rsna 2009 advanced registration course schedule

Radiological Society of North America95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting November 29–December 4, 2009McCormick Place, Chicago

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ADVANCE REGISTRATION, HOUSING, AND COURSE ENROLLMENT

CME, SAMs, CE, CAMPEP available!

The RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting offers the most relevant, cutting-edge science, education, and technology in radiology and medical imaging of any meeting, anywhere in the world.

Quality counts. Courses, scientific abstracts, and education abstracts undergo rigorous review by committees of physicians and other experts.

RSNA 2009 offers a full menu of options —educational opportunities in every subspecialty and in many different formats, including case-based reviews, hands-on workshops, mentored cases, and self-study exhibits. Course tracks are organized so that you can personalize your experience and make the most of your time at the annual meeting.

I encourage you to register now for RSNA 2009.

Even though we all face challenges in today’s economic climate, the RSNA annual meeting is one event that should not be missed. Whether you specialize in chest imaging, emergency radiology, neuroradiol-ogy, or emerging areas such as quantitative imaging and biomarkers, or you have interest in strengthening your knowledge in areas outside of your primary specialty, RSNA has something for you—something that can help you remain a top performer in your field.

By being a part of RSNA 2009, you will set the standard for the future of our practice.

I look forward to seeing you in Chicago, November 29 – December 4.

Gary J. Becker, MD2009 RSNA President

As healthcare professionals, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. In order to accomplish that, we need to maintain our professional edge by attending courses, viewing equipment, and establishing lasting connections with our colleagues.

1 RSNA 2009: Quality Counts

2 Featured at RSNA 2009

3 Additional Fee Courses

4 Preliminary Program

6 Experience RSNA 2009

8 Special Focus Sessions

9 RSNA 2009 Courses

11 Multisession Courses

21 Refresher Courses

40 Informatics Courses and Workshops

43 Vendor Computer Workshops

44 Registration Information

45 Hotel Reservations

46 Hotel Rates

47 Hotel Locations

48 International Visitors

49 Registration Categories and Rates

50 Registration and Housing Form

51 Course Enrollment Form

52 Additional Services

Contents

You’re Invited to RSNA 2009

RSNA 2009 Registration Dates & Deadlines

June 30 Course enrollment opens

October 23 International registration deadline to have full-conference badge mailed in advance

November 6 Final discounted advance registration, housing, and course enrollment deadline to have full conference badge mailed in advance.

Individuals registering by November 6 will receive full conference materials in advance. International registrants must register by October 23 to receive materials in advance. Registrations after November 6 will be processed at the increased rate and registrants must obtain badges, tickets, and other conference materials at the McCormick Place Convention Center. No hotel reserva-tions will be accepted after November 6.

Future RSNA Annual Meeting Dates

2010 November 28–December 3 · Chicago

2011 November 27–December 2 · Chicago

2012 November 25–November 30 · Chicago

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Support Radiologic Research and Education

Help the RSNA R&E Foundation reach its $15 million Silver Anniversary Campaign goal, which will protect grant funding for radiology.

When registering online for RSNA 2009, please consider making a donation to the Foundation.

RSNA.org/donate

The Value of Membership

RSNA membership entitles you to many privileges:

• Complimentary advance registration (a $680 value)

• Early hotel registration

• Free SAMs registration

September 1, 2009, is the RSNA membership application submission deadline to attend RSNA 2009 as a member.

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RSNA 2009 Locations, Dates, and Times

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday November 28 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 3 December 4

Registration—Lakeside 12:00 pm – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – Ballroom, Level 3 6:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 12:00 pm

Education Exhibits and 8:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – Scientific Posters—Lakeside 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 12:45 pmLearning Center, Hall E, Level 2

Hand-on Computer 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – Workshops—Hall A, Level 3, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 2:00 pmSouth Building

Technical Exhibits— 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – Hall A, Level 3, South Building 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 2:00 pmHall B, Level 3, North Building Hall D, Level 3, Lakeside Center

At RSNA 2009, radiologists, radiation oncologists, and other medical imaging professionals from around the world will convene and discuss the latest in radiologic innovations. The many refresher courses, scientific sessions, honored lectures, and education exhibits will provide up to 90.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each physician.

In addition, RSNA 2009 offers a technical exhibition unlike any other—more than 700 companies displaying state-of-the-art equipment, new technologies, and healthcare services.

Learning ObjectivesThe general learning objectives of the RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting are to enable attendees to:

• Access the results of new research and assess their potential applications to clinical practice.

• Improve basic knowledge and skills relevant to clinical practice.

• Practice new techniques.

• Assess the potential of technological innovations and advances to enhance clinical practice and problem-solving.

• Apply principles of critical thinking to ideas from experts and peers in the radiologic sciences.

Different types of educational offerings are available to meet your individual needs and accommodate your schedule.

Continuing Education Credits AvailableRSNA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

RSNA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 90.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) has approved the direct transfer of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to MPCEC on a credit-for-credit basis for medical physicists.

RSNA is an ARRT®-approved Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism Plus (RCEEM+) and will provide Category A+ continuing education credits for technologists and radiologist assistants.

RSNA 2009: Quality Counts

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RSNA Meeting Program Dedication

Eugene P. Pendergrass New Horizons Lecture

Distinguished Honorees and Lecturers

The RSNA Board of Directors has announced the honored lectures and distinguished honorees to whom the Society will pay tribute at the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. They are:

Annual Oration in Diagnostic RadiologyGold Medalists Honorary Members

Annual Oration in Radiation Oncology

Henry P. Pendergrass, MD 1978 RSNA President

Graeme M. Bydder, MBChB San Diego, Calif

Daniel C. Sullivan, MD Durham, NC

Gary M. Glazer, MD Stanford, Calif

Lizbeth Kenny, MD Sydney, Australia

Brian C. Lentle, MD Victoria, British Columbia

Borut Marincek, MD Zurich, Switzerland

David C. Levin, MD Philadelphia, Pa

Ho Young Song, MD Seoul, Korea

Bruce G. Haffty, MD New Brunswick, NJ

Hillier L. Baker, Jr, MD 1980 RSNA President

Dedicated to the memory of Edward V. Staab, MD

Featured at RSNA 2009


Financial Seminars

Grantsmanship Workshop

Saturday, November 28 1:00 – 5:00 pm (PS11)

Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies.....................................................$149J. Michael Moody, MBA

Many experts believe we are entering an era of unprecedented opportunity in investment real estate. Are you prepared? No other investment offers the combined advantages of cash flow, appreciation and tax shelter. And, real estate pays steadier and higher cash returns than stocks. This fast-paced, interactive course reveals benefits as well as pitfalls of numerous real estate investments, strategies, and vital issues. It also profiles how to find, evaluate, finance, acquire and sell investment real estate. Whether one’s interest is passive, low-involvement or hands-on, fully involved, the goal is to provide guidelines for making informed investment decisions. Topics include:

• Strategies for Maximizing Investment Returns and Property Value

• Working With the Seller: Lender of the Future?

• Why Real Estate Investors Pay Fewer Taxes

• Home Mortgages: To Prepay or Not to Prepay

• Advantages of Owning Your Own Office Building

• Vacation Homes: Great Time to Buy?

• REITs: Passive Ownership of Shopping Centers and Office Towers

Monday, November 30 4:30 – 6:30 pm (PS01)

Asset Protection and Retirement Planning in the New (Stimulus?) Era .......................................... $179Barry Rubenstein, BS, JD, LLM

This presentation will provide critical new information and ideas on how to deal with your retirement plan and protect your assets from creditors. The recent economic crisis has spawned new legislation, problems and opportunities which directly affect your planning process and financial security. Included in this seminar are comprehensive illustrations and essential information to help physicians decide how to use asset protection techniques and effectively implement current retirement planning tools. Topics include:

• Asset Protection in the New Economy

• Understanding the New Rules for IRA and Retirement Plan Withdrawals

• How the Proposed Income Tax Rules Affect Retirement Planning and Asset Protection

• The New Federal Estate Tax Rules and How They Affect Retirement Planning

• Life Insurance as the “Silver Bullet”

• IRA Distribution Strategies, Including Roth IRA Conversions

• The “Good News” about the Bad Economic News

Additional Fee Courses

Register for Both Financial Seminars (PS21) .......................................... $299

You must be registered for the annual meeting in order to sign up for a financial seminar. Register online or use the Registration and Housing Form 1 on page 50.

Saturday, November 281:30 – 5:30 pm (PS12)

NIH Grantsmanship Workshop ......$35Facilitated by Robert J. Nordstrom, PhDSpeakers:Ruth Carlos, MDElizabeth Burnside, MD, MPHMitchell Schnall, MD, PhDXiang-Ning Li, MD, PhDWilliam Heetderks, MD, PhD

This workshop covers grantwriting techniques, from concept development to submission and the NIH review process. It also provides an opportunity to experience a mock study session. Speakers will address basic applications, K awards and the new NIH grant application and review processes.

Register for Courses

Register using Form 1 on page 50. If you are already registered, go to RSNA.org/register to add courses online.

http://www.rsna.org/register



Preliminary Program 7:00AM 7:30AM 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM

7:00AM 7:30AM 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM

Opening Session PS30 Scientific Sessions SSA Oncodiagnosis Panel PS31 Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA11

Pediatric Radiology Series VP11 Mock Jury Trial† PS35 7:00AM 7:30AM 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM

Special Focus Sessions SFF Refresher Courses RC200s Scientific Sessions SSC Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS21 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS22

Case-based Review: MR CM21 Case-based Review: MR CM22

BOOST RO21 Breast BOOST ISP RO22 Breast Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Series VM21 Neuroradiology Series VN21 Chest Series VC21 Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series VG21 Genitourinary Series VU21 Pediatric Radiology Series VP21 Interventional Radiology Series VI21 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC21 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC22


Refresher Courses RC300s Scientific Sessions SSG Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS31 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS32

Case-based Review: IV CI31 Case-based Review: IV CI32 Essentials Course ES31 Essentials Course ES32 Emergency Radiology Series VE31 Genitourinary Series VU31 Breast Series VB31 Interventional Radiology Series VI31 Pediatric Radiology Series VP31 BOOST RO31, RO34 Head & Neck/Gynecology BOOST ISP RO32, RO35 Head & Neck/Gynecology

Quality Improvement Symposium QI31 Quality Improvement Symposium QI32


Refresher Courses RC500s Scientific Sessions SSK Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS41 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS42

Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP41 Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP42

Essentials Course ES41 Essentials Course ES42 BOOST RO41, RO44 CNS/Gastrointestinal BOOST ISP RO42, RO45 CNS/Gastrointestinal

Molecular Imaging Symposium MI41 Molecular Imaging Symposium MI42

Musculoskeletal Radiology Series VS41 Interventional Radiology Series VI41 Neuroradiology Series VN41 7:00AM 7:30AM 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM

Special Focus Sessions SFS Refresher Courses RC600s Scientific Sessions SSQ Case-based Review: NR CN51 Case-based Review: NR CN52 Case-based Review: NM CC51 Case-based Review: NM CC52 BOOST RO51 Prostate BOOST ISP RO52 Prostate Essentials Course ES51 Essentials Course ES52 Interventional Radiology Series VIS1 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC51 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC52

ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT51 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT52 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT53


Refresher Courses RC800s Scientific Sessions SST Interventional Radiology Series VI61

Saturday 11/28

Sunday 11/29

Monday 11/30

Tuesday 12/1

Wednesday 12/2

Thursday 12/3

Friday 12/4

Program Key

Multisession Courses*Plenary SessionsRefresher Courses*Scientific SessionsSpecial Focus Sessions

* Requires ticketsRegister for courses beginning June 30

Lunch, Visit Posters, Education Exhibits & Technical Exhibits

Technical Exhibit HoursSun. – Wed. 10:00 am – 5:00 pmThursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lakeside Learning Center HoursSunday. 8:00 am – 6:00 pmMon. – Thur. 7:00 am – 10:00 pmFriday 7:00 am – 12:45 pm

† Advance registration required at RSNA.org/register.


For information regarding Informatics courses and workshops, see pages 40 – 42.

12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM 1:30PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM

AAPM/RSNA Physics Tutorial for Residents PS10 AAPM/RSNA Physics Tutorial on Equipment PS20

Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies PS11 NIH Grantsmanship Workshop PS12 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM 1:30PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM

Refresher Courses RC100s Image Interpretation Session PS40 Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA12 Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA13

Pediatric Radiology Series VP12 Interventional Oncology Series VO11 Mock Jury Trial† PS36 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM 1:30PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM

New Horizons Lectureu PS50 Scientific Sessions SSE Special Focus Sessions SFF Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS23 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS24

Case-based Review: MR CM23 Case-based Review: MR CM24 Physics Symposium PS52 BOOST RO23 Breast Interventional Oncology Series VO21

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC23 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC24


Scientific Sessions SSJ Refresher Courses RC400s

Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS33 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS34

Case-based Review: IV CI33 Case-based Review: IV CI34 Essentials Course ES33 Essentials Course ES34 Pediatric Radiology Series VP32 Chest Series VC31 Interventional Oncology Series VO31

BOOST RO33, RO36 Head & Neck/Gynecology

Quality Improvement Symposium QI33 Quality Improvement Symposium QI34

AAPM/RSNA Basic Physics Lecture for the RT PS51

Annual Oration in Diagnostic Radiologyu PS60

Asset Protection & Retirement Planning in the New (Stimulus?) Era PS01

Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA13


Scientific Sessions SSM Special Focus Sessions SFN

ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT41 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT42 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT43 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT44

Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP43 Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP44

Essentials Course ES43 Essentials Course ES44 BOOST RO43, RO46 CNS/Gastrointestinal

Molecular Imaging Symposium MI43 Molecular Imaging Symposium MI44

Interventional Oncology Series VO41


RSNA/AAPM Symposiumu PS80 Special Focus Sessions SFS Refresher Courses RC700s Case-based Review: NR CN53 Case-based Review: NR CN54 Case-based Review: NM CC53 Case-based Review: NM CC54 BOOST RO53 Prostate Interventional Oncology Series VO51

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC53 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC54

ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT54 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT55 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT56


Imaging Symposium PS90

Saturday 11/28

Sunday 11/29

Monday 11/30

Tuesday 12/1

Wednesday 12/2

Thursday 12/3

Friday 12/4

† Advance registration required at RSNA.org/register. u Awards to begin at opening of Plenary Session (1:30 - 1:45)

Annual Oration in Radiation Oncologyu PS70


RSNA is dedicated to creating learning opportunities that meet the highest standards of excellence. Different types of educational offerings are available to meet your personal needs and accommodate your schedule.

Refresher Courses (RC)Refresher courses are designed to cover both traditional and cutting-edge topics in a subspecialty area. RSNA offers more than 300 peer-reviewed refresher courses to enhance your knowledge.

Informatics Courses (I)Throughout the week, more than 30 informatics-focused courses are offered. Topics range from the latest advances in RSNA-sponsored projects, such as myRSNA®, IHE®, RadLex®, Reporting, and MIRC®, to IT requirements for improving quality and safety.

Multisession CoursesMultisession courses are scheduled in time blocks, ranging from several hours to several days, to allow intensive study of various topics.

Essentials of Radiology (ES)

A 2½-day series of 10 refresher courses designed especially for generalists and trainees. Topics are cardiac, chest, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, mammography, musculoskeletal, nuclear medicine, neuroradiology, pediatrics, and ultrasound.

Case-Based Review

Daylong, case-based courses in neuroradi-ology, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine: PET/CT, and MR. The BOOST program will include a 90-minute case-based review in radiation oncology each afternoon Monday through Thursday. An audience-response system assists with self-assessment.

Series Courses

Each course in a series combines education and research on related topics. Series courses in 2009 are breast, breast/nuclear medicine/molecular imaging, chest, genitourinary, interventional oncology, interventional, musculoskeletal, neuro-radiology, pediatrics, and ultrasound/gastrointestinal.

Associated Sciences (AS)

Ten refresher courses over 2½ days. Courses begin Monday morning with “Where Is the Radiologist? Radiology’s Changing Dynamics.”

Radiologist Assistants (RA) Symposium

Four refresher courses on Sunday designed to meet the educational needs of the radiolo-gist assistant (RA) as defined by ARRT®. Topics in 2009 are abdominal imaging and procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and procedures, neuroimaging, and radiologist assistant practice: continuing education, expansion, and expectations.

Experience RSNA 2009

Featured at RSNA 2009

• New:

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT

1½ day dedicated Educational Series for Radiologic Technologists

Special Focus Sessions beginning at 7:00 AM Monday and Thursday

Collaborative session with the American Association of Family Physicians

Coordinated topics for AAPM/RSNA physics tutorials

• Expanded Cardiac CT Mentored Case Reviews

• U.K. Presents

• Mock Jury Trial

• Lunchtime Discussion Topic Tables in Lakeside Learning Center

CME

RSNA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is offered for refresher courses, lectures, scientific presentations, and some education exhibits. Check the RSNA Meeting Program for details.


Multisession Courses

Digital Mammography Training and Self-Assessment Workshop

Practical interactive training sessions to test your skills and improve performance in mammography screening using state- of-the-art workstations.

Molecular Imaging (MI) Symposium

Daylong series of four sessions on molecu-lar imaging for the practicing radiologist. Topics include an introduction and overview of molecular imaging and applications of molecular imaging in oncology, cardiovascu-lar imaging, and neurology.

Quality Improvement (QI) Symposium

Daylong series of four sessions focusing on quality improvement in radiology practices. Topics include safety and risk management, professional assessment and challenges, financial aspects of quality, and implement-ing quality programs in private and academic practices.

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) Program

Leaders in radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology, biology, and physics provide four days of concentrated courses. Each day focuses on particular diseases and includes a refresher course on anatomy and contouring; scientific papers; and case-based reviews. Monday: breast; Tuesday: head and neck and gynecology; Wednesday: gastrointestinal and central nervous system; Thursday: prostate.

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review

A program designed to assist with satisfying one of the recommendations of the ACR Practice Guidelines for the Performance and Interpretation of Cardiac CT. This program, consisting of four courses, will be offered on Monday and Thursday. To receive a certificate of completion, an attendee must participate in all four courses on a given day. An audience-response system will be utilized.

New! ASRT@RSNA 2009

RSNA and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) are offering a 1½-day education program specifically designed for radiologic technolo-

gists. The program begins on Wednesday afternoon and runs all day on Thursday. Topics include radiation exposure, talking to parents about radiation safety issues, technology issues, and the changing role of the technologist.

Scientific Sessions (SS)• More than 200 sessions with more than

1,500 scientific oral presentations

• 16 subspecialties represented

Education Exhibits and Scientific Posters• More than 1,500 education exhibits

and over 500 scientific posters covering 16 subspecialties

• Poster displays and fully interactive computer-assisted demonstrations

• Exhibits and tutorials presenting informatics in radiology

• Hands-on workshops and computer- assisted self-instruction

Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE®)• Demonstrations by care sites and

commercial vendors of IHE methods for sharing image-enabled electronic health records

• Patient-focused model for sharing medical images via personal health record (PHR) systems

• Educational sessions and exhibits on using IHE to achieve efficiency and reduce errors

• Real-world case studies

Technical Exhibits• World’s premier exhibition of radiology

products and services

• 700 leading manufacturers, suppliers, and developers participate

• Latest medical technology demonstrated

• New technologies and ideas unveiled

New! Reading Room of the FutureThe Reading Room of the Future will showcase products that integrate quantita-tive analysis into the image interpretation process. Attendees will be able to learn about these applications through hands-on exhibits featuring informational posters, computer-based demonstrations, and “Meet the Experts” presentations scheduled throughout the week. The purpose of the exhibits will be educational in nature and will not be designed for product promotion.


