RSNA 2009 Advanced Registration Course Schedule

ADVANCE REGISTRATION,
HOUSING, AND COURSE

ENROLLMENT
Radiological Society of North America
95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting
November 29–December 4, 2009
McCormick Place, Chicago
RSNA2009.RSNA.org
CME, SAMs, CE,

CAMPEP available!
You’re Invited to RSNA 2009
As healthcare professionals, we are committed to providing the highest quality of
care to our patients. In order to accomplish that, we need to maintain our professional
edge by attending courses, viewing equipment, and establishing lasting connections
with our colleagues.
The RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Quality counts. Courses, scientific abstracts,
Meeting offers the most relevant, cutting- and education abstracts undergo rigorous
edge science, education, and technology in review by committees of physicians and
radiology and medical imaging of any other experts.
meeting, anywhere in the world.
RSNA 2009 offers a full menu of options
—educational opportunities in every
subspecialty and in many different formats,
including case-based reviews, hands-on
workshops, mentored cases, and self-study
exhibits. Course tracks are organized so
Contents that you can personalize your experience
and make the most of your time at the
annual meeting.
1 RSNA 2009: Quality Counts
I encourage you to register now for
2 Featured at RSNA 2009 RSNA 2009.
3 Additional Fee Courses RSNA 2009 Registration
Even though we all face challenges in Dates & Deadlines
4 Preliminary Program today’s economic climate, the RSNA annual
meeting is one event that should not be June 30
6 Experience RSNA 2009 Course enrollment opens
missed. Whether you specialize in chest
8 Special Focus Sessions imaging, emergency radiology, neuroradiol- October 23
9 RSNA 2009 Courses ogy, or emerging areas such as quantitative International registration deadline to have
imaging and biomarkers, or you have full-conference badge mailed in advance
11 Multisession Courses interest in strengthening your knowledge November 6
21 Refresher Courses in areas outside of your primary specialty, Final discounted advance registration, housing,
RSNA has something for you—something and course enrollment deadline to have full
40 Informatics Courses conference badge mailed in advance.
that can help you remain a top performer
and Workshops
in your field. Individuals registering by November 6 will
43 Vendor Computer Workshops receive full conference materials in advance.
By being a part of RSNA 2009, you will set International registrants must register by
44 Registration Information the standard for the future of our practice. October 23 to receive materials in advance.
Registrations after November 6 will be
45 Hotel Reservations processed at the increased rate and
I look forward to seeing you in Chicago,
registrants must obtain badges, tickets, and
46 Hotel Rates November 29 – December 4. other conference materials at the McCormick
47 Hotel Locations Place Convention Center. No hotel reserva-
Gary J. Becker, MD tions will be accepted after November 6.
48 International Visitors 2009 RSNA President
49 Registration Categories Future RSNA Annual
and Rates Meeting Dates
50 Registration and Housing Form 2010 November 28–December 3 · Chicago
51 Course Enrollment Form 2011 November 27–December 2 · Chicago

52 Additional Services 2012 November 25–November 30 · Chicago
RSNA 2009: Quality Counts
Different types of educational offerings At RSNA 2009, radiologists, radiation Continuing Education
are available to meet your individual oncologists, and other medical imaging Credits Available
needs and accommodate your schedule. professionals from around the world will
RSNA is accredited by the Accreditation
convene and discuss the latest in radiologic
Council for Continuing Medical Education
innovations. The many refresher courses,
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical
The Value of Membership scientific sessions, honored lectures, and
education for physicians.
education exhibits will provide up to
RSNA membership entitles you to 90.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ RSNA designates this educational activity for
many privileges: for each physician. a maximum of 90.75 AMA PRA Category 1
• Complimentary advance registration Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit
(a $680 value) In addition, RSNA 2009 offers a technical
commensurate with the extent of their
exhibition unlike any other—more than
• Early hotel registration participation in the activity.
700 companies displaying state-of-the-art
• Free SAMs registration equipment, new technologies, and healthcare The Commission on Accreditation of Medical
September 1, 2009, is the RSNA membership services. Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP)
application submission deadline to attend has approved the direct transfer of AMA
RSNA 2009 as a member.
Learning Objectives PRA Category 1 Credit™ to MPCEC on a
The general learning objectives of the credit-for-credit basis for medical physicists.
RSNA.org/mbrapp
RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual
RSNA is an ARRT®-approved Recognized
Meeting are to enable attendees to:
Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism
• Access the results of new research Plus (RCEEM+) and will provide Category
and assess their potential applications A+ continuing education credits for
Support Radiologic Research technologists and radiologist assistants.
to clinical practice.
and Education
• Improve basic knowledge and skills
Help the RSNA R&E Foundation reach its
$15 million Silver Anniversary Campaign goal,
relevant to clinical practice.
which will protect grant funding for radiology. • Practice new techniques.
When registering online for RSNA 2009, • Assess the potential of technological
please consider making a donation to the
Foundation.
innovations and advances to enhance
clinical practice and problem-solving.
RSNA.org/donate
• Apply principles of critical thinking to ideas
from experts and peers in the radiologic
sciences.
RSNA 2009 Locations, Dates, and Times

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
November 28 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 3 December 4
Registration—Lakeside 12:00 pm – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am –

Ballroom, Level 3 6:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 12:00 pm
Education Exhibits and 8:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am –

Scientific Posters—Lakeside 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 12:45 pm
Learning Center, Hall E, Level 2
Hand-on Computer 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am –

Workshops—Hall A, Level 3, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 2:00 pm
South Building
Technical Exhibits— 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am –

Hall A, Level 3, South Building 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 2:00 pm
Hall B, Level 3, North Building
Hall D, Level 3, Lakeside Center
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Featured at RSNA 2009
Distinguished Honorees and Lecturers
The RSNA Board of Directors has announced the honored lectures and distinguished honorees to whom
the Society will pay tribute at the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. They are:
Annual Oration in Annual Oration in

Gold Medalists Honorary Members Diagnostic Radiology Radiation Oncology
Gary M. Glazer, MD Lizbeth Kenny, MD Daniel C. Sullivan, MD Bruce G. Haffty, MD

Stanford, Calif Sydney, Australia Durham, NC New Brunswick, NJ
Eugene P. Pendergrass New Horizons Lecture
Brian C. Lentle, MD Borut Marincek, MD

Victoria, British Columbia Zurich, Switzerland
Graeme M. Bydder, MBChB Dedicated to the memory

San Diego, Calif of Edward V. Staab, MD
RSNA Meeting Program Dedication
David C. Levin, MD Ho Young Song, MD

Philadelphia, Pa Seoul, Korea
Henry P. Pendergrass, MD Hillier L. Baker, Jr, MD

1978 RSNA President 1980 RSNA President
2 RSNA2009.RSNA.ORG RSNA 2009 ADVANCE REGISTRATION, HOUSING, AND COURSE ENROLLMENT

Additional Fee Courses
You must be registered for the annual meeting in order to sign up for a financial seminar.
Register online or use the Registration and Housing Form 1 on page 50.
Financial Seminars
Saturday, November 28 Monday, November 30

1:00 – 5:00 pm (PS11) 4:30 – 6:30 pm (PS01)
Effective Real Estate Investment Asset Protection and Retirement
Strategies.....................................................$149 Planning in the New
J. Michael Moody, MBA (Stimulus?) Era........................................... $179
Barry Rubenstein, BS, JD, LLM
Many experts believe we are entering an era
of unprecedented opportunity in investment This presentation will provide critical new
real estate. Are you prepared? No other information and ideas on how to deal with
investment offers the combined advantages your retirement plan and protect your assets
of cash flow, appreciation and tax shelter. from creditors. The recent economic crisis
And, real estate pays steadier and higher has spawned new legislation, problems
cash returns than stocks. This fast-paced, and opportunities which directly affect your
interactive course reveals benefits as well as planning process and financial security.
pitfalls of numerous real estate investments, Included in this seminar are comprehensive
Grantsmanship Workshop
strategies, and vital issues. It also profiles illustrations and essential information to
how to find, evaluate, finance, acquire and help physicians decide how to use asset
Saturday, November 28
sell investment real estate. Whether one’s protection techniques and effectively
1:30 – 5:30 pm (PS12)
interest is passive, low-involvement or implement current retirement planning
hands-on, fully involved, the goal is to tools. Topics include: NIH Grantsmanship Workshop.......$35
provide guidelines for making informed Facilitated by Robert J. Nordstrom, PhD
investment decisions. Topics include: • Asset Protection in the New Economy Speakers:
Ruth Carlos, MD
• Understanding the New Rules for IRA and Elizabeth Burnside, MD, MPH
• Strategies for Maximizing Investment Retirement Plan Withdrawals Mitchell Schnall, MD, PhD
Returns and Property Value
• How the Proposed Income Tax Rules Xiang-Ning Li, MD, PhD
• Working With the Seller: Lender of the William Heetderks, MD, PhD
Affect Retirement Planning and Asset
Future? Protection This workshop covers grantwriting
• Why Real Estate Investors Pay Fewer • The New Federal Estate Tax Rules and techniques, from concept development
Taxes How They Affect Retirement Planning to submission and the NIH review
• Home Mortgages: To Prepay or Not to process. It also provides an opportunity
• Life Insurance as the “Silver Bullet”
Prepay to experience a mock study session.
• IRA Distribution Strategies, Including Roth Speakers will address basic applications,
• Advantages of Owning Your Own Office IRA Conversions K awards and the new NIH grant
Building application and review processes.
• The “Good News” about the Bad
• Vacation Homes: Great Time to Buy? Economic News
• REITs: Passive Ownership of Shopping
Centers and Office Towers
Register for Courses
Register for Both Financial Seminars (PS21)........................................... $299 Register using Form 1 on page 50. If you are
already registered, go to RSNA.org/register to
add courses online.

Preliminary Program
7:00AM 7:30AM 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM

Saturday

11/28

Sunday Opening Session PS30 Scientific Sessions SSA

11/29 Oncodiagnosis Panel PS31
Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA11
Pediatric Radiology Series VP11
Mock Jury Trial† PS35
Monday Special Focus Sessions SFF Refresher Courses RC200s Scientific Sessions SSC
11/30
Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS21 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS22
Case-based Review: MR CM21 Case-based Review: MR CM22
Lunch, Visit Posters, Education
Exhibits & Technical Exhibits
BOOST RO21 Breast BOOST ISP RO22 Breast

Technical Exhibit Hours Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Series VM21
Sun. – Wed. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Neuroradiology Series VN21

Lakeside Learning Center Hours Chest Series VC21

Sunday. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series VG21
Mon. – Thur. 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

Friday 7:00 am – 12:45 pm Genitourinary Series VU21
Interventional Radiology Series VI21
Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC21 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review MC22

Tuesday Refresher Courses RC300s Scientific Sessions SSG
Program Key

12/1 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS31 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS32
Multisession
Courses* Case-based Review: IV CI31 Case-based Review: IV CI32
Plenary Essentials Course ES31 Essentials Course ES32
Sessions
Refresher Emergency Radiology Series VE31
Courses*
Genitourinary Series VU31
Scientific
Sessions Breast Series VB31
Special Focus
Sessions Interventional Radiology Series VI31
* Requires tickets Pediatric Radiology Series VP31
Register for courses BOOST RO31, RO34 Head & Neck/Gynecology BOOST ISP RO32, RO35 Head & Neck/Gynecology
beginning June 30
Quality Improvement Symposium QI31 Quality Improvement Symposium QI32

Wednesday Refresher Courses RC500s Scientific Sessions SSK

12/2 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS41 Associated Sciences Refresher Course AS42
Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP41 Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP42
Essentials Course ES41 Essentials Course ES42
BOOST RO41, RO44 CNS/Gastrointestinal BOOST ISP RO42, RO45 CNS/Gastrointestinal
Molecular Imaging Symposium MI41 Molecular Imaging Symposium MI42
Musculoskeletal Radiology Series VS41
Interventional Radiology Series VI41
Neuroradiology Series VN41
Thursday Special Focus Sessions SFS Refresher Courses RC600s Scientific Sessions SSQ

12/3 Case-based Review: NR CN51 Case-based Review: NR CN52
Case-based Review: NM CC51 Case-based Review: NM CC52
BOOST RO51 Prostate BOOST ISP RO52 Prostate
Interventional Radiology Series VIS1
ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT51 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT52 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT53

Friday Refresher Courses RC800s Scientific Sessions SST

12/4 Interventional Radiology Series VI61
†
Advance registration required at RSNA.org/register.

For information regarding Informatics courses
and workshops, see pages 40 – 42.
12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM 1:30PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM
Saturday AAPM/RSNA Physics Tutorial for Residents PS10 AAPM/RSNA Physics Tutorial on Equipment PS20

11/28 Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies PS11
NIH Grantsmanship Workshop PS12
Sunday Refresher Courses RC100s Image Interpretation Session PS40

11/29 Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA12 Radiologist Assistants Symposium RA13 Radiologist Assistants
Symposium RA13
Interventional Oncology Series VO11
Mock Jury Trial† PS36
Monday New Horizons Lectureu PS50 Scientific Sessions SSE Special Focus Sessions SFF
11/30
Case-based Review: MR CM23 Case-based Review: MR CM24
Physics Symposium PS52
BOOST RO23 Breast
AAPM/RSNA Basic Physics Asset Protection & Retirement Planning
Lecture for the RT PS51 in the New (Stimulus?) Era PS01
Tuesday
Annual Oration in Diagnostic Scientific Sessions SSJ Refresher Courses RC400s
Radiologyu PS60
12/1
Case-based Review: IV CI33 Case-based Review: IV CI34
Chest Series VC31
BOOST RO33, RO36 Head & Neck/Gynecology

Quality Improvement Symposium QI33 Quality Improvement Symposium QI34
Wednesday
Annual Oration in Radiation Scientific Sessions SSM Special Focus Sessions SFN
Oncologyu PS70
12/2
ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT41 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT42 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT43 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT44
Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP43 Case-based Review: Pediatrics CP44
BOOST RO43, RO46 CNS/Gastrointestinal
Molecular Imaging Symposium MI43 Molecular Imaging Symposium MI44

Thursday RSNA/AAPM Symposiumu PS80 Special Focus Sessions SFS Refresher Courses RC700s

12/3 Case-based Review: NR CN53 Case-based Review: NR CN54
Case-based Review: NM CC53 Case-based Review: NM CC54
BOOST RO53 Prostate
ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT54 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT55 ASRT@RSNA 2009 RT56
Friday
12/4 Imaging Symposium PS90
†
Advance registration required at RSNA.org/register. u
Awards to begin at opening of Plenary Session (1:30 - 1:45)

Experience RSNA 2009
RSNA is dedicated to creating learning Case-Based Review
Featured at RSNA 2009 opportunities that meet the highest Daylong, case-based courses in neuroradi-
• New: standards of excellence. Different ology, pediatric radiology, interventional
types of educational offerings are radiology, nuclear medicine: PET/CT, and
Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine:
PET/CT
available to meet your personal needs MR. The BOOST program will include a
and accommodate your schedule. 90-minute case-based review in radiation
1½ day dedicated Educational Series
for Radiologic Technologists oncology each afternoon Monday through
Refresher Courses (RC) Thursday. An audience-response system
Special Focus Sessions beginning at
7:00 AM Monday and Thursday Refresher courses are designed to cover assists with self-assessment.
Collaborative session with the American

both traditional and cutting-edge topics
Series Courses
Association of Family Physicians in a subspecialty area. RSNA offers more
than 300 peer-reviewed refresher courses Each course in a series combines education
Coordinated topics for AAPM/RSNA
physics tutorials to enhance your knowledge. and research on related topics. Series
courses in 2009 are breast, breast/nuclear
• Expanded Cardiac CT Mentored Case
Informatics Courses (I) medicine/molecular imaging, chest,
Reviews
genitourinary, interventional oncology,
• U.K. Presents Throughout the week, more than 30 interventional, musculoskeletal, neuro
informatics-focused courses are offered. radiology, pediatrics, and ultrasound/
• Mock Jury Trial
Topics range from the latest advances gastrointestinal.
• Lunchtime Discussion Topic Tables in in RSNA-sponsored projects, such as
Lakeside Learning Center
myRSNA®, IHE®, RadLex®, Reporting, and Associated Sciences (AS)
MIRC®, to IT requirements for improving
Ten refresher courses over 2½ days.
quality and safety.
Courses begin Monday morning with
“Where Is the Radiologist? Radiology’s
Multisession Courses Changing Dynamics.”
Multisession courses are scheduled in
time blocks, ranging from several hours to Radiologist Assistants (RA) Symposium
several days, to allow intensive study of Four refresher courses on Sunday designed
various topics. to meet the educational needs of the radiolo-
CME gist assistant (RA) as defined by ARRT®.
Essentials of Radiology (ES) Topics in 2009 are abdominal imaging and
RSNA is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education A 2½-day series of 10 refresher courses procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and
to provide continuing medical education for designed especially for generalists procedures, neuroimaging, and radiologist
physicians. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and trainees. Topics are cardiac, chest, assistant practice: continuing education,
is offered for refresher courses, lectures,
gastrointestinal, genitourinary, mammography, expansion, and expectations.
scientific presentations, and some education
exhibits. Check the RSNA Meeting Program musculoskeletal, nuclear medicine,
for details. neuroradiology, pediatrics, and ultrasound.

Multisession Courses
Digital Mammography Training and
Self-Assessment Workshop
Practical interactive training sessions to
test your skills and improve performance
in mammography screening using state-
of-the-art workstations.
Molecular Imaging (MI) Symposium

Daylong series of four sessions on molecu-
lar imaging for the practicing radiologist.
Topics include an introduction and overview
of molecular imaging and applications of
molecular imaging in oncology, cardiovascu-
lar imaging, and neurology.
Quality Improvement (QI) Symposium

Daylong series of four sessions focusing on
quality improvement in radiology practices.
Topics include safety and risk management,
professional assessment and challenges,
financial aspects of quality, and implement-
ing quality programs in private and gists. The program begins on Wednesday • Patient-focused model for sharing medical
academic practices. afternoon and runs all day on Thursday. images via personal health record (PHR)
Topics include radiation exposure, talking to systems
Bolstering Oncoradiologic and
parents about radiation safety issues, • Educational sessions and exhibits on
Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for
technology issues, and the changing role of
Tomorrow (BOOST) Program using IHE to achieve efficiency and reduce
the technologist.
Leaders in radiation oncology, diagnostic errors
radiology, biology, and physics provide • Real-world case studies
four days of concentrated courses. Each
Scientific Sessions (SS)
day focuses on particular diseases and • More than 200 sessions with more than
Technical Exhibits
includes a refresher course on anatomy 1,500 scientific oral presentations
and contouring; scientific papers; and • World’s premier exhibition of radiology
• 16 subspecialties represented
case-based reviews. Monday: breast; products and services
Tuesday: head and neck and gynecology; • 700 leading manufacturers, suppliers, and
Wednesday: gastrointestinal and central Education Exhibits
developers participate
nervous system; Thursday: prostate. and Scientific Posters
• More than 1,500 education exhibits • Latest medical technology demonstrated
Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review and over 500 scientific posters covering • New technologies and ideas unveiled
A program designed to assist with satisfying 16 subspecialties
one of the recommendations of the ACR
• Poster displays and fully interactive New! Reading Room of the Future
Practice Guidelines for the Performance The Reading Room of the Future will
computer-assisted demonstrations
and Interpretation of Cardiac CT. This showcase products that integrate quantita-
program, consisting of four courses, will be • Exhibits and tutorials presenting
tive analysis into the image interpretation
offered on Monday and Thursday. To receive informatics in radiology
process. Attendees will be able to learn
a certificate of completion, an attendee • Hands-on workshops and computer- about these applications through hands-on
must participate in all four courses on a assisted self-instruction exhibits featuring informational posters,
given day. An audience-response system computer-based demonstrations, and
will be utilized. “Meet the Experts” presentations scheduled
Integrating the Healthcare
Enterprise (IHE®) throughout the week. The purpose of the
New! ASRT@RSNA 2009
exhibits will be educational in nature and
RSNA and the American Society of • Demonstrations by care sites and
will not be designed for product promotion.
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) are commercial vendors of IHE methods
offering a 1½-day education program for sharing image-enabled electronic
specifically designed for radiologic technolo- health records

Special Focus Sessions
These sessions do not require advance registration or tickets
Monday, November 30 Wednesday, December 2 Thursday, December 3

