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InvitationYou are invited to attend the 2011 ARRS AnnualMeeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicagoin Chicago, IL. The meeting will offer 57.5 AMAPRA Category 1 TM CME credits and is designed tomeet your educational requirements whether youneed credits in a particular subspecialty area orare interested in attending courses covering avariety of subspecialties. SAM credits are scheduledto be offered in each subspecialty area.The categorical course is on imaging the active lifestyle. Chaired by Dr. BillMorrison, and co-chaired by Drs. Ania Kielar, Adam Flanders, and DiegoJaramillo, the program will focus on imaging sports-related injuries inpediatric and adult patients. ARRS is again offering its popular case-basedimaging review course for residents and physicians in practice. Directed byDrs. Deborah Baumgarten, Sanjeev Bhalla, Lonie Salkowski and CynthiaSantillan, the course includes 330 cases representing 11 subspecialty areas.The 2011 annual meeting also includes three half-day courses on Sundayfocusing on radiology education, item writing and business and practice. Inaddition, ARRS will be staging a mock trial on Sunday.Instructional courses taught by respected radiology educators, scientificsessions highlighting the latest in radiology research and power hoursessions that feature authors of electronic exhibits discussing their exhibitscomplete the program.We hope you will join us.Joseph K.T. Lee, MD, FACRPresident2468101214161820General InformationProgram ObjectivesThe 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society has three goals:• To offer an educational forum in the practice and science of radiologybased on recognized needs;• To provide a forum to report on, exchange information on and disseminatenew developments and expert knowledge in radiology; and• To ensure that the educational activities have influenced participants’knowledge, skills, behavior and practice performance.Who Should AttendRadiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionalsinterested in the science and practice of radiology.Accreditation StatementThe ARRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical educational activities forphysicians.Designation StatementThe ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 57.5 AMAPRA Category 1 TM credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent inthe activity.In order to receive CME credit, the attendee must fill out the online CMEforms. A Web address will be sent to attendees before, during and after themeeting which will direct them to the CME forms. A record of CME creditsearned will be available to ARRS members on www.arrs.org.Special NeedsIndividuals requiring auxiliary aids or services as identified in the Americanswith Disabilities Act should contact ARRS Meetings at meeting@arrs.org.Cell Phone PolicyAttendees are asked to have their cell phones on vibrate or turned off duringall sessions.Photography/Videotaping PolicyPicture taking or recording, other than by official photographers or videographers,is prohibited in the educational sessions, as well as all other areasincluded as part of the annual meeting activities.No-Smoking PolicyThe ARRS has established a no-smoking policy for all of its meetings. Theno smoking policy applies to the meeting rooms, as well as the exhibit hall.Registration FeesRegistration for the 2011 annual meeting opens December 15, 2010. The earlybird deadline is February 11, 2011, and the regular deadline is April 1, 2011.Early Bird Regularto February 11 to April 1 On-SiteARRS Physician Member $350 $450 $550ARRS Emeritus/SRS Members $199 $299 $399ARRS In-Training Physician Member $199 $299 $399ARRS Technologist or Nurse Member $199 $299 $399Nonmembers $850 $950 $1,050Additional FeesGuests$85 per GuestCategorical Course Members/Nonmembers $180/$260Case-Based Imaging Review Members/Nonmembers $180/$260Case-Based Imaging Review In-Training Members $95After April 1, all registrations will be processed on-site in Chicago.Nonmembers may apply for ARRS membership and receive the membershipregistration fee discount. Nonmembers should submit a membershipapplication with the annual meeting registration form by fax or mail priorto April 1 to receive the membership registration fee discount. After April 1,the membership application and annual meeting registration form must besubmitted together at on-site registration in Chicago.Cancellations received prior to April 1 will be processed after the meetingminus a $100 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be provided for cancellationsfor any reason after April 1, 2011. Refund requests of the $100cancellation fee will not be considered regardless of the registrationcategory and amount paid or when requested. Submitted registrationforms by mail, fax, or online serve as acknowledgement and acceptanceof these cancellation policies.Register online at ww.arrs.org or complete the registration form on page 1.RegistrationI n f o r m a t i o n
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. When will registration open for the 2011 ARRS Annual Meeting?A. Registration opens December 15, 2010.Q. How do I register?A. There are three easy ways to register:1. Online registration is available at www.arrs.org.2. Mail the registration form (see page 1) to ARRS at P.O. Box 18001, Merrifield, VA22118-0001.3. Fax the registration form (see page 1) to ARRS at 703-729-4839.Q. What is the registration deadline?A. Registration materials must be received in the office at ARRS headquarters byFriday, April 1, 2011. Early registration is strongly suggested as course enrollmentis limited. Registrations are processed in the order received. The early birddeadline is Friday, February 11, 2011.Q. How do I make my hotel reservation?A. The meeting will be held at the downtown Hyatt Regency Chicago. In order tomake a reservation at the hotel at the ARRS special rate, you must register for theannual meeting first. You will then be provided information to make your hotelreservation. The hotel reservation deadline is Friday, April 1, 2011.Q. How do I register after the registration deadline, Friday, April 1?A. After April 1, registrations will only be accepted at the ARRS registration desk atthe downtown Hyatt Regency