2011 ARRS Case-Based Imaging Review CourseCourse Directors: Deborah Baumgarten, MD, MPH; Sanjeev Bhalla, MD; Lonie Salkowski, MD; Cynthia Santillan, MDRegistration and a separate fee are required for this course.2468101214161820Who Should Attend: Radiology professionals at any stage in theircareer with an interest in reviewing diagnostic imaging cases covering11 specialty areas.Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participantsshould be able to:1. identify, comprehensively assess and correctly diagnose variousconditions and diseases from 11 radiology subspecialties;2. recommend the most advantageous imaging modality or interventionaltechnique for cases encountered in their practice; and3. describe the unique and common characteristics that aid in arrivingat the correct diagnosis in cases that are likely to occur inpractice.Tuesday, May 31:00 pm–3:30 pm GENITOURINARY IMAGINGMale Pelvis—D. CasalinoKidney/Retroperitoneum—H. HarvinFemale Pelvis—C. Peterson*Collecting System, Ureter, Bladder—M. HartmanMiscellaneous—K. Andresen4:00 pm–6:30 pm NUCLEAR MEDICINEPET/CT Imaging—E. Akin*SPECT-CT Imaging—G. UlanerCNS Imaging—T. WongRenal Imaging—R. SubramaniamInfection/Inflammation Imaging—C. RajadhyakshaWednesday, May 47:30 am–10:00 am CHEST IMAGINGTrauma/Iatrogenic—E. Donnelly*Diffuse/Chronic—J. ChungInfections—M. ShiauCancer Mimics—D. ManosSystemic—G. Abbott1:00 pm–3:30 pm BREAST IMAGINGBreast Masses—A. Nees*Radiology Pathology Correlation—L. SalkowskiDuctal Pathology—J. LeeBreast MRI—P. EbyMale Breast and Pregnant/Lactating Women—T. Stephens4:00 pm–6:30 pm GASTROINTESTINAL IMAGINGSpleen—C. Santillan*Liver/Biliary—K. SandrasegaranPancreas—J. WangSmall Bowel—H. ZafarCT Colonography—D. KimThursday, May 57:30 am–10:00 am PEDIATRIC IMAGINGChest/Pulmonary—E. Lee*Fetal Radiology—J. WilliamsMusculoskeletal Radiology—R. RestrepoGenitourinary Radiology—A. PaladinGastrointestinal Radiology—S. DiPerna10:30 am–1:00 pm NEURORADIOLOGYCongenital/Pediatric—J. Anderson*Head and Neck—C. GlastonburyIntracranial—A. GrayevPotpourri—A. AikenSpine—M. Strother3:30 pm–6:00 pm ULTRASOUNDPregnancy—B. Hertzberg*Gynecology—O. BaltarowichAbdomen—U. HamperSmall Parts—D. RubensVascular—L. ScouttFriday, May 67:30 am–10:00 am VASCULAR and INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGYArterial Diagnosis—B. FunakiArterial Therapy—M.G. KnuttinenVenous Interventions—S. Zangan*Nonvascular Interventions—C. BurkeInterventional Oncology—C. <strong>Ray</strong>10:30 am–1:00 pm CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGINGPericardium—S. BhallaAortic Root and Valves—K. BirchardMyocardium—C. Javidan-Nejad*Thoracic Arteries—N. PaulThoracic Veins—J. Hsu2:00 pm–4:30 pm MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGINGKnee—D. Blankenbaker*Arm-to-Fingertips—K. DavisShoulder—C. GaskinFoot and Ankle—N. SafdarPelvis and Hips—D. Wessell*Section ChairRegistrationI n f o r m a t i o n
Half-Day CoursesSunday, May 1Item-Writing WorkshopCourse Director: Jannette Collins, MD8:00 am–12:00 noonUpdate on ABR Written Exams and SAMs—D. LaszakovitsThe Role of Objectives in Writing MCQs—J. CollinsWriting Good MCQs—J. CollinsReview of Participant and Instructor MCQs—J. CollinsWho Should Attend: Radiology professionals with an interest inwriting multiple-choice items for ABR exams, SAMs and other adulteducational activities.Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the program, theparticipants should be able to write and edit multiple-choice itemsappropriate for adult educational activities, in particular ABRexaminations and ABR-qualified self-assessment modules (SAMs). Thiscourse requires that attendees read a pre-selected journal article andwrite an MCQ related to the article following guidelines in a handoutthat will be distributed via e-mail to all registrants. Registrants shouldsubmit the MCQ to ARRS prior to the ARRS meeting. During thecourse, attendees will participate in small and large group critiquesof the MCQs.Sunday, May 1Mock Malpractice TrialCourse Director: Leonard Berlin, MD8:00 am–12:00 noonWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and otherhealth professionals with an interest in medical malpractice.Goals and Objectives: Attendees will witness the process by which amedical malpractice trial is conducted. Following completion of themock trial, attendees will understand how the three main parties in amalpractice trial – the judge, the attorney for the plaintiff, and theattorney for the defense – view and exercise their unique roles inmalpractice litigation; appreciate the complexity of the legal processand also the personal and financial impact the process exerts oninjured patients and radiologists against whom allegations of malpracticeare alleged, and be more knowledgeable and thus betterprepared to participate in the legal process if necessary.Sunday, May 1Business and Practice ManagementSeminar(ARRS-ACR joint session)Course Director: Jonathan Berlin, MD1:30 pm–5:00 pmUnderstanding and Preparing for ICD 10—R. LeithiserRadiology Regulatory Hot Topics for 2011—T. GreesonDealing with the Problematic Partner—L. MuroffChallenges to Academic Radiology: Should Private Practice BeConcerned?—D. PaushterMonitoring Radiology Productivity: Are We on the Right Track?—J. BerlinAddressing Future Challenges to Radiology: The Importance ofGood Leadership—P. EllenbogenWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and otherhealth professionals with an interest in the business and managementof radiology practice.Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the business and practicemanagement course track, the participant should be able to understandand respond to contemporary issues and challenges facing radiology,including but not limited to federal health care reform legislation,changing government and third party payer regulations, effectiveleadership, ICD 10, dealing with a problematic partner, the prosand cons associated with tracking radiologist productivity, and theimpact of challenges to academic radiology on private practice.Sunday, May 1Education Seminar: Prioritizing EducationCourse Director: Richard Gunderman, MD1:30 pm–5:00 pmThe Educational Mission in 2011—R. GundermanMedical Student Education—R. NovellineResident Education—M. MullinsFellow Education—E. KazerooniContinuing Medical Education—L. MuroffEducation: A Chair’s View—V. JacksonWho Should Attend: Radiology educators and leaders seeking to betterunderstandthe importance of essential educational missions andhow to promote them more effectively.Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees willbe able to: describe the importance of the educational mission ofcontemporary radiology departments; outline and discuss the keycontributions of each level of educational activity; and develop strategiesto enhance the effectiveness of different educational programs.13579111315171921Register and apply for membership online at www.arrs.org