A COLORFUL JOURNEY
IN IMAGING
Four Seasons Hotel Rancho Encantado
Santa Fe, New Mexico
MAY 4-7, 2015
COURSE DIREC TOR:
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
2015
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Department of Radiology
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA FACULTY
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
Course Director
Associate Professor of Radiology
Chief of Cardiovascular Imaging
Hanna Zafar, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Michael B. Gotway, MD
Professor of Radiology
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
Clyde Helms, MD
Professor of Radiology and
Orthopedic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
Bobby T. Kalb, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
The University of Arizona College
of Medicine
Tuscon, Arizona
Tuscon, Arizona
` `CANCELLATION/REFUNDS POLICY
The University of Pennsylvania reserves the
right to cancel or postpone any activity due
to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of
cancellation or postponement, the University
will refund registration fees but will not be
responsible for related costs or expenses
to participants, including cancellation fees
assessed by airlines, travel agencies and
hotels.
Full refunds, less a $75 administrative fee,
will be made to those providing written
notification of withdraw by April 3, 2015.
After that date, no refunds will be given.
` `MEETING MATERIALS
Penn Radiology will distribute CME presentations
to registered attendees on a flash drive at the
course. A few days prior to the course, preregistered participants will receive an email
containing directions to view the presentations
online and additional course information. After
the symposium has concluded, all participants
will receive a follow-up email containing a link to
the post-test, course evaluation and request for
credit.You must provide your email address to
receive electronic instructions.
` `DISCLOSURES
The Perelman School of Medicine, Office of
Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the
ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Faculty disclosure information will be made
available in the course materials and syllabi.
Faculty members are also expected to disclose
to participants any discussion of off-label and/or
investigational use of pharmaceutical products
or devices within their presentation.
` `NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity
and seeks talented students, faculty and staff
from diverse backgrounds. The University of
Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age,
disability or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran
or disabled veteran in the administration of
educational policies, programs or activities;
admission policies, scholarship and loan awards;
athletic or other University-administered programs
or employment.
Questions or complaints regarding this policy
should be directed to:
Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action
and Equal Opportunity Programs
3600 Chestnut Street
Sansom Place East, Suite 228
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106
or 215.898.6993 (Voice) or 215.898.7803 (TDD)
` `SPECIAL NEEDS
If special accommodations are requested for an
individual with a disability to attend this meeting,
contact Angela Scott at least two weeks prior at
215.662.6982.
OVERVIEW
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED for
generalized and sub-specialized
radiologists interested in improving
their diagnostic accuracy in abdominal,
cardiothoracic and musculoskeletal
imaging. Over four days, faculty will
provide participants with practical
information to enhance their image
acquisition and interpretation skills.
Lectures and cases will cover optimizing
protocols in CT & MR abdominal and
cardiovascular imaging, controversies
and tips for radiation reduction and MR
safety will also be discussed. Dr. Clyde
Helms will cover our musculoskeletal
portion of the course discussing
methods for improving interpretations of
musculoskeletal MRI.
A COLORFUL JOURNEY IN IMAGING
Sante Fe, New Mexico
MAY 4-7, 2015
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Evaluate the effects of new CT
technology on cardiothoracic imaging
Discuss the state-of-the-art imaging
of the liver and pancreatic lesions
Describe the principles of the new
lung cancer staging system and
interstitial lung disease classification
Review the technical fundamentals
of bowel imaging with CT and MRI
and strategies for the use of MRI
for acute abdominal pain
Perform optimized CT examinations
of chest for evaluation of acute aortic
syndromes and pulmonary embolism
with reduced radiation dose
Describe pitfalls in MR imaging of
the shoulder and ankle
Describe the MR appearance of
musculoskeletal masses
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
6:45
Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:30
Course Announcements and Pre-test
7:45
Is the Latest CT Technology Help
or Hype? (CT)
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
8:30
Lung Cancer Screening with CT:
An Evidence-based Approach to
Imaging and Follow-up (CT)
Michael B. Gotway, MD
9:15
Doing Cardiac CT Without
Cardiology (CT)
(Calcium scoring, TAVR, and
Electrophysiology Imaging)
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
10:00 Questions and Answers
10:15 Break
10:30
Optimizing CT and MR Angiography
(CT, MR)
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
11:15
HRCT and the Idiopathic Interstitial
Pneumonias: The New Classification
System and Top Diagnoses (CT)
Michael B. Gotway, MD
12:00 Acute Aortic Syndromes (CT, MR)
Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
9:00
CT and Radiation: The Controversy
and Tips for Exposure Reduction (CT )
Michael B. Gotway, MD
9:45 Questions and Answers
10:00 Break
10:15
Update on PE Imaging: Optimizing
Your Approach (CT)
Michael B. Gotway, MD
11:00
Handling Incidental Findings in
Abdominal Imaging (CT, MR)
Hanna Zafar, MD
11:45 Challenging Chest Cases (CT)
Michael B. Gotway, MD