Chicago. On-site registration will be open beginningat 1:00 pm Saturday, April 30 through 1:00 pm Friday, May 6.Q. What does the general registration fee provide?A. You will be provided a CD-ROM with educational session handouts and a programbook. Opening ceremonies that includes the presidential address and the GoldMedal presentations; more than 75 specialty-focused instructional courses; liveSAMs; more than 25 scientific sessions; a global exchange featuring Spain;the Caldwell Lecture; the scientific exhibit hall with more than 300 electronicexhibits; case of the day; Internet café; and a commercial exhibit hall with morethan 50 vendors along with a complimentary lunch served daily Monday, May 2–Wednesday, May 4 are included in the general registration fee. There is a separateguest fee not included in the general registration fee.Q. Do I need to register guests for the meeting?A. Yes, the fee is $85 per guest and provides access to the exhibit hall includinglunches (Monday-Wednesday) as well as all coffee breaks throughout the week.Guests are not allowed entry to the educational courses including the fee-basedcategorical course and case-based imaging review as well as the electronicscientific exhibits and are not eligible to claim CME credit or receive the CD-ROMor program book. Individuals eligible for ARRS membership may not register asguests and must pay the general registration fee.Q. Will I receive a registration confirmation?A. Registration confirmations are emailed to registrants. It is important to provideyour email address with your registration materials to ensure receipt of your confirmationand any updates regarding the meeting. Also, make sure the emailaddress provided is set up to accept messages from the ARRS so your annualmeeting communications do not go to a SPAM or junk mail folder or are blockedentirely.Q. What is the cancellation policy?A. Written requests for cancellation may be received by email at meeting@arrs.org;fax at 703-729-4839, or mail to: ARRS, 44211 Slatestone Court, Leesburg, VA20176-5109. Written requests for refunds received prior to April 1, 2011, will beprocessed after the meeting minus a $100 cancellation fee. After April 1, 2011,cancellations will be processed but refunds will not be issued for any reason.Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone. Refund requests of the $100 cancellationfee will not be considered regardless of the registration category andamount paid or when requested. Submitted registration forms by mail, fax, oronline serve as acknowledgement and acceptance of these cancellation policies.Q. What is the Categorical Course?A. This three-day intensive course focused on imaging of the active lifestyle isscheduled Sunday, May 1–Tuesday, May 3. This course is not included in thegeneral registration fee. ARRS members pay an additional fee of $180 and nonmemberspay an additional fee of $260. Registration of the categorical courserequires payment of the general registration fee. Participants will receive a printedcategorical course syllabus as part of their educational materials. CME may not beclaimed for this course if an individual has not registered and paid the additionalfee. Only those registered for this course will be allowed entry.Q. What is the Case-Based Imaging Review?A. This four-day comprehensive review is designed for residents preparing to enterpractice as well as those in practice who are interested in a focused case-basedapproach to imaging differential diagnosis. Scheduled Tuesday, May 3–Friday, May6, this course is not included in the general registration fee. ARRS members pay anadditional fee of $180 and nonmembers pay an additional fee of $260. ARRSmembers in-training (residents and fellows) pay an additional fee of $95.Registration for the case-based imaging review course requires payment of thegeneral registration fee. Participants will receive a printed workbook as part oftheir educational materials. CME may not be claimed for this course if an individualhas not registered and paid the additional fee. Only those registered for thiscourse will be allowed entry.Q. What is a Power Hour? What is an Instructional Course?What is a Scientific Session?A. Power Hours feature oral presentations by electronic exhibit authors.Instructional Courses provide current information on a specific topic.Scientific Sessions feature oral presentations of accepted abstracts that highlightthe latest research.Q. What type of educational credit is offered?A. ARRS is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor CME credit. The ARRS does notprovide CE credit or any other type of credit for this meeting.Q. Can I become an ARRS member to take advantage of registrationsavings?A. Absolutely! If you plan to attend the 2011 annual meeting, apply for membershipat the same time that you submit your annual meeting registration form to ensureyour membership status is confirmed and you receive the membership registrationdiscount. To apply for membership:1. Apply Online: Go to www.arrs.org and click on Membership. Be sure to indicateon the online form that you plan to attend the 2011 annual meeting andfax your annual meeting registration form to the ARRS after submitting youronline membership application to 703-729-4839.2. Download Application: Go to www.arrs.org, click on Membership and sendthe completed application to: ARRS, 44211 Slatestone Court, Leesburg, VA20176-5109, or fax to 703-729-4839 along with the annual meetingregistration form.Q. What do you recommend for those traveling to the meeting fromoutside the United States?A. Travelers arriving to the United States are subject to greater scrutiny. Internationalattendees should plan to apply for a Visa no later than January 2011 to attend theannual meeting in May. For more information, go to www.travel.state.gov/visa/.If you require a letter of invitation from the ARRS for Visa purposes, go to theannual meeting section of www.arrs.org to create a personalized letter or emailmeeting@arrs.org. Additional important international travel information forreview is available at www.cbp.gov/esta.Q. What phone number should I call if I have additional questions?A. 1. Call 866-940-2777 (toll free).2. Call 703-729-3353.13579111315171921
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