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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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