Monday, November 307:00 am – 8:00 am

Medical Myth Busters: Fact and Fables in RadiologyModerated by James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD

Dynamic Volume CT: Impact on Patient ManagementModerated by Kieran J. Murphy, MD

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The Revolution in U.S. Health CareModerated by Frank J. Lexa, MD

Jeopardy: NeuroradiologyModerated by Jonathan H. Burdette, MD

Assessing Therapeutic Response to Cancer Treatment: Do Advanced Techniques Make a Difference?Moderated by Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD

Prostate MR Imaging: Is There an Added Value in Clinical Management?Moderated by Jelle O. Barentsz, MD, PhD

Parasitic Diseases: A Head-to-Toe Review from the AFIP (In conjunction with the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology)Moderated by William D. Craig, MD

Advanced Imaging of CartilageModerated by Garry E. Gold, MD, MSEE

When CT Cannot Be Performed: MR Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism DiagnosisModerated by Lawrence R. Goodman, MD, and Martine J. Remy-Jardin, MD, PhD

Clinical Needs for Quantitative Imaging in Brain DisordersModerated by Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD

Funding for Innovative Imaging Technology Development, Part I: Overview of the NCI and NHLBI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ProgramsModerated by David Beylin, MS, MBA

Wednesday, December 24:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Musculoskeletal Radiology Quiz BowlModerated by David A. Rubin, MD, and Daniel E. Wessell, MD, PhD

Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me: Neuroradiology/Head and Neck EditionModerated by Lawrence E. Ginsberg, MD

Is PET a Reliable Indicator of Tumor Viability in the Head and Neck?Moderated by Peter M. Som, MD, and Lale Kostakoglu, MD

Radioembolization/Microsphere Brachytherapy: What Is the Efficacy?Moderated by Riad Salem, MD, MBA

Structured Reporting: How Much Structure Is Enough?Moderated by Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD, and Charles E. Kahn, Jr, MD

Controversies in Setting Up a Fetal Imaging Program: Who, Why, and How?Moderated by Dorothy I. Bulas, MD

US in 2015: Can We (Should We) Shape the Future?Moderated by Mitchell E. Tublin, MD

Fear Factor: Breast Imaging Cases That Challenge the Experts (An Interactive Session)Moderated by Jennifer A. Harvey, MD

Funding for Innovative Imaging Technology Development, Part II: The NCI SBIR Program and Challenges of Technology CommercializationModerated by David Beylin, MS, MBA

Thursday, December 37:00 am – 8:00 am

Requiring a Year of Diagnostic Radiology for Radiation Oncology Residents: The Wisdom/The RealityModerated by Larry E. Kun, MD, and James S. Welsh, MD, MS

Advances in High-Speed MR and CT Imaging: What Are the Trade-offs?Moderated by Charles A. Mistretta, PhD, and Mitchell D. Schnall, MD, PhD

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Head and Neck Anatomy: An Interactive Self-appraisal (An Interactive Session)Moderated by Hugh D. Curtin, MD

The Use of Medical Imaging Data Distribution Standards to Improve Patient Care and SafetyModerated by Steven Falcone, MD

Government Mandates and Regulations: Impact on Radiology and Facility AccreditationModerated by Thomas W. Greeson, JD

Computerized Physician Order Entry: Advances and ChallengesModerated by Chris L. Sistrom, MD

How Does the FDA Approach to Approving Equipment for Breast Imaging Protect Health and Safety? Do We Need a Technology Assessment Institute?Moderated by John M. Boone, PhD, and Maryellen L. Giger, PhD

SUVs in PET Imaging: A Blessing and a CurseModerated by Todd M. Blodgett, MD, and Homer A. Macapinlac, MD

Special Focus SessionsThese sessions do not require advance registration or tickets


Table of ContentsSunday, November 2910:30 am – 6:00 pm

Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA11 – RA14 ......................................................16

10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series VP11, VP12.........................................................20

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology Series VO11 .....................................................................18

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Courses RC101 – RC132 ..................................................21Workshops RC150 – RC154 ................................................23


Courses RC202 – RC232 ..............................................23Workshops RC250 – RC254 ..............................................25

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Series VM21....................................................................17

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Chest Series VC21 ....................................................................17

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Genitourinary Series VU21 ....................................................................17

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Neuroradiology Series VN21 ...................................................................20

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology Series VI21 ......................................................................18

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pediatric Radiology SeriesVP21 ...................................................................20

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series VG21 ...................................................................20

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) – Breast RO21 – RO23.....................................................12

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Associated Sciences Courses AS21 – AS24 ..................................................... 11

8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Case-based Review of Magnetic ResonanceCM21 – CM24 ....................................................14

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC21 – MC24 ....................................................13

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology Series VO21 ....................................................................19

Tuesday, December 18:30 am – 10:00 am

Courses RC301 – RC332 ...............................................25Workshops RC350 – RC354 ...............................................27

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Breast Series VB31 ....................................................................16

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Chest Series VC31.....................................................................17

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Emergency Series VE31 ....................................................................17

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Genitourinary Series VU31 ....................................................................17

8:30 am – 12:00 pm


8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncora-diotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) – Head and Neck; GynecologyRO31 – RO36 .....................................................12

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Associated Sciences Courses AS31 – AS34 ..................................................... 11

8:30 am – 5:00 pm Essentials of Radiology Courses ES31 – ES34 ....................................................15

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Case-based Review of Interventional RadiologyCI31 – CI34 .........................................................13

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series VP31, VP32 .......................................................20

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Quality Improvement Symposium QI31-QI34 ...........................................................16

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm


RSNA 2009 Courses

Course Learning Objectives

1. Identify the application of basic anatomic, pathologic, and physiologic principles to specific disease processes and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

2. Apply the physics of particular imaging and therapeutic modalities to improve quality and efficacy while minimizing patient risk.

3. Analyze imaging and therapeutic techniques and apply this knowledge to protocol development, patient management/safety, and cost.

4. Demonstrate understanding of the influence of socioeconomic issues on current and future practice patterns.

5. Compare indications and contraindications of specific image-guided procedures.

Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)

RSNA has submitted applications to the American Board of Radilogy (ABR) to offer a series of self-assessment modules to fulfill the ABR’s maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements. SAMs will be offered in a variety of subspecialties as well as in general content areas. Courses offered as SAMs are indicated by .

Advance online registration at RSNA.org/register is required for SAMs.

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Tuesday, December 1 (continued)4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Courses RC402-432 .......................................................28Workshops RC450 - RC454 ...............................................30

Wednesday, December 28:30 am – 10:00 am

Courses RC501 – RC532 ................................................31Workshops RC550 – RC554 ..............................................32

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Associated Sciences Courses AS41, AS42 ....................................................... 11

8:30 am – 12:00 pm


8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Musculoskeletal Series VS41 ...................................................................20

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Neuroradiology Series VN41 ...................................................................20

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncora-diotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) – Central Nervous SystemRO41 – RO46 ....................................................12

8:30 am – 4:45 pm

Molecular Imaging Symposium MI41 – MI44 .......................................................15

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Case-based Review of Pediatric RadiologyCP41 – CP44 .....................................................14

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Essentials of Radiology ES41 – ES44 .....................................................15

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT41 – RT44 ..................................................... 11

1:30 pm – 4:15 pm


Thursday, December 38:00 am – 4:40 pm

ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT51 – RT56 ...................................................... 11

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Courses RC601 – RC632 ...............................................33Workshops RC650 – RC654 ..............................................35

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Essentials of RadiologyES51 – ES52 .....................................................15

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology SeriesVI51 ......................................................................18

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncora-diotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) – ProstateRO51 – RO53 .....................................................12

8:30 am – 5:00 pm Case-based Review of Neuroradiology CN51-CN54 ........................................................14

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CTCC51 – CC54......................................................14

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC51 – MC54 ....................................................13

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology SeriesVO51 ....................................................................19

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Courses RC701 – RC732 ................................................36Workshops RC750 – RC754 ...............................................38

Friday, December 48:30 am – 10:00 am

Courses RC801 – RC832 ...............................................38Workshops RC850 – RC854 ..............................................39

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology SeriesVI61 ......................................................................18

* Advance online registration at RSNA.org/register is required for the Digital Mammography Training and Self-Assessment Workshop.

2009 Refresher Course and Workshop Nomenclature CodesRefresher Courses and Workshops are grouped according to the last two digits.

Chest ..........................................................................01Radiology Education................................................02Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology:

Cardiac ...................................................................03Musculoskeletal ........................................................04Neuroradiology .........................................................05Head and Neck.........................................................06Genitourinary ............................................................ 07Emergency Radiology .............................................08Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology:

Gastrointestinal ...................................................09Ultrasound ................................................................10Nuclear Medicine ......................................................11Vascular ......................................................................12Pediatric Radiology ...................................................13Interventional .............................................................14Breast Imaging ..........................................................15Professional Organization for Career

Development ..........................................................16 Emerging Technologies ........................................... 17Oncologic Imaging ....................................................18Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology

Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology ..21Physics: Imaging Challenges for Radiation

Oncology ................................................................22

Case-based Review Interventional Radiology ...................................... CIMagnetic Resonance Imaging ..........................CMNeuroradiology .................................................... CNNuclear Medicine: PET/CT .................................CCPediatrics ...............................................................CP

Digital Mammography ..........................................DM*Essentials of Radiology ..........................................ESMolecular Imaging Symposium .............................MI Quality Improvement Symposium .........................QI Radiologist Assistants Symposium ..................... RA Series

Breast Series .......................................................VBBreast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Series ....................................................VM Chest Series .........................................................VCEmergency Series ..............................................VEGenitourinary Series ......................................... VUInterventional Series ........................................... VIInterventional Oncology Series ........................VOMusculoskeletal Series ......................................VSNeuroradiology Series ...................................... VNPediatric Series ...................................................VP Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series .................VG

Physics: Minicourse—Computer-assisted Decision Systems in Radiology/ Minicourse: Innovations and Advances in Medical Imaging Technology ............................................................23

Miscellaneous ........................................................... 24Categorical Course in Diagnostic

Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Applications ...........................................................25

Informatics in Practice ...........................................26Health Policy and Practice .................................... 27Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Practice .............................................................. 29Informatics: Advances ............................................30Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology

Physics: CT and MR Imaging ............................32How-to / Hands-on Workshops ...............31, 50, 51Hands-on Workshops ...............................52, 53, 54

Multisession CoursesASRT@RSNA 2009 ................................................RTAssociated Sciences.............................................. AS Bolstering Oncoradiologic and

Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) ............................................................... RO

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review ....................MC



ASRT @ RSNA 2009Wednesday, December 2RT41

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Why We Should Talk to Parents about Radiation Safety IssuesMarilyn J. Goske, MDDorothy I. Bulas, MD

RT42

2:20 pm – 3:20 pm

Technologist Perceptions and Practice Related to Radiation Exposure Dose Trends in the United StatesJames N. Johnston, PhD

RT43

3:40 pm – 4:40 pm

Living on the Edge of Technology and Complexity: The Law of Unintended ConsequencesKevin Rush

RT44

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Challenges and Issues of Managing Technology: The Manager’s PerspectiveLiana M. Watson, RT(R)(M)

Thursday, December 3RT51

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Update on the Development of Breast TomosynthesisAndrew P. Smith, PhD

RT52

9:20 am – 10:20 am

Customer Service in the Imaging WorldJorge A. Casanas, RT(R)(CV)(QM)

RT53

10:40 am – 11:40 am

More Is Not Better When We’re Talking about Radiation Exposure in KidsSue C. Kaste, DO

RT54

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Challenges and Issues of Managing Technology: The Educator’s PerspectiveKevin Powers, EdS

RT55

2:20 pm – 3:20 pm

Equipment Replacements: Implementa-tion, Challenges, and Rewards in a 24-Hour OperationNancy Talbot, MAppSc, MRT (R) (MR)

RT56

3:40 pm – 4:40 pm

Challenge and Change in Radiographers’ RolesRichard Price, PhD, MSc, FCR Audrey Paterson, FCR, MSc, TDCR, DMU

Associated Sciences(Sponsored by the Associated Sciences Consortium)

Monday, November 30AS21

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Where Is the Radiologist? Radiology’s Changing Dynamics: Operations in Today’s Economy—Balancing Viability and the Regulatory Minefield Valerie R. Cronin, CNMT, ModeratorWilliam A. Sarraille, JDParamjit S. Chopra, MD

AS22

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Where Is the Radiologist? Radiology’s Changing Dynamics: The Present and Future Medical/Legal Issues That We Face Claudia A. Murray, ModeratorJames P. Borgstede, MDPatricia Kroken, FACMPE, CRA Hilary H. Cohen

AS23

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Compliance with the Supervision Rules and Accreditation Requirement: The Impact on Reimbursement Judy LeRose, RT(R), CRA, ModeratorA. Physician Supervision Requirements Melody W. Mulaik B. Accreditation Guidelines Set Forth in

MIPPA Thomas W. Greeson, JD Barbara Rubel, MBA

AS24

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Architecture That Makes a Difference: Design Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Imaging Environment Bill Rostenberg, FAIA, FACHA, ModeratorMorris A. Stein, FAIA, FACHA Bill Rostenberg, FAIA, FACHA Steven C. Horii, MD

Tuesday, December 1AS31

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Molecular Imaging: Here to Stay Charles Stanley, RT(R)(CT)(MR), ModeratorA. New PET/CT Applications Valerie R. Cronin, CNMT B. Updates in PET/MR Imaging David Gilmore, MS, CNMT, NCT, RT(R)(N)

AS32

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Managing Risk for Optimal Patient SafetyEllen Lipman, MS, RT(R)(MR), ModeratorA. Enhancing Patient Safety: A Team

Approach Karen L. Green, RN, BSN, MHA, CRN B. Risk Management in Radiology: An

Essential Part of Quality Robert P. George

AS33

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Imaging through a Cross-cultural Lens: A Global Perspective on Values, Norms, Mystiques, and Fears Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAERS, ModeratorCynthia Cowling, ACR, BSc, MEdLori Boyd, MRT(R), BA, MA

AS34

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Radiation Dose: Are We at Crisis? Karen J. Finnegan, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAVIR, ModeratorA. Radiation Risk in Interventional

Radiology John F. Angle, MD B. Low-Dose CT: Practical Applications Narinder S. Paul, MD C. Pediatric Dose Donald P. Frush, MD

Wednesday, December 2AS41

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Why and How Far Health Care IT Is Behind Our Non-Health Care IT BrethrenJudy LeRose, RT(R), CRA, ModeratorStuart Gardner

Multisession Courses


AS42

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Imaging in the Operating Room Charles Stanley, RT(R)(CT)(MR), ModeratorA. Multimodality Imaging in the Operating

Room Ferenc A. Jolesz, MD B. Multidisciplinary Imaging in the

Operating Room Michael D. Dake, MD

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) ProgramBruce G Haffty, MD, Co-DirectorDavid M. Panicek, MD, Co-Director

Monday, November 30Breast RO21

8:30 am – 10:00 am

BOOST: Breast—Anatomy and ContouringJulia R. White, MDLiane E. Philpotts, MD

RO22

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

BOOST: Breast—Integrated Science and Practice (ISP) Session(A combination of education and science. Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.)

RO23

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

BOOST: Breast—Case-based Review(In conjunction with the American Society for Radiation Oncology)Bruce G. Haffty, MD, ModeratorNina A. Mayr, MD Nora M. Hansen, MD Robyn L. Birdwell, MD

Tuesday, December 1Head and Neck RO31

8:30 am – 10:00 am

BOOST: Head and Neck—Anatomy and ContouringWilliam L. Barrett, MDSuresh K. Mukherji, MD

RO32

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

BOOST: Head and Neck—Integrated Science and Practice (ISP) Session(A combination of education and science. Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.)

RO33

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

BOOST: Head and Neck—Case-based Review(In conjunction with the American Society for Radiation Oncology)William L. Barrett, MD Carol R. Bradford, MDEzra Cohen, MDSuresh K. Mukherji, MD

Gynecology RO34

8:30 am – 10:00 am

BOOST: Gynecology—Anatomy and ContouringCatheryn YasharOguz Akin, MD Nina A. Mayr, MD

RO35

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

BOOST: Gynecology—Integrated Science and Practice (ISP) Session(A combination of education and science. Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.)

RO36

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

BOOST: Gynecology—Case-based Review(In conjunction with the American Society for Radiation Oncology)Kaled M. Alektiar, MDOguz Akin, MDDennis ChiWilliam P. Tew, MD Wednesday, December 2Central Nervous System RO41

8:30 am – 10:00 am

BOOST: Central Nervous System— Anatomy and ContouringJohn Breneman, MD Mary F. Gaskill-Shipley, MD

RO42

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

BOOST: Central Nervous System— Integrated Science and Practice (ISP) Session(A combination of education and science. Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.)

RO43

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

BOOST: Central Nervous System— Case-based Review(In conjunction with the American Society for Radiation Oncology)John H. Suh, MD Gene Barnett, MD David Peereboom, MD Paul M. Ruggieri, MD

Gastrointestinal RO44

8:30 am – 10:00 am

BOOST: Gastrointestinal—Anatomy and ContouringKaryn A. Goodman, MD Corinne B. Winston, MD

RO45

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

BOOST: Gastrointestinal—Integrated Science and Practice (ISP) Session(A combination of education and science. Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.)

RO46

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

BOOST: Gastrointestinal—Case-based Review(In conjunction with the American Society for Radiation Oncology)Daniel Chang, MDBrendan C. Visser, MD Aya Kamaya, MDHaruka Itakura, MS, MD

Thursday, December 3Prostate RO51

8:30 am – 10:00 am

BOOST: Prostate—Anatomy and ContouringJeff M. Michalski, MD Jelle O. Barentsz, MD, PhD

Multisession Courses (continued)


RO52

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

BOOST: Prostate—Integrated Science and Practice (ISP) Session(A combination of education and science. Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.)

RO53

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

BOOST: Prostate—Case-based Review(In conjunction with the American Society for Radiation Oncology)Colleen A. Lawton, MD Deborah A. Kuban, MDFergus V. Coakley, MD

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review(In conjunction with the North American Society for Cardiac Imaging)To receive a certificate of completion, an attendee must participate in all four parts between the two days.

Monday, November 30MC21

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part I Pamela K. Woodard, MD, ModeratorVincent B. Ho, MD, MBA, ModeratorA. Normal Coronary Anatomy Scott D. Flamm, MD B. Coronary Artery Anomalies Pamela K. Woodard, MD

MC22

10:30 am – 12:15 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part II Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, ModeratorPamela K. Woodard, MD, ModeratorA. Coronary Artery Disease I: Native

Vessel Disease Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD B. Valves and Cardiac Function David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD

MC23

1:30 pm – 3:05 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part III Arthur E. Stillman, MD, PhD, ModeratorRobert M. Steiner, MD, ModeratorA. Pulmonary Veins and Pericardium Gautham P. Reddy, MD B. Coronary Artery Disease II: Native

Vessel Disease Uwe J. Schoepf, MD

MC24

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part IV Arthur E. Stillman, MD, PhD, ModeratorGautham P. Reddy, MD, ModeratorA. Coronary Artery Disease III: Native

Vessel Disease and Arterial and Venous Bypass Grafts

Jill E. Jacobs, MD B. Adult Congenital Heart Disease Lawrence M. Boxt, MD C. Coronary Artery Disease and Incidental

Noncardiac Findings James P. Earls, MD

Thursday, December 3MC51

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part I Pamela K. Woodard, MD, ModeratorShawn D. Teague, MD, ModeratorA. Normal Coronary Anatomy Shawn D. Teague, MD B. Coronary Artery Anomalies Sanjeev Bhalla, MD

MC52

10:30 am – 12:15 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part II Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, ModeratorUdo Hoffmann, MD, ModeratorA. Coronary Artery Disease I: Native

Vessel Disease Udo Hoffmann, MD B. Valves and Cardiac Function Frank J. Rybicki III, MD, PhD

MC53

1:30 pm – 3:05 pm

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part III Murray G. Baron, MD, ModeratorElliot K. Fishman, MD, ModeratorA. Pulmonary Veins and Pericardium Joan M. Lacomis, MD B. Coronary Artery Disease II: Native

Vessel Disease Elliot K. Fishman, MD

MC54

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Cardiac CT Case Mentored Review: Part IV Martin J. Lipton, MD, ModeratorHarold I. Litt, MD, PhD, ModeratorA. Coronary Artery Disease III: Native

Vessel Disease and Arterial and Venous Bypass Grafts

Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD B. Adult Congenital Heart Disease S. Bruce Greenberg, MD C. Coronary Artery Disease and Incidental

Noncardiac Findings Jerome F. Breen, MD

Case-based Review of Interventional Radiology(In conjunction with the Society of Interventional Radiology)Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD, Director

Tuesday, December 1CI31

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Case-based Review of Interventional Radiology: Vascular Diagnosis Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD Charles E. Ray, Jr, MD Robert A. Hieb, MDJohn A. Kaufman, MD

CI32

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Case-based Review of Interventional Radiology: Vascular Interventions Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD Michael D. Darcy, MD Robert G. Dixon, MD S. William Stavropoulos, MD

CI33

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Case-based Review of Interventional Radiology: Nonvascular Interventions Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD Horacio R. D’Agostino, MDFrancis R. Facchini, MDBrian S. Funaki, MD

CI34

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Case-based Review of Interventional Radiology: Oncologic Intervention Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD Riad Salem, MD, MBAKamran Ahrar, MDWilliam S. Rilling, MD


Case-based Review of Magnetic Resonance(In conjunction with the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine)Walter Kucharczyk, MD, Director

Monday, November 30CM21

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Case-based Review of Magnetic Resonance: Cardiac and Vascular Walter Kucharczyk, MD, ModeratorA. Cardiac J. Paul Finn, MD B. Vascular James C. Carr, MD

CM22

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Case-based Review of Magnetic Resonance: Abdomen and Pelvis Walter Kucharczyk, MD, ModeratorA. Abdomen Claude B. Sirlin, MD B. Pelvis Caroline Reinhold, MD

CM23

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Case-based Review of Magnetic Resonance: Neuroradiology Walter Kucharczyk, MD, ModeratorJeffrey S. Ross, MDHoward A. Rowley, MD

CM24

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Case-based Review of Magnetic Resonance: Musculoskeletal Walter Kucharczyk, MD, ModeratorLawrence M. White, MD Michael P. Recht, MD William B. Morrison, MD

