Course Description

Educational Description

The WNRS Annual Meeting is designed to introduce clinically relevant advances in Neuroradiology and provide in-depth review of topics within Neuroradiology.  The meeting will feature Focus Sessions in Head and Neck, Advanced Brain Imaging, New Approaches to Spine Imaging, Interventional Neuroradiology, Pediatric Neuroradiology, as well as more General Medical Knowledge as it relates to Neuroimaging.

Letter From the President

Dear Friends and Colleagues of the WNRS:

I am pleased to invite you to attend the WNRS 50th Annual Meeting, October 11-14, 2018 at the amazing Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Resort and Spa, in beautiful sunny Dana Point, California.

This will truly be a celebration of our 50 years as a Society.

The meeting will feature Focus Sessions in Advanced Brain Imaging, Stroke, Neoplasm, Head and Neck Imaging, Pediatric Neuroradiology, Spine Imaging and Interventional procedures.  I am grateful to the outstanding and internationally renowned faculty, who will be coming from both academic and private practice institutions, making the meeting a useful resource for both academicians and the clinical practitioners.  In addition to CME- and SAM- accredited content, there will be superb research presentations in the Scientific Oral Presentations sessions.

For our newer members and trainees, we will, once again, offer a Fellow/Attending Job Fair Social to introduce them to the superb WNRS members and mentors.  This will a great opportunity to network and to explore possible employment and collaborative opportunities.

Additional social/networking activities include the Opening Reception on Thursday, October 11 and the WNRS 50^th Anniversary Grand Gala on Saturday October 13, 2018.  On Friday October 12, we have scheduled our annual WNRS Golf and Tennis Tournaments.  The Monarch Beach Golf Course will have you playing along the stunning Pacific coastline for the second year in a row!  The Tennis Tournament, held on the resort’s beautiful courts, promises to be a memorable experience.  These are great ways to catch up with friends and colleagues.  Both require separate registrations.

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Resort and Spa has six great restaurants to experience.   The award- winning 108blu provides excellent cuisine with an ocean view.  If the surf, sun, or beach has taken its toll, there is an award-winning spa in which to luxuriate.  Nearby there are myriad outdoor and eco adventures to experience.

I look forward to welcoming you to this superb educational program in beautiful Dana Point, California.  We return to the origins of the WNRS in the place it all started.  Come celebrate our 50^th year with a special tribute to our founding members and their families.

Respectfully,

Edward P. Quigley III, M.D., Ph.D,

WNRS President

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this course the following goals and objectives will have been met:

1. Become familiar with advanced brain imaging techniques such as advanced tumor and stroke imaging, artificial intelligence, and morphometrics.
2. Review head and neck pathology.
3. Learn imaging strategies to help guide surgeons in the treatment of head and neck pathology.
4. Review brain development and imaging of pediatric brain injury during the Pediatric Neuroradiology focus session
5. Gain an understanding in current stroke imaging, mimics, and treatment updates.
6. Be introduced to clinical proton beam therapy.
7. Learn about novel imaging techniques and treatment options in spinal imaging and intervention.
8. Explore business valuation while learning strategies to assess your practice’s worth.

Target Audience

The 50th Annual Meeting of the Western Neuroradiological Society is targeted to the neuroradiologist and radiologist in academic or private practice, physicians in a neurologically-related specialty, physicians in training or post-graduate training in a radiology-related specialty, as well as physicians interested in brain, head and neck, and spine-related imaging and interventional techniques.

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 5 SAM's Credits (Pending ABR Approval) and 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Schedule

Wednesday, October 10

Thursday, October 11

Friday, October 12

Saturday, October 13

Sunday, October 14

Speakers

 Invited Faculty

Jennifer L. Becker, BMBS, MRCS, FRCR

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

J. Rajiv Bapuraj, MD

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Andrew L. Chang, MD

President, California Protons
San Diego, California

Arthur B. Dublin, MD, MBA, FACR                         

University of California, Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California

William K. Erly, MD, MBA                       

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Nikdokht (Niky) Farid, MD

University of San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California

Wende N. Gibbs, MD, MA                          

University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
Pasadena, California

John L. Go, MD, FACR                                

LAC/USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Anton H. Hasso, MD, FACR

University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California

Mai-Lan Ho, MD                           

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Leland S. Hu, MD                          

Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona

Steven G. Imbesi, MD

University of California, San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California

Vikas Jain, MBBS

MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio

John P. Karis, MD

The Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona

Charles W. Kerber, MD

Professor Emeritus
University of California, San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California

Rihan Khan, MD                       

University of Arizona Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona

Keith E. Kortman, MD

San Diego Imaging
San Diego, California

Meng Law, MD, MBBS, FRACR

Keck Medical Center of USC
Los Angeles, California

Luke N. Ledbetter, MD                 

University of Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas

Roland R. Lee, MD, FACR

UCSD/VA Medical Center
San Diego, California

C. Jason Liu, MD, PhD

USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California

Marin A. McDonald, MD, PhD

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California

Kambiz Nael, MD                    

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York

Marvin D. Nelson, Jr, MD, MBA, FACR

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
USC School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California

Howard A. Rowley, MD

University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

Hervey D. Segall, MD

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Mark S. Shiroishi, MD

Keck School of Medicine,
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Pina C. Sanelli, MD, MPH, FACR

Northwell Health
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, New York

Ashok Srinivasan, MD

University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Benita Tamrazi, MD

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

Richard H. Wiggins III, MD, CIIP, FSIIM

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Blair A. Winegar, MD                         

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Eugene Yu, MD, FRCPC

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

WNRS 2017- 2018 Executive Committee

PRESIDENT

Edward P. Quigley, III, MD, PhD

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

PRESIDENT-ELECT/PROGRAM CHAIR

Hollie A. Lai, MD

CHOC Children’s Hospital Orange County

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Orange, California

SECRETARY

Roland R. Lee, MD, FACR

UCSD/VA Medical Center
San Diego, California

TREASURER

Ashok Srinivasan, MD

University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan

RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR

Luke N. Ledbetter, MD

University of Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas

FIRST PAST PRESIDENT

Steven G. Imbesi, MD

University of California, San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California

SECOND PAST PRESIDENT

William K. Erly, MD, MBA

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Registration

Fees

Optional Add-Ons

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If you are located in one of the following areas, apply for membership for the opportunity to register at the WNRS Member fee: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas,  Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and Mexico.  Click here for an application- https://secure.asnr.org/membership-application/wnrs-member

A letter of verification from the Residency Progam Director or Fellowship Program Director (whichever is applicable) must accompany Resident/Fellow registrations.

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Accommodations

The Ritz-Carlton
Laguna-Niguel Resort & Spa

One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, California 92629
1 (949) 240-2000

Click below to make your hotel reservations!

https://book.passkey.com/go/WNRS2018

Group Rates:

Run of the House — $319.00
Coastal View — $399.00

Reservation Deadline: Monday, September 10, 2018

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Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/laguna-niguel

1 (949) 240-2000

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# 01VA0154

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Refunds

Cancellations received in writing by September 10, 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.