7:00 am – 8:00 am 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Medical Myth Busters: Fact and Fables in Musculoskeletal Radiology Quiz Bowl Requiring a Year of Diagnostic Radiology
Radiology Moderated by David A. Rubin, MD, for Radiation Oncology Residents: The
Moderated by and Daniel E. Wessell, MD, PhD Wisdom/The Reality
James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD Moderated by Larry E. Kun, MD,
Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me: Neuroradiology/ and James S. Welsh, MD, MS
Dynamic Volume CT: Impact on Patient Head and Neck Edition
Management Moderated by Lawrence E. Ginsberg, MD Advances in High-Speed MR and CT
Moderated by Kieran J. Murphy, MD Imaging: What Are the Trade-offs?
Is PET a Reliable Indicator of Tumor Moderated by Charles A. Mistretta, PhD,
Viability in the Head and Neck? and Mitchell D. Schnall, MD, PhD
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Moderated by Peter M. Som, MD,
The Revolution in U.S. Health Care and Lale Kostakoglu, MD
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Moderated by Frank J. Lexa, MD Radioembolization/Microsphere
Head and Neck Anatomy: An Interactive
Jeopardy: Neuroradiology Brachytherapy: What Is the Efficacy?
Self-appraisal (An Interactive Session)
Moderated by Jonathan H. Burdette, MD Moderated by Riad Salem, MD, MBA
Moderated by Hugh D. Curtin, MD
Assessing Therapeutic Response to Structured Reporting: How Much
The Use of Medical Imaging Data
Cancer Treatment: Do Advanced Structure Is Enough?
Distribution Standards to Improve Patient
Techniques Make a Difference? Moderated by Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD,
Care and Safety
Moderated by Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD and Charles E. Kahn, Jr, MD
Moderated by Steven Falcone, MD
Prostate MR Imaging: Is There an Added Controversies in Setting Up a Fetal
Government Mandates and Regulations:
Value in Clinical Management? Imaging Program: Who, Why, and How?
Impact on Radiology and Facility
Moderated by Jelle O. Barentsz, MD, PhD Moderated by Dorothy I. Bulas, MD
Accreditation
Parasitic Diseases: A Head-to-Toe US in 2015: Can We (Should We) Shape Moderated by Thomas W. Greeson, JD
Review from the AFIP (In conjunction the Future?
Computerized Physician Order Entry:
with the Armed Forces Institute of Moderated by Mitchell E. Tublin, MD
Advances and Challenges
Pathology) Fear Factor: Breast Imaging Cases That Moderated by Chris L. Sistrom, MD
Moderated by William D. Craig, MD Challenge the Experts (An Interactive
How Does the FDA Approach to
Advanced Imaging of Cartilage Session)
Approving Equipment for Breast Imaging
Moderated by Garry E. Gold, MD, MSEE Moderated by Jennifer A. Harvey, MD
Protect Health and Safety? Do We Need
When CT Cannot Be Performed: MR Funding for Innovative Imaging a Technology Assessment Institute?
Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism Technology Development, Moderated by John M. Boone, PhD,
Diagnosis Part II: The NCI SBIR Program and and Maryellen L. Giger, PhD
Moderated by Lawrence R. Goodman, MD, Challenges of Technology
SUVs in PET Imaging: A Blessing and
and Martine J. Remy-Jardin, MD, PhD Commercialization
a Curse
Moderated by David Beylin, MS, MBA
Clinical Needs for Quantitative Imaging Moderated by Todd M. Blodgett, MD,
in Brain Disorders and Homer A. Macapinlac, MD
Moderated by Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD
Funding for Innovative Imaging
Technology Development,
Part I: Overview of the NCI and NHLBI
Small Business Innovation Research
(SBIR) Programs
Moderated by David Beylin, MS, MBA

RSNA 2009 Courses
Course Learning Objectives Table of Contents 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Case-based Review of Magnetic
1. Identify the application of basic anatomic,
Sunday, November 29 Resonance
pathologic, and physiologic principles to 10:30 am – 6:00 pm CM21 – CM24.....................................................14
specific disease processes and diagnostic Radiologist Assistants Symposium 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
and therapeutic procedures. RA11 – RA14.......................................................16 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review
2. Apply the physics of particular imaging and 10:30 am – 3:30 pm MC21 – MC24.....................................................13
therapeutic modalities to improve quality Pediatric Radiology Series 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
and efficacy while minimizing patient risk.
VP11, VP12.........................................................20 Interventional Oncology Series
3. Analyze imaging and therapeutic techniques
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm VO21.....................................................................19
and apply this knowledge to protocol
development, patient management/safety,
Interventional Oncology Series
and cost. VO11......................................................................18 Tuesday, December 1
4. Demonstrate understanding of the 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 8:30 am – 10:00 am
influence of socioeconomic issues on Courses Courses
current and future practice patterns. RC101 – RC132...................................................21 RC301 – RC332................................................25
5. Compare indications and contraindications Workshops Workshops
of specific image-guided procedures. RC150 – RC154.................................................23 RC350 – RC354................................................ 27
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, November 30 Breast Series
8:30 am – 10:00 am VB31.....................................................................16
Courses 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Self-Assessment Modules RC202 – RC232...............................................23 Chest Series
(SAMs) Workshops VC31.....................................................................17
RC250 – RC254...............................................25 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
RSNA has submitted applications to the
American Board of Radilogy (ABR) to offer a 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Emergency Series
series of self-assessment modules to fulfill Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular VE31.....................................................................17
the ABR’s maintenance of certification (MOC) Imaging Series 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
requirements. SAMs will be offered in a VM21....................................................................17
variety of subspecialties as well as in general
Genitourinary Series
content areas. Courses offered as SAMs are 8:30 am – 12:00 pm VU31.....................................................................17
indicated by . Chest Series 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
VC21.....................................................................17 Interventional Radiology Series
Advance online registration at RSNA.org/
8:30 am – 12:00 pm VI31.......................................................................18
register is required for SAMs.
Genitourinary Series 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fees: VU21.....................................................................17 Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncora-
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0 8:30 am – 12:00 pm diotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow
Non-member U.S.-licensed (BOOST) – Head and Neck; Gynecology
Neuroradiology Series
physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per SAM
VN21....................................................................20 RO31 – RO36......................................................12
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Interventional Radiology Series Associated Sciences Courses
VI21.......................................................................18 AS31 – AS34...................................................... 11
Course Enrollment 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Pediatric Radiology Series Essentials of Radiology Courses
Act promptly. Attendance at each session is VP21....................................................................20 ES31 – ES34 .....................................................15
limited to the room seating capacity. Internet
enrollment occurs instantly, while faxed or 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
mailed forms are processed in the order of Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series Case-based Review of
receipt. Registrants enrolling in a complete VG21....................................................................20 Interventional Radiology
categorical course, minicourse or update CI31 – CI34..........................................................13
course will be given priority over registrants 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
requesting a single session within a course. Bolstering Oncoradiologic and 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
View the learning objectives and CME Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Pediatric Radiology Series
content codes for each course online at Tomorrow (BOOST) – Breast VP31, VP32........................................................20
RSNA.org/register. RO21 – RO23.....................................................12 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Each course and workshop is approved for 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Quality Improvement Symposium
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Credits vary Associated Sciences Courses QI31-QI34............................................................16
based on length of course. AS21 – AS24...................................................... 11 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Interventional Oncology Series
VO31.....................................................................19

2009 Refresher Course and Workshop Nomenclature Codes
Refresher Courses and Workshops are grouped according to the last two digits.
Chest ..........................................................................01 Physics: Minicourse—Computer-assisted Case-based Review
Radiology Education................................................02 Decision Systems in Radiology/ Minicourse: Interventional Radiology....................................... CI
Innovations and Advances in Medical Imaging
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Magnetic Resonance Imaging...........................CM
Technology............................................................. 23
Cardiac....................................................................03 Neuroradiology..................................................... CN
Miscellaneous............................................................ 24
Musculoskeletal.........................................................04 Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT..................................CC
Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Neuroradiology..........................................................05 Pediatrics................................................................CP
Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital
Head and Neck.........................................................06 Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Digital Mammography...........................................DM*
Genitourinary............................................................. 07 Applications............................................................25 Essentials of Radiology...........................................ES
Emergency Radiology..............................................08 Informatics in Practice............................................ 26 Molecular Imaging Symposium..............................MI
Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Health Policy and Practice..................................... 27 Quality Improvement Symposium..........................QI
Gastrointestinal ....................................................09 Minicourse: Optimize Your Body Radiologist Assistants Symposium...................... RA
Ultrasound .................................................................10 MR Practice............................................................... 29
Series
Nuclear Medicine ......................................................11 Informatics: Advances.............................................30
Breast Series........................................................VB
Vascular.......................................................................12 Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular
Pediatric Radiology....................................................13 Physics: CT and MR Imaging.............................32
Imaging Series..................................................... VM
Interventional..............................................................14 How-to / Hands-on Workshops................31, 50, 51
Chest Series..........................................................VC
Breast Imaging...........................................................15 Hands-on Workshops................................52, 53, 54
Emergency Series...............................................VE
Professional Organization for Career Multisession Courses Genitourinary Series.......................................... VU
Development...........................................................16 ASRT@RSNA 2009.................................................RT Interventional Series............................................ VI
Emerging Technologies............................................17 Associated Sciences.............................................. AS Interventional Oncology Series.........................VO
Oncologic Imaging.....................................................18 Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Musculoskeletal Series.......................................VS
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow Neuroradiology Series....................................... VN
Physics: Imaging Technologies in Oncology ..21 (BOOST)................................................................ RO
Pediatric Series....................................................VP
Physics: Imaging Challenges for Radiation Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review.....................MC
Oncology.................................................................22 Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series..................VG
Tuesday, December 1 (continued) 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Case-based Review of Pediatric Case-based Review of Neuroradiology
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Radiology CN51-CN54.........................................................14
Courses
CP41 – CP44......................................................14 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
RC402-432........................................................28
Workshops 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine:
Essentials of Radiology PET/CT
RC450 - RC454................................................30
ES41 – ES44......................................................15 CC51 – CC54......................................................14
Wednesday, December 2 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
ASRT@RSNA 2009 Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review
8:30 am – 10:00 am RT41 – RT44...................................................... 11 MC51 – MC54.....................................................13
Courses
RC501 – RC532.................................................31 1:30 pm – 4:15 pm 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Interventional Oncology Series Interventional Oncology Series
Workshops
VO41.....................................................................19 VO51.....................................................................19
RC550 – RC554...............................................32
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Thursday, December 3 Courses
Associated Sciences Courses
8:00 am – 4:40 pm RC701 – RC732.................................................36
AS41, AS42........................................................ 11
ASRT@RSNA 2009 Workshops
8:30 am – 12:00 pm RT51 – RT56....................................................... 11 RC750 – RC754................................................38
Interventional Radiology Series
VI41.......................................................................18 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Courses Friday, December 4
8:30 am – 12:00 pm RC601 – RC632................................................ 33 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Musculoskeletal Series
Workshops Courses
VS41....................................................................20
RC650 – RC654...............................................35 RC801 – RC832................................................38
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Workshops
Neuroradiology Series 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Essentials of Radiology RC850 – RC854...............................................39
VN41....................................................................20
ES51 – ES52......................................................15 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Interventional Radiology Series
Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncora- 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Interventional Radiology Series VI61.......................................................................18
diotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow
(BOOST) – Central Nervous System VI51.......................................................................18
RO41 – RO46.....................................................12 8:30 am – 4:30 pm * Advance online registration at RSNA.org/register is
8:30 am – 4:45 pm Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Oncora- required for the Digital Mammography Training and
diotherapeutic Skills for Tomorrow Self-Assessment Workshop.
Molecular Imaging Symposium
(BOOST) – Prostate
MI41 – MI44........................................................15
RO51 – RO53......................................................12

Multisession Courses
ASRT @ RSNA 2009 RT56 Tuesday, December 1

Wednesday, December 2 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm AS31
Challenge and Change in Radiographers’
RT41 Roles 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Richard Price, PhD, MSc, FCR Molecular Imaging: Here to Stay
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Audrey Paterson, FCR, MSc, TDCR, DMU Charles Stanley, RT(R)(CT)(MR), Moderator
Why We Should Talk to Parents about
Radiation Safety Issues A. New PET/CT Applications
Marilyn J. Goske, MD Valerie R. Cronin, CNMT
Dorothy I. Bulas, MD Associated Sciences B. Updates in PET/MR Imaging
(Sponsored by the Associated Sciences David Gilmore, MS, CNMT, NCT, RT(R)(N)
RT42 Consortium)
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm AS32
Technologist Perceptions and Practice Monday, November 30 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Related to Radiation Exposure Dose Managing Risk for Optimal Patient Safety
Trends in the United States AS21 Ellen Lipman, MS, RT(R)(MR), Moderator
James N. Johnston, PhD 8:30 am – 10:00 am A. Enhancing Patient Safety: A Team
Where Is the Radiologist? Radiology’s Approach
RT43
Changing Dynamics: Operations in Karen L. Green, RN, BSN, MHA, CRN
3:40 pm – 4:40 pm Today’s Economy—Balancing Viability
Living on the Edge of Technology and B. Risk Management in Radiology: An
and the Regulatory Minefield Essential Part of Quality
Complexity: The Law of Unintended Valerie R. Cronin, CNMT, Moderator
Consequences Robert P. George
William A. Sarraille, JD
Kevin Rush Paramjit S. Chopra, MD AS33
RT44 AS22 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Imaging through a Cross-cultural Lens:
10:30 am – 12:00 pm A Global Perspective on Values, Norms,
Challenges and Issues of Managing Where Is the Radiologist? Radiology’s
Technology: The Manager’s Perspective Mystiques, and Fears
Changing Dynamics: The Present
Liana M. Watson, RT(R)(M) Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAERS,
and Future Medical/Legal Issues That
Moderator
We Face
Cynthia Cowling, ACR, BSc, MEd
Thursday, December 3 Claudia A. Murray, Moderator Lori Boyd, MRT(R), BA, MA
James P. Borgstede, MD
RT51 Patricia Kroken, FACMPE, CRA AS34
8:00 am – 9:00 am Hilary H. Cohen 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Update on the Development of Breast AS23 Radiation Dose: Are We at Crisis?
Tomosynthesis Karen J. Finnegan, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAVIR,
Andrew P. Smith, PhD 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Moderator
Compliance with the Supervision Rules
RT52 and Accreditation Requirement: The A. Radiation Risk in Interventional
Impact on Reimbursement Radiology
9:20 am – 10:20 am
Judy LeRose, RT(R), CRA, Moderator John F. Angle, MD
Customer Service in the Imaging World
Jorge A. Casanas, RT(R)(CV)(QM) A. Physician Supervision Requirements B. Low-Dose CT: Practical Applications
Melody W. Mulaik Narinder S. Paul, MD
RT53 C. Pediatric Dose
B. Accreditation Guidelines Set Forth in
10:40 am – 11:40 am MIPPA Donald P. Frush, MD
More Is Not Better When We’re Talking Thomas W. Greeson, JD
about Radiation Exposure in Kids Barbara Rubel, MBA Wednesday, December 2
Sue C. Kaste, DO
AS24 AS41
RT54
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 10:00 am
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Architecture That Makes a Difference: Why and How Far Health Care IT Is
Challenges and Issues of Managing Design Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Behind Our Non-Health Care IT Brethren
Technology: The Educator’s Perspective Imaging Environment Judy LeRose, RT(R), CRA, Moderator
Kevin Powers, EdS Bill Rostenberg, FAIA, FACHA, Moderator Stuart Gardner
RT55 Morris A. Stein, FAIA, FACHA
Bill Rostenberg, FAIA, FACHA
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm Steven C. Horii, MD
Equipment Replacements: Implementa-
tion, Challenges, and Rewards in a
24-Hour Operation
Nancy Talbot, MAppSc, MRT (R) (MR)

Multisession Courses (continued)
AS42 RO32 RO42

10:30 am – 12:00 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Imaging in the Operating Room BOOST: Head and Neck—Integrated BOOST: Central Nervous System—
Charles Stanley, RT(R)(CT)(MR), Moderator Science and Practice (ISP) Session Integrated Science and Practice (ISP)
A. Multimodality Imaging in the Operating (A combination of education and science. Session
Room Scientific papers will follow an invited (A combination of education and science.
Ferenc A. Jolesz, MD lecture.) Scientific papers will follow an invited
B. Multidisciplinary Imaging in the lecture.)
RO33
Operating Room
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm RO43
Michael D. Dake, MD
BOOST: Head and Neck—Case-based 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Review BOOST: Central Nervous System—
Bolstering Oncoradiologic (In conjunction with the American Society Case-based Review
and Oncoradiotherapeutic for Radiation Oncology) (In conjunction with the American Society
William L. Barrett, MD for Radiation Oncology)
Skills for Tomorrow Carol R. Bradford, MD John H. Suh, MD
(BOOST) Program Ezra Cohen, MD Gene Barnett, MD
Bruce G Haffty, MD, Co-Director Suresh K. Mukherji, MD David Peereboom, MD
David M. Panicek, MD, Co-Director Paul M. Ruggieri, MD
Gynecology
RO34 Gastrointestinal
Monday, November 30 8:30 am – 10:00 am RO44
Breast BOOST: Gynecology—Anatomy and 8:30 am – 10:00 am
RO21 Contouring BOOST: Gastrointestinal—Anatomy and
Catheryn Yashar Contouring
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Oguz Akin, MD Karyn A. Goodman, MD
BOOST: Breast—Anatomy and
Nina A. Mayr, MD Corinne B. Winston, MD
Contouring
Julia R. White, MD RO35 RO45
Liane E. Philpotts, MD 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
RO22 BOOST: Gynecology—Integrated Science BOOST: Gastrointestinal—Integrated
and Practice (ISP) Session Science and Practice (ISP) Session
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(A combination of education and science. (A combination of education and science.
BOOST: Breast—Integrated Science and
Practice (ISP) Session Scientific papers will follow an invited Scientific papers will follow an invited
lecture.) lecture.)
(A combination of education and science.
Scientific papers will follow an invited RO36 RO46
lecture.) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
RO23 BOOST: Gynecology—Case-based BOOST: Gastrointestinal—Case-based
Review Review
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
(In conjunction with the American Society (In conjunction with the American Society
BOOST: Breast—Case-based Review
for Radiation Oncology) for Radiation Oncology)
(In conjunction with the American Society
Kaled M. Alektiar, MD Daniel Chang, MD
for Radiation Oncology) Oguz Akin, MD Brendan C. Visser, MD
Bruce G. Haffty, MD, Moderator Dennis Chi Aya Kamaya, MD
Nina A. Mayr, MD William P. Tew, MD Haruka Itakura, MS, MD
Nora M. Hansen, MD
Robyn L. Birdwell, MD
Wednesday, December 2 Thursday, December 3
Tuesday, December 1 Central Nervous System Prostate
RO41 RO51
Head and Neck
RO31 8:30 am – 10:00 am 8:30 am – 10:00 am
BOOST: Central Nervous System— BOOST: Prostate—Anatomy and
8:30 am – 10:00 am Anatomy and Contouring Contouring
BOOST: Head and Neck—Anatomy and
John Breneman, MD Jeff M. Michalski, MD
Contouring
Mary F. Gaskill-Shipley, MD Jelle O. Barentsz, MD, PhD
William L. Barrett, MD
Suresh K. Mukherji, MD

RO52 MC24 MC54
10:30 am – 12:00 pm 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
BOOST: Prostate—Integrated Science Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Cardiac CT Case Mentored Review:
and Practice (ISP) Session Part IV Part IV
(A combination of education and science. Arthur E. Stillman, MD, PhD, Moderator Martin J. Lipton, MD, Moderator
Scientific papers will follow an invited lecture.) Gautham P. Reddy, MD, Moderator Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD, Moderator
A. Coronary Artery Disease III: Native A. Coronary Artery Disease III: Native
RO53 Vessel Disease and Arterial and Venous Vessel Disease and Arterial and Venous
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Bypass Grafts Bypass Grafts
BOOST: Prostate—Case-based Review Jill E. Jacobs, MD Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD
(In conjunction with the American Society B. Adult Congenital Heart Disease B. Adult Congenital Heart Disease
for Radiation Oncology) Lawrence M. Boxt, MD S. Bruce Greenberg, MD
Colleen A. Lawton, MD C. Coronary Artery Disease and Incidental C. Coronary Artery Disease and Incidental
Deborah A. Kuban, MD Noncardiac Findings Noncardiac Findings
Fergus V. Coakley, MD James P. Earls, MD Jerome F. Breen, MD
Cardiac CT Mentored Thursday, December 3 Case-based Review of

