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<strong>Radiology</strong> Postgraduate Education<br />

2011 Highlights<br />

In 2011, Postgraduate Education revisited popular destinations—Hawaii,<br />

St. John, Scottsdale, and Yosemite—and<br />

added <strong>of</strong>ferings in two new locations. The June international<br />

Body and Bone <strong>Imaging</strong> course took place in Vancouver,<br />

British Columbia. Chaired by Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD,<br />

chief <strong>of</strong> Musculoskeletal <strong>Imaging</strong>, the course featured three<br />

speakers from the University <strong>of</strong> British Columbia, including<br />

the head <strong>of</strong> its <strong>Radiology</strong> <strong>Department</strong>, Bruce B. Forster, MSc,<br />

MD. Forster’s keynote address recounted his experiences as<br />

the head <strong>of</strong> radiology services for the 2010 Winter Olympics,<br />

which interested both attendees and their families.<br />

An additional summer <strong>of</strong>fering in August took us to<br />

Jackson Hole, Wyoming to enjoy the natural beauty and<br />

grandeur <strong>of</strong> the Grand Tetons National Park. Tutorials in<br />

the Tetons: Neuroradiology, Thoracic <strong>Imaging</strong>, Ultrasound<br />

was chaired by Christopher P. Hess, MD, PhD, chief<br />

<strong>of</strong> Neuroradiology, VAMC and featured some <strong>of</strong> our most<br />

experienced and well-known faculty members.<br />

Looking Ahead to 2012<br />

The UCSF <strong>Radiology</strong> Annual Review (March 4–9, 2012)<br />

is moving to Union Square. The course will be held at the<br />

newly renovated Grand Hyatt San Francisco. The Grand<br />

Hyatt <strong>of</strong>fers completely updated meeting space and sleeping<br />

rooms and is conveniently located close to numerous restaurants,<br />

attractions, and public transportation. This flagship<br />

course is perfect for senior residents and practicing radiologists<br />

who are interested in a thorough review <strong>of</strong> radiology<br />

fundamentals. It’s also a convenient venue for earning 46<br />

CME credits in just one week.<br />

Canada beckons us once again for our June international<br />

meeting, but this time we will journey east to Québec,<br />

the historic heart <strong>of</strong> the country. Quintessential <strong>Imaging</strong> in<br />

Québec will be held at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac<br />

from June 17–22, 2012 and chaired by Cynthia Chin, MD,<br />

neuroradiology section. Standing high on a bluff overlooking<br />

the mighty St. Lawrence River, the Fairmont Le Château<br />

Frontenac is one <strong>of</strong> Québec’s most historic and well-known<br />

landmarks. Old Québec has been designated as a UN World<br />

Heritage Site, and the Fairmont is conveniently located in its<br />

The majestic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooks Cap Diamant,<br />

Québec.<br />

center within easy walking distance <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the wonderful<br />

sites and experiences that Old Québec has to <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />

Our faculty continues to develop and <strong>of</strong>fer new ABRapproved<br />

SAMs (self-assessment modules). This year, new<br />

SAM activities in ultrasound, pulmonary, skeletal, and neuro<br />

imaging are included in our course <strong>of</strong>ferings at no additional<br />

charge. As the number <strong>of</strong> radiologists certified since 2002<br />

continues to increase, we look forward to expanding our<br />

SAM <strong>of</strong>ferings in 2012 and beyond.<br />

Opportunities to Save<br />

UCSF <strong>Radiology</strong> alumni are eligible for a $50 savings on the<br />

full registration fee and if you register by the early registration<br />

deadline, your combined savings will be $125.We also<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer a $100 discount per course for attendees who register<br />

for our back-to-back January Hawaii courses: Breast <strong>Imaging</strong><br />

(January 8–13), followed by Body <strong>Imaging</strong> (January<br />

15–20, 2012). Both courses will be held at the Fairmont<br />

Orchid Resort on the sunny west Kohala Coast <strong>of</strong> the Big<br />

Island <strong>of</strong> Hawaii.<br />

Become a “Frequent Attendee” and save even more by<br />

earning a free course registration. Attend just four courses<br />

within three consecutive years and your enrollment for the<br />

fifth course is free. Find more details online at our website,<br />

www.radiology.ucsf.edu/postgrad or email us at cme@<br />

radiology.ucsf.edu.<br />

Your former teachers, as well as our newer faculty<br />

members, look forward to having you, your fellow alumni,<br />

and your colleagues join us at one <strong>of</strong> our courses.<br />

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