Case-based Review of Neuroradiology(In conjunction with the American Society of Neuroradiology)Nafi Aygun, MD, Director

Thursday, December 3CN51

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Case-based Review of Neuroradiology: BrainA. Adult Brain Pina C. Sanelli, MD B. Pediatric Brain Thierry Huisman, MD C. Advanced Brain Imaging Michael A. Kraut, MD

CN52

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Case-based Review of Neuroradiology: SpineA. Adult Spine Bassem A. Georgy, MD, MSc B. Pediatric Spine Tina Y. Poussaint, MD

CN53

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Case-based Review of Neuroradiology: Head and NeckA. Adult Head and Neck C. Douglas Phillips, MD B. Pediatric Head and Neck Nafi Aygun, MD

CN54

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Case-based Review of Neuroradiology: MiscellaneousA. Emergency Neuroradiology Anant Krishnan, MD B. Interventional Neuroradiology Dheeraj Gandhi, MBBS, MD

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT (In conjunction with SNM)Dominique Delbeke, MD, PhD, Co-DirectorMichael M. Graham, MD, PhD, Co-Director

Thursday, December 3CC51

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT Workshop—Head and Neck Cancers Michael M. Graham, MD, PhD

CC52

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT Workshop—Cancers of the Thorax George M. Segall, MD

CC53

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT Workshop—Cancers of the Abdomen and Pelvis Dominique Delbeke, MD, PhD

CC54

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT Workshop—Sarcoma/Melanoma/Lymphoma Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD

Case-based Review of Pediatric Radiology(In conjunction with the Society for Pediatric Radiology)Donald P. Frush, MD, Director

Wednesday, December 2CP41

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Case-based Review of Pediatric Radiology: Musculoskeletal A. Imaging of Pediatric Marrow Disorders Diego Jaramillo, MD, MPH B. Benign or Malignant? Mimicking Bone

Tumors Sue C. Kaste, DO C. Imaging of Pediatric Rheumatologic

Disorders Andrea S. Doria, MD



CP42

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Case-based Review of Pediatric Radiology: Chest A. Lung Masses and Mass Like Conditions

in Children Catherine M. Owens, MD B. Contemporary Perspectives on

Interstitial Lung Disease in Children Edward Y. Lee, MD C. Disorders of the Large Airways in the

Pediatric Population Beverley Newman, MD

CP43

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Case-based Review of Pediatric Radiology: Neuroradiology A. Pediatric Brain Tumors Blaise V. Jones, MDB. Pediatric Inflammatory Disorders of

the Brain Avrum N. Pollock, MD C. Developmental Anomalies Charles M. Glasier, MD

CP44

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Case-based Review of Pediatric Radiology: Abdomen A. Pancreatic Disorders in Children Michael J. Callahan, MD B. Imaging of Focal Liver Abnormalities

in Children Brian D. Coley, MD C. Pediatric Renal Masses Peter J. Strouse, MD

Essentials of Radiology

Tuesday, December 1ES31

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Essentials of NeuroradiologyNorman J. Beauchamp, Jr, MD, MHS Majda M. Thurnher, MD

ES32

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging: Focus on ArthrographyKen L. Schreibman, MD, PhD Kirkland W. Davis, MDDavid A. Rubin, MD

ES33

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Essentials of Chest Imaging: Smoking-related Diseases—Emphysemas, Interstitial Lung Diseases, and Lung CancerJeffrey P. Kanne, MDAlexander A. Bankier, MD

ES34

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Essentials of MammographyA. Essentials of Breast Calcifications and

Breast Masses Thomas L. Pope, Jr, MD B. Essentials of Breast US Abid Irshad, MBBS C. Essentials of Breast MR Imaging Amy S. Campbell, MD

Wednesday, December 2ES41

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Essentials of Cardiac Imaging: Cardiac CTA. Cardiac Anatomy and Coronary

Anomalies Smita Patel, MBBS B. Coronary Stenosis and Acute Coronary

Syndrome Charles S. White, MD C. Function and Physiology Gautham P. Reddy, MD

ES42

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Essentials of Genitourinary ImagingA. Problem Renal Masses Ronald J. Zagoria, MD B. Imaging Adrenal Masses Giles W. Boland, MD C. MR Imaging Applications in the

Urinary Tract John R. Leyendecker, MD

ES43

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Essentials of Pediatric Imaging: Neonatal ImagingA. Cranial US George A. Taylor, MD B. Chest Imaging Lane F. Donnelly, MD C. Abdominal Imaging Mahesh Thapa, MD

ES44

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Essentials of Gastrointestinal ImagingElliot K. Fishman, MDA. CT Angiography of Pancreas R. Brooke Jeffrey, Jr, MD B. CT Angiography of Small Bowel/

Mesentery Karen M. Horton, MD C. CT Angiographic Principles and

Protocols and CT Angiography Liver Elliot K. Fishman, MD

Thursday, December 3ES51

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Essentials of UltrasoundA. Ovary Faye C. Laing, MD B. Scrotum Thomas C. Winter III, MD C. Uterus Maitray D. Patel, MD

ES52

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Essentials of Nuclear MedicineA. Bone Scans to Include an “Essential”

on Osteomyelitis Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD B. Renal Scans Kevin P. Banks, MD C. Hepatobiliary Imaging with an

“Essential” on Bile Leaks/Transplants Heather Jacene, MD D. V/Q Scans Darlene F. Metter, MD

Molecular Imaging Symposium

Wednesday, December 2MI41

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Molecular Imaging: Overview and BasicsDaniel C. Sullivan, MD, ModeratorA. Overview of Contemporary PET

Scanning for Personalized Medicine Naomi P. Alazraki, MD B. MR Imaging in the Era of Molecular

Imaging John C. Gore, PhD C. The Promise of Optical Imaging Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD


MI42

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Molecular Imaging in OncologyRichard L. Wahl, MD, ModeratorA. FDG PET for Tumor Response Richard L. Wahl, MD B. Other PET Tracers for Cancer Imaging Michael M. Graham, MD, PhD C. Contemporary MR Techniques for

Cancer Imaging Mark A. Rosen, MD, PhD

MI43

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Molecular Imaging in Cardiovascular DiseasePamela K. Woodard, MD, ModeratorA. Clinical Needs and Opportunities Albert Sinusas, MD B. Recent Advances in Nuclear Cardiology Daniel S. Berman, MD C. Emerging Trends in Cardiac MR

and CT Imaging Pamela K. Woodard, MD

MI44

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Molecular Imaging in Brain DisordersJeffrey R. Petrella, MD, ModeratorA. Functional and Molecular

Neuroimaging Jeffrey R. Petrella, MD B. PET Imaging in Brain Disorders Daniel H. Silverman, MD, PhD C. Emerging MR Techniques for

Neuroimaging A. Gregory Sorensen, MD

Quality Improvement Symposium

Tuesday, December 1QI31

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Quality Improvement: Professional Assessment and ChallengesC. Daniel Johnson, MD, ModeratorA. Overview of Multidimensional Systems

for Evaluating Radiologist Performance (360˚)

Phillip M. Boiselle, MD B. Assessing Physician Performance James R. Duncan, MD, PhD C. Managing the Underperforming or

Disruptive Radiologist James P. Borgstede, MD

QI32

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Quality Improvement: Safety and Risk Management in a Radiology DepartmentJonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, ModeratorA. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Errors

in Radiology Practice Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD B. Strategies for Minimizing Errors in

Diagnostic Imaging Lucy W. Glenn, MD C. Disclosure and Apology Laws: Risks

and Benefits for Radiologists Stephen R. Baker, MD

QI33

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Quality Improvement: The Business of Quality and Safety: Financial Aspects and ReimbursementG. Scott Gazelle, MD, MPH, PhD, ModeratorA. The Balanced Scorecard: A Tool for

Linking Strategy to Vision Jonathan G. Goldin, MBChB, PhD B. Pay for Performance: Is It Worth the

Effort? Richard Duszak, Jr, MD C. Resources and Strategies for Funding a

Radiology Quality and Safety Program Ramin Khorasani, MD

QI34

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Quality Improvement: Implementing Quality Programs in Private and Academic Practices uLucy W. Glenn, MD, ModeratorA. Practical Issues for Implementing a

Quality and Safety Program in an Academic Practice

Richard L. Baron, MD B. Practical Issues for Implementing a

Quality and Safety Program in a Private Practice

Joseph R. Steele, Jr, MD C. Ethical Challenges Facing the

Radiologist in the Era of Safety and Transparency

Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD

u Related Informatics CourseWednesday, December 2Course II41

10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Next Generation IT Requirements for Improving Quality and Safety for Radiology (page 42)

Radiologist Assistants Symposium

Sunday, November 29RA11

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Musculoskeletal Imaging and Procedures: Protocols and Problem SolvingChristopher M. Young, RRA, RT (R)(ARRT)Maurice D. Linkous, MD

RA12

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Neuroimaging Clinical Pathways and Procedures and the Role of the Radiologist AssistantR. D. Mintz, MD

RA13

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Abdominal Pathology: Procedures and Interactive Case ReviewBethAnne Torsiello, RRA, MIS Russell N. Nusynowitz, MD

RA14

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Radiologist Assistant Practice: Continuing Evolution, Expansion, and ExpectationsMyke Kudlas, MEd, RT(R)(QM) Joy J. Renner, MA, RT(R)

Breast Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Tuesday, December 1VB31

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Breast Series: High-Risk ScreeningChristopher E. Comstock, MD, Moderator

Current Evidence of Benefit for Breast Cancer ScreeningStephen A. Feig, MD

Factors Influencing the Acceptance of New Breast Screening TechnologiesBruce J. Hillman, MD

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Tailored ScreeningJennifer A. Harvey, MD



Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Monday, November 30VM21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Series: Breast Imaging in the Era of Molecular Medicine

Session Introduction and Overview

Molecular Pathways That Define Breast Cancer SubtypesJ. Dirk Iglehart, MD

MR Spectroscopy of the Breast: A Role in Clinical Diagnosis and Development of New Imaging TechnologiesCarolyn Mountford, DPhil

Overview of Molecular Imaging and Breast Imaging ApplicationsRobyn L. Birdwell, MD

Chest Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Monday, November 30VC21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Chest Series: Pulmonary Embolism—Concepts and ControversiesJoel E. Fishman, MD, PhD, ModeratorElla A. Kazerooni, MD, Moderator

Guidelines for Pulmonary Embolism Evaluation: Fleischner, PIOPED II, and Other ProposalsLawrence R. Goodman, MD

Dose Reduction Methods for CT Pulmonary AngiographyJohn R. Mayo, MD

Dual-Energy CT Angiography of Pulmonary EmbolismMartine J. Remy-Jardin, MD, PhD

Panel Discussion

Subsegmental Pulmonary EmbolismLacey Washington, MD

Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: Current Concepts and ControversiesDiana Litmanovich, MD

Panel Discussion

Tuesday, December 1VC31

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Chest Series: Lung Nodules/Lung CancerChristian J. Herold, MD, Co-ModeratorHeber MacMahon, MD, Co-Moderator

Update on Lung Cancer ScreeningCaroline Chiles, MD

Computer-aided Detection of Lung NodulesGeoffrey D. Rubin, MD

Volumetric Analysis of Nodule GrowthIoannis Vlahos, MBBS

Panel Discussion

Ground Glass and Part Solid Nodules: Radiologic-Pathologic CorrelationJeffrey R. Galvin, MD

Update on Lung Cancer StagingJeremy J. Erasmus, MD

Panel Discussion

Emergency Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Tuesday, December 1VE31

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Emergency Series: Managing Your EmergencyDiego B. Nunez, Jr, MD, MPH, Co-ModeratorO. Clark West, MD, Co-Moderator

Imaging Utilization in the Emergency CenterStephen R. Baker, MD

Emergency Radiology Practice Models and TeleradiologyAaron D. Sodickson, MD, PhD

Radiation Reduction Strategies in Children and Young AdultsCarlos J. Sivit, MD

Genitourinary Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Monday, November 30VU21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Genitourinary Series: CT Urography—State of the Art 2009

Session Introduction and OverviewRichard H. Cohan, MD

Three-Phase CT Urography: Technical and Radiation ConsiderationsUllrich G. Mueller-Lisse

Split-Bolus Two- and One-Phase CT Urography: CT Urography for StonesFrancois Cornud, MD

Discussion and Consensus on Techniques

CT Urography for Detection of Upper Tract PathologyNigel Christopher Cowan, MD

Is There a Role for CT Urography in Evaluation of the Bladder?Elaine Marie Caoili, MD

Discussion

When Should CT Urography Be Done and When Not?Stuart George Silverman, MD

Concluding Comments and DiscussionRichard H. Cohan, MD Tuesday, December 1VU31

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Genitourinary Series: Contrast Material and the Kidneys—Issues and Controversies concerning Contrast-induced Nephropathy and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

Session Introduction and OverviewJames H. Ellis, MD

Panel Perspectives on Abstracts 1-4

Renal Function and Contrast MediaHenrik S. Thomsen, MD

Intraarterial Contrast Media and Contrast-induced Nephropathy: Significance and PreventionMichael A. Bettmann, MD


Intravenous Contrast Media and Contrast-induced Nephropathy: What Is the Risk?Jeffrey H. Newhouse, MD

Panel Discussion on Contrast-induced Nephropathy

Panel Perspective on Abstracts 5 – 8

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: Epidemiology and Clinical ConsequencesHenrik S. Thomsen, MD

Contrast Media in Patients with Renal Impairment: CT or MR Imaging? Sameh Kamel Morcos, MD

Panel Discussion on Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

Interventional Radiology Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Monday, November 30VI21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology Series: Venous Thromboembolic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Introduction to the ProblemSuresh Vedantham, MD

Treatment of Venous ThrombosisAlan H. Matsumoto, MD

Pulmonary Embolus: Endovascular TreatmentWilliam T. Kuo, MD

ATTRACT TrialSuresh Vedantham, MD

Future Directions and DiscussionSuresh Vedantham, MD Alan H. Matsumoto, MD William T. Kuo, MD

Tuesday, December 1VI31

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology Series: Peripheral Vascular Disease Imaging and Interventions

CT Angiography and MR Angiography for Peripheral Vascular Disease: Which Modality to Use When?Barry Stein, MD

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Epidemiology and Work-upAlbert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD

Procedures for Peripheral Vascular DiseaseJohannes Lammer, MD

Future Directions and DiscussionLindsay S. Machan, MD

Wednesday, December 2VI41

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology Series: Neurointerventional Procedures— Stenting and Thrombolysis

Carotid Disease: Epidemiology and Work-upBarry T. Katzen, MD

Stenting for Carotid Artery DiseaseChristopher M. Zylak, MD

Stroke: Epidemiology and Scope of the ProblemKieran J. Murphy, MD

Acute Stroke InterventionChristopher M. Zylak, MD

Future Directions in Stroke TreatmentKieran J. Murphy, MD

Thursday, December 3VI51

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology Series: Aortic and Peripheral Aneurysms Imaging and Interventions

Imaging for Aneurysms: Preprocedure EvaluationBart L. Dolmatch, MD

Percutaneous Treatment of Abdominal Aortic AneurysmsAlex Powell, MD

Percutaneous Treatment of Thoracic Aortic AneurysmsMahmood K. Razavi, MD

Posttreatment ImagingBart L. Dolmatch, MD

Treatment of Endoleaks and Other ComplicationsJohn A. Kaufman, MD

Friday, December 4VI61

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interventional Radiology Series: Musculoskeletal Interventions

The Radiologist’s Role in Back and Neck PainBlake A. Johnson, MD

VertebroplastyAlexios Kelekis

Musculoskeletal Oncologic ProceduresSean M. Tutton, MD

Other Procedures for Back Pain: Facet Injections and Epidural StentsSusan V. Kattapuram, MD

Future Directions and DiscussionAlexios Kelekis

Interventional Oncology Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Sunday, November 29VO11

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology Series: Hepatocellular CarcinomaJean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD, Moderator

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Setting the StageJean N. Vauthey, MD

Medical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on TherapyMary F. Mulcahy, MD

Surgical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on Clinical Decision MakingTimothy Pawlik, MD

Tumor BoardJean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD

Transcatheter Treatments and Factors Affecting Clinical Decision MakingJean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD

Expected Outcomes of Percutaneous Treatments and Factors Affecting Clinical Decision MakingRiccardo A. Lencioni, MD

Tumor BoardJean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD



Monday, November 30VO21

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology Series: Non–Small Cell Lung CancerDamian E. Dupuy, MD, Moderator

Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Setting the StageGerald F. Abbott, MD

Tumor BoardDamian E. Dupuy, MD

Medical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on TherapyWilliam Pao, MD, PhD


Radiation and Combination TherapyThomas A. DiPetrillo, MD

Surgical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on Clinical Decision MakingDavid Harpole, MD


Percutaneous Treatments and Factors Affecting Clinical Decision MakingDamian E. Dupuy, MD


Tuesday, December 1VO31

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology Series: Renal Cell CarcinomaStephen B. Solomon, MD, Moderator

Renal Cell Carcinoma: Setting the StagePeter L. Choyke, MD

Tumor BoardStephen B. Solomon, MD

Medical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on TherapyNicholas J. Vogelzang, MD


Surgical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on Clinical Decision MakingRobert Uzzo, MD

Is There a Role for Active Surveillance?Robert Uzzo, MD


Percutaneous Treatments and Factors Affecting Clinical Decision MakingDebra A. Gervais, MD


Wednesday, December 2VO41

1:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Interventional Oncology Series: Cutting-edge Technology for Guidance, Monitoring, and TreatmentGary S. Dorfman, MD, Moderator

Advances in CryotechnologyPeter J. Littrup, MD

Ultrasound Tomography for Therapy MonitoringPeter J. Littrup, MD

MR-guided Laser Ablation with Real-time MR Thermal MappingKamran Ahrar, MD

Advanced Imaging Techniques for Monitoring and Controlling the Ablation ZoneChristopher L. Brace, PhD

Irreversible Electroporation and Microwave AblationDamian E. Dupuy, MD

Advanced Intraoperative Imaging SystemsStephen B. Solomon, MD

Guidance Systems (including Veran, Traxtel, Pathfinder, ActiView, and Easote)Stephen B. Solomon, MD

MR-guided Focused Ultrasound: Present and Future ApplicationsDavid C. Gianfelice, MD

Image-guided Drug Dose Painting: Drugs and DevicesBradford J. Wood, MD

Panel DiscussionGary S. Dorfman, MD

Thursday, December 3VO51

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Interventional Oncology Series: Management of Hepatic Metastases from Colorectal Cancer and Neuroendocrine TumorsMichael C. Soulen, MD, Moderator

Medical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Hepatic MetastasesUrsina Titelbaum, MD

Surgical Management including Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Hepatic MetastasesDouglas L. Fraker, MD

Percutaneous Management of Hepatic Colorectal Cancer Hepatic MetastasesThierry J. De Baere, MD

Transcatheter Treatments and Factors Affecting Clinical Decision Making for Colorectal Cancer Hepatic MetastasesMichael C. Soulen, MD

Tumor BoardMichael C. Soulen, MD

Medical Management and the Effect of Tumor Biology on Therapy for Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor MetastasesUrsina Titelbaum, MD

Surgical Management for Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor MetastasesDouglas L. Fraker, MD

Molecularly Targeted Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumor MetastasesChaitanya Divgi, MD

Image-guided Therapy and Factors Affecting Clinical Decision Making for Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor MetastasesWilliam S. Rilling, MD

Tumor BoardMichael C. Soulen, MD


Musculoskeletal Radiology Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Wednesday, December 2VS41

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Musculoskeletal Radiology Series: Sports-related Musculoskeletal Injuries

ShoulderLynne S. Steinbach, MD

ElbowJon A. Jacobson, MD

WristJeffrey J. Peterson, MD

Pelvis/HipAdam C. Zoga, MD

KneeKenneth A. Buckwalter, MD

Foot/AnkleWilliam B. Morrison, MD

Neuroradiology Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Monday, November 30VN21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Neuroradiology Series: Brain Tumors—Advanced Imaging Techniques

Perfusion and Permeability: New Treatments and New ChallengesDaniel P. Barboriak, MD

Diffusion MR Imaging ApplicationsAaron S. Field, MD, PhD

Functional MR Imaging in PracticeJohn L. Ulmer, MD

Expert Panel Q&ADaniel P. Barboriak, MD Aaron S. Field, MD, PhD John L. Ulmer, MD

Wednesday, December 2VN41

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Neuroradiology Series: Stroke Imaging

Advanced MR Imaging Protocols in StrokeRamon G. Gonzalez, MD, PhD

Arterial Spin LabelingJonathan H. Burdette, MD

Emergency CT Protocols in StrokeMichael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD

Expert Panel Q&ARamon G. Gonzalez, MD, PhD Jonathan H. Burdette, MD Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD

Pediatric Radiology Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Sunday, November 29VP11

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series: Neuroimaging I

Imaging of Pediatric Spine TraumaAvrum N. Pollock, MD

Imaging of Head and Neck Emergencies in ChildrenDiana P. Rodriguez, MD

VP12

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series: Neuroimaging II

Imaging Evaluation of Central Nervous System InfectionsEric N. Faerber, MD

Update on Neonatal Brain ImagingRichard L. Robertson, MD

Monday, November 30VP21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series: Fetal Imaging

