MRI 2010 Clinical Updates and Practical Applications Los Cabos, Mexico

Date: 2/15/2010 - 2/19/2010
Course #: 00302736
Who should attend: radiology, radiologic technician
Tuition:

	Physicians	$1,025.00
	Early Registration - Physicians	$950.00
	Residents and Fellows in Training	$525.00
	Technologists	$525.00
	Early Registration - Residents and Fellows in Training	$475.00
	Early Registration - Technologists	$475.00

Location: The Westin Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, Mexico, Carretera Transpeninsular Km 22.5, San JosT Del Cabo,
Director(s): Alexander R. Guimaraes, MD, PhD|Bruce Rosen, MD, PhD|A. Gregory Sorensen, MD
Offered by: Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiology



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		February 15‑19, 2010 The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos, Mexico Offered by: Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Radiology Course Directors: Bruce R. Rosen, MD, PhD, A. Gregory Sorensen, MD, and Alexander Guimaraes, MD, PhD Please review our hotel information!
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Magnetic resonance has continued to have a major impact on the field of diagnostic imaging. MRI 2010 will bring you up to date on the latest clinical advances within MRI. Experienced radiologists within this field will present the latest techniques available in the field.

SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON

• Diffusion Imaging
• Intervention MRI
• Musculoskeletal Advances and Techniques
• MR Angiography
• Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging
• Functional Brain Imaging
• 3T Advances

OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Apply state of the art techniques to their practices
• Understand and apply new techniques in vascular, musculoskeletal and fast imaging

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course has been designed for radiologists and technologists with clinical interest in both basic and advanced MRI techniques.

Attendance Limited

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MRI 2010
Clinical Updates and Practical Applications
The Westin Resort & Spa

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
7:00	Registration/Continental Breakfast
Moderator: Alexander Guimaraes, MD, PhD
7:55	Welcome/Introduction Dr. Rosen
8:00	MR of Myotendinous Injury Dr. Lawrimore
8:30	MRI of Ulnar Sided Wrist Dr. Bredella
9:00	Stress Fractures and Stress Reaction Dr. Lawrimore
9:30	Break
10:00	MRI of the Ankle Dr. Lawrimore
10:30	MRI of the Hip: Intra‑Articular Pathology and Femeroacetabular Impingement Dr. Bredella
11:00	Shoulder MR: Labrum and Instability Dr. Lawrimore
11:30	Throwing Injuries of the Elbow Dr. Bredella
12:15	DWI in the abdomen: Applications in Cancer Dr. Guimaraes
1:00	Adjourn
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
7:00	Continental Breakfast
Moderator: Claire Tempany‑Afdhal, MD
8:00	MR of the Female Pelvis: Benign Diseases Dr. Tempany
8:30	MR Cholangio‑Pancreaticography (MRCP) Dr. Rofsky
9:00	MR of the Female Pelvis: Malignant Diseases Dr. Tempany
9:30	Renal Mass Evaluation with MRI Dr. Rofsky
10:00	Break
10:30	MRI for Diagnosis & Staging of Prostate Cancer Dr. Tempany
11:00	MR and MR Angiography of the Aorta Dr. Rofsky
11:30	Liver MRI Contrast Agents Dr. Guimaraes
12:00	MR‑guided Interventions in the Pelvis Dr. Tempany
12:30	Peripheral MR Angiography Dr. Rofsky
1:00	Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7:00	Continental Breakfast
Moderator: Pamela Schaefer, MD
8:00	MRI in the Head and Neck / AVF and AVMs Dr. Stufflebeam
8:30	Clinical MR Spectroscopy Dr. Bradley
9:00	MRI of CNS Infections Dr. Schaefer
9:30	Adult Brain Tumors Dr. Schaefer
10:00	Break
10:30	MRI of the Orbit Dr. Kleefield
11:00	MRI of the Spine: Degenerative Disease Dr. Kleefield
11:30	Spinal Congenital Anomalies Dr. Vezina
12:00	Spinal Potpourri Dr. Kleefield
12:30	Functional MRI assessment of Brain Malignancy Dr. Domingues
1:00	Adjourn
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
7:00	Continental Breakfast
Moderator: Steve Stufflebeam, MD
8:00	White Matter Disease Dr. Stufflebeam
8:30	MRI of the Pituitary and Skull Base Dr. Kleefield
9:00	Brain Tumors in Children Dr. Vezina
9:30	MRI of Hydrocephalus and Brain Atrophy Dr. Bradley
10:00	Break
10:30	Congenital Malformations of the Brain Dr. Vezina
11:00	MRI & Integration of Multiple Imaging Technologies Dr. Stufflebeam
11:30	Brainstem MRI Dr. Bradley
12:00	MRI of the Periventricular Region Dr. Bradley
12:30	Vascular Anomalies in Children Dr. Vezina
1:00	Intraoperative and Interventional MRI Dr. Jolesz
1:30	Adjourn
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
7:00	Continental Breakfast
Moderator: Gilbert Vezina, MD
8:00	Echo Planar Imaging: Theory and Clinical Applications Dr. Bradley
8:30	Neurofibromatosis‑1 Dr. Vezina
9:00	DWI ‑ Clinical Utility: Stroke and Non Stroke Dr. Schaefer
9:30	Practical Aspects of MR Perfusion Dr. Schaefer
10:00	Break
10:30	Non‑traumatic Neurologic Emergencies Dr. Sorensen
11:00	Diffusion Tensor MRI Dr. Sorensen
11:30	Perfusion Imaging of Brain Tumors Dr. Stufflebeam
12:00	Body Imaging 1.5 vs 3T Dr. Domingues
12:30	3T and Beyond Dr. Sorensen
1:30	Adjourn

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ACCREDITATION

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

Harvard Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Early Registration ‑ Before Dec 1, 2009	After Dec 1, 2009
$950 (USD) Physicians	$1025 (USD) Physicians
$475 (USD) Residents,* Fellows,* and Technologists	$525 (USD) Residents,* Fellows,* and Technologists

* A letter of verification from Department Chair must accompany registration form/payment for a reduced fee for Residents/ Fellows in Training.

