Course Description

This course is designed as a state-of-the-art imaging review of case material that affects the brain, spine, and head and neck. The internationally known faculty has chosen subject material that emphasizes their approach to solving clinically relevant problems involving these areas. Whether an experienced radiologist or one newly introduced to this material, this course will improve your ability to analyze CT and MR images and to offer a pertinent differential diagnosis.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this course, the participants should be able to:

• State the essential anatomy necessary to arrive at a diagnosis of the diseases of the central nervous system and head and neck.

• Integrate the imaging of complex neuroradiology and head and neck problems into a “clinical practice.”

• Develop differential diagnoses that relate to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings of diseases that affect these areas.

• Integrate information presented in the course into efforts to improve their imaging skills.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is designed for general radiologists and neuroradiologists. Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and otolaryngologists may also find the program beneficial as could allied health care professionals who desire an update on recent imaging advances and the use of imaging as an aid to clinical patient management for diseases of the brain, spine, and head and neck.

ACCREDITATION

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.35 AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Schedule

Monday, March 12

Tuesday, March 13

Wednesday, March 14

Thursday, March 15

Speakers

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Peter M. Som, MD, FACR, FRSM

Professor of Radiology, Otolaryngology and Radiation Oncology
Chief of Head and Neck Imaging Section

The Ichan School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai New York
New York, New York

Thomas P. Naidich, MD

Professor of Radiology, Neurosurgery and Pediatrics

The Ichan School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai New York
New York, New York

GUEST FACULTY

Hugh D. Curtin, MD

Professor of Radiology

Harvard Medical School

Chief of Radiology

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, Massachusetts

Robert M. Quencer, MD

Professor of Radiology, Neurosurgery, and Ophthalmology

Chairman of the Department of Radiology

The University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Miami, Florida

James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD

Professional Lecturer (Radiology)

George Washington University

Chief Editor, MedPix®

National Library of Medicine

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Nadita Guha-Thakurta, MD

Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology-Neuro Imaging

The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

MT. SINAI FACULTY

Amit Aggarwal, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RADIOLOGY

The Ichan School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai New York
New York, New York

Burton P. Drayer, MD, FACR

Professor and Chairman

Department of Radiology

The Ichan School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai New York
New York, New York

Thomas P. Naidich, MD

Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery
Director of Neuroradiology

Peter M. Som, MD, FACR

Professor of Radiology, Otolaryngology and Radiation Oncology
Chief of Head and Neck Imaging Section

Registration

Fees

A letter of verification from the Department Chairman must accompany the application of anyone wishing to qualify for the reduced rate. Enrollment will be confirmed on the basis of registration fee. We do not process registration without payment. We cannot guarantee course materials on site for a registration received after 02/12/2018.

Sign-in

Sign-in will take place on Monday at 7:00 am in the Royal Palm Foyer East.

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Accommodations

Naples Grande Beach Resort

475 Seagate Drive • Naples, FL 34103 • (884) 210-5931

www.naplesgrande.com

Group Code: GNE18 • Room Rate: Coastal View  $359 • Single/Double

Room rates above are subject to tax, which is currently 10%. There will be a daily resort fee of $35.00 per room, per night (included in the group rate). The Resort Fee Includes: toll-free and local calls, standard WIFI in room, bicycle rentals, choice of two domestic beers, two wines or, two well liquor drinks daily at any resort bar, beach chaise and towels, beach games, range balls and use of drinving range at Naples Grande Golf Club, 24-hour access to the fitness club, newspaper in the lobby, kids welcome gift, participation in special resort activities and 10% off the following: kayaks, paddle boards, tennis court fees and kids club. A one night’s room and tax deposit is required to secure the room reservation, either by check or credit card (AMX, Visa, MasterCard or Discover), must accompany this form to confirm a reservation. A deposit will be refunded if cancellation of reservation is received 7 days prior to arrival date. In the event of early departure, the hotel will apply an Early Departure Fee equal to one night room and tax based on the rate for that evening to the guest’s individual account for any guest that fails to inform the Hotel of a change in departure and/or length of stay at the time of guest check-in. The CUTOFF DATE for the group rate is 12:00 a.m., February 3, 2018, but the block could fill earlier. After the block fills, rooms will be reserved on space and rate available basis. We urge you to make reservations early. THE HOTEL WILL SELLOUT! 

Venue

Naples Grande Beach Resort

www.naplesgrande.com

(855) 821-6191

Travel

Rental Car

Hertz is our official rental car supplier. Special low rates have been negotiated to reduce your travel costs. Call the Hertz Convention ControlCenter at (800) 654-2240 or book through Hertz Rental Cars Online.

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Policies

Refunds

Cancellations received in writing by (February 12, 2018), will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time.

Confirmation

You will receive registration confirmation via regular mail from the International Institute of Continuing Medical Education, Inc. approximately two weeks after your registration is received. Sorry, we are unable to confirm your registration by fax or email.

A Special Note To The Disabled

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. wish to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please indicate so on your registration form.

Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for commercial support of CME activities. All faculty participants in IICME programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to this meeting or its content. Faculty disclosure forms are included in the course syllabus and are available at the registration desk for participating review. In addition, faculty disclosure will be made at the beginning of each lecture.

Disclaimer

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., as sponsors of this meeting, claim no responsibility for the acts of any supplier to this meeting nor for the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event. The total amount of liability during the meeting will be limited to a refund of the attendance fee. Purchase non-refundable airline tickets at your own risk.