MR Imaging of the Central Nervous SystemDeborah Levine, MD

MR Imaging of the Fetal ChestRichard A. Barth, MD

MR Imaging of the Fetal AbdomenDorothy I. Bulas, MD

Tuesday, December 1VP31

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series: Chest/Cardiovascular Imaging I

CT of Congenital Lung LesionsEdward Y. Lee, MD

Imaging of Pediatric Chest TraumaSjirk J. Westra, MD

Pediatric Pulmonary EmbolismDavid E. Manson, MD

Pediatric CT: Just What Are the Doses?Karen E. Thomas, MBBCh

VP32

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Pediatric Radiology Series: Chest/Cardiovascular Imaging II

Pediatric Cardiac MR Imaging TechniquesCynthia K. Rigsby, MD

Pediatric CT AngiographyMarilyn J. Siegel, MD

Pediatric Cardiac-gated CT ImagingFrandics P. Chan, MD, PhD

Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)

Monday, November 30VG21

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series: Contrast Agents in USStephanie R. Wilson, MD, Moderator

Microbubble Contrast Agents: What Are They, and How Do They Work?Peter N. Burns, BSc, PhD

Contrast-enhanced US of Benign Liver TumorsTae Kyoung Kim, MD

Contrast-enhanced US of Malignant Liver TumorsHyun-Jung Jang, MD

Contrast-enhanced US for Radiofrequency Ablation: Guidance and Monitoring of TherapyLuigi Solbiati, MD



Sunday, November 292:00 pm - 3:30 pm

RC101Obstructive Lung Disease: Emphysema, Large Airways, and Small Airways (An Interactive Session)Jeffrey P. Kanne, MDPhilippe A. Grenier, MD Eric J. Stern, MD

RC102Current Activities of the American Board of Radiology (In conjunction with the American Board of Radiology)Gary J. Becker, MDJames P. Borgstede, MD N. Reed Dunnick, MD

RC103Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Principles and Techniques of Cardiac CT Angiography and MR Imaging and Radiation Reduction StrategiesJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorA. MR Imaging Pamela K. Woodard, MD B. CT Angiography Suhny Abbara, MD C. Radiation Dose at CT Angiography Cynthia H. McCollough, PhD

RC104Imaging of Bone Tumors (An Interactive Session)A. Imaging in the Diagnosis of Bone

Tumors Carlo Masciocchi B. Surface Tumors of Bone Daniel Vanel, MD C. MR Imaging in Staging and Treatment

Evaluation of Malignant Bone Tumors David M. Panicek, MD

Refresher Courses

RC105Brain Perfusion Imaging: Techniques and ApplicationsA. CT Perfusion Imaging Max Wintermark, MD B. Contrast-enhanced MR Perfusion

Imaging A. Gregory Sorensen, MD C. Arterial Spin Labeling Joseph A. Maldjian, MD

RC106Emergency Ear, Nose, and Throat Trauma and Infections (An Interactive Session)A. Head and Neck Infection and

Inflammation Gul Moonis, MD B. Temporal Bone Trauma Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD C. Orbital and Facial Trauma Alisa D. Gean, MD

RC107Practical Renal Thermal AblationRonald J. Zagoria, MDWilliam W. Mayo-Smith, MDJohn R. Leyendecker, MD

RC108 Diagnosis and Management of Traumatic Abdomen and Pelvis: Bleeding and Vascular Injury (An Interactive Session)A. Traumatic Abdominal Bleeding and

Vascular Injury Robert A. Novelline, MD B. Traumatic Pelvic Bleeding and

Vascular Injury Jorge A. Soto, MD C. Interventional Radiologic Management

of Traumatic Abdomen and Pelvis: Bleeding and Vascular Injury

Sue E. Hanks, MD

RC109Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Esophagus and Stomach (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. Detection of Esophageal and Gastric

Tumors Stephen E. Rubesin, MD B. Staging of Esophageal and Gastric

Tumors Richard M. Gore, MD C. Imaging Patients Following Upper

Gastrointestinal Surgery Cheri L. Canon, MD

RC110Some Great Cases I Have Seen: Liver, Urinary Tract, and Gynecology (An Interactive Session)Stephanie R. Wilson, MD, ModeratorA. Liver R. Brooke Jeffrey, Jr, MD B. Urinary Tract Mitchell E. Tublin, MD C. Gynecology Korosh Khalili, MD

RC111PET Brain Imaging: Current and Emerg-ing Applications—Emphasis on DementiaSatoshi Minoshima, MD, PhDYoshimi Anzai, MDAlexander Drzezga, MD

RC112Fast and Reliable MR Angiography: Strategies for Technique OptimizationA. Acquisition Stefan G. Ruehm, MD B. Contrast Medium Tim Leiner, MD, PhD C. Postprocessing, Work Flow, and

Interpretation James C. Carr, MD

More than 300 refresher courses cover traditional and cutting-edge topics in each subspecialty.


RC113No course 113 for pediatric radiology programming during this time. See multisession course VP12.

RC114Interventions for Pain and Sedation in Radiologic PracticeWade H. Wong, DO John E. Arnold, MD

RC115Mammographic InterpretationA. Analysis of Masses Carl J. D’Orsi, MD B. Analysis of Calcifications Edward A. Sickles, MD C. CAD for Mammography: What Is the

True Value? Valerie P. Jackson, MD

RC116Patient-centered Radiology: Use It or Lose It (Sponsored by the RSNA Public Information Committee)Philip O. Alderson, MD Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD Marcy Brown, RT Harvey L. Neiman, MD

RC117Essentials of Molecular Imaging and Systems Diagnostics for Clinical RadiologistsA. What Is Molecular Imaging? Daniel Lee, MD, PhD B. What Are Systems Diagnostics, and

Why Are They Relevant to Clinical Radiologists?

King C. Li, MD C. Bioinformatics for Clinical Radiologists Stephen T. Wong, PhD

RC118 What Diagnostic Radiologists Need to Know about Radiation OncologyA. Basic Concepts in Radiation Oncology Stephanie A. Terezakis, MD B. Radiation Therapy Techniques Ruth F. Lavigne, MD C. Applications of PET in Radiation

Oncology Billy W. Loo, Jr, MD, PhD D. Radiosurgery in the Head and Body Dwight E. Heron, MD

RC121Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—IntroductionJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Introduction John D. Hazle, PhD B. Imaging for Treatment Evaluation Michael V. Knopp, MD, PhD C. Imaging for Real-time Monitoring David A. Jaffray, PhD

RC122Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Imaging for Target Definition—Where Is the Target?Kristy K. Brock, PhD, DirectorA. Target Definition Based on PET Stephen Breen B. Target Definition Based on MR Imaging Yue Cao, PhD C. Integration Marc L. Kessler, PhD

RC123Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision Systems in Radiology—The Hope, the Hype, and the Hard Truth: The Clinical Need and Technical ApproachA. General Introduction of CAD in

Radiology Matthew T. Freedman, MD, MBA B. A Short History of CAD Maryellen L. Giger, PhD C. Engineering Aspects of CAD

Technology Georgia D. Tourassi, PhD

RC124 Osteoporosis: Clinical and Imaging FeaturesA. Pathophysiology and Management Karl L. Insogna, MD B. Dual X-ray Absorptiometric Scan

Interpretation Donald M. Bachman, MD C. Quantitative CT Jean M. Weigert, MD

RC125Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: OverviewJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Introduction to Tomosynthesis Martin J. Yaffe, PhD B. History and Development of

Tomosynthesis Mitchell M. Goodsitt, PhD C. Future of Tomosynthesis James T. Dobbins III, PhD

RC126Communicating Results (Informatics in Practice) (In association with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)A. Communication of Critical Test Results

and the National Patient Safety Goals: What You Need to Do

Ramin Khorasani, MD B. IT Toolkit for Optimizing Communication:

What You Need to Know Nabile M. Safdar, MD C. Critical Test Results and Electronic

Health Records: A Practical Framework Paul J. Chang, MD

RC127Radiology Contract Negotiation: Practical TipsLawrence R. Muroff, MDJulie A. Muroff Esq, JD

RC129Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Practice—MR Safety Update 2009A. Implants and Devices Frank G. Shellock, PhD B. Gadolinium Chelates and Nephrogenic

Systemic Fibrosis Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD

RC130Electronic Teaching Files (Informatics: Advances)A. General Concepts and Basic MIRC®

Adam E. Flanders, MD B. MyPACS Experience Michael L. Richardson, MD C. MIRC® with Enhancements William J. Weadock, MD

Refresher Courses (continued)


RC132Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR SafetyEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorA. MR Safety Update: The ACR 2007

White Paper on MR Safety Emanuel Kanal, MD B. MR Safety of Implanted Devices:

Pacemakers and Neurostimulators—What’s Safe and When?

Emanuel Kanal, MD C. High Field, Radiofrequency, and

Gradient Safety Daniel Schaefer, PhD

RC150MR Imaging-guided Breast Biopsy (Hands-on Workshop)Michelle D. McDonough, MD Annamaria Wilhelm, MD Elizabeth R. DePeri, MD Lia Bartella, MD, FRCR Gary J. Whitman, MDAlice S. Rim, MDHiroyuki Abe, MDElsie Levin, MDChristiane K. Kuhl, MDConstance D. Lehman, MD, PhDMary C. Mahoney, MDMargarita L. Zuley, MDStamatia V. Destounis, MDCarol H. Lee, MDSteven E. Harms, MDThomas L. Pope, Jr, MDFrancesca D. Beaman, MDW. Phil Evans III, MDElizabeth A. Morris, MDRoberta A. Jong, MD

RC151Imaging of the Mediastinum (How-to Workshop)Paul L. Molina, MD Katherine R. Birchard, MD Lacey Washington, MD

RC152Techniques of Freehand Invasive US with Thermal Ablation (Hands-on Workshop)William E. Shiels II, DO Alda F. Cossi, MDRobert D. Lyon, MD Michael V. Krasnokutsky, MD Hayden W. Head III, MDJeong-Min Lee, MDSarah S. Milla, MDMark J. Hogan, MDStephen C. O’Connor, MDHoward T. Harcke, MDManish N. Patel, DOHollins P. Clark, MDNeil V. Patel, MD

RC1533D Visualization Applications for Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)Matthew A. Barish, MD

RC154Freeware, Shareware, and Open-Source Imaging Tools for Radiology (Hands-on Workshop)Daniel P. Barboriak, MD

Monday, November 308:30 am - 10:00 am

RC201No course 201 for chest programming during this time. See multisession course VC21.

RC202Institutional Models for Training Residents in Business, Information Technology, and Academic DevelopmentA. Business/Management Course for

Residents David M. Yousem, MD B. Information Technology Training for

Residents Eliot L. Siegel, MD C. Academic Development Course for

Residents Mary H. Scanlon, MD

RC203 Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Evaluation of Acute Chest PainJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorMonvadi B. Srichai, MD Charles S. White, MDRobert C. Gilkeson, MD

RC204Emerging Techniques in Musculoskeletal ImagingHollis G. Potter, MDSharmila Majumdar, PhDBruce M. Damon, PhD

RC205No course 205 for neuroradiology programming during this time. See multisession course VN21.

RC206Head and Neck Cancer: Basic Concepts and LandmarksA. Nasopharynx Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS B. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx Suresh K. Mukherji, MD C. Larynx: Piriform Sinus Hugh D. Curtin, MD

RC207No course 207 for genitourinary programming during this time. See multisession course VU21.

RC208 Easily Missed Findings in Emergency Radiology: Chest and Abdomen (An Interactive Session)A. Trauma Kathirkamanathan Shanmuganathan, MD B. Nontraumatic Emergencies Stephen Ledbetter, MD


RC209Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Small Bowel (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. Techniques for CT and MR Imaging

of the Small Bowel Jeff L. Fidler, MD B. Small-Bowel Obstruction and

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tracy A. Jaffe, MD C. Gastrointestinal Bleeding and

Small-Bowel Malignancy Michael Macari, MD D. Pitfalls in CT of the Small Bowel Dean D. Maglinte, MD

RC210No course 210 for ultrasound program-ming during this time. See multisession course VG21.

RC211Improving Your PET Practice: Lessons Learned in Clinical Practice, with Emphasis on Case Studies, Image Correlation, and PET/CT (An Interactive Session)Harry Agress, Jr, MDPaul D. Shreve, MD

RC212Fast and Reliable CT Angiography: Strategies for Technique OptimizationA. Acquisition Eric E. Williamson, MD B. Contrast Medium Justus E. Roos, MD C. Postprocessing, Work Flow, and

Interpretation Richard L. Hallett II, MD

RC213No course 213 for pediatric radiology programming during this time. See multisession course VP21.

RC214No course 214 for interventional radiology programming during this time. See multisession course VI21.

RC215Digital MammographyA. Equipment and Quality Control Murray Rebner, MD B. How to Incorporate Digital

Mammography into Your Practice Margarita L. Zuley, MD C. Future Applications of Digital

Mammography Mark A. Helvie, MD

RC216Radiology and the Family Physician (Sponsored by the RSNA Public Information Committee)Robert W. Bales, MD (representative from AAFP)Carol M. Rumack, MD

RC217Oncologic Imaging in the Era of Molecular MedicineA. Molecular Imaging Advances in

Oncology Homer A. Macapinlac, MD B. Angiogenesis Imaging Peter L. Choyke, MD C. Apoptosis Imaging: Oncologic Imaging

Applications Francis G. Blankenberg, MD

RC218US in Oncology: Applications and Pitfalls (An Interactive Session)Carol B. Benson, MD, ModeratorA. Thyroid and Neck Masses Peter M. Doubilet, MD, PhD B. Gynecologic Tumors Carol B. Benson, MD C. Musculoskeletal Masses Ronald S. Adler, MD, PhD

RC221Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—Imaging Lung CancerJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. PET and PET/CT for Lung Cancer

Imaging Paul E. Kinahan, PhD B. Four-dimensional CT and PET/CT in

Radiation Therapy Lei Xing C. Functional Lung Imaging Thomas M. Guerrero, MD, PhD

RC222Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Respiration-correlated Imaging in Radiation Therapy—What if the Target Is Moving?Kristy K. Brock, PhD, DirectorA. Limited Information James M. Balter, PhD B. Four-dimensional CT Sastry Vedam, PhD C. Four-dimensional PET Sasa Mutic, MS

RC223Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision Systems in Radiology—The Hope, the Hype, and the Hard Truth: CAD Applica-tions in Breast and Lung ImagingA. CAD in Breast Imaging Mia K. Markey, PhD B. CAD in Lung Imaging Samuel G. Armato III, PhD

RC224Recent Advances in Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal, and Gynecologic Radiology: Practical Points and PitfallsRonald L. Eisenberg, MD, JD Alexander R. Margulis, MD Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD Donald L. Resnick, MD Richard M. Gore, MD William P. Dillon, MD

RC225Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: AlgorithmsJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Matrix Inversion Tomosynthesis James T. Dobbins III, PhD B. Filtered Backprojection for

Tomosynthesis James G. Mainprize, PhD C. Iterative Reconstruction for Digital

Breast Tomosynthesis Tao Wu, PhD

RC226Image Exchange and Distribution (Informatics in Practice)A. Profile of XDS-I (Cross-enterprise

Document Sharing for Imaging) Eugene Igras B. Practical Applications of XDS-I Elliot D. Menschik, MD, PhD C. Image CD Importation Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD



RC227How Payment Policy Will Impact Technology Development in the 21st Century: An ACR Interactive Session (An Interactive Session) (In conjunction with the American College of Radiology) Maurine Spillman-Dennis, ModeratorDaniel Picus, MDJames V. Rawson, MDRobert K. Zeman, MDGeraldine B. McGinty, MD Bibb Allen, Jr, MDRichard Duszak, Jr, MDChristopher G. Ullrich, MD

RC229Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Practice—Recognize That Artifact (An Interactive Session)A. Pitfalls: Their Identification and

Avoidance Evan S. Siegelman, MD B. Artifacts and Their Remedies Donald G. Mitchell, MD

RC230Using Information Technology to Improve Quality and Safety (Informatics: Advances)A. Picking Metrics: You Can’t Manage

What You Don’t Measure Reuben S. Mezrich, MD, PhD B. Prospective Quality and Safety

Initiatives Ramin Khorasani, MD C. Data Mining: Feedback to Altering

Practice Louise I. Schneider, MD

RC232Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR-guided Interventional TherapiesWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Recent Advances in MR-guided

Interventional Radiology Jeffrey L. Duerk, PhD B. MR-guided Thermal Therapy: Recent

Advances and Applications R. Jason Stafford, PhD, DABR C. Functional MR Imaging: Recent

Advances and Applications in MR-guided Neurosurgery

Edward F. Jackson, PhD

RC250Intraarterial Acute Ischemic Stroke Therapy (How-to Workshop)Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MDJohn D. Barr, MD

RC251Advanced Vascular Cross-sectional Imaging (How-to Workshop)Klaus D. Hagspiel, MDPatrick T. Norton, MD

RC252US-guided Interventional Breast Procedures (Hands-on Workshop)Annamaria Wilhelm, MDElizabeth R. DePeri, MDFrancesca D. Beaman, MD Gary J. Whitman, MDElsie Levin, MDAlice S. Rim, MDStamatia V. Destounis, MDDianne Georgian-Smith, MDMichelle D. McDonough, MDChristopher E. Comstock, MDRichard M. Chesbrough, MDPaula B. Gordon, MDMichael N. Linver, MDAlda F. Cossi, MDChristine A. Bliven, MDAlbert V. Porambo, MDJohn T. Blackwelder, MDEren D. Yeh, MDChristine A. Quinn, MDLia Bartella, MD, FRCRMichael P. McNamara, Jr, MD

RC2533D Visualization Applications for Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)Matthew A. Barish, MD

RC254Data Collection, Organization, and Analysis with Excel and FileMaker (Hands-on Workshop)Krishna Juluru, MDJohn Eng, MD

Tuesday, December 18:30 am - 10:00 am

RC301Case-based Review: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Infection, and Solitary Pulmonary Nodule (An Interactive Session)David A. Lynch, MDAnn N. Leung, MDJeffrey S. Klein, MD

RC302Current Activities of the Radiology Residency Review Committee (In conjunction with the Residency Review Committee)E. Stephen Amis, Jr, MD Missy Fleming

RC303Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Evaluation of Ischemia with CT, MR, and Nuclear ImagingJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorA. Nuclear Imaging Dominique Delbeke, MD, PhD B. MR Imaging David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD C. CT Imaging Joao A. Lima, MD

RC304Tendon Failure: Anatomy, Pathogenesis, Biomechanics, and MR Imaging with Emphasis on the Shoulder, Elbow, and AnkleDonald L. Resnick, MD Christine B. Chung, MD

RC305Modern Pediatric NeuroimagingA. Advanced MR Imaging for Pediatric

Central Nervous System Disorders Pratik Mukherjee, MD, PhD B. Head and Neck Susan I. Blaser, MD C. Malformations A. James Barkovich, MD


RC306Sinonasal Imaging: A Practical Approach to Infection, Neoplasms, and Acquired/Developmental DisordersA. Sinonasal Infections and Chronic

Inflammatory Disease Vijay M. Rao, MD B. Imaging and Staging of Sinonasal

Neoplasms Michelle A. Michel, MD C. Acquired and Developmental

Sinonasal Facial Disorders, including Meningoceles

C. Douglas Phillips, MD

RC307No course 307 for genitourinary programming during this time. See multisession course VU31.

RC308No course 308 for emergency program-ming during this time. See multisession course VE31.

RC309Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Colon (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. CT Colonography: Technical

Considerations Abraham H. Dachman, MD B. CT Colonography: Summary of Data Joel G. Fletcher, MD C. CT Colonography: Interpretation,

Reporting, and Pitfalls Perry J. Pickhardt, MD D. Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis and

Staging Dushyant V. Sahani, MD

RC310The Metabolic Syndrome and Its Impact on US (An Interactive Session)A. The Metabolic Syndrome: Obesity and

the Liver? Or, Does Obesity Cause Liver Cancer?

Stephanie R. Wilson, MD B. Obesity and Imaging: Its Implications

for US Raul N. Uppot, MD C. Obesity and US: A Perspective during

Pregnancy Phyllis Glanc, MD

RC311PET for Assessing Treatment ResponseRichard L. Wahl, MDNeeta Pandit-Taskar, MD

RC312Renal Artery DiseaseA. Clinical Conditions, Management,

and Outcomes Myron A. Pozniak, MD B. MR Imaging Techniques and

Interpretation Stefan O. Schoenberg, MD, PhD C. CT Techniques and Interpretation W. Dennis Foley, MD

RC313

No course 313 for pediatric radiology programming during this time. See multisession course VP31.


RC315No course 315 for breast programming during this time. See multisession course VB31.