Case Review MC51 Interventional Radiology
(In conjunction with the Society of
(In conjunction with the North American 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Interventional Radiology)
Society for Cardiac Imaging) Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part I
Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD, Director
To receive a certificate of completion, Pamela K. Woodard, MD, Moderator
an attendee must participate in all four Shawn D. Teague, MD, Moderator
A. Normal Coronary Anatomy
Tuesday, December 1
parts between the two days.
Shawn D. Teague, MD CI31
Monday, November 30 B. Coronary Artery Anomalies 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Sanjeev Bhalla, MD Case-based Review of Interventional
MC21 Radiology: Vascular Diagnosis
MC52
8:30 am – 10:00 am Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD
Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part I 10:30 am – 12:15 pm Charles E. Ray, Jr, MD
Pamela K. Woodard, MD, Moderator Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Robert A. Hieb, MD
Vincent B. Ho, MD, MBA, Moderator Part II John A. Kaufman, MD
A. Normal Coronary Anatomy Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, Moderator
Udo Hoffmann, MD, Moderator CI32
Scott D. Flamm, MD
A. Coronary Artery Disease I: Native 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
B. Coronary Artery Anomalies Case-based Review of Interventional
Vessel Disease
Pamela K. Woodard, MD Radiology: Vascular Interventions
Udo Hoffmann, MD
MC22 B. Valves and Cardiac Function Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD
Michael D. Darcy, MD
10:30 am – 12:15 pm Frank J. Rybicki III, MD, PhD
Robert G. Dixon, MD
Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: S. William Stavropoulos, MD
MC53
Part II
Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, Moderator 1:30 pm – 3:05 pm CI33
Pamela K. Woodard, MD, Moderator Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review:
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Part III
A. Coronary Artery Disease I: Native Case-based Review of Interventional
Vessel Disease Murray G. Baron, MD, Moderator Radiology: Nonvascular Interventions
Elliot K. Fishman, MD, Moderator
Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD
A. Pulmonary Veins and Pericardium Horacio R. D’Agostino, MD
B. Valves and Cardiac Function
Joan M. Lacomis, MD Francis R. Facchini, MD
David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD
B. Coronary Artery Disease II: Native Brian S. Funaki, MD
MC23 Vessel Disease
CI34
1:30 pm – 3:05 pm Elliot K. Fishman, MD
Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Part III Case-based Review of Interventional
Arthur E. Stillman, MD, PhD, Moderator Radiology: Oncologic Intervention
Robert M. Steiner, MD, Moderator Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD
Riad Salem, MD, MBA
A. Pulmonary Veins and Pericardium
Kamran Ahrar, MD
Gautham P. Reddy, MD William S. Rilling, MD
B. Coronary Artery Disease II: Native
Vessel Disease
Uwe J. Schoepf, MD

Case-based Review of CM24 Case-based Review of

Magnetic Resonance 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Nuclear Medicine: PET/CT
Case-based Review of Magnetic
(In conjunction with the International Society Resonance: Musculoskeletal (In conjunction with SNM)
for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine) Walter Kucharczyk, MD, Moderator Dominique Delbeke, MD, PhD, Co-Director
Walter Kucharczyk, MD, Director Lawrence M. White, MD Michael M. Graham, MD, PhD, Co-Director
Michael P. Recht, MD
Monday, November 30 William B. Morrison, MD Thursday, December 3
CM21 CC51
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Case-based Review of 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Case-based Review of Magnetic Neuroradiology Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine:
Resonance: Cardiac and Vascular (In conjunction with the American Society PET/CT Workshop—Head and Neck
Walter Kucharczyk, MD, Moderator Cancers
of Neuroradiology)
A. Cardiac Michael M. Graham, MD, PhD
Nafi Aygun, MD, Director
J. Paul Finn, MD CC52
B. Vascular Thursday, December 3 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
James C. Carr, MD Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine:
CN51
CM22 PET/CT Workshop—Cancers of the
8:30 am – 10:00 am Thorax
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Case-based Review of Neuroradiology: George M. Segall, MD
Case-based Review of Magnetic Brain
Resonance: Abdomen and Pelvis CC53
A. Adult Brain
Walter Kucharczyk, MD, Moderator Pina C. Sanelli, MD 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
A. Abdomen B. Pediatric Brain Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine:
Claude B. Sirlin, MD PET/CT Workshop—Cancers of the
Thierry Huisman, MD
B. Pelvis Abdomen and Pelvis
C. Advanced Brain Imaging Dominique Delbeke, MD, PhD
Caroline Reinhold, MD Michael A. Kraut, MD
CM23 CC54
CN52
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Case-based Review of Nuclear Medicine:
Case-based Review of Magnetic Case-based Review of Neuroradiology:
Resonance: Neuroradiology PET/CT Workshop—Sarcoma/Melanoma/
Spine Lymphoma
Walter Kucharczyk, MD, Moderator
Jeffrey S. Ross, MD A. Adult Spine Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD
Howard A. Rowley, MD Bassem A. Georgy, MD, MSc
B. Pediatric Spine
Tina Y. Poussaint, MD
Case-based Review of
Pediatric Radiology
CN53
(In conjunction with the Society for
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Pediatric Radiology)
Case-based Review of Neuroradiology:
Head and Neck Donald P. Frush, MD, Director
A. Adult Head and Neck
Wednesday, December 2
C. Douglas Phillips, MD
B. Pediatric Head and Neck CP41
Nafi Aygun, MD 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Case-based Review of Pediatric
CN54 Radiology: Musculoskeletal
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm A. Imaging of Pediatric Marrow Disorders
Case-based Review of Neuroradiology:
Diego Jaramillo, MD, MPH
Miscellaneous
B. Benign or Malignant? Mimicking Bone
A. Emergency Neuroradiology Tumors
Anant Krishnan, MD Sue C. Kaste, DO
B. Interventional Neuroradiology C. Imaging of Pediatric Rheumatologic
Dheeraj Gandhi, MBBS, MD Disorders
Andrea S. Doria, MD

CP42 ES33 ES44
10:30 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Case-based Review of Pediatric Essentials of Chest Imaging: Smoking- Essentials of Gastrointestinal Imaging
Radiology: Chest related Diseases—Emphysemas, Elliot K. Fishman, MD
A. Lung Masses and Mass Like Conditions Interstitial Lung Diseases, and A. CT Angiography of Pancreas
in Children Lung Cancer R. Brooke Jeffrey, Jr, MD
Catherine M. Owens, MD Jeffrey P. Kanne, MD
B. CT Angiography of Small Bowel/
Alexander A. Bankier, MD
B. Contemporary Perspectives on Mesentery
Interstitial Lung Disease in Children ES34 Karen M. Horton, MD
Edward Y. Lee, MD 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm C. CT Angiographic Principles and
C. Disorders of the Large Airways in the Essentials of Mammography Protocols and CT Angiography Liver
Pediatric Population Elliot K. Fishman, MD
A. Essentials of Breast Calcifications and
Beverley Newman, MD Breast Masses
CP43 Thomas L. Pope, Jr, MD Thursday, December 3
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm B. Essentials of Breast US ES51
Case-based Review of Pediatric Abid Irshad, MBBS 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Radiology: Neuroradiology C. Essentials of Breast MR Imaging Essentials of Ultrasound
A. Pediatric Brain Tumors Amy S. Campbell, MD A. Ovary
Blaise V. Jones, MD Faye C. Laing, MD
B. Pediatric Inflammatory Disorders of Wednesday, December 2 B. Scrotum
the Brain ES41 Thomas C. Winter III, MD
Avrum N. Pollock, MD C. Uterus
8:30 am – 10:00 am
C. Developmental Anomalies Essentials of Cardiac Imaging: Maitray D. Patel, MD
Charles M. Glasier, MD Cardiac CT
ES52
CP44 A. Cardiac Anatomy and Coronary
Anomalies 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Essentials of Nuclear Medicine
Case-based Review of Pediatric Smita Patel, MBBS
B. Coronary Stenosis and Acute Coronary A. Bone Scans to Include an “Essential”
Radiology: Abdomen
Syndrome on Osteomyelitis
A. Pancreatic Disorders in Children Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD
Michael J. Callahan, MD Charles S. White, MD
C. Function and Physiology B. Renal Scans
B. Imaging of Focal Liver Abnormalities Kevin P. Banks, MD
in Children Gautham P. Reddy, MD
C. Hepatobiliary Imaging with an
Brian D. Coley, MD ES42 “Essential” on Bile Leaks/Transplants
C. Pediatric Renal Masses 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Heather Jacene, MD
Peter J. Strouse, MD Essentials of Genitourinary Imaging D. V/Q Scans
A. Problem Renal Masses Darlene F. Metter, MD
Essentials of Radiology Ronald J. Zagoria, MD
B. Imaging Adrenal Masses Molecular Imaging
Giles W. Boland, MD
Tuesday, December 1 Symposium
C. MR Imaging Applications in the
ES31 Urinary Tract
8:30 am – 10:00 am John R. Leyendecker, MD Wednesday, December 2
Essentials of Neuroradiology
ES43 MI41
Norman J. Beauchamp, Jr, MD, MHS
Majda M. Thurnher, MD 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Essentials of Pediatric Imaging: Neonatal Molecular Imaging: Overview and Basics
ES32 Imaging Daniel C. Sullivan, MD, Moderator
10:30 am – 12:00 pm A. Cranial US A. Overview of Contemporary PET
Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging: George A. Taylor, MD Scanning for Personalized Medicine
Focus on Arthrography B. Chest Imaging Naomi P. Alazraki, MD
Ken L. Schreibman, MD, PhD Lane F. Donnelly, MD B. MR Imaging in the Era of Molecular
Kirkland W. Davis, MD Imaging
C. Abdominal Imaging
David A. Rubin, MD John C. Gore, PhD
Mahesh Thapa, MD
C. The Promise of Optical Imaging
Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD

MI42 QI32 Radiologist Assistants

10:30 am – 12:00 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Symposium
Molecular Imaging in Oncology Quality Improvement: Safety and Risk
Richard L. Wahl, MD, Moderator Management in a Radiology Department
Sunday, November 29
A. FDG PET for Tumor Response Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, Moderator
Richard L. Wahl, MD A. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Errors RA11
B. Other PET Tracers for Cancer Imaging in Radiology Practice 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Michael M. Graham, MD, PhD Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD Musculoskeletal Imaging and Procedures:
C. Contemporary MR Techniques for B. Strategies for Minimizing Errors in Protocols and Problem Solving
Cancer Imaging Diagnostic Imaging Christopher M. Young, RRA, RT (R)(ARRT)
Mark A. Rosen, MD, PhD Lucy W. Glenn, MD Maurice D. Linkous, MD
C. Disclosure and Apology Laws: Risks RA12
MI43 and Benefits for Radiologists
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Stephen R. Baker, MD
Molecular Imaging in Cardiovascular Neuroimaging Clinical Pathways
Disease QI33 and Procedures and the Role of the
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Radiologist Assistant
Pamela K. Woodard, MD, Moderator
Quality Improvement: The Business of R. D. Mintz, MD
A. Clinical Needs and Opportunities
Albert Sinusas, MD Quality and Safety: Financial Aspects RA13
and Reimbursement
B. Recent Advances in Nuclear Cardiology 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
G. Scott Gazelle, MD, MPH, PhD, Moderator
Daniel S. Berman, MD Abdominal Pathology: Procedures and
A. The Balanced Scorecard: A Tool for Interactive Case Review
C. Emerging Trends in Cardiac MR Linking Strategy to Vision
and CT Imaging BethAnne Torsiello, RRA, MIS
Jonathan G. Goldin, MBChB, PhD Russell N. Nusynowitz, MD
Pamela K. Woodard, MD
B. Pay for Performance: Is It Worth the
MI44 Effort? RA14
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Richard Duszak, Jr, MD 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Molecular Imaging in Brain Disorders C. Resources and Strategies for Funding a Radiologist Assistant Practice:
Jeffrey R. Petrella, MD, Moderator Radiology Quality and Safety Program Continuing Evolution, Expansion,
Ramin Khorasani, MD and Expectations
A. Functional and Molecular
Myke Kudlas, MEd, RT(R)(QM)
Neuroimaging QI34 Joy J. Renner, MA, RT(R)
Jeffrey R. Petrella, MD
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
B. PET Imaging in Brain Disorders Quality Improvement: Implementing
Daniel H. Silverman, MD, PhD Quality Programs in Private and Breast Series
C. Emerging MR Techniques for Academic Practices ◆ (Scientific papers will be presented
Neuroimaging Lucy W. Glenn, MD, Moderator between lectures.)
A. Gregory Sorensen, MD A. Practical Issues for Implementing a
Quality and Safety Program in an Tuesday, December 1
Academic Practice
Quality Improvement VB31
Richard L. Baron, MD
Symposium B. Practical Issues for Implementing a
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Breast Series: High-Risk Screening
Quality and Safety Program in a Private
Tuesday, December 1 Christopher E. Comstock, MD, Moderator
Practice
QI31 Joseph R. Steele, Jr, MD Current Evidence of Benefit for Breast
C. Ethical Challenges Facing the Cancer Screening
8:30 am – 10:00 am Stephen A. Feig, MD
Quality Improvement: Professional Radiologist in the Era of Safety
Assessment and Challenges and Transparency Factors Influencing the Acceptance of
C. Daniel Johnson, MD, Moderator Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD New Breast Screening Technologies
A. Overview of Multidimensional Systems ◆ Related Informatics Course Bruce J. Hillman, MD
for Evaluating Radiologist Performance Wednesday, December 2 Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and
(360˚) Tailored Screening
Phillip M. Boiselle, MD Course II41 Jennifer A. Harvey, MD
B. Assessing Physician Performance 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
James R. Duncan, MD, PhD Next Generation IT Requirements for
C. Managing the Underperforming or Improving Quality and Safety for
Disruptive Radiologist Radiology
James P. Borgstede, MD (page 42)

Breast/Nuclear Medicine/ Tuesday, December 1 Genitourinary Series
Molecular Imaging Series VC31 (Scientific papers will be presented
(Scientific papers will be presented between lectures.)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
between lectures.) Chest Series: Lung Nodules/Lung Cancer
Christian J. Herold, MD, Co-Moderator
Monday, November 30
Monday, November 30 Heber MacMahon, MD, Co-Moderator VU21
VM21 Update on Lung Cancer Screening 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Caroline Chiles, MD Genitourinary Series: CT Urography—
Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular State of the Art 2009
Computer-aided Detection of Lung
Imaging Series: Breast Imaging in the Nodules Session Introduction and Overview
Era of Molecular Medicine Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD Richard H. Cohan, MD
Session Introduction and Overview Volumetric Analysis of Nodule Growth Three-Phase CT Urography: Technical
Molecular Pathways That Define Breast Ioannis Vlahos, MBBS and Radiation Considerations
Cancer Subtypes Ullrich G. Mueller-Lisse
Panel Discussion
J. Dirk Iglehart, MD Split-Bolus Two- and One-Phase CT
Ground Glass and Part Solid Nodules: Urography: CT Urography for Stones
MR Spectroscopy of the Breast: A Role Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation
in Clinical Diagnosis and Development Francois Cornud, MD
Jeffrey R. Galvin, MD
of New Imaging Technologies Discussion and Consensus on
Carolyn Mountford, DPhil Update on Lung Cancer Staging Techniques
Jeremy J. Erasmus, MD
Overview of Molecular Imaging and CT Urography for Detection of Upper
Breast Imaging Applications Panel Discussion Tract Pathology
Robyn L. Birdwell, MD Nigel Christopher Cowan, MD
Emergency Series Is There a Role for CT Urography in
Chest Series (Scientific papers will be presented Evaluation of the Bladder?
(Scientific papers will be presented between between lectures.) Elaine Marie Caoili, MD
lectures.)
Discussion
Tuesday, December 1
Monday, November 30 When Should CT Urography Be Done
VE31 and When Not?
VC21 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Stuart George Silverman, MD
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Emergency Series: Managing Your
Concluding Comments and Discussion
Chest Series: Pulmonary Embolism— Emergency
Richard H. Cohan, MD
Concepts and Controversies Diego B. Nunez, Jr, MD, MPH, Co-Moderator
Joel E. Fishman, MD, PhD, Moderator O. Clark West, MD, Co-Moderator
Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, Moderator Tuesday, December 1
Imaging Utilization in the Emergency
Guidelines for Pulmonary Embolism Center VU31
Evaluation: Fleischner, PIOPED II, and Stephen R. Baker, MD 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Other Proposals Genitourinary Series: Contrast
Lawrence R. Goodman, MD Emergency Radiology Practice Models Material and the Kidneys—Issues
and Teleradiology and Controversies concerning
Dose Reduction Methods for Aaron D. Sodickson, MD, PhD Contrast-induced Nephropathy and
CT Pulmonary Angiography Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
John R. Mayo, MD Radiation Reduction Strategies in
Children and Young Adults Session Introduction and Overview
Dual-Energy CT Angiography of Carlos J. Sivit, MD James H. Ellis, MD
Pulmonary Embolism
Martine J. Remy-Jardin, MD, PhD Panel Perspectives on Abstracts 1-4
Panel Discussion Renal Function and Contrast Media
Henrik S. Thomsen, MD
Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism
Lacey Washington, MD Intraarterial Contrast Media and
Contrast-induced Nephropathy:
Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy:
Significance and Prevention
Current Concepts and Controversies
Michael A. Bettmann, MD
Diana Litmanovich, MD
Panel Discussion

Intravenous Contrast Media and Contrast- Peripheral Vascular Disease: Friday, December 4
induced Nephropathy: What Is the Risk? Epidemiology and Work-up
Jeffrey H. Newhouse, MD Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD VI61
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Panel Discussion on Contrast-induced Procedures for Peripheral Vascular
Interventional Radiology Series:
Nephropathy Disease
Musculoskeletal Interventions
Johannes Lammer, MD
Panel Perspective on Abstracts 5 – 8
Future Directions and Discussion The Radiologist’s Role in Back and
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: Lindsay S. Machan, MD Neck Pain
Epidemiology and Clinical Consequences Blake A. Johnson, MD
Henrik S. Thomsen, MD
Wednesday, December 2 Vertebroplasty
Contrast Media in Patients with Renal Alexios Kelekis
Impairment: CT or MR Imaging? VI41
Sameh Kamel Morcos, MD 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Musculoskeletal Oncologic Procedures
Interventional Radiology Series: Sean M. Tutton, MD
Panel Discussion on Nephrogenic Neurointerventional Procedures—
Systemic Fibrosis Other Procedures for Back Pain:
Stenting and Thrombolysis Facet Injections and Epidural Stents
Carotid Disease: Epidemiology and Susan V. Kattapuram, MD
Interventional Radiology Work-up Future Directions and Discussion
Series Barry T. Katzen, MD Alexios Kelekis
(Scientific papers will be presented Stenting for Carotid Artery Disease
between lectures.) Christopher M. Zylak, MD Interventional Oncology
Monday, November 30 Stroke: Epidemiology and Scope of the Series
Problem (Scientific papers will be presented
VI21 Kieran J. Murphy, MD between lectures.)
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Acute Stroke Intervention
Interventional Radiology Series: Venous Christopher M. Zylak, MD Sunday, November 29
Thromboembolic Disease Diagnosis and
Treatment Future Directions in Stroke Treatment VO11
Kieran J. Murphy, MD 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Introduction to the Problem
Interventional Oncology Series:
Suresh Vedantham, MD Thursday, December 3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Treatment of Venous Thrombosis VI51 Jean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD, Moderator
Alan H. Matsumoto, MD
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Setting
Pulmonary Embolus: Endovascular the Stage
Treatment Interventional Radiology Series: Aortic Jean N. Vauthey, MD
William T. Kuo, MD and Peripheral Aneurysms Imaging and
Interventions Medical Management and the Effect
ATTRACT Trial of Tumor Biology on Therapy
Suresh Vedantham, MD Imaging for Aneurysms: Preprocedure Mary F. Mulcahy, MD
Evaluation
Future Directions and Discussion Bart L. Dolmatch, MD Surgical Management and the Effect of
Suresh Vedantham, MD Tumor Biology on Clinical Decision
Alan H. Matsumoto, MD Percutaneous Treatment of Abdominal Making
William T. Kuo, MD Aortic Aneurysms Timothy Pawlik, MD
Alex Powell, MD
Tumor Board
Tuesday, December 1 Percutaneous Treatment of Thoracic Jean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD
Aortic Aneurysms
VI31 Transcatheter Treatments and Factors
Mahmood K. Razavi, MD
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Affecting Clinical Decision Making
Interventional Radiology Series: Posttreatment Imaging Jean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD
Peripheral Vascular Disease Imaging Bart L. Dolmatch, MD
and Interventions Expected Outcomes of Percutaneous
Treatment of Endoleaks and Other Treatments and Factors Affecting Clinical
CT Angiography and MR Angiography Complications Decision Making
for Peripheral Vascular Disease: John A. Kaufman, MD Riccardo A. Lencioni, MD
Which Modality to Use When?
Barry Stein, MD Tumor Board
Jean-Francois H. Geschwind, MD