12:30 SAM Quiz: Lung Imaging Update
1:00
Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
7:00
Continental Breakfast
7:30
Optimizing Body MR Protocols (MR)
Bobby T. Kalb, MD
8:15
CT Colonography and
Enterography (CT)
Hanna Zafar, MD
12:30 SAM Quiz: Cardiovascular Imaging
9:00
Training & Reimbursement for
Cardiac Imaging (CT, MR)
Harold Litt, MD-PhD
1:00
9:20
MRI of Focal Liver Lesions (MR)
Bobby T. Kalb, MD
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
9:50
Questions and Answers
7:00 10:00 Break
Adjourn
Continental Breakfast
7:30
Challenging Cardiovascular Cases
(CT, MR)
Harold I Litt, MD, PhD
8:15
A Pictorial Approach to Understanding
the Newly Revised TNM Lung Cancer
Staging System (CT, PET)
Michael B. Gotway, MD
10:15
R Imaging of Inflammatory Bowel
M
Disease / Abdominal Pain (MR)
Bobby T. Kalb, MD
11:00
MRI of the Shoulder: Potential Causes
of Diagnostic Errors (MR)
Clyde Helms, MD
11:45
Challenging Body Imaging Cases
(CT, US, MR)
Hanna Zafar, MD and Bobby Kalb, MD
12:30 SAM Quiz: Body CT and MR
1:00
Adjourn
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
7:00
Continental Breakfast
7:30
The Affordable Care Act Five Years In
– Impact on Radiology
Hanna Zafar, MD
8:15
MRI of Musculoskeletal Masses (MR)
Clyde Helms, MD
9:00
MRI of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions (MR)
Bobby T. Kalb, MD
9:30
MR Technology Update (MR)
Harold Litt, MD-PhD
9:50
Questions and Answers
10:00 Break
10:15 MRI of the Ankle: Chronic Lateral
Pain (MR)
Clyde Helms, MD
11:00
MRI Safety Update (MR and Patient
Safety)
Bobby T. Kalb, MD
11:45 Challenging MSK Cases (MR)
Clyde Helms, MD
12:30 SAM Quiz: MSK Imaging Update
12:45 Course Post-test
1:00
Adjourn
ACCREDITATION &
CREDIT DESIGNATION
The Perelman School of Medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME) to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
The Perelman School of Medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania designates this
live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim
only the credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
The total credits include:
CT: 10.5 | MR: 10.5 | PET: .75 | US: .75
Patient Safety: 1.5 (pending approval)
EARN SAM CREDIT
An opportunity for the completion of 4 SelfAssessment Modules (SAMs) equal to 9.25
SAM credits will be offered at this course.
These modules meet the ABR’s criteria
for a self-assessment activity in the ABR
Maintenance of Certification program.
As of 1/1/2013, MOC Part 2 requirements were
updated: 75 credits every three years, at least
25 of which must be self-assessment activities
(SA-CME, which includes SAMS).
PATIENT SAFETY HOURS
Some presentations at this conference will
be designated for Patient Safety hours. The
details will be noted in the course syllabus
and Certificate.
The Four Seasons Resort
Rancho Encantado
www.fourseasons.com/santafe/
198 State Road 592
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Hotel Direct: 505.946.5700
Reservations: 855-674-5401
CUT-OFF DATE: April 2, 2015
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado
is the area’s most exclusive hotel with just
65 guestrooms and one-bedroom casitas.
Guestrooms are spacious, 630-770 square feet
and suites, 1100 square feet. All have private
terraces, fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and
heated floors. You may want to rent a car at the
airport or through the hotel to explore the area.
(See Budget Car information below.)
gratuities. Check in time: 4:00pm, check-out
12:00 noon. Overnight valet and self-parking are
complimentary, but subject to change.
The Spa at Rancho Encantado features an
innovative selection of spa and wellness
services that honor healing traditions indigenous
to the region. The 10,000 square foot space
incorporates the outdoors with pools, fountains,
courtyards and outdoor garden soaking tubs.
Complimentary guest amenities include:
•Access to the Fitness Center and Movement
Studio with Pilates and yoga classes
•High speed wireless internet access in
guest rooms
•Coffee and tea service in the Lobby Lounge
and Spa
•Twice daily housekeeping service with
evening turndown
•Daily chauffeured sign-up service to Santa
Fe’s downtown Historic Plaza (individual car
transportation)
PENN RADIOLOGY GROUP RATES
Our group block is for Casita rooms. We have
negotiated special rates for other room types
which may be reserved based on availability at
the time of booking.
Casita Bedroom..................................... $275.00
Deluxe Double Queen Casita............... $325.00
One-bedroom Suites ........................... $550.00
The above rates are subject to state and local tax,
currently 10.875%.
Cut-off date: April 2, 2015, though our block could
fill sooner.
Contact reservations at 855-674-5401 and
identify yourself with Penn Radiology. Other
fees include a one-time bellman fee of $10.00
per person and $5 per night for housekeeping
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
For suggestions about possible excursions
arranged through the hotel go to:
•http://www.fourseasons.com/santafe/services_
and_amenities/services_and_amenities1/
adventure_excursions/
•http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Things_to_
Do/Outdoor_Activities/
AIR
Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque,
New Mexico is within an hour and 15-minute
drive of Santa Fe. Daily domestic flights on
seven different airlines are available along with
access to a car-rental center.
Santa Fe Municipal Airport offers daily
commercial flights between Dallas-Fort Worth
and Los Angeles. The airport is staffed weekly
from 8am-5pm though runways are open
24-hours year-round.
CAR RENTAL
Budget Rental Car Discount Code:
Use BCD# U306158
www.budget.com or 800-527-0700
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
A COLORFUL JOURNEY IN IMAGING
Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 4-7, 2015
EARLY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
There are 4 ways to register for this conference:
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