Course Description

Course Description

This course is designed for neuroradiologists, general radiologists, and clinicians who have an interest in imaging of the brain, spine, and head and neck. The case material shown will include a wide spectrum of the diseases that affect these areas. The specific utilization of CT, MRI, MRS, perfusion-diffusion and permeability imaging in the investigation of these diseases will be discussed. In each section, the imaging protocols, anatomy, pathology, and the clinically relevant differential diagnoses will be reviewed. This course will improve the participant’s ability to analyze CT and MR images, to offer a pertinent differential diagnosis, and to be familiar with the newest technologies applied to these regions.

This year, we will offer registrants a choice of two different Sunday Morning Programs.           

Option A will present a broad range of interesting teaching cases for analysis and discussion to be held at the hotel lecture hall.

Option B will be a Hands-on Workshop in Gross Anatomy & Pathology to be held at the Medical School.

(Due to the extensive preparation required for this option, option B will be held only if sufficient numbers of registrants sign up for this session by  SEPTEMBER 1, 2017.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of the course, the participant should be able to:

• Present the essential anatomy and imaging protocols necessary to arrive at a diagnosis of the diseases of the central nervous system and head and neck.
• Recognize both the common and uncommon CNS and ENT diseases.
• Develop a differential diagnosis for each area that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings.
• Review the application of the newest imaging techniques to these areas.
• Improve the imaging skills of all of the course participants.

 Target Audience

• Board certified general radiologists interested in neuroradiology and head and neck imaging.
• Neuroradiologists
• Radiology residents and Fellows-in-training
• Practicing physicians in general neurology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, and related clinical subspecialties who desire to familiarize themselves with the current role of imaging.
• Allied health care professionals who desire to have 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

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.20 to 30.30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Schedule

Thursday, October 12

Friday, October 13

Saturday, October 14

Sunday, October 15

Speakers

Department Chair

Burton P. Drayer, MD, FACR

The Dr. Charles M. and Marilyn Newman Professor of Radiology
Chairman of the Department of Radiology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York

Program Directors

Peter M. Som, MD, FACR

Professor of Radiology, Otolaryngology and Radiation Oncology
Chief of Head and Neck Imaging Section
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York

Thomas P. Naidich, MD, FACR

Professor of Radiology, Neurosurgery and Pediatrics
Director of Neuroradiology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York

Mount Sinai Faculty

Amit Aggarwal, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Puneet Belani, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Reade DeLeacy, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery

Bradley N. Delman, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Mary E. Fowkes, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Pathology
Director of Neuropathology & Autopsy Service

Jeffrey T. Laitman, PhD

Professor & Director
Center for Anatomy & Functional Morphology

Daniel Lefton, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Kambiz Nael, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Puneet Pawha, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Joy S. Reidenberg, PhD

Professor: Center for Anatomy & Functional Morphology

Guest Faculty

Mauricio Castillo, MD

James Scatliff Distinguished Professor of Radiology
Chief, Division of Neuroradiology
University of North Carolina     

Girish M Fatterpekar, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, NY

James Smirniotopoulos, MD

Professorial Lecturer (Radiology)
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Chief Editor, MedPix^®
National Library of Medicine
Bethesda, MD

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 09/12/2017.

Sign-in

Sign-in will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 AM in the Regency Room.

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Accommodations

GRAND HYATT NEW YORK

109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal
New York, New York, USA, 10017
Tel: 1-888-421-1442

Room Rate: $319.00 Single/Double

Room rates are exclusive of applicable NY Sales Tax (14.75% plus $3.50 daily occupancy tax) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the Hotel at the time of the meeting. The reservation Cut off date for group rates is September 18, 2017, after the cut off date reservations will be based upon availability and booked at the most available rate. Check-in time is after 4:00 PM and check-out time is prior to 11:00 AM. Check-in before 4:00 PM is on a request basis only and cannot be guaranteed.

Venue

Grand Hyatt New York

https://newyork.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

1-888-421-1442

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.

HERTZ CV# 01VA0153

Policies

Refunds

Cancellations received in writing by September 12, 2017, 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.