RC316When the Doctor Is the Problem: Dealing with the Disruptive or Impaired Physician (An Interactive Session) (Sponsored by the RSNA Professionalism Committee)A. The Physician with Behavioral

Problems Carol M. Rumack, MD Alan C. Hartford, MD, PhDB. The Physician with a Substance

Abuse Problem John P. Livoni, MD Leonard Berlin, MD C. The Physician with a Mental or

Physical Illness Stephen D. Brown, MD Marilyn J. Goske, MD Craig M. Johnson, DO D. The Aging Physician Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD Donald M. Bachman, MD



RC317Neurologic Imaging in the Era of Molecular MedicineA. Molecular Imaging for Central Nervous

System Malignancies Dawid Schellingerhout, MD B. PET Imaging of Neuropsychiatric

Disorders Peter Herscovitch, MD C. Stem Cell Tracking in Neurologic

Applications Jeff W. Bulte, PhD

RC318Controversies in Oncologic Imaging (An Interactive Session)A. Lung Cancer Reginald F. Munden, MD, DMD B. Breast MR Imaging Elizabeth A. Morris, MD C. Cystic Renal Masses Gary M. Israel, MD D. Cystic Pancreatic Lesions Michael Macari, MD

RC321Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—Imaging Brain TumorsJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MR

Imaging Edward F. Jackson, PhD B. PET Imaging for Brain Tumors Anca L. Grosu, MD C. Imaging for Radiation Treatment of

Brain Tumors J. Daniel Bourland, PhD

RC322Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Imaging for Adaptive Planning—What if the Target Changes?Kristy K. Brock, PhD, DirectorA. Deformable Registration Kristy K. Brock, PhD B. Imaging Jan-Jakob Sonke, PhD Douglas Moseley, PhD C. Replanning Katja Langen, PhD

RC323Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision Systems in Radiology—The Hope, the Hype, and the Hard Truth: The Clinical RealityA. The Radiologist’s Perspective about

Using CAD Robyn L. Birdwell, MD B. The Statistical Perspective: The

Limitations of Clinical CAD Studies Robert M. Nishikawa, PhD C. The FDA’s Perspective Nicholas Petrick, PhD

RC324Publishing in Radiology: What You Always Wanted to Know and Never AskedAlexander A. Bankier, MD Herbert Y. Kressel, MD Deborah Levine, MDElkan F. Halpern, PhDRobert G. Sheiman, MD

RC325Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: OptimizationJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Effect of Acquisition Parameters on

Image Quality in Tomosynthesis Ingrid Reiser, PhD B. Image Quality Metrics and System

Optimization for Digital Tomosynthesis Wei Zhao, PhD C. Radiation Dosimetry in Tomosynthesis

Imaging of the Breast Ioannis Sechopoulos, PhD

RC326 Quality Control in PACS (Informatics in Practice)A. Image Quality Process Kevin W. McEnery, MD B. Data Integrity S. J. Shepard, MS C. Putting Display Quality Control into

Practice Ehsan Samei, PhD

RC327Critical Issues Facing the Profession of Radiology: An ACR Leadership Perspective (In conjunction with the American College of Radiology)John A. Patti, MD Bibb Allen, Jr, MD James H. Thrall, MD Paul H. Ellenbogen, MD

RC329Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Practice—Clinical Problem Solving: Pelvis (An Interactive Session)A. Cystic Pelvic Mass of Nonovarian

Origin Susan M. Ascher, MD B. The Added Value of Functional

MR Imaging in the Evaluation of Gynecologic Malignancies

Evis Sala, MD, PhD C. Rectal Carcinoma Staging: A Practical

Approach Gina Brown, MD, MBBS

RC330Integration Strategies for Radiology Systems (Informatics: Advances)A. HL7 and DICOM versus SOA Paul J. Chang, MD B. Macros and Workstation-based

Integration Stuart R. Pomerantz, MD C. DICOM WG23 Plug-ins Lawrence R. Tarbox, PhD

RC332Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR-based Assessment of TherapyWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Assessment of Therapy Response with

Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MR Imaging

Yue Cao, PhD B. Assessment of Therapy Response with

in Vivo MR Spectroscopy Peter B. Barker, DPhil C. Applications of Diffusion MR Imaging to

the Assessment of Therapy Response Thomas L. Chenevert, PhD

RC350Chest Interventions (How-to Workshop)A. Pleural Effusions and Their

Management Jeffrey S. Pollak, MD B. Percutaneous Biopsy of Intrathoracic

Masses Alison Wilcox, MD C. CT-guided Tube Pericardiostomy Suzanne Palmer, MD


RC351Body MR Imaging: Current Role and New Ideas (How-to Workshop)Richard C. Semelka, MD Diego R. Martin, MD, PhD Ersan Altun, MDJorge Elias, Jr, MD, PhD

RC352Small Parts Interventional US (Hands-on Workshop)William E. Shiels II, DOPeter L. Cooperberg, MD Stephen D. Brown, MDVeronica J. Rooks, MD John M. Racadio, MDMichael E. Click, MDNeil T. Specht, MDCarlo Martinoli, MDMauro Oddone, MDJohn D. Lane, MDBenjamin E. Tubb, MD, PhDJames W. Murakami, MDDianne Georgian-Smith, MDJames S. Donaldson, MD

RC3533D Visualization Applications for Vascular Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhDChristopher J. Francois, MD

RC354Freeware, Shareware, and Open-Source Imaging Tools for Radiology (Hands-on Workshop)Daniel P. Barboriak, MD

Tuesday, December 14:30 pm - 6:00 pm

RC401No course 401 for chest programming during this time. See multisession course VC31.

RC402Resident Training: Hot Topics (An Interactive Session)A. Vascular and/or Interventional

Radiology: Are Residents Victims of a Turf War?

Anne C. Roberts, MD B. MR Imaging: How Much and When

during Residency? Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD C. Breast Imaging: What Do Residents

Need to Experience in 4 Months? Cherie M. Kuzmiak, DO

RC403Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Coronary Artery ImagingJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorA. CT AngiographyJill E. Jacobs, MD B. MR AngiographyJ. Paul Finn, MD

RC404 Baby Boomer Bruises (An Interactive Session)Carol L. Andrews, MDCheryl A. Petersilge, MDJoseph S. Yu, MD

RC405Central Nervous System Infections (An Interactive Session)Anne G. Osborn, MDVincent P. Mathews, MD

RC406Head and Neck Cancer: Advanced TopicsA. Imaging of Perineural Spread Lawrence E. Ginsberg, MD B. State-of-the-Art Imaging of Cervical

Nodal Metastases Peter M. Som, MD C. Posttreatment Surveillance Daniel W. Williams III, MD

RC407Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of the Solid Renal MassMukesh G. Harisinghani, MDDavid S. Hartman, MDMark A. Rosen, MD, PhD Srinivasa R. Prasad, MD

RC408State-of-the-Art Imaging for Penetrating Trauma A. Gunshot Wounds Anthony J. Wilson, MBChB B. Thorax Sanjeev Bhalla, MD C. Abdomen Christine O. Menias, MD

RC409Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Acute Abdomen (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. The Negative Acute Abdominal CT:

Take Another Look Francis J. Scholz, MD B. Acute and Chronic Conditions Related

to Gallstones William C. Small, MD, PhD C. Acute Inflammatory Conditions of the

Gastrointestinal Tract: The “-itis” Douglas S. Katz, MD D. Vascular Compromise and Bowel

Obstruction Jay P. Heiken, MD



RC410Hot Topics in US: Volume ImagingStephanie R. Wilson, MD, ModeratorA. An Introduction to Volume Imaging Thomas R. Nelson, PhD B. The Gynecologic Perspective on

Volume Imaging Beryl R. Benacerraf, MD C. The Abdominal Perspective on

Volume Imaging Franklin N. Tessler, MD D. 3D Applications in Contrast-

enhanced US Franca Meloni, MD

RC411Advances and Updates in Gastrointesti-nal and Genitourinary Nuclear MedicineHarvey A. Ziessman, MDRaghuveer K. Halkar, MD

RC412Topics in Aortic ImagingA. The ABCs of Aortic Dissection Dominik Fleischmann, MD B. Common Surgical Procedures and

Their Complications Terri J. Vrtiska, MD C. Imaging Endografts: What Is Important? Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD

RC413No course 413 for pediatric radiology programming during this time. See multisession course VP32

RC414Interventions in the Female PelvisJean-Pierre J. Pelage, MD, PhD Amy S. Thurmond, MD Lindsay S. Machan, MD

RC415 How to Set Up a High-Quality Breast MR Imaging ProgramA. Technical Requirements R. Edward Hendrick, PhD B. Current Indications and Quality

Determinants Constance D. Lehman, MD, PhD C. Breast MR Imaging Interpretation,

including BIRADS Debra M. Ikeda, MD

RC416How to Avoid a Scandal: Resolving Difficulties in Professional Relationships (An Interactive Session) (Sponsored by the RSNA Professionalism Committee)A. Physician-Physician Difficulties Stephen Chan, MD Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhDB. Physician-Patient Difficulties Marilyn J. Goske, MD Stephen D. Brown, MD C. Physician-Industry Relationships:

Evolving Technology Phillip M. Devlin, MD D. Physician-Industry Relationships:

Marketing John P. Livoni, MD

RC417Cardiovascular Imaging in the Era of Molecular MedicineA. Clinical Opportunities Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD B. Atherosclerosis Zahi A. Fayad, PhD C. Cell Therapy Dara L. Kraitchman, DVM, PhD

RC418Pitfalls in Oncologic ImagingA. Central Nervous System Andrei I. Holodny, MD B. Chest Ella A. Kazerooni, MD C. Abdomen and Pelvis Ali Shirkhoda, MD D. Bone and Soft Tissue David M. Panicek, MD

RC421Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—Imaging Breast CancerJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Instrumental Accuracy and Challenges

for PET in Radiation Treatment Planning

Assen S. Kirov, PhD B. Breast MR Imaging Huong T. Le-Petross, MD C. Dedicated Breast PET/CT John M. Boone, PhD

RC422Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Basic Strategies Through State-of-the ArtJon J. Kruse, PhD, DirectorA. 2D Radiographic Imaging Jon J. Kruse, PhD B. Cone-Beam CT Localization Douglas Moseley, PhD C. MR/Linac Integration J.J. W. Lagendijk

RC423Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision Systems in Radiology—The Hope, the Hype, and the Hard Truth: CAD Applications in Colonography and BeyondA. CAD for Colon Cancer Philippe Lefere, MD B. Emerging Applications Berkman Sahiner, PhD C. Looking Forward: A Glance into the

Future of CAD Paul J. Chang, MD


RC424Applications of Advanced Imaging Techniques in Forensic RadiologyAngela D. Levy, MDHoward T. Harcke, MD Barry D. Daly, MDMichael J. Thali, MD Steffen Ross, MD

RC425Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: Breast ApplicationsJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Methodology and Algorithms for Breast

Tomosynthesis Stephen J. Glick, PhD B. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis:

Experience with Diagnostic Clinical Applications

Steven P. Poplack, MD C. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis:

Experience with Imaging over 3500 Subjects

Daniel B. Kopans, MD

RC426Advanced Visualization (Informatics in Practice) (In association with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)A. What Is 3D and Advanced Processing? Luciano M. Prevedello, MD B. How to Select a 3D System for Your

Environment Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD C. Ensuring the Success of Your 3D

Laboratory: Economic, Legal, and Procedural Principles

Eliot L. Siegel, MD

RC427Strategic Planning and Marketing for Radiology Practices: Dos and Don’tsJonathan W. Berlin, MDFrank J. Lexa, MDGiles W. Boland, MD

RC429Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Practice—Clinical Problem Solving: AbdomenA. The Cystic Lesion of the Pancreas Masoom A. Haider, MD B. Cholangiocarcinoma: Detection

and Staging Kartik S. Jhaveri, MD C. Fat and the Liver Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD

RC430How Standard Terminology Will Improve Your Practice: Reporting, Finding Information, and Quality (Informatics: Advances)A. Terminology-enabled Voice Recognition

and Structured Reporting Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD B. Utility of Terminologies for Image

Annotation and Information Retrieval Daniel L. Rubin, MD C. Using Terminology to Mine Reports for

Quality Assessment Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD

RC432Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR Contrast Agent Developments and ApplicationsWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Gadolinium-based MR Contrast Agents:

Recent Advances and Applications Thomas Meade, PhD B. USPIO MR Contrast Agents: Recent

Advances and Applications Brian K. Rutt, PhD C. MR Imaging with Hyperpolarized

Agents: Mechanisms and Applications A. D. Sherry, PhD

RC450Image-guided Biopsy of the Spine (Hands-on Workshop)Gregg H. Zoarski, MDMichele H. Johnson, MDJohn L. Go, MDA. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBAChi-Shing Zee, MD



RC451Inferior Vena Cava Interventions (How-to Workshop)Charles T. Burke, MD Joseph M. Stavas, MDRobert G. Dixon, MD Raj Kasthuri, MD

RC452US-guided Interventional Breast Procedures (Hands-on Workshop)Elsie Levin, MDRachel F. Brem, MDCarl J. D’Orsi, MDW. Phil Evans III, MDBruno D. Fornage, MDLiane E. Philpotts, MDWilliam R. Poller, MDJoseph Spigel, MDMary C. Mahoney, MDStamatia V. Destounis, MDMargaret M. Szabunio, MDPriscilla J. Slanetz, MD, MPH

RC4533D Visualization Applications for Neuroimaging (Hands-on Workshop)Gary J. Wendt, MD

RC454Data Collection, Organization, and Analysis with Excel and FileMaker (Hands-on Workshop)Krishna Juluru, MDJohn Eng, MD

Wednesday, December 28:30 am - 10:00 am

RC501 High-Resolution CT Update: Multidetector CT Technique, Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias, and Emphysema (An Interactive Session)Ella A. Kazerooni, MD Jeffrey R. Galvin, MDAlexander A. Bankier, MD

RC502How to Be the Speaker Everyone Wants You to Be (An Interactive Session)Jannette Collins, MD, MEd

RC503Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Emerging CT TechnologiesJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorA. 256-Section CT of the Heart Martin H. Hoffmann, MD

B. Cardiac Volume CT with 320 Sections Marc Dewey, MD C. Dual-Source CT of the Heart Uwe J. Schoepf, MD D. New Horizons in Radiation Protection James P. Earls, MD

RC504No course 504 for musculoskeletal programming during this time. See multisession course VS41.

RC505No course 505 for neuroradiology programming during this time. See multisession course VN41.

RC506Thyroid and Parathyroid ImagingA. US and Fine-Needle Aspiration Jill E. Langer, MD B. CT, MR, and PET Imaging Laurie A. Loevner, MD

RC507Imaging the Postoperative Urinary TractParvati Ramchandani, MDGary M. Israel, MDGary S. Sudakoff, MD

RC508Easily Missed Findings in Emergency Radiology: Extremity Injuries (An Interactive Session)A. Upper Extremity Lee F. Rogers, MD B. Lower Extremity Joseph S. Yu, MD

RC509Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Pancreas (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. Techniques for CT and MR Imaging Fergus V. Coakley, MD B. Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Desiree E. Morgan, MD C. Solid Neoplasms: Detection and Staging Alec J. Megibow, MD, MPH D. Cystic Neoplasms: Diagnosis and

Management Mark E. Baker, MD

RC510Obstetrics I (An Interactive Session)Carol B. Benson, MD, ModeratorA. Ectopic Pregnancy Mary C. Frates, MD B. The 10-14-Week Fetal Scan Carol B. Benson, MD C. Pregnancy Support Structures: Uterus,

Placenta, and Cervix Deborah Levine, MD

RC511Radionuclide Imaging of Inflammation and Infection: A Multimodality ApproachChristopher J. Palestro, MD Katrin D. Stumpe, MD

RC512Challenging CT Angiographic and MR Angiographic Cases: Interactive Interpretation with the Experts (An Interactive Session)Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, ModeratorElliot K. Fishman, MDNeil M. Rofsky, MDIain D. Kirkpatrick, MD Michael L. Martin, MD

RC513Pediatric Interventional RadiologyA. Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central

Catheterization: How to Establish and Run the Service

William E. Shiels II, DO B. Interventional Procedures for the

General Pediatric Radiologist James S. Donaldson, MD C. Horizons in Pediatric Interventional

Radiology Derek J. Roebuck, MD


RC515Screening for Breast CancerA. Screening Mammography D. David Dershaw, MD B. Screening Breast US Wendie A. Berg, MD, PhD C. Screening Breast MR Imaging Susan G. Orel, MD


RC516Radiology Education in the Developing World (Sponsored by the RSNA Committee on International Relations and Education)George A. Taylor, MD Sughra Raza, MDKitt Shaffer, MD, PhDWilliam W. Mayo-Smith, MD

RC518Diffusion-weighted Imaging in OncologyA. Principles, Techniques, and

Interpretation Dow-Mu Koh, MBBS B. Applications in Abdominal and Pelvic

Neoplasms Bachir Taouli, MD C. Applications in Other Neoplasms Andreas M. Herneth, MD

RC521 Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—Imaging Genitourinary and Prostate CancerJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Prostate MR Imaging John Kurhanewicz, PhD B. Tomosynthesis in Prostate Radiation

Therapy Qing-Rong J. Wu, PhD C. Multimodality Image Integration Michael B. Sharpe, PhD

RC522Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Imaging for Treatment Verification—Monitoring Intrafractional Target MotionJon J. Kruse, PhD, DirectorA. Megavoltage Electronic Portal Imaging

Device Ross I. Berbeco, PhD B. RF Beacons Parag Parikh C. Fluoroscopy Lei Xing

RC523Minicourse: Innovations and Advances in Medical Imaging Technology—ABR Radiologic Physics CertificationG. Donald Frey, PhD, DirectorA. Introduction: Qualifications and Aspects

of the 2012/2014 Initiatives Stephen R. Thomas, PhD B. Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

Update G. Donald Frey, PhD C. Examination of the Future: Changes in

the Examination for Diagnostic Radiology

Richard L. Morin, PhD D. Examination of the Future: Changes in

the Examination for Radiation Oncology Geoffrey S. Ibbott, PhD

RC524Reviewing Manuscripts for the RSNA Journals (Sponsored by the RSNA Publications Council)Herbert Y. Kressel, MDWilliam W. Olmsted, MD

RC525Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: Chest ApplicationsJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Methodology and Algorithms for Chest

Tomosynthesis James T. Dobbins III, PhD B. Initial Evaluation and Clinical Experi-

ence with Chest Tomosynthesis Åse A. Johnsson, MD, PhD C. Comparison of Tomosynthesis,

Dual-Energy, and Chest Radiography for Lung Nodule Detection

H. Page McAdams, MD

RC526Enterprise Imaging (Informatics in Practice) (In association with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)A. Pathology Paul J. Chang, MD B. Other Nonradiology Images Steven C. Horii, MD C. Cardiology Benoit Desjardins, MD, PhD

RC527Radiology and Medicare Fraud and Abuse: Tales from the FrontJohn J. Smith, MD, JD Richard Duszak, Jr, MD Stuart Langbein, JD

RC530CAD for the Rest of the Body (Informatics: Advances)A. The Liver and Its Neighbors Hans-Peter Meinzer, PhD B. The Brain Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD C. The Musculoskeletal System and Other

Body Parts Kyongtae T. Bae, MD, PhD

RC531Tumor Ablation Beyond the Liver: How-to and Preliminary ResultsDamian E. Dupuy, MDS. Nahum Goldberg, MDMatthew R. Callstrom, MD, PhD Debra A. Gervais, MD

RC532Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging— CT Image Generation: From Multislice to Cone-Beam CTWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Advances in CT Technology Willi A. Kalender, PhD B. Approaches to Image Reconstruction Thomas G. Flohr, PhD

RC550MR Imaging-guided Breast Biopsy (Hands-on Workshop)Michelle D. McDonough, MDElizabeth R. DePeri, MDAnnamaria Wilhelm, MD Gary J. Whitman, MDAlice S. Rim, MDElsie Levin, MDChristiane K. Kuhl, MDMary C. Mahoney, MDStamatia V. Destounis, MDCarol H. Lee, MDSteven E. Harms, MDPeter R. Eby, MDThomas L. Pope, Jr, MDW. Phil Evans III, MDSandra Brennan, MBBCh, MScRoberta A. Jong, MDRobert L. Gutierrez, MDSimone Schrading, MD



RC551Multidetector CT and MR Imaging Evaluation of Congenital Thoracic Disease in the Adult (Noncardiac) (How-to Workshop)Fernando R. Gutierrez, MDKristopher W. Cummings, MDSanjeev Bhalla, MD

RC552Musculoskeletal US with Focus on Peripheral Nerves: The Brachial Plexus (Hands-on Workshop)Carlo Martinoli, MDJ. A. Bouffard, MDCatherine J. Brandon, MD Etienne Cardinal, MDRuth Y. Ceulemans, MD Joseph G. Craig, MDDavid P. Fessell, MDGhiyath Habra, MDMarina Kislyakova, MDJoseph H. Introcaso, MDJon A. Jacobson, MDMatthieu Rutten, MDMarnix T. van Holsbeeck, MDXimena L. Wortsman, MDKenneth S. Lee, MD

RC5533D Visualization Applications for Cardiac Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)William W. Boonn, MD

RC554Adobe Flash for Radiologists: A Hands-on Tutorial (Hands-on Workshop)Kevin P. Daly, MDSpencer B. Gay, MD

Thursday, December 38:30 am - 10:00 am

RC601Cardiovascular Imaging for the Thoracic Radiologist: Cardiac CT, Cardiac MR Imaging, and Acute Aortic Diseases (An Interactive Session)Charles S. White, MDGautham P. Reddy, MD H. Page McAdams, MD

RC602Leadership Training in RadiologyA. How Are Current Leaders Selected? James H. Thrall, MD B. How to Be a Good Leader Stephen R. Baker, MD C. Radiology Leadership Training: A Vision

for the Future Lawrence R. Muroff, MD

RC603Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—New Developments in SPECT and PET of the HeartJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorDaniel S. Berman, MD Marcelo F. Di Carli, MD Markus Schwaiger, MD

RC604 Unique Musculoskeletal Issues in Children (An Interactive Session)Tal Laor, MDA. Carl Merrow, MD Boaz Karmazyn, MD

RC605Neuroradiology Film Panel: Gender Show Down Robert M. Quencer, MD, ModeratorMatthew T. Walker, MD, ModeratorLawrence E. Ginsberg, MD Robert D. Zimmerman, MDA. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBA Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBSNancy J. Fischbein, MDDeborah R. Shatzkes, MD

RC606Temporal Bone: A Practical Approach to Common ProblemsA. Evaluation of Internal Auditory Canal

and Petrous Apex H. Ric Harnsberger, MD B. Congenital Ear Problems Caroline D. Robson, MBChB C. Temporal Bone Inflammation and

Cholesteatoma Richard H. Wiggins III, MD

RC607Genitourinary Emergencies: Case-based Approach (An Interactive Session)Syed Zafar H. Jafri, MDCourtney A. Woodfield, MD Deborah A. Baumgarten, MD, MPH

RC608Spinal Injuries: Stable or Unstable? You Make the Call A. Craniocervical Region Frederick A. Mann, MD B. Lower Cervical Region O. Clark West, MD C. Thoracic and Lumbar Regions Wayne S. Kubal, MD

RC609Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Gallbladder and Bile Ducts (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. Techniques for CT and MR Imaging Ivan Pedrosa, MD B. Anomalies, Stones, and Cholangitis

(Acute and Chronic) Benjamin M. Yeh, MD C. Malignant Lesions (including

Gallbladder Carcinoma) Christine O. Menias, MD


RC610Obstetrics II: US (An Interactive Session)Clifford S. Levi, MD, ModeratorA. Fetal Heart Clifford S. Levi, MD B. Fetal Central Nervous System Ants Toi, MD C. Fetal Thorax Beverly G. Coleman, MD D. Fetal Genitourinary Tract Katherine W. Fong, MD

RC611No course 611 for nuclear medicine programming during this time. See multisession courses CC51 – 54.