All foreign payments must be made by a draft on a United States Bank or by Visa or MasterCard.

If paying by CHECK, please make payable to Harvard Medical School and mail with completed registration form to Harvard Medical School‑Department of Continuing Education, PO Box 825, Boston, MA 02117‑0825.

If paying by credit card, please register online via the REGISTER NOW! link above.

Telephone or mail‑in registration with credit card payment is not accepted.

Inquiries should be directed to the above address, made by phone: (617) 384‑8600, Monday ‑ Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM (EST), or by email: hms‑cme@hms.harvard.edu

Upon receipt of registration a confirmation will be mailed to the address listed on the form.

TUITION REFUND POLICY

A handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by mail one week prior to the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.

COURSE LOCATION

A limited number of "Run of Ocean" category rooms have been reserved until January 14, 2010. Please specify that you are enrolled in the MRI 2010 course to receive a reduced room rate of $349 per night plus taxes when calling the hotel directly, 011 52 624 142 9000.

Please note that there is a limited number of rooms available at this discounted price. Also, this is school vacation week–the busiest week of the season. To ensure you receive the group discounted rate, it is recommended that you make your reservations as soon as you receive confirmation of enrollment, as these discounted rooms often sell out before the date noted above.

Please contact Stacey Ladieu sladieu@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu with any questions.

Last update 10.16.09

ACCOMMODATIONS

In a magical setting overlooking the Sea of Cortez, The Westin Resort and Spa Los Cabos is an empowering escape from the ordinary. Its iconic architecture and inspiring ambiance beckons guests into an oasis that nourishes the soul and expands the mind. Seemingly intuitive service indulges the senses, while an abundance amenities and activities energize and refresh.

The good life is outside your door where white sands, roving pools and soothing surf lull your cares away. Rest on the pillow of an elegant teak wood chaise between dips in one of seven sprawling pools.

Each guest room is adorned with the signature Westin Heavenly Bed, a private balcony, a separate bathtub and shower, marble floors, satellite television, highspeed Internet access, nightly turndown service and endless views of the pools, beach and sea.

The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos has not forgotten our younger crowd, offering complimentary full day activities at the Westin Kid’s Club for children from 4 to 12 years old.

It’s school vacation week, the Westin will fill up quickly! We have secured a block of rooms for course participants, however a limited amount are available, and the block is only guaranteed until January 14, 2010.

We have a limited block of rooms available for course attendees, "Run of Ocean" category at $349/night plus taxes. The room block will only be guaranteed until January 14th, so I urge you to make your reservations as soon as possible, as this is school vacation week, the busiest week of the season. Please ask for the block MRI 2010 when calling the hotel directly, 011 52 624 142 9000.

Reservation form [PDF]: http://cme.med.harvard.edu/cmeups/pdf/00302736_hotel_MRI2010.pdf

TRAVEL

Please do not make non-refundable airline reservations until you have been confirmed into your course. You can make your airline reservation by calling the HMS Travel Desk toll free 1(877) 4-HARVMD (1-877-442-7863) Monday - Friday 9 AM - 8 PM (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada and Virgin Islands, please call (617) 559-3764.

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WILLIAM G BRADLEY, JR, MD, PHD, FACR Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Department of Radiology, University of California at San Diego	MIRIAM A. BREDELLA, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Assistant Radiologist, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital	ALEXANDER R. GUIMARAES, MD, PHD Instructor in Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Abdominal and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital
FERENC A. JOLESZ, MD B. Leonard Holman Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chairman for Research, Director of Division of MRI and Image? Guided Therapy Program, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women’ Hospital	JONATHAN KLEEFIELD, MD Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Director Emeritus, Neuroradiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	TARA LAWRIMORE, MD Instructor in Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Assistant Radiologist, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital
NEIL M ROFSKY, MD Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Director of MRI, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	BRUCE ROSEN, MD, PHD Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Professor Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences Technology; Director, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital	PAMELA W. SCHAEFER, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Director of Clinical MRI, Division of Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital
A. GREGORY SORENSEN, MD Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Director, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital	STEVE STUFFLEBEAM, MD Director, Clinical Magnetoencephalography and Assistant Radiologist, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital	CLARE TEMPANY-AFDHAL, MD Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Clinical MRI, Director, Clinical Focused Ultrasound, Brigham & Women’ Hospital
	LOUIS GILBERT VEZINA, MD Medical Director, Pediatric Imaging Center, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Children’ National Medical Center, Washington, DC
GUEST FACULTY
	ROMEU C. DOMINGUES, MD Director of CDPI and Multi‑Image Clinics; Vice‑President of the Brazilian College of Radiolog

Last update 11.19.09

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