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Case based Tutorials in Neuroradiology, Head/ Neck Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology

Update on Socioeconomic Issues in Radiology

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Course Description

This 3 day course, 5 hours per day, will be divided into 45 minute segments in which key topics in neuroradiology, head/neck radiology and musculoskeletal radiology will be presented in both a didactic and case presentation format.

Registrants will actively participate in answering questions related to challenging imaging material.  It is anticipated that in each 45 minute segment, approximately 7 cases will be shown and as appropriate questions will be posed for each case.

Educational Objectives

  • Describe the crucial and accurate elements of a diagnostic imaging report in brain, spine, head / neck and musculoskeletal imaging
  • Understand the basic underlying anatomy which allows a complete analysis of stroke patients and subsequent interventional care.
  • Develop an understanding of merit base incentives and other metrics used to evaluate radiology practices.
  • Demonstrate future improvements in MR imaging

Target Audience

This course is intended for academic and community radiologists who have a particular interest in neuroradiology, head and neck radiology and musculoskeletal radiology, Residents and fellows preparing for ABR examinations and Neurologists whose practice involves interpretation of neuroradiology images would benefit from this imaging material.

 

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

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Schedule

Friday, May 24

7:00 - 7:30 AM Breakfast/ Welcome / Overview of Course

BRAIN IMAGING

7:30 - 8:15 AMBrain Tumors Including New Classifications for Gliomas - Castillo
8:15 - 8:45 AM Evaluating the Post-treatment Brain - Castillo
8:45 - 9:30 AM Stroke Imaging and Endovascular Intervention - Hirsch
9:30 - 10:15 AM The Worst Headache Ever: Pitfalls and Pearls in Imaging - Hirsch
10:15 - 10:30 AM DISCUSSION/BREAK

SPINE IMAGING

10:30 - 11:00 AM Unusual Manifestations of Degenerative Spine Disease: What can be overlooked? -Quencer
11:00 - 11: 30 AM Spine Infections, Inflammation, and Mimics - Quencer
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Tumors of the Vertebral Column : Unsuspected and Unusual Lesions - Quencer
12:15 - 1:00 PM Vertebral and Sacral Augmentation Update - Hirsch

Saturday, May 25

7:00 - 7:30 AM Breakfast

BRAIN IMAGING

7:30 - 8:15 AMValue of Vessel Imaging in Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes and the MGH Protocol - Hirsch
8: 15 - 9:00 AM Imaging of Seizure Patients : Techniques, Anatomic considerations, Pathology - Castillo
9:00 - 9:45 AM Sella/ Parasellar Lesions: Distinguishing Charateristics - Castillo
9:45 - 10:00 AM DISCUSSION/BREAK

HEAD AND NECK IMAGING

10:00 - 11:00 AM 10:00 - 11:00 AM Temporal Bone Imaging : Anatomy, Imaging techniques, Pathology, subtle lesions - Wiggins
11:00 - 11:30 AM Emergency Head and Neck Imaging - Wiggins
11:30 - 12:00 PM Cranial Nerves 5 and 7 and PNTS - Wiggins
12:00 - 12:30 PM PM Paranasal Sinus Imaging; Pitfalls for the Radiologist and ENT Surgeon - Wiggins
12:30 - 1:00 PM Holy MACRA: How to make sense of all the acronyms : QPP, MIPS, APMs, and more - Hirsch

Sunday, May 26

7:00 - 7:30 AM Breakfast

MUSKCULOSKELETAL RADIOLOGY

7:30 - 8:30 AM Athletic Injuries: Knee, Shoulder, Ankle : Approaches by the Orthopedic Surgeon - Subhawong
8:30 - 9:15 AM Soft tissue Masses: Use of multimodality imaging: Advanced Techniques - Subhawong
9:15 - 9:45 AM Bone tumors: Imaging characteristics; What does MR add? - Subhawong
9:45 -10:30 AM Metabolic Diseases and Rheumatology - Subhawong
10:30 - 11:00 AM DISCUSSION/BREAK
11:00 - 11:30 AM Easily missed diagnoses - Castillo
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Easily missed diagnosis - Quencer
12:00 - 12:30 PM Easily Missed Head and Neck Diagnosis - Wiggins
12:30 - 1:00 PM Faster and More Specific MRI: the now and the future - Castillo

Speakers

Program Director

Robert M. Quencer, MD

Professor and Chair of Radiology

University of Miami
Miami, FL

 

 Faculty

Mauricio Castillo, MD

Professor of Radiology and Chief of Neuroradiology

University of North Carolina

 

Ty Subhawong, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

University of Miami
Miami, FL

 

Joshua Hirsch, MD

Professor of Radiology, Vice Chair and Service Line Chief of Interventional Radiology

Massachusetts General Hospital

 

Richard H. Wiggins III, MD, CIIP, FSIIM

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

 

 

 

Registration

If you have any trouble registering for this event, please contact our support by calling 205-467-0290 Ext 101. If there is no immediate response please email us at info@iicme.net.

Fees

Registration Type Regular Rate
Physicians$895.00
Residents, Fellows, Retired, Military$795.00
Technologists/Allied Health Prof.$695.00

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 04/24/2019.

Sign-in

Sign-in will take place on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 7:00 AM in the Garden Suite .

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Accommodations

Chatham Bars Inn

297 Shore Road
Chatham, MA 02633
Phone: 1.800.527.4884

https://www.chathambarsinn.com/

Group Rate

Run of House: $329.00

The above rate is net, and are exclusive of hotel occupancy tax of 9.7% and resort fee of 5%. Taxes are subject to change.

Run of House rooms are defined as a selection of any and all rooms from within the hotel's inventory. Bedding types, location, and views are not guaranteed. Please identify yourself as guest with the IICME 2019 group. All reservations must be received by Tuesday, April 23, 2019 to ensure guestroom availability.

The check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Hotel will accommodate any early arrivals and/or late departures on an availability basis.

Venue

Chatham Bars Inn

297 Shore Road
Chatham MA 02633 United States

http://www.chathambarsinn.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7_T377TF3QIVC8DICh3wSAvoEAAYASAAEgKww_D_BwE&_vsrefdom=p.7031

1.844.733.3215

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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Refunds

Cancellations received in writing by April 24, 2019, 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.