Monday, November 30 Is There a Role for Active Surveillance? Thursday, December 3
Robert Uzzo, MD
VO21 VO51
Tumor Board
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Stephen B. Solomon, MD
Interventional Oncology Series: Interventional Oncology Series:
Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Percutaneous Treatments and Factors Management of Hepatic Metastases from
Damian E. Dupuy, MD, Moderator Affecting Clinical Decision Making Colorectal Cancer and Neuroendocrine
Debra A. Gervais, MD Tumors
Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Setting Michael C. Soulen, MD, Moderator
the Stage Tumor Board
Gerald F. Abbott, MD Stephen B. Solomon, MD Medical Management and the Effect of
Tumor Biology on Therapy for Colorectal
Tumor Board
Damian E. Dupuy, MD Wednesday, December 2 Cancer Hepatic Metastases
Ursina Titelbaum, MD
Medical Management and the Effect of VO41
Surgical Management including
Tumor Biology on Therapy 1:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for
William Pao, MD, PhD Interventional Oncology Series:
Colorectal Cancer Hepatic Metastases
Cutting-edge Technology for Guidance,
Tumor Board Douglas L. Fraker, MD
Monitoring, and Treatment
Damian E. Dupuy, MD Gary S. Dorfman, MD, Moderator Percutaneous Management of Hepatic
Radiation and Combination Therapy Colorectal Cancer Hepatic Metastases
Advances in Cryotechnology Thierry J. De Baere, MD
Thomas A. DiPetrillo, MD Peter J. Littrup, MD
Surgical Management and the Effect Transcatheter Treatments and Factors
Ultrasound Tomography for Therapy Affecting Clinical Decision Making for
of Tumor Biology on Clinical Decision Monitoring
Making Colorectal Cancer Hepatic Metastases
Peter J. Littrup, MD Michael C. Soulen, MD
David Harpole, MD
MR-guided Laser Ablation with Real-time Tumor Board
Tumor Board MR Thermal Mapping
Damian E. Dupuy, MD Michael C. Soulen, MD
Kamran Ahrar, MD
Percutaneous Treatments and Factors Medical Management and the Effect of
Advanced Imaging Techniques for Tumor Biology on Therapy for Hepatic
Affecting Clinical Decision Making Monitoring and Controlling the
Damian E. Dupuy, MD Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastases
Ablation Zone Ursina Titelbaum, MD
Tumor Board Christopher L. Brace, PhD
Damian E. Dupuy, MD Surgical Management for Hepatic
Irreversible Electroporation and Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastases
Microwave Ablation Douglas L. Fraker, MD
Tuesday, December 1 Damian E. Dupuy, MD
Molecularly Targeted Therapy for
VO31 Advanced Intraoperative Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastases
Systems Chaitanya Divgi, MD
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Stephen B. Solomon, MD
Interventional Oncology Series: Renal Image-guided Therapy and Factors
Cell Carcinoma Guidance Systems (including Veran, Affecting Clinical Decision Making
Stephen B. Solomon, MD, Moderator Traxtel, Pathfinder, ActiView, and for Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Easote) Metastases
Renal Cell Carcinoma: Setting the Stage Stephen B. Solomon, MD William S. Rilling, MD
Peter L. Choyke, MD
MR-guided Focused Ultrasound: Present Tumor Board
Tumor Board and Future Applications Michael C. Soulen, MD
Stephen B. Solomon, MD David C. Gianfelice, MD
Medical Management and the Effect of Image-guided Drug Dose Painting: Drugs
Tumor Biology on Therapy and Devices
Nicholas J. Vogelzang, MD Bradford J. Wood, MD
Tumor Board Panel Discussion
Stephen B. Solomon, MD Gary S. Dorfman, MD
Surgical Management and the Effect of
Tumor Biology on Clinical Decision
Making
Robert Uzzo, MD

Musculoskeletal Radiology Wednesday, December 2 Tuesday, December 1

Series VN41 VP31
(Scientific papers will be presented 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
between lectures.) Neuroradiology Series: Stroke Imaging
Pediatric Radiology Series:
Wednesday, December 2 Advanced MR Imaging Protocols in Chest/Cardiovascular Imaging I
Stroke
VS41 CT of Congenital Lung Lesions
Ramon G. Gonzalez, MD, PhD
Edward Y. Lee, MD
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Arterial Spin Labeling
Musculoskeletal Radiology Series: Imaging of Pediatric Chest Trauma
Jonathan H. Burdette, MD
Sports-related Musculoskeletal Injuries Sjirk J. Westra, MD
Emergency CT Protocols in Stroke
Shoulder Pediatric Pulmonary Embolism
Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD
Lynne S. Steinbach, MD David E. Manson, MD
Expert Panel Q&A
Elbow Pediatric CT: Just What Are the Doses?
Ramon G. Gonzalez, MD, PhD
Jon A. Jacobson, MD Karen E. Thomas, MBBCh
Jonathan H. Burdette, MD
Wrist Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD VP32
Jeffrey J. Peterson, MD 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pelvis/Hip Pediatric Radiology Series Pediatric Radiology Series:
Adam C. Zoga, MD (Scientific papers will be presented Chest/Cardiovascular Imaging II
between lectures.)
Knee Pediatric Cardiac MR Imaging Techniques
Kenneth A. Buckwalter, MD Cynthia K. Rigsby, MD
Sunday, November 29
Foot/Ankle Pediatric CT Angiography
William B. Morrison, MD VP11 Marilyn J. Siegel, MD
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Pediatric Cardiac-gated CT Imaging
Pediatric Radiology Series: Neuroimaging I Frandics P. Chan, MD, PhD
(Scientific papers will be presented Imaging of Pediatric Spine Trauma
between lectures.) Avrum N. Pollock, MD
Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal
Imaging of Head and Neck Emergencies Series
Monday, November 30 in Children
Diana P. Rodriguez, MD (Scientific papers will be presented between
VN21 lectures.)
8:30 am – 12:00 pm VP12
Neuroradiology Series: Brain Tumors— 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Monday, November 30
Advanced Imaging Techniques
Pediatric Radiology Series: Neuroimaging II VG21
Perfusion and Permeability: New 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Imaging Evaluation of Central Nervous
Treatments and New Challenges
System Infections Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series:
Daniel P. Barboriak, MD
Eric N. Faerber, MD Contrast Agents in US
Diffusion MR Imaging Applications Stephanie R. Wilson, MD, Moderator
Update on Neonatal Brain Imaging
Aaron S. Field, MD, PhD
Richard L. Robertson, MD Microbubble Contrast Agents: What Are
Functional MR Imaging in Practice They, and How Do They Work?
John L. Ulmer, MD Monday, November 30 Peter N. Burns, BSc, PhD
Expert Panel Q&A VP21 Contrast-enhanced US of Benign
Daniel P. Barboriak, MD 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Liver Tumors
Aaron S. Field, MD, PhD Tae Kyoung Kim, MD
John L. Ulmer, MD Pediatric Radiology Series: Fetal Imaging
Contrast-enhanced US of Malignant
MR Imaging of the Central Nervous Liver Tumors
System Hyun-Jung Jang, MD
Deborah Levine, MD
Contrast-enhanced US for
MR Imaging of the Fetal Chest Radiofrequency Ablation: Guidance
Richard A. Barth, MD and Monitoring of Therapy
MR Imaging of the Fetal Abdomen Luigi Solbiati, MD
Dorothy I. Bulas, MD

Refresher Courses
RC105 RC110
More than 300 refresher Brain Perfusion Imaging: Techniques Some Great Cases I Have Seen:
courses cover traditional and and Applications Liver, Urinary Tract, and Gynecology
cutting-edge topics in each A. CT Perfusion Imaging (An Interactive Session)
subspecialty. Max Wintermark, MD Stephanie R. Wilson, MD, Moderator
B. Contrast-enhanced MR Perfusion A. Liver
Imaging R. Brooke Jeffrey, Jr, MD
A. Gregory Sorensen, MD B. Urinary Tract
C. Arterial Spin Labeling Mitchell E. Tublin, MD
Sunday, November 29 C. Gynecology
Joseph A. Maldjian, MD
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Korosh Khalili, MD
RC106
RC101
Emergency Ear, Nose, and Throat RC111
Obstructive Lung Disease: Emphysema,
Trauma and Infections PET Brain Imaging: Current and Emerg-
Large Airways, and Small Airways
(An Interactive Session) ing Applications—Emphasis on Dementia
(An Interactive Session)
A. Head and Neck Infection and Satoshi Minoshima, MD, PhD
Jeffrey P. Kanne, MD
Inflammation Yoshimi Anzai, MD
Philippe A. Grenier, MD
Gul Moonis, MD Alexander Drzezga, MD
Eric J. Stern, MD
B. Temporal Bone Trauma RC112
RC102
Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD Fast and Reliable MR Angiography:
Current Activities of the American Board
C. Orbital and Facial Trauma Strategies for Technique Optimization
of Radiology (In conjunction with the
American Board of Radiology) Alisa D. Gean, MD A. Acquisition
Gary J. Becker, MD RC107 Stefan G. Ruehm, MD
James P. Borgstede, MD Practical Renal Thermal Ablation B. Contrast Medium
N. Reed Dunnick, MD Ronald J. Zagoria, MD Tim Leiner, MD, PhD
RC103 William W. Mayo-Smith, MD C. Postprocessing, Work Flow, and
John R. Leyendecker, MD Interpretation
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology:
Cardiac—Principles and Techniques of James C. Carr, MD
RC108
Cardiac CT Angiography and MR Imaging Diagnosis and Management of Traumatic
and Radiation Reduction Strategies Abdomen and Pelvis: Bleeding and
Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director Vascular Injury (An Interactive Session)
Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director
A. Traumatic Abdominal Bleeding and
A. MR Imaging Vascular Injury
Pamela K. Woodard, MD Robert A. Novelline, MD
B. CT Angiography B. Traumatic Pelvic Bleeding and
Suhny Abbara, MD Vascular Injury
C. Radiation Dose at CT Angiography Jorge A. Soto, MD
Cynthia H. McCollough, PhD C. Interventional Radiologic Management
RC104 of Traumatic Abdomen and Pelvis:
Bleeding and Vascular Injury
Imaging of Bone Tumors
(An Interactive Session) Sue E. Hanks, MD
A. Imaging in the Diagnosis of Bone RC109
Tumors Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Carlo Masciocchi Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Esophagus
B. Surface Tumors of Bone and Stomach (An Interactive Session)
Daniel Vanel, MD Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director
C. MR Imaging in Staging and Treatment Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director
Evaluation of Malignant Bone Tumors A. Detection of Esophageal and Gastric
David M. Panicek, MD Tumors
Stephen E. Rubesin, MD
B. Staging of Esophageal and Gastric
Tumors
Richard M. Gore, MD
C. Imaging Patients Following Upper
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Cheri L. Canon, MD

Refresher Courses (continued)
RC113 RC121 RC125

No course 113 for pediatric radiology Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Categorical Course in Diagnostic
programming during this time. Physics: Imaging Technologies in Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital
See multisession course VP12. Oncology—Introduction Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical
J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director Application: Overview
RC114 John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director
Interventions for Pain and Sedation in A. Introduction Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director
Radiologic Practice A. Introduction to Tomosynthesis
John D. Hazle, PhD
Wade H. Wong, DO Martin J. Yaffe, PhD
John E. Arnold, MD B. Imaging for Treatment Evaluation
Michael V. Knopp, MD, PhD B. History and Development of
RC115 C. Imaging for Real-time Monitoring Tomosynthesis
Mammographic Interpretation David A. Jaffray, PhD Mitchell M. Goodsitt, PhD
A. Analysis of Masses C. Future of Tomosynthesis
RC122 James T. Dobbins III, PhD
Carl J. D’Orsi, MD
Imaging Challenges for Radiation
B. Analysis of Calcifications Oncology: Imaging for Target Definition— RC126
Edward A. Sickles, MD Where Is the Target? Communicating Results (Informatics in
C. CAD for Mammography: What Is the Kristy K. Brock, PhD, Director Practice) (In association with the Society
True Value? A. Target Definition Based on PET for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)
Valerie P. Jackson, MD Stephen Breen A. Communication of Critical Test Results
RC116 B. Target Definition Based on MR Imaging and the National Patient Safety Goals:
Yue Cao, PhD What You Need to Do
Patient-centered Radiology: Use It or
Lose It (Sponsored by the RSNA Public Ramin Khorasani, MD
C. Integration
Information Committee) Marc L. Kessler, PhD B. IT Toolkit for Optimizing Communication:
Philip O. Alderson, MD What You Need to Know
Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD RC123 Nabile M. Safdar, MD
Marcy Brown, RT Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision C. Critical Test Results and Electronic
Harvey L. Neiman, MD Systems in Radiology—The Hope, the Health Records: A Practical Framework
Hype, and the Hard Truth: The Clinical Paul J. Chang, MD
RC117 Need and Technical Approach
Essentials of Molecular Imaging and RC127
A. General Introduction of CAD in
Systems Diagnostics for Clinical Radiology Radiology Contract Negotiation:
Radiologists Practical Tips
Matthew T. Freedman, MD, MBA
A. What Is Molecular Imaging? Lawrence R. Muroff, MD
B. A Short History of CAD
Daniel Lee, MD, PhD Julie A. Muroff Esq, JD
Maryellen L. Giger, PhD
B. What Are Systems Diagnostics, and C. Engineering Aspects of CAD RC129
Why Are They Relevant to Clinical Technology Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR
Radiologists? Practice—MR Safety Update 2009
Georgia D. Tourassi, PhD
King C. Li, MD
RC124 A. Implants and Devices
C. Bioinformatics for Clinical Radiologists
Frank G. Shellock, PhD
Stephen T. Wong, PhD Osteoporosis: Clinical and Imaging
Features B. Gadolinium Chelates and Nephrogenic
RC118 Systemic Fibrosis
A. Pathophysiology and Management
What Diagnostic Radiologists Need to Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD
Karl L. Insogna, MD
Know about Radiation Oncology
B. Dual X-ray Absorptiometric Scan RC130
A. Basic Concepts in Radiation Oncology Interpretation Electronic Teaching Files (Informatics:
Stephanie A. Terezakis, MD Donald M. Bachman, MD Advances)
B. Radiation Therapy Techniques C. Quantitative CT A. General Concepts and Basic MIRC®
Ruth F. Lavigne, MD Jean M. Weigert, MD Adam E. Flanders, MD
C. Applications of PET in Radiation B. MyPACS Experience
Oncology
Michael L. Richardson, MD
Billy W. Loo, Jr, MD, PhD
C. MIRC® with Enhancements
D. Radiosurgery in the Head and Body
William J. Weadock, MD
Dwight E. Heron, MD

RC132
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR Safety
Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director
Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director
A. MR Safety Update: The ACR 2007
White Paper on MR Safety
Emanuel Kanal, MD
B. MR Safety of Implanted Devices:
Pacemakers and Neurostimulators—
What’s Safe and When?
Emanuel Kanal, MD
C. High Field, Radiofrequency, and
Gradient Safety
Daniel Schaefer, PhD
RC150
MR Imaging-guided Breast Biopsy
(Hands-on Workshop) RC153 RC204
Michelle D. McDonough, MD 3D Visualization Applications for Emerging Techniques in Musculoskeletal
Annamaria Wilhelm, MD Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Imaging
Elizabeth R. DePeri, MD Imaging (Hands-on Workshop) Hollis G. Potter, MD
Lia Bartella, MD, FRCR Matthew A. Barish, MD Sharmila Majumdar, PhD
Gary J. Whitman, MD Bruce M. Damon, PhD
Alice S. Rim, MD RC154
Hiroyuki Abe, MD Freeware, Shareware, and Open-Source RC205
Elsie Levin, MD Imaging Tools for Radiology No course 205 for neuroradiology
Christiane K. Kuhl, MD (Hands-on Workshop) programming during this time. See
Constance D. Lehman, MD, PhD Daniel P. Barboriak, MD multisession course VN21.
Mary C. Mahoney, MD
Margarita L. Zuley, MD RC206
Stamatia V. Destounis, MD Monday, November 30 Head and Neck Cancer: Basic Concepts
Carol H. Lee, MD 8:30 am - 10:00 am and Landmarks
Steven E. Harms, MD
Thomas L. Pope, Jr, MD RC201 A. Nasopharynx
Francesca D. Beaman, MD No course 201 for chest programming Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
W. Phil Evans III, MD during this time. See multisession B. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
Elizabeth A. Morris, MD course VC21. Suresh K. Mukherji, MD
Roberta A. Jong, MD C. Larynx: Piriform Sinus
RC202
RC151 Hugh D. Curtin, MD
Institutional Models for Training
Imaging of the Mediastinum Residents in Business, Information RC207
(How-to Workshop) Technology, and Academic Development No course 207 for genitourinary
Paul L. Molina, MD programming during this time. See
A. Business/Management Course for
Katherine R. Birchard, MD multisession course VU21.
Residents
Lacey Washington, MD
David M. Yousem, MD
RC208
RC152 B. Information Technology Training for
Easily Missed Findings in Emergency
Techniques of Freehand Invasive US with Residents
Radiology: Chest and Abdomen
Thermal Ablation (Hands-on Workshop) Eliot L. Siegel, MD
(An Interactive Session)
William E. Shiels II, DO C. Academic Development Course for
Alda F. Cossi, MD A. Trauma
Residents
Robert D. Lyon, MD Kathirkamanathan Shanmuganathan, MD
Mary H. Scanlon, MD
Michael V. Krasnokutsky, MD B. Nontraumatic Emergencies
Hayden W. Head III, MD RC203 Stephen Ledbetter, MD
Jeong-Min Lee, MD Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology:
Sarah S. Milla, MD Cardiac—Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain
Mark J. Hogan, MD
Stephen C. O’Connor, MD Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director
Howard T. Harcke, MD Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director
Manish N. Patel, DO Monvadi B. Srichai, MD
Hollins P. Clark, MD Charles S. White, MD
Neil V. Patel, MD Robert C. Gilkeson, MD

RC209 RC215 RC222

Categorical Course in Diagnostic Digital Mammography Imaging Challenges for Radiation
Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Small Bowel A. Equipment and Quality Control Oncology: Respiration-correlated Imaging
(An Interactive Session) Murray Rebner, MD in Radiation Therapy—What if the Target
Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director Is Moving?
B. How to Incorporate Digital
Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director Kristy K. Brock, PhD, Director
Mammography into Your Practice
A. Techniques for CT and MR Imaging Margarita L. Zuley, MD A. Limited Information
of the Small Bowel James M. Balter, PhD
C. Future Applications of Digital
Jeff L. Fidler, MD B. Four-dimensional CT
Mammography
B. Small-Bowel Obstruction and Mark A. Helvie, MD Sastry Vedam, PhD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease C. Four-dimensional PET
Tracy A. Jaffe, MD RC216 Sasa Mutic, MS
C. Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Radiology and the Family Physician
Small-Bowel Malignancy (Sponsored by the RSNA Public RC223
Michael Macari, MD Information Committee) Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision
D. Pitfalls in CT of the Small Bowel Robert W. Bales, MD (representative Systems in Radiology—The Hope, the
from AAFP) Hype, and the Hard Truth: CAD Applica-
Dean D. Maglinte, MD
Carol M. Rumack, MD tions in Breast and Lung Imaging
RC210 A. CAD in Breast Imaging
RC217
No course 210 for ultrasound program- Mia K. Markey, PhD
ming during this time. See multisession Oncologic Imaging in the Era of
Molecular Medicine B. CAD in Lung Imaging
course VG21. Samuel G. Armato III, PhD
A. Molecular Imaging Advances in
RC211 Oncology RC224
Improving Your PET Practice: Homer A. Macapinlac, MD Recent Advances in Neuroradiology,
Lessons Learned in Clinical Practice, B. Angiogenesis Imaging Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal, and
with Emphasis on Case Studies, Peter L. Choyke, MD Gynecologic Radiology: Practical Points
Image Correlation, and PET/CT and Pitfalls
(An Interactive Session) C. Apoptosis Imaging: Oncologic Imaging
Applications Ronald L. Eisenberg, MD, JD
Harry Agress, Jr, MD Alexander R. Margulis, MD
Paul D. Shreve, MD Francis G. Blankenberg, MD
Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD
RC212 RC218 Donald L. Resnick, MD
US in Oncology: Applications and Pitfalls Richard M. Gore, MD
Fast and Reliable CT Angiography:
(An Interactive Session) William P. Dillon, MD
Strategies for Technique Optimization
Carol B. Benson, MD, Moderator RC225
A. Acquisition
A. Thyroid and Neck Masses Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Eric E. Williamson, MD
Peter M. Doubilet, MD, PhD Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital
B. Contrast Medium
B. Gynecologic Tumors Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical
Justus E. Roos, MD
Carol B. Benson, MD Application: Algorithms
C. Postprocessing, Work Flow, and
C. Musculoskeletal Masses James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director
Interpretation
Ronald S. Adler, MD, PhD Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director
Richard L. Hallett II, MD
A. Matrix Inversion Tomosynthesis
RC213 RC221
James T. Dobbins III, PhD
No course 213 for pediatric radiology Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
B. Filtered Backprojection for
programming during this time. See Physics: Imaging Technologies in
Tomosynthesis
multisession course VP21. Oncology—Imaging Lung Cancer
James G. Mainprize, PhD
J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director
RC214 John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director C. Iterative Reconstruction for Digital
Breast Tomosynthesis
No course 214 for interventional A. PET and PET/CT for Lung Cancer
radiology programming during this time. Imaging Tao Wu, PhD
See multisession course VI21. Paul E. Kinahan, PhD RC226
B. Four-dimensional CT and PET/CT in Image Exchange and Distribution
Radiation Therapy (Informatics in Practice)
Lei Xing A. Profile of XDS-I (Cross-enterprise
C. Functional Lung Imaging Document Sharing for Imaging)
Thomas M. Guerrero, MD, PhD Eugene Igras
B. Practical Applications of XDS-I
Elliot D. Menschik, MD, PhD
C. Image CD Importation
Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD

RC227 RC250 Tuesday, December 1
How Payment Policy Will Impact Intraarterial Acute Ischemic Stroke 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Technology Development in the 21st Therapy (How-to Workshop)
Century: An ACR Interactive Session Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD RC301
(An Interactive Session) (In conjunction with John D. Barr, MD Case-based Review: Interstitial
the American College of Radiology) Lung Disease, Pulmonary Infection,
Maurine Spillman-Dennis, Moderator RC251 and Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Daniel Picus, MD Advanced Vascular Cross-sectional (An Interactive Session)
James V. Rawson, MD Imaging (How-to Workshop) David A. Lynch, MD
Robert K. Zeman, MD Klaus D. Hagspiel, MD Ann N. Leung, MD
Geraldine B. McGinty, MD Patrick T. Norton, MD Jeffrey S. Klein, MD
Bibb Allen, Jr, MD
RC252 RC302
Richard Duszak, Jr, MD
Christopher G. Ullrich, MD US-guided Interventional Breast Current Activities of the Radiology
Procedures (Hands-on Workshop) Residency Review Committee
RC229 Annamaria Wilhelm, MD (In conjunction with the Residency Review
Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Elizabeth R. DePeri, MD Committee)
Practice—Recognize That Artifact Francesca D. Beaman, MD E. Stephen Amis, Jr, MD
(An Interactive Session) Gary J. Whitman, MD Missy Fleming
A. Pitfalls: Their Identification and Elsie Levin, MD
Alice S. Rim, MD RC303
Avoidance
Stamatia V. Destounis, MD Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology:
Evan S. Siegelman, MD Cardiac—Evaluation of Ischemia with CT,
Dianne Georgian-Smith, MD
B. Artifacts and Their Remedies Michelle D. McDonough, MD MR, and Nuclear Imaging
Donald G. Mitchell, MD Christopher E. Comstock, MD Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director
RC230 Richard M. Chesbrough, MD Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director
Paula B. Gordon, MD A. Nuclear Imaging
Using Information Technology to Improve
Michael N. Linver, MD Dominique Delbeke, MD, PhD
Quality and Safety (Informatics:
Alda F. Cossi, MD B. MR Imaging
Advances)
Christine A. Bliven, MD
A. Picking Metrics: You Can’t Manage David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD
Albert V. Porambo, MD
What You Don’t Measure John T. Blackwelder, MD C. CT Imaging
Reuben S. Mezrich, MD, PhD Eren D. Yeh, MD Joao A. Lima, MD
B. Prospective Quality and Safety Christine A. Quinn, MD RC304
Initiatives Lia Bartella, MD, FRCR
Michael P. McNamara, Jr, MD Tendon Failure: Anatomy, Pathogenesis,
Ramin Khorasani, MD Biomechanics, and MR Imaging with
C. Data Mining: Feedback to Altering RC253 Emphasis on the Shoulder, Elbow,
Practice 3D Visualization Applications for and Ankle
Louise I. Schneider, MD Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Donald L. Resnick, MD
RC232 Imaging (Hands-on Workshop) Christine B. Chung, MD
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Matthew A. Barish, MD RC305
Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR-guided RC254 Modern Pediatric Neuroimaging
Interventional Therapies Data Collection, Organization, and A. Advanced MR Imaging for Pediatric
Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director Analysis with Excel and FileMaker Central Nervous System Disorders
Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director (Hands-on Workshop) Pratik Mukherjee, MD, PhD
A. Recent Advances in MR-guided Krishna Juluru, MD B. Head and Neck
Interventional Radiology John Eng, MD Susan I. Blaser, MD
Jeffrey L. Duerk, PhD
C. Malformations
B. MR-guided Thermal Therapy: Recent
Advances and Applications A. James Barkovich, MD
R. Jason Stafford, PhD, DABR
C. Functional MR Imaging: Recent
Advances and Applications in
MR-guided Neurosurgery
Edward F. Jackson, PhD

RC306
Sinonasal Imaging: A Practical Approach
to Infection, Neoplasms, and Acquired/
Developmental Disorders
A. Sinonasal Infections and Chronic
Inflammatory Disease
Vijay M. Rao, MD
B. Imaging and Staging of Sinonasal
Neoplasms
Michelle A. Michel, MD
C. Acquired and Developmental
Sinonasal Facial Disorders,
including Meningoceles
C. Douglas Phillips, MD
RC307
No course 307 for genitourinary
programming during this time.
See multisession course VU31.
RC308
No course 308 for emergency program-
ming during this time. See multisession
course VE31.
RC309 RC311 RC316
Categorical Course in Diagnostic PET for Assessing Treatment Response When the Doctor Is the Problem: Dealing
Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Colon Richard L. Wahl, MD with the Disruptive or Impaired Physician
(An Interactive Session) Neeta Pandit-Taskar, MD (An Interactive Session) (Sponsored by the
Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director RSNA Professionalism Committee)
Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director RC312
Renal Artery Disease A. The Physician with Behavioral
A. CT Colonography: Technical Problems
Considerations A. Clinical Conditions, Management, Carol M. Rumack, MD
Abraham H. Dachman, MD and Outcomes Alan C. Hartford, MD, PhD
B. CT Colonography: Summary of Data Myron A. Pozniak, MD
B. The Physician with a Substance
Joel G. Fletcher, MD B. MR Imaging Techniques and Abuse Problem
C. CT Colonography: Interpretation, Interpretation John P. Livoni, MD
Reporting, and Pitfalls Stefan O. Schoenberg, MD, PhD Leonard Berlin, MD
Perry J. Pickhardt, MD C. CT Techniques and Interpretation C. The Physician with a Mental or
D. Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis and W. Dennis Foley, MD Physical Illness
Staging RC313 Stephen D. Brown, MD
Dushyant V. Sahani, MD Marilyn J. Goske, MD
No course 313 for pediatric radiology Craig M. Johnson, DO
RC310 programming during this time. See D. The Aging Physician
The Metabolic Syndrome and Its Impact multisession course VP31. Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD
on US (An Interactive Session) Donald M. Bachman, MD
RC314
A. The Metabolic Syndrome: Obesity and
the Liver? Or, Does Obesity Cause No course 314 for interventional
Liver Cancer? radiology programming during this time.
Stephanie R. Wilson, MD See multisession course VI31.
B. Obesity and Imaging: Its Implications RC315
for US No course 315 for breast programming
Raul N. Uppot, MD during this time. See multisession
C. Obesity and US: A Perspective during course VB31.
Pregnancy
Phyllis Glanc, MD

RC317 RC323 RC329
Neurologic Imaging in the Era of Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision Minicourse: Optimize Your Body
Molecular Medicine Systems in Radiology—The Hope, MR Practice—Clinical Problem
A. Molecular Imaging for Central Nervous the Hype, and the Hard Truth: Solving: Pelvis (An Interactive Session)
System Malignancies The Clinical Reality A. Cystic Pelvic Mass of Nonovarian
Dawid Schellingerhout, MD A. The Radiologist’s Perspective about Origin
B. PET Imaging of Neuropsychiatric Using CAD Susan M. Ascher, MD
Disorders Robyn L. Birdwell, MD B. The Added Value of Functional
Peter Herscovitch, MD B. The Statistical Perspective: The MR Imaging in the Evaluation of
C. Stem Cell Tracking in Neurologic Limitations of Clinical CAD Studies Gynecologic Malignancies
Applications Robert M. Nishikawa, PhD Evis Sala, MD, PhD
Jeff W. Bulte, PhD C. The FDA’s Perspective C. Rectal Carcinoma Staging: A Practical
Nicholas Petrick, PhD Approach
RC318 Gina Brown, MD, MBBS
Controversies in Oncologic Imaging RC324
(An Interactive Session) Publishing in Radiology: What You Always RC330
A. Lung Cancer Wanted to Know and Never Asked Integration Strategies for Radiology
Reginald F. Munden, MD, DMD Alexander A. Bankier, MD Systems (Informatics: Advances)
Herbert Y. Kressel, MD A. HL7 and DICOM versus SOA
B. Breast MR Imaging
Deborah Levine, MD Paul J. Chang, MD
Elizabeth A. Morris, MD Elkan F. Halpern, PhD
C. Cystic Renal Masses B. Macros and Workstation-based
Robert G. Sheiman, MD
Gary M. Israel, MD Integration
RC325 Stuart R. Pomerantz, MD
D. Cystic Pancreatic Lesions
Michael Macari, MD Categorical Course in Diagnostic C. DICOM WG23 Plug-ins
Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Lawrence R. Tarbox, PhD
RC321 Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical
Application: Optimization RC332
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
Physics: Imaging Technologies in James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
Oncology—Imaging Brain Tumors Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR-based
J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director A. Effect of Acquisition Parameters on Assessment of Therapy
John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director Image Quality in Tomosynthesis Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director
Ingrid Reiser, PhD Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director
A. Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MR
Imaging B. Image Quality Metrics and System A. Assessment of Therapy Response with
Edward F. Jackson, PhD Optimization for Digital Tomosynthesis Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MR
Imaging
B. PET Imaging for Brain Tumors Wei Zhao, PhD
Yue Cao, PhD
Anca L. Grosu, MD C. Radiation Dosimetry in Tomosynthesis
Imaging of the Breast B. Assessment of Therapy Response with
C. Imaging for Radiation Treatment of in Vivo MR Spectroscopy
Brain Tumors Ioannis Sechopoulos, PhD
Peter B. Barker, DPhil
J. Daniel Bourland, PhD RC326 C. Applications of Diffusion MR Imaging to
RC322 Quality Control in PACS (Informatics the Assessment of Therapy Response
Imaging Challenges for Radiation in Practice) Thomas L. Chenevert, PhD
Oncology: Imaging for Adaptive A. Image Quality Process RC350
Planning—What if the Target Changes? Kevin W. McEnery, MD
Kristy K. Brock, PhD, Director Chest Interventions (How-to Workshop)
B. Data Integrity
A. Deformable Registration A. Pleural Effusions and Their
S. J. Shepard, MS
Kristy K. Brock, PhD Management
C. Putting Display Quality Control into Jeffrey S. Pollak, MD
B. Imaging Practice
Jan-Jakob Sonke, PhD B. Percutaneous Biopsy of Intrathoracic
Ehsan Samei, PhD
Douglas Moseley, PhD Masses
RC327 Alison Wilcox, MD
C. Replanning
Katja Langen, PhD Critical Issues Facing the Profession C. CT-guided Tube Pericardiostomy
of Radiology: An ACR Leadership Suzanne Palmer, MD
Perspective (In conjunction with the
American College of Radiology)
John A. Patti, MD
Bibb Allen, Jr, MD
James H. Thrall, MD
Paul H. Ellenbogen, MD

RC351 Tuesday, December 1 RC405

Body MR Imaging: Current Role and 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Central Nervous System Infections
New Ideas (How-to Workshop) (An Interactive Session)
Richard C. Semelka, MD RC401 Anne G. Osborn, MD
Diego R. Martin, MD, PhD No course 401 for chest programming Vincent P. Mathews, MD
Ersan Altun, MD during this time. See multisession course
Jorge Elias, Jr, MD, PhD VC31. RC406
Head and Neck Cancer: Advanced Topics
RC352 RC402
A. Imaging of Perineural Spread
Small Parts Interventional US Resident Training: Hot Topics
Lawrence E. Ginsberg, MD
(Hands-on Workshop) (An Interactive Session)
B. State-of-the-Art Imaging of Cervical
William E. Shiels II, DO A. Vascular and/or Interventional Nodal Metastases
Peter L. Cooperberg, MD Radiology: Are Residents Victims of
Stephen D. Brown, MD Peter M. Som, MD
a Turf War?
Veronica J. Rooks, MD Anne C. Roberts, MD C. Posttreatment Surveillance
John M. Racadio, MD Daniel W. Williams III, MD
B. MR Imaging: How Much and When
Michael E. Click, MD during Residency? RC407
Neil T. Specht, MD
Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Carlo Martinoli, MD
Mauro Oddone, MD C. Breast Imaging: What Do Residents of the Solid Renal Mass
John D. Lane, MD Need to Experience in 4 Months? Mukesh G. Harisinghani, MD
Benjamin E. Tubb, MD, PhD Cherie M. Kuzmiak, DO David S. Hartman, MD
James W. Murakami, MD Mark A. Rosen, MD, PhD
RC403 Srinivasa R. Prasad, MD
James S. Donaldson, MD Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology:
Cardiac—Coronary Artery Imaging RC408
RC353 Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director State-of-the-Art Imaging for Penetrating
3D Visualization Applications for Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director Trauma
Vascular Imaging (Hands-on Workshop) A. CT Angiography A. Gunshot Wounds
Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD Jill E. Jacobs, MD Anthony J. Wilson, MBChB
Christopher J. Francois, MD B. MR Angiography B. Thorax
RC354 J. Paul Finn, MD Sanjeev Bhalla, MD
Freeware, Shareware, and Open-Source RC404 C. Abdomen
Imaging Tools for Radiology (Hands-on Christine O. Menias, MD
Baby Boomer Bruises (An Interactive
Workshop) Session) RC409
Daniel P. Barboriak, MD Carol L. Andrews, MD Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Cheryl A. Petersilge, MD Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Acute
Joseph S. Yu, MD Abdomen (An Interactive Session)
Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director
Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director
A. The Negative Acute Abdominal CT:
Take Another Look
Francis J. Scholz, MD
B. Acute and Chronic Conditions Related
to Gallstones
William C. Small, MD, PhD
C. Acute Inflammatory Conditions of the
Gastrointestinal Tract: The “-itis”
Douglas S. Katz, MD
D. Vascular Compromise and Bowel
Obstruction
Jay P. Heiken, MD

RC410 RC416
Hot Topics in US: Volume Imaging How to Avoid a Scandal: Resolving
Stephanie R. Wilson, MD, Moderator Difficulties in Professional Relationships
A. An Introduction to Volume Imaging (An Interactive Session) (Sponsored by the
Thomas R. Nelson, PhD RSNA Professionalism Committee)
B. The Gynecologic Perspective on A. Physician-Physician Difficulties
Volume Imaging Stephen Chan, MD
Beryl R. Benacerraf, MD Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD
C. The Abdominal Perspective on B. Physician-Patient Difficulties
Volume Imaging Marilyn J. Goske, MD
Franklin N. Tessler, MD Stephen D. Brown, MD
D. 3D Applications in Contrast- C. Physician-Industry Relationships:
enhanced US Evolving Technology
Franca Meloni, MD Phillip M. Devlin, MD
D. Physician-Industry Relationships:
RC411 Marketing
Advances and Updates in Gastrointesti- John P. Livoni, MD
nal and Genitourinary Nuclear Medicine
Harvey A. Ziessman, MD RC417
Raghuveer K. Halkar, MD Cardiovascular Imaging in the Era of
Molecular Medicine
RC412
A. Clinical Opportunities
Topics in Aortic Imaging
Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD
A. The ABCs of Aortic Dissection B. Atherosclerosis
Dominik Fleischmann, MD Zahi A. Fayad, PhD
B. Common Surgical Procedures and RC422
C. Cell Therapy
Their Complications Imaging Challenges for Radiation
Dara L. Kraitchman, DVM, PhD
Terri J. Vrtiska, MD Oncology: Basic Strategies Through
C. Imaging Endografts: What Is Important? RC418 State-of-the Art
Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD Pitfalls in Oncologic Imaging Jon J. Kruse, PhD, Director
A. Central Nervous System A. 2D Radiographic Imaging
RC413
Andrei I. Holodny, MD Jon J. Kruse, PhD
No course 413 for pediatric radiology
B. Chest B. Cone-Beam CT Localization
programming during this time. See
multisession course VP32 Ella A. Kazerooni, MD Douglas Moseley, PhD
C. Abdomen and Pelvis C. MR/Linac Integration
RC414 Ali Shirkhoda, MD J.J. W. Lagendijk
Interventions in the Female Pelvis D. Bone and Soft Tissue RC423
Jean-Pierre J. Pelage, MD, PhD David M. Panicek, MD
Amy S. Thurmond, MD Minicourse: Computer-assisted Decision
Lindsay S. Machan, MD RC421 Systems in Radiology—The Hope,
the Hype, and the Hard Truth: CAD
RC415 Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
Applications in Colonography and Beyond
Physics: Imaging Technologies in
How to Set Up a High-Quality Breast Oncology—Imaging Breast Cancer A. CAD for Colon Cancer
MR Imaging Program Philippe Lefere, MD
J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director
A. Technical Requirements John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director B. Emerging Applications
R. Edward Hendrick, PhD A. Instrumental Accuracy and Challenges Berkman Sahiner, PhD
B. Current Indications and Quality for PET in Radiation Treatment C. Looking Forward: A Glance into the
Determinants Planning Future of CAD
Constance D. Lehman, MD, PhD Assen S. Kirov, PhD Paul J. Chang, MD
C. Breast MR Imaging Interpretation, B. Breast MR Imaging
including BIRADS Huong T. Le-Petross, MD
Debra M. Ikeda, MD C. Dedicated Breast PET/CT
John M. Boone, PhD

RC424
Applications of Advanced Imaging
Techniques in Forensic Radiology
Angela D. Levy, MD
Howard T. Harcke, MD
Barry D. Daly, MD
Michael J. Thali, MD
Steffen Ross, MD
RC425
Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital
Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical
Application: Breast Applications
James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director
Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director
A. Methodology and Algorithms for Breast
Tomosynthesis
Stephen J. Glick, PhD
B. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis:
Experience with Diagnostic Clinical
Applications
Steven P. Poplack, MD
C. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis:
Experience with Imaging over
3500 Subjects
Daniel B. Kopans, MD
RC426
Advanced Visualization (Informatics in
Practice) (In association with the Society RC429 RC432
for Imaging Informatics in Medicine) Minicourse: Optimize Your Body MR Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
A. What Is 3D and Advanced Processing? Practice—Clinical Problem Solving: Physics: CT and MR Imaging—MR
Luciano M. Prevedello, MD Abdomen Contrast Agent Developments and
Applications
B. How to Select a 3D System for Your A. The Cystic Lesion of the Pancreas
Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director
Environment Masoom A. Haider, MD
Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director
Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD B. Cholangiocarcinoma: Detection
A. Gadolinium-based MR Contrast Agents:
C. Ensuring the Success of Your 3D and Staging
Recent Advances and Applications
Laboratory: Economic, Legal, and Kartik S. Jhaveri, MD
Thomas Meade, PhD
Procedural Principles C. Fat and the Liver
Eliot L. Siegel, MD B. USPIO MR Contrast Agents: Recent
Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD
Advances and Applications
RC427 RC430 Brian K. Rutt, PhD
Strategic Planning and Marketing for How Standard Terminology Will Improve C. MR Imaging with Hyperpolarized
Radiology Practices: Dos and Don’ts Your Practice: Reporting, Finding Agents: Mechanisms and Applications
Jonathan W. Berlin, MD Information, and Quality (Informatics: A. D. Sherry, PhD
Frank J. Lexa, MD Advances)
Giles W. Boland, MD RC450
A. Terminology-enabled Voice Recognition
Image-guided Biopsy of the Spine
and Structured Reporting
(Hands-on Workshop)
Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD
Gregg H. Zoarski, MD
B. Utility of Terminologies for Image Michele H. Johnson, MD
Annotation and Information Retrieval John L. Go, MD
Daniel L. Rubin, MD A. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBA
C. Using Terminology to Mine Reports for Chi-Shing Zee, MD
Quality Assessment
Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD

RC451 B. Cardiac Volume CT with 320 Sections RC510
Inferior Vena Cava Interventions Marc Dewey, MD Obstetrics I (An Interactive Session)
(How-to Workshop) C. Dual-Source CT of the Heart Carol B. Benson, MD, Moderator
Charles T. Burke, MD Uwe J. Schoepf, MD A. Ectopic Pregnancy
Joseph M. Stavas, MD D. New Horizons in Radiation Protection Mary C. Frates, MD
Robert G. Dixon, MD James P. Earls, MD B. The 10-14-Week Fetal Scan
Raj Kasthuri, MD
RC504 Carol B. Benson, MD
RC452 C. Pregnancy Support Structures: Uterus,
No course 504 for musculoskeletal
US-guided Interventional Breast programming during this time. See Placenta, and Cervix
Procedures (Hands-on Workshop) multisession course VS41. Deborah Levine, MD
Elsie Levin, MD
Rachel F. Brem, MD RC505 RC511
Carl J. D’Orsi, MD No course 505 for neuroradiology Radionuclide Imaging of Inflammation
W. Phil Evans III, MD programming during this time. See and Infection: A Multimodality Approach
Bruno D. Fornage, MD multisession course VN41. Christopher J. Palestro, MD
Liane E. Philpotts, MD Katrin D. Stumpe, MD
William R. Poller, MD RC506
RC512
Joseph Spigel, MD Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging
Mary C. Mahoney, MD Challenging CT Angiographic and
A. US and Fine-Needle Aspiration MR Angiographic Cases: Interactive
Stamatia V. Destounis, MD
Jill E. Langer, MD Interpretation with the Experts
Margaret M. Szabunio, MD
Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, MPH B. CT, MR, and PET Imaging (An Interactive Session)
Laurie A. Loevner, MD Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, Moderator
RC453 Elliot K. Fishman, MD
3D Visualization Applications for RC507 Neil M. Rofsky, MD
Neuroimaging (Hands-on Workshop) Imaging the Postoperative Urinary Tract Iain D. Kirkpatrick, MD
Gary J. Wendt, MD Parvati Ramchandani, MD Michael L. Martin, MD
Gary M. Israel, MD
RC454 Gary S. Sudakoff, MD RC513
Data Collection, Organization, and Pediatric Interventional Radiology
Analysis with Excel and FileMaker RC508
A. Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central
(Hands-on Workshop) Easily Missed Findings in Emergency Catheterization: How to Establish and
Krishna Juluru, MD Radiology: Extremity Injuries Run the Service
John Eng, MD (An Interactive Session)
William E. Shiels II, DO
A. Upper Extremity B. Interventional Procedures for the
Wednesday, December 2 Lee F. Rogers, MD General Pediatric Radiologist
8:30 am - 10:00 am B. Lower Extremity James S. Donaldson, MD
Joseph S. Yu, MD C. Horizons in Pediatric Interventional
RC501
RC509 Radiology
High-Resolution CT Update: Multidetector Derek J. Roebuck, MD
CT Technique, Idiopathic Interstitial Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Pneumonias, and Emphysema Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Pancreas RC514
(An Interactive Session) (An Interactive Session) No course 514 for interventional
Ella A. Kazerooni, MD Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director radiology programming during this time.
Jeffrey R. Galvin, MD Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director See multisession course VI41.
Alexander A. Bankier, MD A. Techniques for CT and MR Imaging
Fergus V. Coakley, MD RC515
RC502 Screening for Breast Cancer
B. Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
How to Be the Speaker Everyone Wants
Desiree E. Morgan, MD A. Screening Mammography
You to Be (An Interactive Session)
C. Solid Neoplasms: Detection and Staging D. David Dershaw, MD
Jannette Collins, MD, MEd
Alec J. Megibow, MD, MPH B. Screening Breast US
RC503 D. Cystic Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Wendie A. Berg, MD, PhD
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Management C. Screening Breast MR Imaging
Cardiac—Emerging CT Technologies Mark E. Baker, MD Susan G. Orel, MD
Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director
Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director
A. 256-Section CT of the Heart
Martin H. Hoffmann, MD

RC516 RC523 RC527

Radiology Education in the Developing Minicourse: Innovations and Advances in Radiology and Medicare Fraud and
World (Sponsored by the RSNA Medical Imaging Technology—ABR Abuse: Tales from the Front
Committee on International Relations Radiologic Physics Certification John J. Smith, MD, JD
and Education) G. Donald Frey, PhD, Director Richard Duszak, Jr, MD
George A. Taylor, MD A. Introduction: Qualifications and Aspects Stuart Langbein, JD
Sughra Raza, MD of the 2012/2014 Initiatives
Kitt Shaffer, MD, PhD RC530
Stephen R. Thomas, PhD
William W. Mayo-Smith, MD CAD for the Rest of the Body
B. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) (Informatics: Advances)
RC518 Update
A. The Liver and Its Neighbors
Diffusion-weighted Imaging in Oncology G. Donald Frey, PhD
Hans-Peter Meinzer, PhD
A. Principles, Techniques, and C. Examination of the Future: Changes in
the Examination for Diagnostic B. The Brain
Interpretation Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD
Dow-Mu Koh, MBBS Radiology
Richard L. Morin, PhD C. The Musculoskeletal System and Other
B. Applications in Abdominal and Pelvic Body Parts
Neoplasms D. Examination of the Future: Changes in
the Examination for Radiation Oncology Kyongtae T. Bae, MD, PhD
Bachir Taouli, MD
Geoffrey S. Ibbott, PhD RC531
C. Applications in Other Neoplasms
Andreas M. Herneth, MD RC524 Tumor Ablation Beyond the Liver:
Reviewing Manuscripts for the RSNA How-to and Preliminary Results
RC521 Damian E. Dupuy, MD
Journals (Sponsored by the RSNA
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Publications Council) S. Nahum Goldberg, MD
Physics: Imaging Technologies in Matthew R. Callstrom, MD, PhD
Herbert Y. Kressel, MD
Oncology—Imaging Genitourinary and Debra A. Gervais, MD
William W. Olmsted, MD
Prostate Cancer
J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director RC525 RC532
John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director Categorical Course in Diagnostic Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
A. Prostate MR Imaging Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Physics: CT and MR Imaging—
Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical CT Image Generation: From Multislice
John Kurhanewicz, PhD
Application: Chest Applications to Cone-Beam CT
B. Tomosynthesis in Prostate Radiation Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director
Therapy James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director
Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director
Qing-Rong J. Wu, PhD
A. Methodology and Algorithms for Chest A. Advances in CT Technology
C. Multimodality Image Integration Willi A. Kalender, PhD
Michael B. Sharpe, PhD Tomosynthesis
James T. Dobbins III, PhD B. Approaches to Image Reconstruction
RC522 B. Initial Evaluation and Clinical Experi- Thomas G. Flohr, PhD
Imaging Challenges for Radiation ence with Chest Tomosynthesis RC550
Oncology: Imaging for Treatment Åse A. Johnsson, MD, PhD
Verification—Monitoring Intrafractional MR Imaging-guided Breast Biopsy
C. Comparison of Tomosynthesis, (Hands-on Workshop)
Target Motion Dual-Energy, and Chest Radiography
Jon J. Kruse, PhD, Director Michelle D. McDonough, MD
for Lung Nodule Detection Elizabeth R. DePeri, MD
A. Megavoltage Electronic Portal Imaging H. Page McAdams, MD Annamaria Wilhelm, MD
Device Gary J. Whitman, MD
Ross I. Berbeco, PhD RC526
Alice S. Rim, MD
B. RF Beacons Enterprise Imaging (Informatics in Elsie Levin, MD
Parag Parikh Practice) (In association with the Society Christiane K. Kuhl, MD
for Imaging Informatics in Medicine) Mary C. Mahoney, MD
C. Fluoroscopy
Lei Xing A. Pathology Stamatia V. Destounis, MD
Paul J. Chang, MD Carol H. Lee, MD
B. Other Nonradiology Images Steven E. Harms, MD
Steven C. Horii, MD Peter R. Eby, MD
Thomas L. Pope, Jr, MD
C. Cardiology
W. Phil Evans III, MD
Benoit Desjardins, MD, PhD Sandra Brennan, MBBCh, MSc
Roberta A. Jong, MD
Robert L. Gutierrez, MD
Simone Schrading, MD

RC551 Thursday, December 3 RC605
Multidetector CT and MR Imaging 8:30 am - 10:00 am Neuroradiology Film Panel: Gender
Evaluation of Congenital Thoracic Show Down
Disease in the Adult (Noncardiac) RC601 Robert M. Quencer, MD, Moderator
(How-to Workshop) Cardiovascular Imaging for the Thoracic Matthew T. Walker, MD, Moderator
Fernando R. Gutierrez, MD Radiologist: Cardiac CT, Cardiac MR Lawrence E. Ginsberg, MD
Kristopher W. Cummings, MD Imaging, and Acute Aortic Diseases Robert D. Zimmerman, MD
Sanjeev Bhalla, MD (An Interactive Session) A. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBA
Charles S. White, MD Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
RC552 Gautham P. Reddy, MD Nancy J. Fischbein, MD
Musculoskeletal US with Focus on H. Page McAdams, MD Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD
Peripheral Nerves: The Brachial Plexus
(Hands-on Workshop) RC602 RC606
Carlo Martinoli, MD Leadership Training in Radiology Temporal Bone: A Practical Approach to
J. A. Bouffard, MD A. How Are Current Leaders Selected? Common Problems
Catherine J. Brandon, MD James H. Thrall, MD A. Evaluation of Internal Auditory Canal
Etienne Cardinal, MD B. How to Be a Good Leader and Petrous Apex
Ruth Y. Ceulemans, MD H. Ric Harnsberger, MD
Stephen R. Baker, MD
Joseph G. Craig, MD
C. Radiology Leadership Training: A Vision B. Congenital Ear Problems
David P. Fessell, MD
Ghiyath Habra, MD for the Future Caroline D. Robson, MBChB
Marina Kislyakova, MD Lawrence R. Muroff, MD C. Temporal Bone Inflammation and
Joseph H. Introcaso, MD Cholesteatoma
RC603
Jon A. Jacobson, MD Richard H. Wiggins III, MD
Matthieu Rutten, MD Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology:
Cardiac—New Developments in SPECT RC607
Marnix T. van Holsbeeck, MD
Ximena L. Wortsman, MD and PET of the Heart Genitourinary Emergencies: Case-based
Kenneth S. Lee, MD Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director Approach (An Interactive Session)
Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director Syed Zafar H. Jafri, MD
RC553 Daniel S. Berman, MD Courtney A. Woodfield, MD
3D Visualization Applications for Cardiac Marcelo F. Di Carli, MD Deborah A. Baumgarten, MD, MPH
Imaging (Hands-on Workshop) Markus Schwaiger, MD
RC608
William W. Boonn, MD RC604 Spinal Injuries: Stable or Unstable?
RC554 Unique Musculoskeletal Issues in You Make the Call
Adobe Flash for Radiologists: Children (An Interactive Session) A. Craniocervical Region
A Hands-on Tutorial (Hands-on Workshop) Tal Laor, MD Frederick A. Mann, MD
Kevin P. Daly, MD A. Carl Merrow, MD
Boaz Karmazyn, MD B. Lower Cervical Region
Spencer B. Gay, MD
O. Clark West, MD
C. Thoracic and Lumbar Regions
Wayne S. Kubal, MD
RC609
Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Gallbladder
and Bile Ducts (An Interactive Session)
Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director
Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director
A. Techniques for CT and MR Imaging
Ivan Pedrosa, MD
B. Anomalies, Stones, and Cholangitis
(Acute and Chronic)
Benjamin M. Yeh, MD
C. Malignant Lesions (including
Gallbladder Carcinoma)
Christine O. Menias, MD

RC610 RC616 RC622

Obstetrics II: US (An Interactive Session) Imaging and Role of Radiation in Imaging Challenges for Radiation
Clifford S. Levi, MD, Moderator Gynecologic Malignancies (In conjunction Oncology: Imaging for Treatment
A. Fetal Heart with the American Association for Women Assessment—Are We Doing Any Good?
Clifford S. Levi, MD Radiologists) Robert Jeraj, Director
Zhongxing Liao, MD, Moderator A. MR Imaging
B. Fetal Central Nervous System
Ants Toi, MD A. Staging Gynecologic Malignancies Edward F. Jackson, PhD
Julia R. Fielding, MD B. CT Imaging
C. Fetal Thorax
Beverly G. Coleman, MD B. Role of Imaging in the Treatment of Katja Langen, PhD
Gynecological Malignancies with C. PET Imaging
D. Fetal Genitourinary Tract Radiation
Katherine W. Fong, MD Robert Jeraj
Patricia J. Eifel, MD
RC611 C. Imaging Assessment of Treatment RC623
No course 611 for nuclear medicine Response in Gynecological Minicourse: Innovations and Advances in
programming during this time. Malignancies Medical Imaging Technology—ACR
See multisession courses CC51 – 54. Katarzyna J. Macura, MD, PhD Accreditation of SPECT and PET
G. Donald Frey, PhD, Director
RC612 RC617
A. Introduction to ACR Accreditation of
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease: Interventional Radiology in the Era of SPECT and PET
Perspectives on Diagnosis and Treatment Molecular Medicine G. Donald Frey, PhD
A. Spectrum of Disease and Treatment A. Image-guided Tissue Analysis B. Paperwork and Administrative Issues
Options Michael D. Kuo, MD Carolyn R. MacFarlane, MS, CNMT, RT(N)
John H. Rundback, MD B. Focused and Integrated Image-guided C. PET/CT Accreditation
B. Imaging Advantages and Trade-offs: Delivery of Molecular Medicines: Peter D. Esser, PhD
CT and MR Imaging Clinical Applications and Tools
D. SPECT and SPECT/CT Accreditation
Carlo Catalano, MD Bradford J. Wood, MD
Michael V. Yester, PhD
C. Management Decisions from Imaging: C. Optical Imaging Applications in
What Is Important? Interventional Radiology RC624
Barry Stein, MD Ching Tung, PhD Practical Approach to Optimizing
Radiation Dose for Body CT
RC613 RC618
Imaging Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma A. Chest and Abdominal Protocols
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Imaging
Sanjay Saini, MD
A. Imaging of Acute Hepatic Disease A. Diagnosis and Staging
B. Cardiac Protocols
George A. Taylor, MD Andrea Baur-Melnyk, PhD
James A. Brink, MD
B. Imaging in Pediatric Inflammatory B. Assessment of Treatment Response
and Complications C. Neuroradiology Protocols
Bowel Disease
Michael E. Mulligan, MD Michael H. Lev, MD
Jeannette M. Perez-Rossello, MD
C. The Pediatric Pancreas RC621 RC625
Michael J. Callahan, MD Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Physics: Imaging Technologies in Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital
RC614 Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical
Oncology—Abdominal Oncologic Imaging
No course 614 for interventional Application: Other Applications
radiology programming during this J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director
John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director
time. See multisession course VI51. Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director
A. CT and MR in Abdominal Oncologic
RC615 Imaging A. Skeletal Tomosynthesis Imaging
Establishing a High-Quality Breast David J. Vining, MD Michael J. Flynn, PhD
Center B. Imaging in Hyperthermia B. Applications of Tomosynthesis for
Radiation Therapy Targeting
A. Benchmarks and Reporting Issues James R. MacFall, PhD
Devon J. Godfrey, PhD
Michael N. Linver, MD C. Imaging Hypoxia and Cell Proliferation
in Vivo C. Inverse Geometry Imaging in
B. Economics/Relative Value Units of
Tomosynthesis
Breast Imaging K. S. C. Chao, MD
Rebecca Fahrig, PhD
James P. Borgstede, MD
C. Optimization and Centers of Excellence
Jennifer A. Harvey, MD

RC626 RC632 RC652
Continuing Medical Education in the Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Dynamic Musculoskeletal US of the
Clinical Practice (Informatics in Practice) Physics: CT and MR Imaging— Upper Extremity (Hands-on Workshop)
A. Yottalook™: How to Avoid Searching for Assessment of Image Quality Etienne Cardinal, MD
Content in All of the Wrong Places? Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director Marnix T. van Holsbeeck, MD
Khan M. Siddiqui, MD Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director Ximena L. Wortsman, MD
A. Image Quality Metrics J. A. Bouffard, MD
B. MIRC® Teaching Files: Integration in
John M. Boone, PhD Nathalie J. Bureau, MD
Practice
Ruth Y. Ceulemans, MD
Adam E. Flanders, MD B. Artifacts and Their Correction
Joseph G. Craig, MD
C. Concept-based Image Retrieval: Jiang Hsieh, PhD David P. Fessell, MD
The GoldMiner® Image Search Engine C. Image Quality in Flat-Panel— Ghiyath Habra, MD
Charles E. Kahn, Jr, MD Detector CT Joseph H. Introcaso, MD
Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, PhD Jon A. Jacobson, MD
RC627
Carlo Martinoli, MD
Malpractice Minefields in Radiology: RC650
Matthieu Rutten, MD
Mammography, Interventional Radiology, Radiofrequency Ablation: Principles, Viviane Khoury, MD
and Failure to Communicate Techniques, Equipment, and Tricks of Kenneth S. Lee, MD
Leonard Berlin, MD the Trade (Hands-on Workshop)
Robert A. Schmidt, MD John R. Kachura, MD RC653
Robert L. Vogelzang, MD Steven C. Rose, MD 3D Visualization Applications for Cardiac
Stephen B. Solomon, MD Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)
RC630 Matthew R. Callstrom, MD, PhD William W. Boonn, MD
Imaging as a Biomarker (Informatics: Kamran Ahrar, MD
Advances) Debra A. Gervais, MD RC654
A. Imaging in Clinical Trials Luigi Solbiati, MD Essential Internet Resources for Decision
C. Carl Jaffe, MD Support and Learning while You Work
RC651 (Hands-on Workshop)
B. Methods for Quantitative Imaging Newer Concepts for the Imaging Michael P. D’Alessandro, MD
Binsheng Zhao, DSc Characterization and Quantification of Jeffrey R. Galvin, MD
C. caBIG® Imaging Work Space Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease James J. Choi, MD
Eliot L. Siegel, MD (How-to Workshop)
Robert M. Steiner, MD
RC631
Jonathan G. Goldin, MBChB, PhD
Small Parts Interventional US David A. Lynch, MD
(Hands-on Workshop)
William E. Shiels II, DO
Peter L. Cooperberg, MD
Stephen D. Brown, MD
Veronica J. Rooks, MD
John M. Racadio, MD
Michael E. Click, MD
Neil T. Specht, MD
Carlo Martinoli, MD
Mauro Oddone, MD
John D. Lane, MD
Benjamin E. Tubb, MD, PhD
James W. Murakami, MD
James S. Donaldson, MD

Thursday, December 3 RC704 RC708

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Imaging of Upper Extremity Entrapment Pediatric Emergency Imaging
Neuropathies A. Diagnoses You Don’t Want to Miss in
RC701 Zehava S. Rosenberg, MD the Pediatric Emergency Department
Case-based Review: Jenny T. Bencardino, MD Susan D. John, MD
Trauma Mediastinum and Pleura Carlo Martinoli, MD
(An Interactive Session) B. The Acute Abdomen: A Pediatric
John A. Carrino, MD, MPH
Eric J. Stern, MD Perspective—Often a Little Different in
Phillip M. Boiselle, MD RC705 Children than in Adults
Gerald F. Abbott, MD Spine Imaging Leonard E. Swischuk, MD
RC702 A. Comprehensive Imaging of Spinal RC709

Vascular Malformations Categorical Course in Diagnostic
Radiology Resident and Fellow
Robert W. Hurst, MD Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Liver I
Recruitment
B. Imaging of Spinal Intradural Processes: (An Interactive Session)
A. The Life Cycle of Radiology Resident Differentiating Neoplasms from Mimics Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director
Recruitment
James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director
Janet E. Bailey, MD
C. High-Resolution 3D MR Imaging of the A. Diffuse Liver Disease: Techniques for
B. Current Trends in Fellowship Spine at 3T: Is It a Reality? CT and MR Imaging
Recruitment
Elias R. Melhem, MD, PhD Elmar M. Merkle, MD
Felix S. Chew, MD
RC706 B. Diffuse Liver Disease: Cirrhosis and
RC703 Portal Hypertension
Teeth and Jaws
Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: Claude B. Sirlin, MD
Cardiac—Imaging of Cardiac Physiology: A. Basic Anatomy and Implants C. Diffuse Liver Disease: Deposition
From the Chest Radiograph to CT and James J. Abrahams, MD Disorders
MR Imaging B. Jaw Lesions Elmar M. Merkle, MD
Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director Kristine M. Mosier, DMD, PhD D. Diffuse Liver Disease: Vascular
Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director C. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
A. Chest Radiography Per-Lennart A. Westesson, MD, PhD Fred T. Lee, Jr, MD
Laura E. Heyneman, MD
RC707 RC710
B. CT Imaging
Adrenal Imaging (An Interactive Session) Some Great Cases I Have Seen:
Christoph R. Becker, MD
Giles W. Boland, MD Scrotum, Thyroid, and Gallbladder
C. MR Imaging Gertraud Heinz-Peer, MD (An Interactive Session)
Gautham P. Reddy, MD Suzan M. Goldman, MD A. Scrotum
Sharlene A. Teefey, MD
B. Thyroid
Nirvikar Dahiya, MD
C. Gallbladder
Philip W. Ralls, MD
RC711
No course 711 for nuclear medicine
programming during this time.
See multisession courses CC51 – 54.
RC712
CT Angiography and MR Angiography in
Planning and Vascular Interventions and
Surgery: Advantages and Limitations
A. Endovascular Treatment of Occlusive
Diseases
Daniel Y. Sze, MD, PhD
B. Endovascular Treatment of Aneurysmal
Diseases
Michael D. Dake, MD
C. Common Surgical Procedures
Robert A. Lookstein, MD