RC612 Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease: Perspectives on Diagnosis and TreatmentA. Spectrum of Disease and Treatment

Options John H. Rundback, MD B. Imaging Advantages and Trade-offs:

CT and MR Imaging Carlo Catalano, MD C. Management Decisions from Imaging:

What Is Important? Barry Stein, MD

RC613Pediatric Gastrointestinal ImagingA. Imaging of Acute Hepatic Disease George A. Taylor, MD B. Imaging in Pediatric Inflammatory

Bowel Disease Jeannette M. Perez-Rossello, MD C. The Pediatric Pancreas Michael J. Callahan, MD


RC615Establishing a High-Quality Breast CenterA. Benchmarks and Reporting Issues Michael N. Linver, MD B. Economics/Relative Value Units of

Breast Imaging James P. Borgstede, MD C. Optimization and Centers of Excellence Jennifer A. Harvey, MD

RC616Imaging and Role of Radiation in Gynecologic Malignancies (In conjunction with the American Association for Women Radiologists)Zhongxing Liao, MD, ModeratorA. Staging Gynecologic Malignancies Julia R. Fielding, MDB. Role of Imaging in the Treatment of

Gynecological Malignancies with Radiation

Patricia J. Eifel, MDC. Imaging Assessment of Treatment

Response in Gynecological Malignancies

Katarzyna J. Macura, MD, PhD

RC617Interventional Radiology in the Era of Molecular MedicineA. Image-guided Tissue Analysis Michael D. Kuo, MD B. Focused and Integrated Image-guided

Delivery of Molecular Medicines: Clinical Applications and Tools

Bradford J. Wood, MD C. Optical Imaging Applications in

Interventional Radiology Ching Tung, PhD

RC618 Imaging Evaluation of Multiple MyelomaA. Diagnosis and Staging Andrea Baur-Melnyk, PhD B. Assessment of Treatment Response

and Complications Michael E. Mulligan, MD

RC621Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—Abdominal Oncologic ImagingJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. CT and MR in Abdominal Oncologic

Imaging David J. Vining, MD B. Imaging in Hyperthermia James R. MacFall, PhD C. Imaging Hypoxia and Cell Proliferation

in Vivo K. S. C. Chao, MD

RC622Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Imaging for Treatment Assessment—Are We Doing Any Good?Robert Jeraj, DirectorA. MR Imaging Edward F. Jackson, PhD B. CT Imaging Katja Langen, PhD C. PET Imaging Robert Jeraj

RC623Minicourse: Innovations and Advances in Medical Imaging Technology—ACR Accreditation of SPECT and PETG. Donald Frey, PhD, DirectorA. Introduction to ACR Accreditation of

SPECT and PET G. Donald Frey, PhD B. Paperwork and Administrative Issues Carolyn R. MacFarlane, MS, CNMT, RT(N) C. PET/CT Accreditation Peter D. Esser, PhD D. SPECT and SPECT/CT Accreditation Michael V. Yester, PhD

RC624 Practical Approach to Optimizing Radiation Dose for Body CTA. Chest and Abdominal Protocols Sanjay Saini, MD B. Cardiac Protocols James A. Brink, MD C. Neuroradiology Protocols Michael H. Lev, MD

RC625Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: Other ApplicationsJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Skeletal Tomosynthesis Imaging Michael J. Flynn, PhD B. Applications of Tomosynthesis for

Radiation Therapy Targeting Devon J. Godfrey, PhD C. Inverse Geometry Imaging in

Tomosynthesis Rebecca Fahrig, PhD



RC626Continuing Medical Education in the Clinical Practice (Informatics in Practice)A. Yottalook™: How to Avoid Searching for

Content in All of the Wrong Places? Khan M. Siddiqui, MD B. MIRC® Teaching Files: Integration in

Practice Adam E. Flanders, MD C. Concept-based Image Retrieval:

The GoldMiner® Image Search Engine Charles E. Kahn, Jr, MD

RC627Malpractice Minefields in Radiology: Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Failure to CommunicateLeonard Berlin, MD Robert A. Schmidt, MD Robert L. Vogelzang, MD

RC630Imaging as a Biomarker (Informatics: Advances)A. Imaging in Clinical Trials C. Carl Jaffe, MD B. Methods for Quantitative Imaging Binsheng Zhao, DSc C. caBIG® Imaging Work Space Eliot L. Siegel, MD

RC631Small Parts Interventional US (Hands-on Workshop)William E. Shiels II, DO Peter L. Cooperberg, MD Stephen D. Brown, MD Veronica J. Rooks, MD John M. Racadio, MD Michael E. Click, MDNeil T. Specht, MDCarlo Martinoli, MDMauro Oddone, MDJohn D. Lane, MDBenjamin E. Tubb, MD, PhDJames W. Murakami, MDDianne Georgian-Smith, MDJames S. Donaldson, MD

RC632Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging— Assessment of Image QualityWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Image Quality Metrics John M. Boone, PhD B. Artifacts and Their Correction Jiang Hsieh, PhD C. Image Quality in Flat-Panel—

Detector CT Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, PhD

RC650Radiofrequency Ablation: Principles, Techniques, Equipment, and Tricks of the Trade (Hands-on Workshop)John R. Kachura, MDSteven C. Rose, MDStephen B. Solomon, MD Matthew R. Callstrom, MD, PhD Kamran Ahrar, MDDebra A. Gervais, MDLuigi Solbiati, MD

RC651Newer Concepts for the Imaging Characterization and Quantification of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (How-to Workshop)Robert M. Steiner, MDJonathan G. Goldin, MBChB, PhD David A. Lynch, MD

RC652Dynamic Musculoskeletal US of the Upper Extremity (Hands-on Workshop)Etienne Cardinal, MD Marnix T. van Holsbeeck, MD Ximena L. Wortsman, MDJ. A. Bouffard, MDNathalie J. Bureau, MD Ruth Y. Ceulemans, MDJoseph G. Craig, MDDavid P. Fessell, MDGhiyath Habra, MDJoseph H. Introcaso, MDJon A. Jacobson, MDCarlo Martinoli, MDMatthieu Rutten, MDViviane Khoury, MDKenneth S. Lee, MD

RC6533D Visualization Applications for Cardiac Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)William W. Boonn, MD

RC654Essential Internet Resources for Decision Support and Learning while You Work (Hands-on Workshop)Michael P. D’Alessandro, MD Jeffrey R. Galvin, MD James J. Choi, MD


Thursday, December 34:30 pm - 6:00 pm

RC701 Case-based Review: Trauma Mediastinum and Pleura (An Interactive Session)Eric J. Stern, MDPhillip M. Boiselle, MD Gerald F. Abbott, MD

RC702Radiology Resident and Fellow RecruitmentA. The Life Cycle of Radiology Resident

Recruitment Janet E. Bailey, MD B. Current Trends in Fellowship

Recruitment Felix S. Chew, MD

RC703Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Imaging of Cardiac Physiology: From the Chest Radiograph to CT and MR ImagingJill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorA. Chest Radiography Laura E. Heyneman, MD B. CT Imaging Christoph R. Becker, MD C. MR Imaging Gautham P. Reddy, MD

RC704Imaging of Upper Extremity Entrapment NeuropathiesZehava S. Rosenberg, MD Jenny T. Bencardino, MD Carlo Martinoli, MDJohn A. Carrino, MD, MPH

RC705 Spine ImagingA. Comprehensive Imaging of Spinal

Vascular Malformations Robert W. Hurst, MD B. Imaging of Spinal Intradural Processes:

Differentiating Neoplasms from Mimics James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD C. High-Resolution 3D MR Imaging of the

Spine at 3T: Is It a Reality? Elias R. Melhem, MD, PhD

RC706Teeth and JawsA. Basic Anatomy and Implants James J. Abrahams, MD B. Jaw Lesions Kristine M. Mosier, DMD, PhD C. Temporomandibular Joint Per-Lennart A. Westesson, MD, PhD

RC707Adrenal Imaging (An Interactive Session)Giles W. Boland, MDGertraud Heinz-Peer, MDSuzan M. Goldman, MD

RC708Pediatric Emergency ImagingA. Diagnoses You Don’t Want to Miss in

the Pediatric Emergency Department Susan D. John, MD B. The Acute Abdomen: A Pediatric

Perspective—Often a Little Different in Children than in Adults

Leonard E. Swischuk, MD

RC709Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Liver I (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. Diffuse Liver Disease: Techniques for

CT and MR Imaging Elmar M. Merkle, MD B. Diffuse Liver Disease: Cirrhosis and

Portal Hypertension Claude B. Sirlin, MD C. Diffuse Liver Disease: Deposition

Disorders Elmar M. Merkle, MD D. Diffuse Liver Disease: Vascular

Disorders Fred T. Lee, Jr, MD

RC710Some Great Cases I Have Seen: Scrotum, Thyroid, and Gallbladder (An Interactive Session)A. Scrotum Sharlene A. Teefey, MD B. Thyroid Nirvikar Dahiya, MD C. Gallbladder Philip W. Ralls, MD

RC711No course 711 for nuclear medicine programming during this time. See multisession courses CC51 – 54.

RC712CT Angiography and MR Angiography in Planning and Vascular Interventions and Surgery: Advantages and LimitationsA. Endovascular Treatment of Occlusive

Diseases Daniel Y. Sze, MD, PhD B. Endovascular Treatment of Aneurysmal

Diseases Michael D. Dake, MD C. Common Surgical Procedures Robert A. Lookstein, MD



RC713Pediatric Musculoskeletal ImagingA. Advanced MR Imaging Techniques

in Children Kirsten Ecklund, MD B. Hip Impingement Syndromes in

Children Sarah D. Bixby, MD C. MR Imaging Findings Unique to the

Pediatric Knee Tal Laor, MD

RC714Updates in Dialysis AccessKarim Valji, MDBrian S. Funaki, MD

RC715Breast USA. Equipment and Technique Paula B. Gordon, MD B. BIRADS in Interpretation of Breast

Ultrasound Jay A. Baker, MD C. Elastography Anthony T. Stavros, MD

RC717Genitourinary Imaging in the Era of Molecular MedicineA. PET Imaging of the Prostate Heiko Schoder, MD B. Dynamic Contrast-enhanced

MR Imaging of Kidney Cancer in Angiogenic Inhibitor Trials

Mark A. Rosen, MD, PhD C. Molecular Imaging of Ovarian Cancer Peter L. Choyke, MD

RC718Imaging of Complications of Cancer and Its Therapy: Abdominal and Pelvic ComplicationsA. Bowel Complications Marc J. Gollub, MD B. Hepatic Complications Mitchell E. Tublin, MD C. Other Abdominopelvic Complications Revathy B. Iyer, MD

RC721Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology—Heat and HypoxiaJ. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-DirectorJohn D. Hazle, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Imaging-guided Thermal Therapy Clare M. Tempany-Afdhal, MD B. Imaging-guided Interventions and

Surgery John D. Hazle, PhD

RC722Imaging Challenges for Radiation Oncology: Imaging for Clinical Trials in Radiation TherapyRobert Jeraj, DirectorA. Physics Practice Standards for

Clinical Trials Jean M. Moran, PhD B. The Use of Imaging in Clinical Trials Mark Oldham, PhD

RC723Minicourse: Innovations and Advances in Medical Imaging Technology—Parallel Imaging in MR ImagingNathan Yanasak, PhD, DirectorA. Preliminary Data from AAPM Task

Group 118: Technology, Applications, and Quality Control of MR Parallel Imaging

Nathan Yanasak, PhD B. The Future of Parallel Imaging Lawrence Wald, PhD

RC724Yoga for the Stressed RadiologistDania F. Tamimi, BDS, DMSc

RC725Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: CAD with TomosynthesisJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. CAD in Breast Tomosynthesis Heang-Ping Chan, PhD B. Computerized Detection of Lung

Nodules on Chest Tomosynthesis Qiang Li, PhD C. Optimizing the Reading of Digital Breast

Tomosynthesis Examinations Roberta A. Jong, MD

RC726 Results and Reporting (Informatics in Practice)A. Dictation Techniques Utilizing Speech

Recognition David L. Weiss, MD B. Multimedia Reports David L. Weiss, MD C. Structured Reporting Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD

RC727Increasing Imaging Utilization: Issues, Impact, Responses by Payers and the Government, and Suggestions for Health Care ProvidersJonathan W. Berlin, MDDavid C. Levin, MD Vijay M. Rao, MD

RC730IT Management for Radiologists (Informatics: Advances)Paul G. Nagy, PhD, Moderator A. Dilbert Lives Here: Understanding

Your IT Organization Christopher D. Meenan, MS B. Keeping the Peace Between the

Radiologist and IT Keith Skaer C. What Were They Thinking? How a

Radiologist Can Communicate Effectively with IT

David S. Channin, MD

RC731Common Spinal Injection Procedures for Diagnosis and Treatment of Back Pain (Hands-on Workshop)A. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBA John M. Mathis, MD, MSc Chi-Shing Zee, MD Stanley Golovac, MD Gregg H. Zoarski, MD


RC732Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging—Dose ConsiderationsWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Technical Dose Measures: CT Dose

Index and Beyond Yiannis Kyriakou, PhD B. Dose Assessments in Clinical Practice:

What’s Typical? What’s Too Much? Cynthia H. McCollough, PhD C. Optimization Efforts to Reduce Dose

Further Willi A. Kalender, PhD

RC750Hysterosalpingography and Selective Salpingography (Hands-on Workshop)David M. Hovsepian, MDAmy S. Thurmond, MD Antoine J. Maubon, MD Jean Pierre Rouanet De Lavit, MDLindsay S. Machan, MD Ronald J. Zagoria, MDJames C. Bass, MDArl Van Moore, Jr, MD

RC751Starting a 3D Laboratory in a Community Radiology Practice (How-to Workshop)Jay Cinnamon, MDGordon J. Harris, PhD

RC752Doppler US: Visceral and Extremity Applications (Hands-on Workshop)Mark E. Lockhart, MD Susan L. Voci, MDM. Robert DeJong, RDMS, RVTVikram S. Dogra, MDKatherine W. Fong, MD Ulrike M. Hamper, MD, MBAShweta Bhatt, MBBSMani Montazemi, RDMSMichelle L. Robbin, MDDeborah J. Rubens, MDLeslie M. Scoutt, MDSharon Balzarini, RDMS, RVTMichael D. Beland, MDEdward G. Grant, MD

RC7533D Visualization Applications for Neuroimaging (Hands-on Workshop)Gary J. Wendt, MD

RC754Adobe Flash for Radiologists: A Hands-on Tutorial (Hands-on Workshop)Kevin P. Daly, MDSpencer B. Gay, MD

Friday, December 48:30 am - 10:00 am

RC801Pulmonary Infections: Tuberculosis, Community-acquired Pneumonia, and Immune-suppressed Hosts (An Interactive Session)Melissa L. Rosado de Christenson, MD Tomas C. Franquet, MD Joel E. Fishman, MD, PhD

RC802Models and Methods for Effective and Efficient Medical Imaging: Science and Technology EducationPerry Sprawls, Jr, PhD Debra L. Monticciolo, MD E. Russell Ritenour, PhD

RC803Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Cardiac—Read Cases with the Experts (An Interactive Session)Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-DirectorUwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-DirectorRicardo C. Cury, MD Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD Smita Patel, MBBS Robert M. Steiner, MD

RC804Current Topics in Hip ImagingChristian W. Pfirrmann, MDSuzanne E. Anderson, BMedSc Stephen J. Eustace, MD

RC805Advanced Neurovascular MR AngiographyA. Techniques: Pulse Sequences Timothy J. Carroll, PhD B. Carotid MR Angiography/Plaque

Imaging J. K. DeMarco, MD C. Intracranial/Time-resolved MR

Angiography Patrick A. Turski, MD

RC806Imaging of the Neck (An Interactive Session)A. Suprahyoid Neck Wendy R. Smoker, MD B. Infrahyoid Neck Deborah L. Reede, MD

RC807Adnexal Imaging: Case-based Approach (An Interactive Session)Sheila Sheth, MD Aliya Qayyum, MDLeslie M. Scoutt, MD

RC808Situation: Critical A. Mass Casualty Incidents: Challenges

for Emergency Radiology Markus Koerner, MD B. Combat Trauma Imaging Les R. Folio, DO C. Managing the London Bombings Niall Power, MRCPI, FRCR

RC809Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Liver II (An Interactive Session)Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-DirectorDesiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-DirectorA. Focal Liver Lesions: Techniques for

CT and MR Imaging Rendon C. Nelson, MD B. Focal Liver Lesions in the

Noncirrhotic Liver Erik K. Paulson, MD C. Focal Liver Lesions in the

Cirrhotic Liver Michael P. Federle, MD

RC810 Doppler US (An Interactive Session)John S. Pellerito, MD, ModeratorA. Carotid Doppler US John S. Pellerito, MD B. Abdominal Doppler US: Useful or Not? Anne R. Buckley, MBBCh C. Deep Venous Thrombosis: The Role

of US Michelle L. Robbin, MD

RC811Advances in Cardiac Nuclear Imaging: SPECT/CT and PET/CTE. Gordon DePuey, MD Frank M. Bengel, MD

RC812Practical Pediatric Vascular Imaging (An Interactive Session)A. US Imaging Brian D. Coley, MD B. CT Imaging Marilyn J. Siegel, MD C. MR Imaging Frandics P. Chan, MD, PhD



RC813Pediatric Oncologic ImagingA. Pediatric PET/CT Essentials Sue C. Kaste, DO B. Complications of Oncologic Disease Stephan D. Voss, MD, PhD C. Measurement of Tumor Response Kieran McHugh


RC815 Interventional Breast Techniques (An Interactive Session)A. Stereotactically Guided Procedures Mary C. Mahoney, MD B. US-guided Procedures Christopher E. Comstock, MD C. MR Imaging-guided Procedures Carol H. Lee, MD

RC817Gastrointestinal Imaging in the Era of Molecular MedicineA. What Does a Gastroenterologist Want

to Know? Daniel Chung, MD B. Current State-of-the-Art

Gastrointestinal Molecular Imaging Mukesh G. Harisinghani, MD C. Gastrointestinal Molecular Imaging of

the Future Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD

RC818 New Concepts and Challenges in Assessing Response to Cancer Therapy (An Interactive Session)A. Principles of Response Assessment C. Carl Jaffe, MD B. Pitfalls in Radiologic Assessment of

