nemcek RC. Venous Intervention—S. Regalado RC. Nonvascular Interventions—G. Knuttinen RC. Malignancy—C. Ray

10:00 am–11:30 am IC307. Deep Venous Ultrasound: Expected and Unexpected Findings—


12:30 pm–2:00 pm IC310. Pharmacology in Interventional Radiology: Sedation and Analgesia

Primer–P. Gamboa; Anti-Coagulation and Anti-Platelet Therapy— H. Ferral; Antibiotics—J. Lopera

3:00 pm–5:00 pm SS25. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers






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