RC713 RC721 RC726
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology Results and Reporting (Informatics in
A. Advanced MR Imaging Techniques Physics: Imaging Technologies in Practice)
in Children Oncology—Heat and Hypoxia
A. Dictation Techniques Utilizing Speech
Kirsten Ecklund, MD J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, Co-Director Recognition
John D. Hazle, PhD, Co-Director
B. Hip Impingement Syndromes in David L. Weiss, MD
Children A. Imaging-guided Thermal Therapy
B. Multimedia Reports
Sarah D. Bixby, MD Clare M. Tempany-Afdhal, MD
David L. Weiss, MD
C. MR Imaging Findings Unique to the B. Imaging-guided Interventions and
C. Structured Reporting
Pediatric Knee Surgery
Tal Laor, MD John D. Hazle, PhD
RC727
RC714 RC722
Increasing Imaging Utilization: Issues,
Updates in Dialysis Access Imaging Challenges for Radiation
Impact, Responses by Payers and the
Karim Valji, MD Oncology: Imaging for Clinical Trials in
Government, and Suggestions for Health
Brian S. Funaki, MD Radiation Therapy
Care Providers
Robert Jeraj, Director
RC715 Jonathan W. Berlin, MD
A. Physics Practice Standards for David C. Levin, MD
Breast US Clinical Trials Vijay M. Rao, MD
A. Equipment and Technique Jean M. Moran, PhD
Paula B. Gordon, MD B. The Use of Imaging in Clinical Trials RC730
B. BIRADS in Interpretation of Breast Mark Oldham, PhD IT Management for Radiologists
Ultrasound (Informatics: Advances)
RC723 Paul G. Nagy, PhD, Moderator
Jay A. Baker, MD
Minicourse: Innovations and Advances A. Dilbert Lives Here: Understanding
C. Elastography in Medical Imaging Technology—Parallel Your IT Organization
Anthony T. Stavros, MD Imaging in MR Imaging Christopher D. Meenan, MS
RC717 Nathan Yanasak, PhD, Director B. Keeping the Peace Between the
Genitourinary Imaging in the Era of A. Preliminary Data from AAPM Task Radiologist and IT
Molecular Medicine Group 118: Technology, Applications, Keith Skaer
and Quality Control of MR Parallel
A. PET Imaging of the Prostate C. What Were They Thinking? How a
Imaging
Heiko Schoder, MD Radiologist Can Communicate
Nathan Yanasak, PhD Effectively with IT
B. Dynamic Contrast-enhanced
B. The Future of Parallel Imaging David S. Channin, MD
MR Imaging of Kidney Cancer in
Angiogenic Inhibitor Trials Lawrence Wald, PhD
RC731
Mark A. Rosen, MD, PhD RC724 Common Spinal Injection Procedures for
C. Molecular Imaging of Ovarian Cancer Yoga for the Stressed Radiologist Diagnosis and Treatment of Back Pain
Peter L. Choyke, MD Dania F. Tamimi, BDS, DMSc (Hands-on Workshop)
RC718 RC725 A. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBA
John M. Mathis, MD, MSc
Imaging of Complications of Cancer and Categorical Course in Diagnostic Chi-Shing Zee, MD
Its Therapy: Abdominal and Pelvic Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Stanley Golovac, MD
Complications Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Gregg H. Zoarski, MD
A. Bowel Complications Application: CAD with Tomosynthesis
Marc J. Gollub, MD James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director
B. Hepatic Complications Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director
Mitchell E. Tublin, MD A. CAD in Breast Tomosynthesis
C. Other Abdominopelvic Complications Heang-Ping Chan, PhD
Revathy B. Iyer, MD B. Computerized Detection of Lung
Nodules on Chest Tomosynthesis
Qiang Li, PhD
C. Optimizing the Reading of Digital Breast
Tomosynthesis Examinations
Roberta A. Jong, MD

RC732 Friday, December 4 RC807

Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology 8:30 am - 10:00 am Adnexal Imaging: Case-based Approach
Physics: CT and MR Imaging—Dose (An Interactive Session)
Considerations RC801 Sheila Sheth, MD
Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director Pulmonary Infections: Tuberculosis, Aliya Qayyum, MD
Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director Community-acquired Pneumonia, Leslie M. Scoutt, MD
A. Technical Dose Measures: CT Dose and Immune-suppressed Hosts
(An Interactive Session) RC808
Index and Beyond
Melissa L. Rosado de Christenson, MD Situation: Critical
Yiannis Kyriakou, PhD
Tomas C. Franquet, MD A. Mass Casualty Incidents: Challenges
B. Dose Assessments in Clinical Practice: Joel E. Fishman, MD, PhD
What’s Typical? What’s Too Much? for Emergency Radiology
Cynthia H. McCollough, PhD RC802 Markus Koerner, MD
C. Optimization Efforts to Reduce Dose Models and Methods for Effective and B. Combat Trauma Imaging
Further Efficient Medical Imaging: Science and Les R. Folio, DO
Willi A. Kalender, PhD Technology Education C. Managing the London Bombings
Perry Sprawls, Jr, PhD Niall Power, MRCPI, FRCR
RC750 Debra L. Monticciolo, MD
Hysterosalpingography and Selective E. Russell Ritenour, PhD RC809
Salpingography (Hands-on Workshop) Categorical Course in Diagnostic
David M. Hovsepian, MD RC803 Radiology: Gastrointestinal—Liver II
Amy S. Thurmond, MD Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology: (An Interactive Session)
Antoine J. Maubon, MD Cardiac—Read Cases with the Experts Rendon C. Nelson, MD, Co-Director
Jean Pierre Rouanet De Lavit, MD (An Interactive Session) Desiree E. Morgan, MD, Co-Director
Lindsay S. Machan, MD Jill E. Jacobs, MD, Co-Director A. Focal Liver Lesions: Techniques for
Ronald J. Zagoria, MD Uwe J. Schoepf, MD, Co-Director CT and MR Imaging
James C. Bass, MD Ricardo C. Cury, MD Rendon C. Nelson, MD
Arl Van Moore, Jr, MD Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD
B. Focal Liver Lesions in the
Smita Patel, MBBS
RC751 Noncirrhotic Liver
Robert M. Steiner, MD
Starting a 3D Laboratory in a Community Erik K. Paulson, MD
Radiology Practice (How-to Workshop) RC804 C. Focal Liver Lesions in the
Jay Cinnamon, MD Current Topics in Hip Imaging Cirrhotic Liver
Gordon J. Harris, PhD Christian W. Pfirrmann, MD Michael P. Federle, MD
Suzanne E. Anderson, BMedSc
RC752 Stephen J. Eustace, MD RC810
Doppler US: Visceral and Extremity Doppler US (An Interactive Session)
Applications (Hands-on Workshop) RC805 John S. Pellerito, MD, Moderator
Mark E. Lockhart, MD Advanced Neurovascular MR A. Carotid Doppler US
Susan L. Voci, MD Angiography John S. Pellerito, MD
M. Robert DeJong, RDMS, RVT A. Techniques: Pulse Sequences B. Abdominal Doppler US: Useful or Not?
Vikram S. Dogra, MD Timothy J. Carroll, PhD Anne R. Buckley, MBBCh
Katherine W. Fong, MD B. Carotid MR Angiography/Plaque
Ulrike M. Hamper, MD, MBA C. Deep Venous Thrombosis: The Role
Imaging of US
Shweta Bhatt, MBBS
J. K. DeMarco, MD Michelle L. Robbin, MD
Mani Montazemi, RDMS
Michelle L. Robbin, MD C. Intracranial/Time-resolved MR
Angiography RC811
Deborah J. Rubens, MD
Leslie M. Scoutt, MD Patrick A. Turski, MD Advances in Cardiac Nuclear Imaging:
Sharon Balzarini, RDMS, RVT SPECT/CT and PET/CT
RC806 E. Gordon DePuey, MD
Michael D. Beland, MD
Edward G. Grant, MD Imaging of the Neck (An Interactive Frank M. Bengel, MD
Session)
RC753 RC812
A. Suprahyoid Neck
3D Visualization Applications for Practical Pediatric Vascular Imaging
Wendy R. Smoker, MD
Neuroimaging (Hands-on Workshop) (An Interactive Session)
B. Infrahyoid Neck
Gary J. Wendt, MD A. US Imaging
Deborah L. Reede, MD
Brian D. Coley, MD
RC754
B. CT Imaging
Adobe Flash for Radiologists: A Hands-
Marilyn J. Siegel, MD
on Tutorial (Hands-on Workshop)
Kevin P. Daly, MD C. MR Imaging
Spencer B. Gay, MD Frandics P. Chan, MD, PhD

RC813 RC825 RC832
Pediatric Oncologic Imaging Categorical Course in Diagnostic Update Course in Diagnostic Radiology
A. Pediatric PET/CT Essentials Radiology Physics: Advances in Digital Physics: CT and MR Imaging—Advanced
Sue C. Kaste, DO Tomosynthesis—From Physics to Clinical Applications
Application: Quantitation Willi A. Kalender, PhD, Co-Director
B. Complications of Oncologic Disease
James T. Dobbins III, PhD, Co-Director Edward F. Jackson, PhD, Co-Director
Stephan D. Voss, MD, PhD Martin J. Yaffe, PhD, Co-Director A. Cardiac CT
C. Measurement of Tumor Response A. Quantitation of Breast Density from Uwe J. Schoepf, MD
Kieran McHugh Tomosynthesis B. Dual-Energy CT
RC814 Martin J. Yaffe, PhD Thorsten R. Johnson, MD
No course 814 for interventional B. Quantification of Texture in C. Interventional CT Using Navigation and
radiology programming during this Tomosynthesis Robotics Tools
time. See multisession course VI61. Despina Kontos, PhD Leonard F. Berliner, MD
C. Clinical Applications of Breast
RC815 Tomosynthesis: Measuring and RC850
Interventional Breast Techniques Modeling Vertebral Augmentation
(An Interactive Session) Joseph Y. Lo, PhD (How-to Workshop)
A. Stereotactically Guided Procedures A. Orlando Ortiz, MD, MBA
RC826 John M. Mathis, MD, MSc
Mary C. Mahoney, MD
Image Management of New Acquisition Bassem A. Georgy, MD, MSc
B. US-guided Procedures
Modalities (Informatics in Practice) Gregg H. Zoarski, MD
Christopher E. Comstock, MD (In association with the Society for Imaging
C. MR Imaging-guided Procedures Informatics in Medicine) RC851
Carol H. Lee, MD A. Overview of Data Management and Radiologic Work-up and Management
Work Flow of Patients with Multiple Myeloma and
RC817 Other Marrow Disorders
Gastrointestinal Imaging in the Era of Katherine P. Andriole, PhD
(How-to Workshop)
Molecular Medicine B. CT Imaging Edgardo J. Angtuaco, MD
A. What Does a Gastroenterologist Want J. Anthony Seibert, PhD Eren Erdem, MD
to Know? C. Digital Mammography Twyla B. Bartel, DO
Daniel Chung, MD Margarita L. Zuley, MD
RC852
B. Current State-of-the-Art RC827 Real-Time Interventional US
Gastrointestinal Molecular Imaging
Valuing Your Imaging Center or Radiology (Hands-on Workshop)
Mukesh G. Harisinghani, MD Practice and Analyzing the Decision to Kent T. Sato, MD
C. Gastrointestinal Molecular Imaging of Sell It Terry D. Wilkin, MD
the Future Brian Silverstein, MD Albert A. Nemcek, Jr, MD
Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD Mark J. Dubow, MSPH, MBA David Hahn, MD
RC818 Rebecca B. Bales, MPA, ASA Robert J. Lewandowski, MD
Sudhen B. Desai, MD
New Concepts and Challenges in RC830 Jeffrey A. Himmelberg, MD
Assessing Response to Cancer Therapy Image Processing and 3D Imaging Richard I. Chen, DO
(An Interactive Session) (Informatics: Advances) Marc J. Alonzo, MD
A. Principles of Response Assessment A. Organ and Tumor Segmentation Kevin L. Keele, MD
C. Carl Jaffe, MD Ivo Wolf, PhD Michael H. Hamblin, MD
B. Pitfalls in Radiologic Assessment of B. 3D for Education Stephen E. McRae, MD
Therapy Response Daniel W. Bozarth, MD
Kitt Shaffer, MD, PhD
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD C. Enterprise 3D Tools to Enhance RC853
Your Practice 3D Visualization Applications for
Gary J. Wendt, MD Vascular Imaging (Hands-on Workshop)
Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD
RC831
Christopher J. Francois, MD
US for Thyroid Cancer: Diagnosis,
Surveillance, and Treatment RC854
(How-to Workshop) Essential Internet Resources for Decision
Edward G. Grant, MD Support and Learning While You Work
Mitchell E. Tublin, MD (Hands-on Workshop)
Mary C. Frates, MD Michael P. D’Alessandro, MD
Jeffrey R. Galvin, MD
James J. Choi, MD

Informatics Courses and Workshops
Sunday, November 29 Monday, November 30

Learning Objectives
11:00 am – 12:30 pm 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Informatics tutorial and presentation learning See course codes 26, 30, 53 & 54
IA11 Refresher Course Schedules
objectives are to enable the attendee to:
Image J: Open Source Imaging Solutions
1. Assess new computer technologies for for Radiology
8:45 am – 10:15 am
research, education, and practice. Daniel Barboriak, MD
2. Operate computer-aided instruction
II21
II11
programs. Practical Informatics for the Practicing
Overview of RSNA’s Teaching File
Radiologist: Part One
3. Operate computer-aided diagnostic Software (MIRC®)
programs and assess their role in practice.
John Perry
Imaging Informatics in Medicine)
4. Appreciate the options for connectivity and IW11 Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD
integration in radiology through PACS, David L. Weiss, MD
workstations, and the Internet. National Library of Medicine (NLM)
PubMed/MEDLINE Basics: Finding Paul G. Nagy, PhD
5. Make use of the Internet for research, What You Need in Radiology
education, and practice. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Marilia Y. Antunez, MLS
Each informatics course is approved for AMA Emily Schearer, MLS
II22
PRA Category 1 Credit. Credits vary based on Jennifer Wang, MALS
length of course. Practical Informatics for the Practicing
Radiologist: Part Two
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
See course codes 26, 30, 53 & 54
Imaging Informatics in Medicine)
Refresher Course Schedules
Eliot L. Siegel, MD
Steven C. Horii, MD
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Adam E. Flanders, MD
II12 IW21
Solving Your Integration Problems Using Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software
IHE® Profiles: An Example for Managing (MIRC®): A Hands-on Course
Radiation Dose Krishna Juluru, MD
David S. Mendelson, MD
Kevin O’Donnell
» Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s
Teaching File Software (MIRC®)
strongly recommended prior to
attending this course

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 1 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
IW22 8:30 am – 10:00 am IA32
Using myRSNA®: Hands-on Workshop Open-Source Tools for Medical Research
John W. Basco, MSIT and Applications
Rick Avila
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Stephen Aylward, PhD
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
IA31 II33
IA21
Quantitative Medical Imaging for Clinical What are Radiologists Searching For? —
3D Interactive Visualization of DICOM
Research and Practice Obtaining Quality Information at the
Images with Slicer
Katarzyna J. Macura, MD, PhD Desktop, Radiology Specific Search
Kitt Shaffer, MD, PhD
Jeffrey T. Yap, PhD Engines and Beyond
Randy Gollub, MD, PhD
Randy Gollub, MD, PhD Adam E. Flanders, MD
Sonia Pujol, PhD
II31 H. Ric Harnsberger, MD
II23 Charles E. Kahn, Jr, MD, MS
The RSNA Reporting Initiative: Khan M. Siddiqui, MD
RadLex®: Overview of a New Lexicon
Developing a Library of Best-Practices
for Radiology
Radiology Report Templates » Please note: AMA PRA Category 1
Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD Credit is not available for this course.
Daniel Rubin, MD, MS
Charles E. Kahn, Jr, MD, MS IW33
David Channin, MD
Ella Kazerooni, MD, MS Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software
IW23 (MIRC®): A Hands-on Course
IW31
National Library of Medicine (NLM) William W. Boonn, MD
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
PubMed/MEDLINE Advanced:
Tips and Tools for Effective Radiology
PubMed/MEDLINE Basics: Finding » Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s
What You Need in Radiology Teaching File Software (MIRC®)
Searches
Marilia Y. Antunez, MLS strongly recommended prior to
Marie-Lise Antoun, MLS, AHIP attending this course
Emily Schearer, MLS
Holly Ann Burt, MLIS
Jennifer Wang, MALS
J. Dale Prince, MA, MLS, AHIP
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm See course codes 26, 30, 53 & 54
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
II24 II32
Using RSNA Clinical Trial Processing Solving your Integration Problems Using
(CTP) Software for Clinical Trials and IHE® Profiles: An Example for DICOM
Other Research Applications CDs, DVDs & Viewers
John Perry David Rolph
Kevin O’Donnell
IW32
Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software
(MIRC®): A Hands-on Course
Jonah Zwemer, MD
» Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s
Teaching File Software (MIRC®)
strongly recommended prior to
attending this course

Informatics Courses and Workshops (continued)
Wednesday, December 2 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

8:30 am – 10:00 am IA41 II52
Rapid Application Development with Solving Your Integration Problems
XIP™ — the eXtensible Imaging Platform Using IHE® Profiles: An Example for
Lawrence Tarbox, PhD Mammography
10:15 am – 12:15 pm Patric Ljung, PhD John Paganini
II41 Gianluca Paladini, BE Judith Wolfman, MD
Next Generation IT Requirements for IW43
Improving Quality and Safety for Using RSNA’s Teaching File Software IW52
Radiology ◆ (MIRC®): A Hands-on Course National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Ramin Khorasani, MD, MPH Mary Wyers, MD PubMed/MEDLINE Basics: Finding
David Avrin, MD, PhD » Prerequisite: Overview of RSNA’s What You Need in Radiology
Paul Chang, MD Teaching File Software (MIRC®) Marilia Y. Antunez, MLS
◆ Related Multisession Courses strongly recommended prior to Emily Schearer, MLS
attending this course Jennifer Wang, MALS
Tuesday, December 1
Course QI31 – QI34 4:30 pm –6:00 pm 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Quality Improvement Symposium II43 Refresher Course Schedules
(page 16)
Overview of RSNA’s Teaching File
Software (MIRC®) Friday, December 4
10:30 am – 12:00 pm John Perry
8:30 am – 10:00 am
IW41 See course codes 26, 30, 53 & 54
Thursday, December 3 Refresher Course Schedules
8:30 am – 10:00 am
PubMed/MEDLINE Advanced:
See course codes 26, 30, 53 & 54 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tips and Tools for Effective
Radiology Searches
II61
Marie-Lise Antoun, MLS, AHIP
Holly Ann Burt, MLIS 10:30 am – 12:00 pm IHE® for Administrators: Overcoming
J. Dale Prince, MA, MLS, AHIP Implementation Obstacles & Deploying
IW51 Electronic Measurements and Reports
Using myRSNA®: Hands-on Workshop Thomas DeLuca, CIIP, MCSE (NT4)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm John W. Basco, MSIT Harry Solomon
II42 IW61
Image Sharing, EHRs, and IHE®: Specific 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
IHE Profiles and Experiences from PubMed/MEDLINE Advanced:
II51
Around the World Tips and Tools for Effective
Christopher Lindop Using RSNA Clinical Trial Processing
(CTP) Software for Clinical Trials and Radiology Searches
Nikolaus Wirsz, PhD Marie-Lise Antoun, MLS, AHIP
Other Research Applications
IW42 John Perry Holly Ann Burt, MLIS
Research and Discovery: Online J. Dale Prince, MA, MLS, AHIP
Databases at Your Fingertips 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Holly Ann Burt, MLIS
IX51
Using RGXPress and Overview of the
Publication Process
Cynthia G. Rogers
Wendy A. Morris
Lucinda S. Foulke

Vendor Computer Workshops
Vendor Computer Workshops: Basic
Training for Radiologists and Health-
care Professionals
From Sunday, November 29 through
Thursday, December 3, Confirma and other
vendors will conduct classes on their
respective proprietary computer systems.
These workshops give attendees the

opportunity to learn from experts about
using computers in the field of radiology.
Gain practical, first-hand knowledge with:
• State-of-the-art computer equipment

• Radiology information systems (RIS)
• Picture archiving and communication
systems (PACS)
• Integration of computers into radiology
practice
• New techniques used in computer-aided
diagnosis
Please note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

is not available for these workshops.
Location and Hours

The workshop schedule for Confirma Vendor Computer Workshops are located
and other vendors can be viewed at in Hall D, Lakeside Center.
RSNA2009.RSNA.org.
Hours of Operation: 10:15 am – 6:00 pm
Advance online registration is required for Sunday, November 29 – Wednesday,
December 2 and 10:15 am – 2:00 pm
these workshops. For the latest scheduling Thursday, December 3.
and registration information, go to
RSNA2009.RSNA.org.