Therapy Response Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD

RC825Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Application: QuantitationJames T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-DirectorMartin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Quantitation of Breast Density from

Tomosynthesis Martin J. Yaffe, PhD B. Quantification of Texture in

Tomosynthesis Despina Kontos, PhD C. Clinical Applications of Breast

Tomosynthesis: Measuring and Modeling

Joseph Y. Lo, PhD

RC826Image Management of New Acquisition Modalities (Informatics in Practice) (In association with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)A. Overview of Data Management and

Work Flow Katherine P. Andriole, PhD B. CT Imaging J. Anthony Seibert, PhD C. Digital Mammography Margarita L. Zuley, MD

RC827Valuing Your Imaging Center or Radiology Practice and Analyzing the Decision to Sell ItBrian Silverstein, MD Mark J. Dubow, MSPH, MBA Rebecca B. Bales, MPA, ASA

RC830Image Processing and 3D Imaging (Informatics: Advances)A. Organ and Tumor Segmentation Ivo Wolf, PhD B. 3D for Education Kitt Shaffer, MD, PhD C. Enterprise 3D Tools to Enhance

Your Practice Gary J. Wendt, MD

RC831US for Thyroid Cancer: Diagnosis, Surveillance, and Treatment (How-to Workshop)Edward G. Grant, MDMitchell E. Tublin, MDMary C. Frates, MD

RC832Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Physics: CT and MR Imaging—Advanced ApplicationsWilli A. Kalender, PhD, Co-DirectorEdward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-DirectorA. Cardiac CT Uwe J. Schoepf, MD B. Dual-Energy CT Thorsten R. Johnson, MD C. Interventional CT Using Navigation and

Robotics Tools Leonard F. Berliner, MD

RC850Vertebral Augmentation (How-to Workshop)A. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBAJohn M. Mathis, MD, MScBassem A. Georgy, MD, MScGregg H. Zoarski, MD

RC851Radiologic Work-up and Management of Patients with Multiple Myeloma and Other Marrow Disorders (How-to Workshop)Edgardo J. Angtuaco, MD Eren Erdem, MD Twyla B. Bartel, DO

RC852Real-Time Interventional US (Hands-on Workshop)Kent T. Sato, MDTerry D. Wilkin, MDAlbert A. Nemcek, Jr, MDDavid Hahn, MDRobert J. Lewandowski, MD Sudhen B. Desai, MDJeffrey A. Himmelberg, MDRichard I. Chen, DOMarc J. Alonzo, MDKevin L. Keele, MDMichael H. Hamblin, MDStephen E. McRae, MDDaniel W. Bozarth, MD

RC8533D Visualization Applications for Vascular Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhDChristopher J. Francois, MD

RC854Essential Internet Resources for Decision Support and Learning While You Work (Hands-on Workshop)Michael P. D’Alessandro, MD Jeffrey R. Galvin, MDJames J. Choi, MD


Informatics Courses and Workshops

Sunday, November 2911:00 am – 12:30 pm

IA11Image J: Open Source Imaging Solutions for RadiologyDaniel Barboriak, MD

II11Overview of RSNA’s Teaching File Software (MIRC®)John Perry

IW11National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed/MEDLINE Basics: Finding What You Need in RadiologyMarilia Y. Antunez, MLSEmily Schearer, MLSJennifer Wang, MALS

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

See course codes 26, 30, 53 & 54 Refresher Course Schedules

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

II12Solving Your Integration Problems Using IHE® Profiles: An Example for Managing Radiation DoseDavid S. Mendelson, MDKevin O’Donnell



8:45 am – 10:15 am

II21Practical Informatics for the Practicing Radiologist: Part One (In conjunction with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhDDavid L. Weiss, MDPaul G. Nagy, PhD

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

II22Practical Informatics for the Practicing Radiologist: Part Two (In conjunction with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)Eliot L. Siegel, MDSteven C. Horii, MDAdam E. Flanders, MD

IW21Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software (MIRC®): A Hands-on CourseKrishna Juluru, MD» Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s

Teaching File Software (MIRC®) strongly recommended prior to attending this course

Learning Objectives

Informatics tutorial and presentation learning objectives are to enable the attendee to:

1. Assess new computer technologies for research, education, and practice.

2. Operate computer-aided instruction programs.

3. Operate computer-aided diagnostic programs and assess their role in practice.

4. Appreciate the options for connectivity and integration in radiology through PACS, workstations, and the Internet.

5. Make use of the Internet for research, education, and practice.

Each informatics course is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Credits vary based on length of course.


12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

IW22Using myRSNA®: Hands-on WorkshopJohn W. Basco, MSIT

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

IA213D Interactive Visualization of DICOM Images with SlicerKitt Shaffer, MD, PhDRandy Gollub, MD, PhDSonia Pujol, PhD

II23RadLex®: Overview of a New Lexicon for RadiologyCurtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhDDaniel Rubin, MD, MSDavid Channin, MD

IW23National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed/MEDLINE Advanced: Tips and Tools for Effective Radiology SearchesMarie-Lise Antoun, MLS, AHIPHolly Ann Burt, MLISJ. Dale Prince, MA, MLS, AHIP

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

II24Using RSNA Clinical Trial Processing (CTP) Software for Clinical Trials and Other Research ApplicationsJohn Perry

Tuesday, December 18:30 am – 10:00 am


10:30 am – 12:00 pm

IA31Quantitative Medical Imaging for Clinical Research and PracticeKatarzyna J. Macura, MD, PhDJeffrey T. Yap, PhDRandy Gollub, MD, PhD

II31The RSNA Reporting Initiative: Developing a Library of Best-Practices Radiology Report TemplatesCurtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhDCharles E. Kahn, Jr, MD, MSElla Kazerooni, MD, MS


12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

II32Solving your Integration Problems Using IHE® Profiles: An Example for DICOM CDs, DVDs & ViewersDavid RolphKevin O’Donnell

IW32Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software (MIRC®): A Hands-on CourseJonah Zwemer, MD» Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s


2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

IA32Open-Source Tools for Medical Research and ApplicationsRick AvilaStephen Aylward, PhD

II33What are Radiologists Searching For? — Obtaining Quality Information at the Desktop, Radiology Specific Search Engines and BeyondAdam E. Flanders, MDH. Ric Harnsberger, MDCharles E. Kahn, Jr, MD, MSKhan M. Siddiqui, MD» Please note: AMA PRA Category 1

Credit is not available for this course.

IW33Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software (MIRC®): A Hands-on CourseWilliam W. Boonn, MD» Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s


4:30 pm – 6:00 pm


http://myrsna.rsna.org/


Wednesday, December 28:30 am – 10:00 am


10:15 am – 12:15 pm

II41Next Generation IT Requirements for Improving Quality and Safety for Radiology u Ramin Khorasani, MD, MPHDavid Avrin, MD, PhDPaul Chang, MD

u Related Multisession Courses

Tuesday, December 1Course QI31 – QI34Quality Improvement Symposium(page 16)

10:30 am – 12:00 pm


12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

II42Image Sharing, EHRs, and IHE®: Specific IHE Profiles and Experiences from Around the WorldChristopher LindopNikolaus Wirsz, PhD

IW42Research and Discovery: Online Databases at Your FingertipsHolly Ann Burt, MLIS

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

IA41Rapid Application Development with XIP™ — the eXtensible Imaging PlatformLawrence Tarbox, PhDPatric Ljung, PhDGianluca Paladini, BE

IW43Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software (MIRC®): A Hands-on CourseMary Wyers, MD» Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s


4:30 pm –6:00 pm

II43Overview of RSNA’s Teaching File Software (MIRC®)John Perry

Thursday, December 38:30 am – 10:00 am


10:30 am – 12:00 pm

IW51Using myRSNA®: Hands-on WorkshopJohn W. Basco, MSIT

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

II51Using RSNA Clinical Trial Processing (CTP) Software for Clinical Trials and Other Research ApplicationsJohn Perry

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

IX51Using RGXPress and Overview of the Publication ProcessCynthia G. RogersWendy A. MorrisLucinda S. Foulke

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

II52Solving Your Integration Problems Using IHE® Profiles: An Example for MammographyJohn PaganiniJudith Wolfman, MD


4:30 pm – 6:00 pm


Friday, December 48:30 am – 10:00 am


10:30 am – 12:00 pm

II61IHE® for Administrators: Overcoming Implementation Obstacles & Deploying Electronic Measurements and ReportsThomas DeLuca, CIIP, MCSE (NT4)Harry Solomon


Informatics Courses and Workshops (continued)

http://myrsna.rsna.org/


Vendor Computer Workshops: Basic Training for Radiologists and Health-care ProfessionalsFrom Sunday, November 29 through Thursday, December 3, Confirma and other vendors will conduct classes on their respective proprietary computer systems.

These workshops give attendees the opportunity to learn from experts about using computers in the field of radiology. Gain practical, first-hand knowledge with:

• State-of-the-art computer equipment

• Radiology information systems (RIS)

• Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)

• Integration of computers into radiology practice

• New techniques used in computer-aided diagnosis

Please note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit is not available for these workshops.

The workshop schedule for Confirma and other vendors can be viewed at RSNA2009.RSNA.org.

Advance online registration is required for these workshops. For the latest scheduling and registration information, go to RSNA2009.RSNA.org.

Vendor Computer Workshops

Location and Hours

Vendor Computer Workshops are located in Hall D, Lakeside Center.

Hours of Operation: 10:15 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, November 29 – Wednesday, December 2 and 10:15 am – 2:00 pm Thursday, December 3.

http://rsna2009.rsna.org



Registration Information

Badges and TicketsBadges and course tickets will be mailed to all international annual meeting registrants enrolled by October 23 and North American registrants enrolled by November 6. After these dates, badges will be printed at the McCormick Place Convention Center.

Onsite RegistrationRegistrations processed after November 6 will reflect a $100 increase over advance registration rates for most categories. See page 49 for full details.

Registration Changes and Cancellations• Name changes are not allowed—new

registration and payment is required.

• All registration cancellations must be made in writing (e-mail, fax or mail) to Experient by November 6.

• A $50 administrative charge applies per registration form refunded.

• Refund requests received after November 6 will not be accepted.

• See page 45 for hotel change and cancellation policies.

Technical Exhibits Only• A technical exhibits only badge is available

for 1-day admission to the technical exhibit halls. Admission to sessions and/or CME credit are not offered for this category.

• Attendance for more than 1 day requires full conference registration (see page 49 for categories and rates).

• A name badge will not be mailed in advance and requires pick-up on the day of exhibit attendance at the McCormick Place Convention Center.

• A complimentary spouse badge is available with full conference registration only.

Register and Reserve a Hotel Room There are four ways to register for RSNA 2009

Internet – FASTEST WAY TO REGISTER!

Go to RSNA.org/register

Fax (24 hours)

1-800-521-60171-847-996-5401

Telephone

(Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT)1-800-650-70181-847-996-5876

Mail

Experient/RSNA 2009568 Atrium DrVernon Hills, IL 60061 USA

If you need aid or services at RSNA 2009 as identified under the Americans with Disabilities Act, call RSNA at 1-630-571-7862 by October 23.

Questions?

[email protected]

RSNA 2009 Registration Dates & Deadlines

June 30 Course enrollment opens

October 23 International registration deadline to have full-conference badge mailed in advance

November 6 Final discounted advance registration, housing, and course enrollment deadline to have full conference badge mailed in advance.

Individuals registering by November 6 will receive full conference materials in advance. International registrants must register by October 23 to receive materials in advance. Registration after November 6 will be processed at the onsite rate and attendees must obtain badges, tickets, and other conference materials at the McCormick Place Convention Center. No hotel reservations will be accepted after November 6.

November 29 – December 4 95th RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting

http://rsna.org/register

mailto:[email protected]


Hotel Reservations

Housing Deadline

November 6Hotel rooms are available only to registered individuals. Chicago offers a magnificent variety of accommodations and rates to satisfy every traveler. For RSNA 2009, we’ve secured more than 100,000 room nights at 78 downtown hotels offering the lowest rates in the city. Review the hotel profiles listed on pages 46-47, then follow the registration form instructions on page 50. In the event your hotel selections are no longer available, indicate which is most important:

• Cost of your room

• Location of your hotel

• Other (make note of your preference)

Benefits of reserving your room through the RSNA housing system:

• Support RSNA’s efforts to negotiate the best available hotel room rates

• Exclusive access to free shuttle transpor-tation to/from McCormick Place to/near contracted hotels

• Free Metra train service between McCormick Place and the Randolph Street stop with a special convention schedule

• Convenient registration and housing link through RSNA.org/register

Reservation ChangesPrior to November 6, contact Experient for hotel changes.

Name changes and/or swapping of room reservations is not allowed.

November 7–16

Reservations and deposits will be transferred from the housing bureau to the hotels and therefore cannot be altered during this period.

After November 16

Contact the hotel directly for date changes and room cancellations. Room availability and rates are at the hotel’s discretion.

Special Notes: Rates do not include a 15.4% Chicago hotel tax (subject to change). A service fee has been included in your room rate to defray the cost of registration and to provide complimentary shuttle service to and from McCormick Place.

Please note: To uphold the professional and educational standards of the RSNA annual meeting, children under 16 years of age are not permitted in the exhibit hall or sessions. Please call the hotel to determine if child care services are available. To take advantage of Camp RSNA for childcare, go to RSNA2009.RSNA.org for registration information.

Hostelling International — ChicagoThe Chicago hostel offers lodging in dormitory-style rooms with separate accommodations for men and women. Rooms range in size from 6–12 beds. Bathrooms and shower facilities are plentiful, with many available in the dorm rooms as well as down the hall. Individual lockers are provided in each room, and luggage storage is also available. Please bring your own lock for the lockers or purchase a lock at the front desk. All guests receive bed linens, towel, and pillow. A 1-night deposit of $40 is required. Please adjust the deposit amount on the Advance Registration and Housing form.

Changes made after November 6 and/or up to 7 days prior to date of arrival that result in a reduction of total room nights will incur a $50 fee charged by the hotel.

Changes in arrival and departure dates made less than 1 week prior to arrival that result in a reduction of nights stayed may be considered cancellations by the hotel and may result in forfeiture of partial or all deposits paid.

Early departure results in the hotel retaining the fee for a 1-night stay plus tax or the last night’s room deposit of $150, whichever is less.

Failure to check in at the hotel on your scheduled arrival day will result in forfeiture of your reservation and hotel deposit. The hotel will accommodate you on a space-available basis.

Room CancellationsWritten requests for room cancellations and full deposit refunds must reach Experient by November 6.

Reservations canceled after November 6, 2009, and/or up to 7 days prior to date of arrival will incur a $50 cancellation fee.

Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to date of arrival will result in forfeiture of the full $300 deposit.

When canceling your room reservation directly with the hotel:

• Note the date and time of your call

• Document the name of the person with whom you spoke

• Obtain a cancellation number

The hotel information provided on the following page is based on single occu-pancy. Type of bed (single, double, twin) may be requested but cannot be confirmed until check-in. Suites are available upon request. Contact Experient at 1-800-650-7018 or 1-847-996-5876 for triple and quad rate information.

A first and last night room deposit totaling $300 is required when a hotel is requested. If you plan to arrive after 6:00 pm, contact the hotel for a late check-in.

Attendees cannot request housing through technical exhibitors.


Hotel Rates

1 Affinia Chicago Hotel $245 $245

2 Allerton Hotel $193 $193

3 Amalfi Hotel Chicago $242 $282

4 Ambassador East Hotel $189 $209

5 Avenue Hotel Chicago $194 $214

6 Best Western Grant Park Hotel $148 $148

7 Best Western River North Hotel $133 $133

8 The Blackstone – A Renaissance Hotel $269 $269

9 Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown $152 $174

10 Congress Plaza Hotel $153 $153

11 Conrad Chicago Hotel $275 $275

12 Courtyard Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile $191 $191

13 Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North $200 $200

14 Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro $207 $207

15 Dana Hotel $257 $257

16 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile $206 $226

17 Drake Hotel $246 $266 Deluxe Level $298 $318

18 Elysian $418 $450

19 Embassy Suites Hotel $247 $287

20 Embassy Suites Lakefront $252 $272

21 Essex Inn $146 $156

22 Fairfield Inn & Suites $188 $188

23 Fairmont Hotel Chicago $252 $272 Gold Level $327 $347

24 Four Points Hotel by Sheraton $190 $190

25 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago $411 $431

26 Hampton Inn & Suites $215 $215

27 Hampton Majestic $215 $215

28 Hard Rock Hotel Chicago $256 $287

29 Hilton Chicago $208 $228 Executive Level $253 $273

30 Hilton Garden Inn $198 $198

31 Hilton Suites $259 $259

32 Holiday Inn & Suites $151 $171

33 Holiday Inn Mart Plaza $181 $206

34 Homewood Suites By Hilton $206 $206

35 Hostelling International - Chicago $40 $40

36 Hotel 71 $199 $219 Superior Level $219 $239

37 Hotel Allegro Chicago $205 $205

38 Hotel Blake $228 $228

39 Hotel Burnham $219 $219

40 Hotel Cass - A Holiday Inn Express $185 $205

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41 Hotel Felix $219 $219

42 Hotel Indigo $195 $215

43 Hotel Monaco $219 $219

44 Hotel Sax $226 $246

45 Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel $202 $202 Regency Club $253 $253

46 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel $228 $238

47 Inn of Chicago $178 $184

48 InterContinental Hotel Chicago $213 $233 Towers Level $264 $284

49 James Hotel $255 $255

51 Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile $202 $202 Concierge Level $262 $262

52 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel $202 $202

53 Omni Chicago Hotel $263 $283

54 Palmer House Hilton Hotel $201 $221 Executive Level $243 $263

55 Park Hyatt Hotel $392 $418

56 Peninsula Hotel $410 $438

57 Raffaello Hotel $277 $277

58 Renaissance Chicago Hotel $253 $253

59 Residence Inn By Marriott Magnificent Mile $207 $207

60 Residence Inn Chicago Downtown River North $219 $219

61 Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel $411 $431

62 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers $206 $206 Towers Level $262 $262

63 The Silversmith Hotel $208 $208

64 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel $317 $338

65 Springhill Suites Chicago Downtown River North $209 $209

66 Sutton Place Hotel $287 $297

67 Swissôtel Chicago $222 $242

68 Talbott Hotel $240 $260

69 Tremont Hotel $164 $164

70 Trump International Hotel and Tower $418 $445

71 Union League Club $190 $190

72 W Chicago City Center Hotel $224 $224

73 W Lake Shore Drive Hotel $220 $220

74 Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel $238 $265

75 Westin River North Chicago Hotel $242 $242 Concierge Level $289 $289

76 Whitehall Hotel $251 $271

77 theWit $259 $279

78 Wyndham Chicago Hotel $241 $261

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Chicago Downtown Hotels Hotel Burnham1 W. Washington St.

Hotel Cass–A Holiday Inn Express640 N. Wabash Ave.

Hotel Felix111 W. Huron St.

Hotel Indigo1244 N. Dearborn Pkwy.

Hotel Monaco225 N. Wabash Ave.

Hotel Sax333 N. Dearborn St.

Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel151 E. Wacker Dr.

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr.

Inn of Chicago162 E. Ohio St.

InterContinental Hotel Chicago505 N. Michigan Ave.

James Hotel 55 E. Ontario St.

Marriott Downtown Mag Mile540 N. Michigan Ave.

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel163 E. Walton Pl.

Omni Chicago Hotel676 N. Michigan Ave.

Palmer House Hilton Hotel17 E. Monroe St.

Park Hyatt Hotel800 N. Michigan Ave.

Peninsula Hotel108 E. Superior St.

Raffaello Hotel201 E. Delaware Pl.

Renaissance Chicago HotelOne W. Wacker Dr.

Residence Inn by Marriott Mag Mile201 E. Walton Pl.

Residence Inn ChicagoDowntown River North410 N. Dearborn St.

Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel160 E. Pearson St.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers301 E. North Water St.

The Silversmith Hotel10 S. Wabash Ave.

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel20 E. Chestnut St.

Springhill Suites Chicago Downtown River North410 N. Dearborn St.

Sutton Place Hotel21 E. Bellevue Pl.

Swissôtel Chicago323 E. Wacker Dr.

Talbott Hotel20 E. Delaware Pl.

Tremont Hotel100 E. Chestnut St.

Trump International Hotel and Tower 203 N. Walbash Ave.

Union League Club65 W. Jackson Blvd.

W Chicago City Center Hotel172 W. Adams St.

W Lake Shore Drive Hotel644 N. Lake Shore Dr.

Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel909 N. Michigan Ave.

Westin River North Chicago Hotel320 N. Dearborn St.

Whitehall Hotel105 E. Delaware Pl.

theWit201 N. State St.

Wyndham Chicago Hotel633 N. St. Clair St.

Affinia Chicago Hotel166 E. Superior St.

Allerton Hotel701 N. Michigan Ave.

Amalfi Hotel Chicago20 W. Kinzie

Ambassador East Hotel1301 N. State Pkwy.

Avenue Hotel Chicago160 E. Huron St.

Best Western Grant Park Hotel1100 S. Michigan Ave.

Best Western River North Hotel125 W. Ohio St.

The Blackstone - A Renaissance Hotel636 S. Michigan Ave

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown15 E. Ohio St.

Congress Plaza Hotel 520 S. Michigan Ave.

Conrad Chicago Hotel521 N. Rush St.

Courtyard Chicago Downtown Mag Mile 165 E. Ontario St.

Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North30 E. Hubbard St. at State St.

Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro1 S. Halsted St.

Dana Hotel660 N. State St.

Doubletree Hotel Chicago Mag Mile300 E. Ohio St.

Drake Hotel140 E. Walton Place

Elysian 11 E. Walton Pl.

Embassy Suites Hotel600 N. State St.

Embassy Suites Lakefront511 N. Columbus Dr.

Essex Inn800 S. Michigan

Fairfield Inn and Suites216 E. Ontario St.

Fairmont Hotel Chicago200 N. Columbus Dr.

Four Points Hotel by Sheraton630 N. Rush St.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago120 E. Delaware Pl.

Hampton Inn & Suites33 W. Illinois St.

Hampton Majestic22 W. Monroe St.

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago230 N. Michigan Ave.

Hilton Chicago720 S. Michigan Ave.

Hilton Garden Inn 10 E. Grand Ave

Hilton Suites 198 E. Delaware Place

Holiday Inn & Suites506 W. Harrison St.

Holiday Inn Mart Plaza350 N. Orleans St.

Homewood Suites by Hilton 40 E. Grand Ave.

Hostelling International – Chicago24 E. Congress Pkwy

Hotel 7171 E. Wacker Dr.

Hotel Allegro Chicago 171 W. Randolph St. at LaSalle St.

Hotel Blake500 S. Dearborn St.

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International Visitors

Travel PackagesThe official international travel provider at RSNA 2009, ESA Voyages, provides full service travel packages for individuals traveling from outside North America. Prices below are in U.S. dollars and include:• Hotel room• Airport transfers in Chicago• Baggage handling at the hotel• Daily American breakfast• Local taxes• Staff travel assistance

Book your travel package at esavoyages.fr or contact: Yves Grandjean ESA Voyages 8 Rue de Malabry 92350 Le Plessis Robinson France TEL: 01 41 28 13 00 FAX: 01 46 32 66 21 e-mail: [email protected] Lic 092 09 0010

International Invitation LetterRSNA offers an official letter of invitation for RSNA 2009 attendees. The letter of invitation, though not required for the visa application, can assist as a supporting document. Present this letter of invitation from RSNA to the Consular Officer during the visa interview.

Request a customized mailed letter by visiting RSNA2009.RSNA.org. Go to the International Visitors section.

All visa applicants are advised to apply for their visas as soon as travel to the United States is contemplated, and not later than 3-4 months in advance. Apply Early!

Visa Waiver ProgramThe Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. For more information go to travel.state.gov/visa and click Visa Waiver program.

under the Visa Waiver Program. Visitors are photographed and fingerprinted upon arrival. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/us-visit.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all persons traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. For more information, go to travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

International AirfaresThe Star Alliance™ is a network of partici-pating member airlines. For more informa-tion about Star Alliance Conventions Plus airfare discounts and participating airlines, visit staralliance.com/conventionsplus or call any one of the member airlines and use Event Code UA11S09.

New: Travel Approval Required for Visa Waiver Countries Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP. ESTA is a Web-based system that determines the preliminary eligibility of visitors to travel under the VWP prior to boarding a carrier to the United States. It collects the same information as the paper I-94W form that VWP travelers currently fill out en route to the United States. Travelers without an approved ESTA are advised, however, that they may be denied boarding, experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at a U.S. port of entry. Visitors may apply for travel authorization via the secure ESTA Web site at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

U.S.-VISITU.S.-VISIT currently applies to all visitors (with limited exemptions) entering the United States. This includes visitors traveling

International Travel Packages 4-Night Package 5-Night Package 6-Night Package Single Double Single Double Single DoubleAllerton Hotel $1,435 $1,680 $1,685 $1,965 $1,985 $2,295

Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North $1,460 $1,690 $1,715 $1,975 $2,020 $2,310

Drake Hotel $1,760 $2,150 $2,080 $2,530 $2,460 $2,975

Embassy Suites Lakefront $1,620 $1,835 $1,910 $2,145 $2,255 $2,515

Fairmont Hotel Chicago $1,815 $2,225 $2,145 $2,615 $2,535 $3,080

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago $1,790 $2,210 $2,115 $2,600 $2,495 $3,060

Hilton Chicago $1,520 $1,880 $1,790 $2,200 $2,105 $2,580

Holiday Inn Mart Plaza $1,365 $1,755 $1,605 $2,050 $1,885 $2,400

Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel $1,500 $1,760 $1,765 $2,060 $2,080 $2,410

Inn of Chicago $1,350 $1,630 $1,585 $1,900 $1,860 $2,220

InterContinental Hotel Chicago $1,575 $1,965 $1,860 $2,305 $2,190 $2,705

James Hotel $1,810 $2,080 $2,135 $2,445 $2,525 $2,870

Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile $1,490 $1,740 $1,755 $2,035 $2,065 $2,385

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel $1,470 $1,700 $1,730 $1,990 $2,035 $2,325

Palmer House Hilton Hotel $1,490 $1,860 $1,755 $2,175 $2,065 $2,550

Renaissance Chicago Hotel $1,790 $2,055 $2,115 $2,415 $2,500 $2,840

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers $1,520 $1,785 $1,790 $2,085 $2,110 $2,445

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel $2,190 $2,615 $2,600 $3,090 $3,080 $3,645

Swissôtel Chicago $1,655 $2,045 $1,955 $2,400 $2,305 $2,820

Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel $1,735 $2,185 $2,050 $2,570 $2,420 $3,025

theWit $1,855 $2,265 $2,195 $2,665 $2,590 $3,135

Packages do not include registration fees

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Registration Categories and Rates

Completing Your Registration

1) Select a registration category and code.

2) Select one rate.

3) Select a primary subspecialty code from sidebar on page 50.

4) Select housing on page 46.

5) Complete the registration form on page 50.

Verification RequirementsRegistration categories 15, 18, and 23 require a business card, a letter from hospital administration stating your role in radiology, valid RT license copy or student ID copy. E-mail, fax, or mail this with your registration form or upon completion of online registration.

Badge classification is subject to RSNA approval and code/rate change.

* 1-day Technical Exhibits Only registration is not applicable for this registration category — full conference registration is required (includes access to Technical Exhibits). See corresponding Full Conference Rate column.

Full Conference Exhibits Only Rate RateIncludes admission to all RSNA educational sessions and exhibit halls for the duration of the meeting

by 11/6 after 11/6 $0 $100 * $0 $0 * $0 $100 * $0 $0 *

$0 $0 * $0 $0 * $0 $0 * $680 $780 $300

$150 $250 * $0 $0 * $0 $100 * $680 $780 $300 $150 $250 *

$680 $780 $300

$680 $780 $300

$680 $780 $300

$680 $780 $300

Registration Categories and Codes

RSNA Members11 RSNA Active Member RSNA Active Member Presenter A. radiologist C. radiation oncologist B. radiologic physicist/scientist D. nuclear medicine physician 10 RSNA Associate Member RSNA Associate Member Presenter

12 RSNA Member-in-Training

17 RSNA Medical Student Member

Non-Member Physicians13 Non-Member Presenter

14 Non-Member Physician A. radiologist B. radiologic scientist C. non-radiologist physician 15 Non-Member Resident/Trainee — verification letter required 18 Non-Member Student — verification letter required Medical Physicists21 AAPM Member 22 Non-Member Physicist Healthcare Professionals Individuals directly employed by: a hospital, healthcare network, university, or a hospital's free-standing facility administering to patients. 23 Radiology Support Personnel — verification letter, business card, or RT license required A. technologist G. architect B. engineer H. government employee (non-physician) C. radiology business manager I. information technology/system support D. radiology administrator J. telemedicine/communications specialist E. nurse/nurse practitioner K. facility manager F. educator L. assistant (physician/radiologist) 24 Hospital or Facility Executive A. hospital or facility administrator D. purchasing B. legal (in-house counsel) E. other senior-level personnel C. officer (CEO, CFO, CIO, COO) Other Professionals25 Commercial Research and Development Personnel 27 Industry Personnel A. distributor B. manufacturer C. prospective exhibitor D. other 31 Healthcare Consultant A. attorney C. financial analyst E. staffing/recruitment B. computer analyst D. purchasing F. other

Includes admission for 1-day only to the exhibit halls

A. administrator/business managerB. architectC. assistant (physician/radiologist) D. dentistE. educatorF. medical dosimetrist

G. non-radiologist physicianH. nurse practitionerI. radiation therapistJ. radiographerK. radiologic physicist/ scientist L. radiologist (board eligible)

M. registered nurseN. sonographerO. technologistP. veterinarian

Step 4: Demographic InformationContinuing Education Certificate – check only one:

Physician CME Certificate: • Are you Board Certified in North America? Y / N

CE Certificate for ARRT

Non-Physician Certificate: • Physicists: do you require transfer of

CME credit to CAMPEP? Y / N • Are you ABR certified? Y / N

I do not require a certificate.

Age Range:under 25 25 – 34 35 – 44 45 – 54 55 – 64 65 and over

Sex: male female

E-mail a Chicago Tours & Events brochure to me

This is my first RSNA Annual Meeting

Step 1: Contact Information

RSNA/AAPM Member Number

Last Name / Family Name Degree(s)

First Name

Title

Nickname on badge

Institution / Office / Hospital

Address (Line 1) Home Office

Address (Line 2)

City / State / ZIP Country

E-mail Address

Telephone + Country & City Code, if applicable

Fax Number

Cellular Telephone and Provider Name (for Emergency Text Broadcasting purposes only)

Accompanying Spouse/Family Member(s). (Children under the age of 16 will not be admitted.)

Step 2: Registration Category

Registration Category ______ (ie, 23A). See page 49 for registration requirements.Registration Categories 15, 18, and 23 must submit a business card, verification letter, valid RT license copy or student ID copy; otherwise, your registration will not be processed.

Categories 10, 11, 13, and 14 must indicate a practice setting: Academic Private Hospital Setting

Category 13 Only — Are you in training? Yes No

Step 5: Hotel Reservation Complete your hotel selection or go to step 6. Refer to page 46.

Arrival Day / Date Departure Day / Date

1st choice: Hotel Number & Name 2nd choice: Hotel Number & Name 3rd choice: Hotel Number & Name

l Single (1 bed) l Double (2 persons / 1 bed) l Twin (2 persons / 2 beds) l Suite l Smoking l Non-smoking

Person(s) sharing my room (Other than spouse / family listed in Step 1 above)

If my choices are unavailable, please book a room based on: l Rate $ l Location l Other:

Room Rate Desired

I do not require a hotel reservation because: l I will reserve a room later. l I am staying at a local residence.

l I have reservations at (hotel): l I am sharing a room reserved by:

l Check #_______________ l American Express l Discover l MasterCard l Visa (payable to RSNA 2009 in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. bank)

MailExperient/RSNA 2009568 Atrium DrVernon Hills, IL 60061 USA

Fax1-800-521-60171-847-996-5401(Outside U.S. & Canada)

InternetRSNA.org /register

l Check here if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require accommodations or services in order to attend. You will be contacted by RSNA.

Card number Expires Month / Year

Name as it appears on card

Signature required

Telephone1-800-650-70181-847-996-5876(Outside U.S. & Canada)

E-mail questions to:[email protected]

Step 6: Payment Information

Registration rate (See page 49) $

Hotel reservation deposit enclosed $ ($300 deposit must accompany this form)

Additional Fee Courses (See page 3)Financial Seminars Sat: $149 Mon: $179 Both: $299 $NIH Grantsmanship Workshop: $35 $

Total payment enclosed $

Registration and Housing—Form 1

I authorized RSNA to charge my credit card for the total amount listed. If my fees are totaled incorrectly, RSNA will make the necessary adjustments and charge my credit card accordingly.

Information used for emergency contact during the meeting

Step 3: Primary Specialty

Circle one subspecialty code from the following:

Breast/Mammography . . . . .BRCardiac Radiology. . . . . . . . .CRChest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHComputed Tomography . . . .CTDiagnostic Radiology . . . . . .DRGastrointestinal . . . . . . . . . .GIGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GNGenitourinary . . . . . . . . . . . .GUHead & Neck . . . . . . . . . . . .HNHealth Policy & Practice . . .HPInformatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFMagnetic Resonance . . . . . .MRMolecular Imaging . . . . . . . .MIMusculoskeletal . . . . . . . . . .MKNeuroradiology . . . . . . . . . .NRNuclear Medicine . . . . . . . . .NMPediatric Radiology . . . . . . .PDRadiation Oncology . . . . . . .RORadiation Physics. . . . . . . . .PHRadiobiology . . . . . . . . . . . .RBUltrasound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .USVascular & Interventional . .VIWhole-Body Imaging . . . . . .WBOther . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OTIf other ____________________

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MailExperient/RSNA 2009568 Atrium DrVernon Hills, IL 60061 USA

Fax1-800-521-60171-847-996-5401(Outside U.S. & Canada)

InternetRSNA.org /register

Telephone1-800-650-70181-847-996-5876(Outside U.S. & Canada)

E-mail questions to:[email protected]

Course Enrollment—Form 2

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Important

You must be a full-conference registrant of the annual meeting in order to register for courses. Add courses to your existing registration via Internet, fax or mail. Requests are not accepted by telephone.

Confirmation # (if already registered)

Last Name / Family Name First Name Degree(s)

Address E-mail Address

City / State / ZIP Telephone + Country & City Code, if applicable

Country Fax + Country & City Code, if applicable

Step 1: Contact Information

Additional Fee Courses (See page 3)

Financial Seminars and NIH Grantsmanship Workshop require payment. Register using Form 1. If pre-registered, enroll online at RSNA.org/register.

Course ConflictsThe multisession courses above will take priority over your refresher courses and workshops if conflicting courses are selected.

ASRT @ RSNA 2009Wednesday

RT41 RT42 RT43 RT44Thursday

RT51 RT52 RT53 RT54 RT55 RT56

Associated SciencesMonday

AS21 AS22 AS23 AS24Tuesday

AS31 AS32 AS33 AS34Wednesday

AS41 AS42

Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow (BOOST) ProgramMonday

RO21 RO22 RO23 Tuesday

RO31 RO32 RO33 RO34RO35 RO36

WednesdayRO41 RO42 RO43 RO44RO45 RO46

ThursdayRO51 RO52 RO53

Breast Series Tuesday

VB31

Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging SeriesMonday

VM21

Cardiac CT Mentored Case ReviewMonday

MC21 MC22 MC23 MC24Thursday

MC51 MC52 MC53 MC54

Case-based Review: InterventionalTuesday

CI31 CI32 CI33 CI34

Case-based Review: MRMonday

CM21 CM22 CM23 CM24

Case-based Review: NeuroradiologyThursday

CN51 CN52 CN53 CN54

Case-based Review: Nuclear MedicineThursday

CC51 CC52 CC53 CC54

Case-based Review: PediatricsWednesday

CP41 CP42 CP43 CP44

Chest SeriesMonday Tuesday

VC21 VC31

EssentialsTuesday

ES31 ES32 ES33 ES34Wednesday

ES41 ES42 ES43 ES44Thursday

ES51 ES52

Emergency SeriesTuesday

VE31

Genitourinary SeriesMonday Tuesday

VU21 VU31

Interventional SeriesMonday Tuesday Wednesday

VI21 VI31 VI41Thursday Friday

VI51 VI61

Interventional Oncology SeriesSunday Monday Tuesday

VO11 VO21 VO31Wednesday Thursday

VO41 VO51

Molecular Imaging SymposiumWednesday

MI41 MI42 MI43 MI44

Musculoskeletal SeriesWednesday

VS41

Neuroradiology SeriesMonday Wednesday

VN21 VN41

Pediatric Radiology SeriesSunday Monday

VP11 VP12 VP21Tuesday

VP31 VP32

Quality Improvement SymposiumTuesday

QI31 QI32 QI33 QI34

Radiologist Assistants SymposiumSunday

RA11 RA12 RA13 RA14

US/Gastrointestinal Series Monday

VG21

Informatics Courses and Workshops (AMA PRA Category 1 Credits)

(See pages 40 – 42)

Indicate all your course choices for each day.

Sunday

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Refresher Courses and Workshops (1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits)

(See pages 21 – 39)

Sunday, November 29, 2:00 pm

Monday, November 30, 8:30 am

Tuesday, December 1, 8:30 am

Tuesday, December 1, 4:30 pm

Wednesday, December 2, 8:30 am

Thursday, December 3, 8:30 am

Thursday , December 3, 4:30 pm

Friday, December 4, 8:30 am

Self-assessment modules (SAMs) are available to U.S.-licensed physicians for certain courses. Advance registration at RSNA.org/register is required for SAMs. Fee: RSNA members—$0, non-member U.S.-licensed physicians— $50 per SAM.

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RC 3 RC 3

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Advance Registration Deadlines

October 23: International registration deadline to have full-conference badge and tickets mailed in advance

November 6: Final advance registration, housing and course enrollment deadline

Digital Mammography Training and Self-Assessment Workshops require advance online registration at RSNA.org/register

Multisession Courses (See pages 11 – 20)






Additional Services

Register Early!

Childcare Rates prior to November 20, 2009 (After this date, rates increase by $10)

Infants and Toddlers (6–35 months) Full day: $85.00 Half day: $50.00 Hourly: $15.00

Children (3–12 years) Full day: $65.00 Half day: $40.00 Hourly: $12.00

Half-day sessions are 8:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Tours & EventsRSNA has teamed with In the Loop-Chicago and Bloomingdale’s to offer you exciting ways to experience Chicago during your stay for RSNA 2009. Enjoy the sounds of music, view architectural wonders, explore unique neighborhoods, learn a new cooking technique and more. Five days of action-packed tours are offered.

Download a brochure or enroll online at RSNA.org/registration. Click Tours & City Events.

ChildcareACCENT on Children’s Arrangements, Inc, is a nationally recognized professional childcare company organized to provide onsite children’s activities in a nurturing, safe, and educational environment. Located at McCormick Place, Camp RSNA is open Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:30 pm (7:00 pm on Monday only), and Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Choose from rates based on your individual needs.

For more information and to print a Camp RSNA registration form, go to RSNA2009.RSNA.org and click Childcare or register at accentoca.com/camprsna09.

Camp RSNA/ACCENT 615 Baronne St, Suite 303 New Orleans, LA 70113 1-504-524-0188 1-504-524-1229 (Fax) [email protected]

http://rsna.org/registration


http://accentoca.com/camprsna09


ExclusiveAirfare Discountsfrom RSNA, United and Star Alliance

Domestic Airfare Discounts RSNA has secured a special discount agreement with United Airlines that is not available to the general public.

Internet:United.com offers a 5% discount on select United Airlines and United Express qualifying flights. Use promotional code 553SB to check schedules, make reservations or learn about ticketing information.

Step 1: Go to United.com

Step 2: Use “Book travel” to enter your travel criteria, go to “More search options” and enter the promotional code 553SB.

Step 3: Review schedules and fare rules. Flights that qualify for the discount will be clearly identified with a green star symbol, which means that the itinerary is “electronic certificate eligible” and the discounted fare will be automatically calculated.

Step 4: Proceed toward payment by selecting an itinerary. Scroll down and log in using your Mileage Plus number or continue as a guest.

Phone:Use your credit card to purchase electronic tickets. United Airlines 1-800-521-4041 Monday – Sunday 7:00 am – 12:00 am ET United promotional code: 553SB

If you prefer to contact your personal travel agent, mention the United promotional code 553SB.

Receive up to a 20% discount with the Star Alliance networkThe Star AllianceTM member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for the 95th RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting.

Simply call the reservation office of any participating Star Alliance member airline and quote the event code UA11S09. Registered partici-pants plus one accompanying person traveling to the event are automati-cally granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on the class of travel.

Participating airlines for this event are: ANA, Adria Airways, Air Canada, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS International Air Lines, Scandinavian Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United, bmi.

Booking office information can be found at: www.staralliance.com/conventionsplus

Discounts are offered on published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares.

Please note: For travel from Japan and New Zealand, special fares or dis-counts are offered by the participat-ing airlines on their own network.

TMSTAR ALLIANCETHE AIRLINE NETWORK FOR EARTH

2010 November 28 – December 32011 November 27 – December 22012 November 25 – November 30

McCormick Place, Chicago

RSNA 2009 Registration Dates & DeadlinesJune 30—Course enrollment opens

November 6—Final discounted registration, housing, and course enrollment deadline.

RSNA 2009568 Atrium DrVernon Hills, IL 60061 USA

Use your ID number from your mailing address when you register online at RSNA.org/register

Future RSNA Annual Meeting Dates


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