Registration Information
Badges and Tickets
Register and Reserve a
Hotel Room Badges and course tickets will be mailed to
all international annual meeting registrants
There are four ways to register
enrolled by October 23 and North American
for RSNA 2009
registrants enrolled by November 6. After
these dates, badges will be printed at the
Internet – FASTEST WAY TO
McCormick Place Convention Center.
REGISTER!
Go to RSNA.org/register
Onsite Registration
Fax (24 hours) Registrations processed after November 6
1-800-521-6017 will reflect a $100 increase over advance
1-847-996-5401 registration rates for most categories. See
page 49 for full details.
Telephone
(Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT) Registration Changes and
1-800-650-7018 Cancellations
1-847-996-5876
• Name changes are not allowed—new
Mail registration and payment is required.
Experient/RSNA 2009 • All registration cancellations must be
568 Atrium Dr made in writing (e-mail, fax or mail) to
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA Experient by November 6.
If you need aid or services • A $50 administrative charge applies per

at RSNA 2009 as identified registration form refunded.
under the Americans with • Refund requests received after
Disabilities Act, call RSNA November 6 will not be accepted.
at 1-630-571-7862 by
• See page 45 for hotel change and
October 23.
cancellation policies. RSNA 2009 Registration
Questions? Dates & Deadlines
Technical Exhibits Only
rsna@experient-inc.com June 30
• A technical exhibits only badge is available Course enrollment opens
for 1-day admission to the technical exhibit
October 23
halls. Admission to sessions and/or CME
International registration deadline to have
credit are not offered for this category. full-conference badge mailed in advance
• Attendance for more than 1 day requires
November 6
full conference registration (see page 49 Final discounted advance registration, housing,
for categories and rates). and course enrollment deadline to have full
conference badge mailed in advance.
• A name badge will not be mailed in
advance and requires pick-up on the day Individuals registering by November 6 will
receive full conference materials in advance.
of exhibit attendance at the McCormick International registrants must register by
Place Convention Center. October 23 to receive materials in advance.
Registration after November 6 will be
• A complimentary spouse badge is available
processed at the onsite rate and attendees
with full conference registration only. must obtain badges, tickets, and other
conference materials at the McCormick Place
Convention Center. No hotel reservations will
be accepted after November 6.
November 29 – December 4
95th RSNA Scientific Assembly and
Annual Meeting

Hotel Reservations
Housing Deadline Changes made after November 6 and/or
up to 7 days prior to date of arrival that
November 6 result in a reduction of total room nights
Hotel rooms are available only to registered will incur a $50 fee charged by the hotel.
individuals. Chicago offers a magnificent
variety of accommodations and rates to Changes in arrival and departure dates
satisfy every traveler. For RSNA 2009, we’ve made less than 1 week prior to arrival that
secured more than 100,000 room nights at result in a reduction of nights stayed may
78 downtown hotels offering the lowest rates be considered cancellations by the hotel
in the city. Review the hotel profiles listed on and may result in forfeiture of partial or
pages 46-47, then follow the registration all deposits paid.
form instructions on page 50. In the event
Early departure results in the hotel retaining
your hotel selections are no longer available,
the fee for a 1-night stay plus tax or the
indicate which is most important:
last night’s room deposit of $150, whichever
• Cost of your room is less.
• Location of your hotel Failure to check in at the hotel on your

• Other (make note of your preference) scheduled arrival day will result in forfeiture
of your reservation and hotel deposit.
Benefits of reserving your room through the The hotel will accommodate you on a
RSNA housing system: space-available basis.
• Support RSNA’s efforts to negotiate the
best available hotel room rates Room Cancellations Special Notes: Rates do not include a
Written requests for room cancellations and 15.4% Chicago hotel tax (subject to change).
• Exclusive access to free shuttle transpor-
full deposit refunds must reach Experient by A service fee has been included in your
tation to/from McCormick Place to/near
November 6. room rate to defray the cost of registration
contracted hotels
and to provide complimentary shuttle
• Free Metra train service between Reservations canceled after November 6, service to and from McCormick Place.
McCormick Place and the 2009, and/or up to 7 days prior to date of
Randolph Street stop with a arrival will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Please note: To uphold the professional
special convention schedule and educational standards of the RSNA
Cancellations received less than 7 days prior annual meeting, children under 16 years of
• Convenient registration and housing to date of arrival will result in forfeiture of age are not permitted in the exhibit hall or
link through RSNA.org/register the full $300 deposit. sessions. Please call the hotel to determine
if child care services are available. To take
When canceling your room reservation
Attendees cannot request housing advantage of Camp RSNA for childcare,
directly with the hotel:
through technical exhibitors. go to RSNA2009.RSNA.org for registration
• Note the date and time of your call information.
Reservation Changes • Document the name of the person with

Hostelling International — Chicago
whom you spoke
Prior to November 6, contact Experient for The Chicago hostel offers lodging in
hotel changes. • Obtain a cancellation number
dormitory-style rooms with separate
The hotel information provided on the accommodations for men and women.
Name changes and/or swapping of room
following page is based on single occu- Rooms range in size from 6–12 beds.
reservations is not allowed.
pancy. Type of bed (single, double, twin) Bathrooms and shower facilities are
November 7–16 may be requested but cannot be plentiful, with many available in the dorm
confirmed until check-in. Suites are available rooms as well as down the hall. Individual
Reservations and deposits will be transferred
upon request. Contact Experient at lockers are provided in each room, and
from the housing bureau to the hotels and
1-800-650-7018 or 1-847-996-5876 for luggage storage is also available. Please
therefore cannot be altered during this period.
triple and quad rate information. bring your own lock for the lockers or
After November 16 purchase a lock at the front desk. All
A first and last night room deposit totaling guests receive bed linens, towel, and
Contact the hotel directly for date changes $300 is required when a hotel is requested. If pillow. A 1-night deposit of $40 is required.
and room cancellations. Room availability you plan to arrive after 6:00 pm, contact the Please adjust the deposit amount on the
and rates are at the hotel’s discretion. hotel for a late check-in. Advance Registration and Housing form.

Hotel Rates
Hotel Name Single Double Hotel Name Single Double

1 Affinia Chicago Hotel $245 $245 41 Hotel Felix $219 $219
2 Allerton Hotel $193 $193 42 Hotel Indigo $195 $215
3 Amalfi Hotel Chicago $242 $282 43 Hotel Monaco $219 $219
4 Ambassador East Hotel $189 $209 44 Hotel Sax $226 $246
5 Avenue Hotel Chicago $194 $214 45 Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel $202 $202
Regency Club $253 $253
6 Best Western Grant Park Hotel $148 $148
46 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel $228 $238
7 Best Western River North Hotel $133 $133
47 Inn of Chicago $178 $184
8 The Blackstone – A Renaissance Hotel $269 $269
48 InterContinental Hotel Chicago $213 $233
9 Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown $152 $174
Towers Level $264 $284
10 Congress Plaza Hotel $153 $153
49 James Hotel $255 $255
11 Conrad Chicago Hotel $275 $275
51 Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile $202 $202
12 Courtyard Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile $191 $191 Concierge Level $262 $262
13 Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North $200 $200 52 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel $202 $202
14 Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro $207 $207 53 Omni Chicago Hotel $263 $283
15 Dana Hotel $257 $257 54 Palmer House Hilton Hotel $201 $221
Executive Level $243 $263
16 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile $206 $226
55 Park Hyatt Hotel $392 $418
17 Drake Hotel $246 $266
Deluxe Level $298 $318 56 Peninsula Hotel $410 $438
18 Elysian $418 $450 57 Raffaello Hotel $277 $277
19 Embassy Suites Hotel $247 $287 58 Renaissance Chicago Hotel $253 $253
20 Embassy Suites Lakefront $252 $272 59 Residence Inn By Marriott Magnificent Mile $207 $207
21 Essex Inn $146 $156 60 Residence Inn Chicago Downtown River North $219 $219
22 Fairfield Inn & Suites $188 $188 61 Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel $411 $431
23 Fairmont Hotel Chicago $252 $272 62 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers $206 $206
Gold Level $327 $347 Towers Level $262 $262
24 Four Points Hotel by Sheraton $190 $190 63 The Silversmith Hotel $208 $208
25 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago $411 $431 64 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel $317 $338
26 Hampton Inn & Suites $215 $215 65 Springhill Suites Chicago Downtown River North $209 $209
27 Hampton Majestic $215 $215 66 Sutton Place Hotel $287 $297
28 Hard Rock Hotel Chicago $256 $287 67 Swissôtel Chicago $222 $242
29 Hilton Chicago $208 $228 68 Talbott Hotel $240 $260
Executive Level $253 $273
69 Tremont Hotel $164 $164
30 Hilton Garden Inn $198 $198
70 Trump International Hotel and Tower $418 $445
31 Hilton Suites $259 $259
71 Union League Club $190 $190
32 Holiday Inn & Suites $151 $171
72 W Chicago City Center Hotel $224 $224
33 Holiday Inn Mart Plaza $181 $206
73 W Lake Shore Drive Hotel $220 $220
34 Homewood Suites By Hilton $206 $206
74 Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel $238 $265
35 Hostelling International - Chicago $40 $40
75 Westin River North Chicago Hotel $242 $242
36 Hotel 71 $199 $219 Concierge Level $289 $289
Superior Level $219 $239
76 Whitehall Hotel $251 $271
37 Hotel Allegro Chicago $205 $205
77 theWit $259 $279
38 Hotel Blake $228 $228
78 Wyndham Chicago Hotel $241 $261
39 Hotel Burnham $219 $219
40 Hotel Cass - A Holiday Inn Express $185 $205

Hotel Locations
Chicago Downtown Hotels 39 Hotel Burnham

1 W. Washington St.
40 Hotel Cass–A Holiday Inn Express
CTA Rail Lines 1 Affinia Chicago Hotel 640 N. Wabash Ave.
RED Line 166 E. Superior St.
GREEN Line 41 Hotel Felix
2 Allerton Hotel 111 W. Huron St.
BROWN Line 701 N. Michigan Ave.
17 PURPLE Line 42 Hotel Indigo
52 59 ORANGE Line 3 Amalfi Hotel Chicago 1244 N. Dearborn Pkwy.
YELLOW Line 20 W. Kinzie
25 74 31
BLUE Line 43 Hotel Monaco
4
76 57 4 Ambassador East Hotel 225 N. Wabash Ave.
PINK Line 1301 N. State Pkwy.
69 44 Hotel Sax
42 5 Avenue Hotel Chicago 333 N. Dearborn St.
160 E. Huron St.
45 Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel
6 Best Western Grant Park Hotel 151 E. Wacker Dr.
1100 S. Michigan Ave.
46 Hyatt Regency McCormick
66 7 Best Western River North Hotel Place Hotel
125 W. Ohio St. 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
18
68 8 The Blackstone - A Renaissance Hotel 47 Inn of Chicago
636 S. Michigan Ave 162 E. Ohio St.
64
9 Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown 48 InterContinental Hotel Chicago
61 15 E. Ohio St. 505 N. Michigan Ave.
55
10 Congress Plaza Hotel 49 James Hotel
56 520 S. Michigan Ave. 55 E. Ontario St.
1
53 2 5 11 Conrad Chicago Hotel 51 Marriott Downtown Mag Mile
41 15 521 N. Rush St. 540 N. Michigan Ave.
40 24 12 78 22 73 12 Courtyard Chicago Downtown Mag Mile 52 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
19 49 47 16 165 E. Ontario St. 163 E. Walton Pl.
9
7
30 34 51 53 Omni Chicago Hotel
11 48 20 676 N. Michigan Ave.
60 26 13 54 Palmer House Hilton Hotel
3 65 13 Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North 17 E. Monroe St.
62 30 E. Hubbard St. at State St.
44 70
75 55 Park Hyatt Hotel
14 Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro 800 N. Michigan Ave.
33 45 1 S. Halsted St.
36 67
58 56 Peninsula Hotel
43 28 23 15 Dana Hotel 108 E. Superior St.
77 660 N. State St.
57 Raffaello Hotel
16 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Mag Mile 201 E. Delaware Pl.
37 Busway 300 E. Ohio St.
58 Renaissance Chicago Hotel
17 Drake Hotel One W. Wacker Dr.
39 140 E. Walton Place
59 Residence Inn by Marriott
14 63 18 Elysian Mag Mile
27 11 E. Walton Pl. 201 E. Walton Pl.
54
72 19 Embassy Suites Hotel 60 Residence Inn Chicago
600 N. State St. Downtown River North
71 410 N. Dearborn St.
20 Embassy Suites Lakefront
511 N. Columbus Dr. 61 Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel
160 E. Pearson St.
21 Essex Inn
800 S. Michigan 62 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
35 301 E. North Water St.
38 22 Fairfield Inn and Suites
32 10 216 E. Ontario St. 63 The Silversmith Hotel
10 S. Wabash Ave.
23 Fairmont Hotel Chicago
8 200 N. Columbus Dr. 64 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel
29 20 E. Chestnut St.
24 Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
630 N. Rush St. 65 Springhill Suites Chicago
21 Downtown River North
25 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 410 N. Dearborn St.
120 E. Delaware Pl.
66 Sutton Place Hotel
26 Hampton Inn & Suites 21 E. Bellevue Pl.
6 33 W. Illinois St.
67 Swissôtel Chicago
27 Hampton Majestic 323 E. Wacker Dr.
22 W. Monroe St.
68 Talbott Hotel
28 Hard Rock Hotel Chicago 20 E. Delaware Pl.
230 N. Michigan Ave.
69 Tremont Hotel
29 Hilton Chicago 100 E. Chestnut St.
720 S. Michigan Ave.
70 Trump International Hotel and Tower
30 Hilton Garden Inn
Busway
203 N. Walbash Ave.

10 E. Grand Ave
71 Union League Club
31 Hilton Suites 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
198 E. Delaware Place
72 W Chicago City Center Hotel
32 Holiday Inn & Suites 172 W. Adams St.
506 W. Harrison St.
73 W Lake Shore Drive Hotel
33 Holiday Inn Mart Plaza 644 N. Lake Shore Dr.
350 N. Orleans St.
74 Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel
34 Homewood Suites by Hilton 909 N. Michigan Ave.
40 E. Grand Ave.
75 Westin River North Chicago Hotel
35 Hostelling International – Chicago 320 N. Dearborn St.
24 E. Congress Pkwy
76 Whitehall Hotel
36 Hotel 71 105 E. Delaware Pl.
71 E. Wacker Dr.
77 theWit
46 37 Hotel Allegro Chicago 201 N. State St.
171 W. Randolph St. at LaSalle St.
78 Wyndham Chicago Hotel
38 Hotel Blake 633 N. St. Clair St.
500 S. Dearborn St.
* All hotel locations are approximate

International Visitors
Travel Packages New: Travel Approval Required for under the Visa Waiver Program. Visitors
The official international travel provider at Visa Waiver Countries are photographed and fingerprinted upon
RSNA 2009, ESA Voyages, provides full arrival. For more information go to
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries
service travel packages for individuals www.dhs.gov/us-visit.
are now required to obtain approval through
traveling from outside North America. the Electronic System for Travel
Prices below are in U.S. dollars and include: Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to Western Hemisphere
• Hotel room the United States. This requirement applies Travel Initiative (WHTI)
• Airport transfers in Chicago to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
• Baggage handling at the hotel under the VWP. ESTA is a Web-based (WHTI) requires all persons traveling by air
• Daily American breakfast system that determines the preliminary between the United States and Canada,
• Local taxes eligibility of visitors to travel under the VWP Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region
• Staff travel assistance prior to boarding a carrier to the United to present a passport or other valid travel
States. It collects the same information as document to enter or re-enter the United
Book your travel package the paper I-94W form that VWP travelers States. For more information, go to travel.
at esavoyages.fr or contact: currently fill out en route to the United state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
Yves Grandjean States. Travelers without an approved
ESA Voyages ESTA are advised, however, that they may International Airfares
8 Rue de Malabry be denied boarding, experience delayed
92350 Le Plessis Robinson The Star Alliance™ is a network of partici-
processing, or be denied admission at a
France pating member airlines. For more informa-
U.S. port of entry. Visitors may apply for
TEL: 01 41 28 13 00 tion about Star Alliance Conventions Plus
travel authorization via the secure ESTA
FAX: 01 46 32 66 21 airfare discounts and participating airlines,
Web site at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
e-mail: esa@esavoyages.fr visit staralliance.com/conventionsplus or
Lic 092 09 0010 call any one of the member airlines and use
U.S.-VISIT Event Code UA11S09.
U.S.-VISIT currently applies to all visitors
International Invitation Letter (with limited exemptions) entering the
RSNA offers an official letter of invitation United States. This includes visitors traveling
for RSNA 2009 attendees. The letter of
invitation, though not required for the visa
application, can assist as a supporting
International Travel Packages
document. Present this letter of invitation
4-Night Package 5-Night Package 6-Night Package
from RSNA to the Consular Officer during
Single Double Single Double Single Double
the visa interview.
Allerton Hotel $1,435 $1,680 $1,685 $1,965 $1,985 $2,295
Courtyard Chicago Downtown
Request a customized mailed letter by River North $1,460 $1,690 $1,715 $1,975 $2,020 $2,310
visiting RSNA2009.RSNA.org. Go to the Drake Hotel $1,760 $2,150 $2,080 $2,530 $2,460 $2,975
International Visitors section. Embassy Suites Lakefront $1,620 $1,835 $1,910 $2,145 $2,255 $2,515
Fairmont Hotel Chicago $1,815 $2,225 $2,145 $2,615 $2,535 $3,080
All visa applicants are advised to apply for Hard Rock Hotel Chicago $1,790 $2,210 $2,115 $2,600 $2,495 $3,060
their visas as soon as travel to the United Hilton Chicago $1,520 $1,880 $1,790 $2,200 $2,105 $2,580
States is contemplated, and not later than Holiday Inn Mart Plaza $1,365 $1,755 $1,605 $2,050 $1,885 $2,400
3-4 months in advance. Apply Early! Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel $1,500 $1,760 $1,765 $2,060 $2,080 $2,410
Inn of Chicago $1,350 $1,630 $1,585 $1,900 $1,860 $2,220
Visa Waiver Program InterContinental Hotel Chicago $1,575 $1,965 $1,860 $2,305 $2,190 $2,705
James Hotel $1,810 $2,080 $2,135 $2,445 $2,525 $2,870
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables
Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile $1,490 $1,740 $1,755 $2,035 $2,065 $2,385
nationals of certain countries to travel to the
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel $1,470 $1,700 $1,730 $1,990 $2,035 $2,325
United States for tourism or business for Palmer House Hilton Hotel $1,490 $1,860 $1,755 $2,175 $2,065 $2,550
stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a Renaissance Chicago Hotel $1,790 $2,055 $2,115 $2,415 $2,500 $2,840
visa. For more information go to travel.state. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers $1,520 $1,785 $1,790 $2,085 $2,110 $2,445
gov/visa and click Visa Waiver program. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel $2,190 $2,615 $2,600 $3,090 $3,080 $3,645
Swissôtel Chicago $1,655 $2,045 $1,955 $2,400 $2,305 $2,820
Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel $1,735 $2,185 $2,050 $2,570 $2,420 $3,025
theWit $1,855 $2,265 $2,195 $2,665 $2,590 $3,135
Packages do not include registration fees

Registration Categories and Rates
Full Conference Exhibits Only Registration Categories and Codes
Completing Your
Rate Rate
Includes admission to all RSNA Includes Registration
educational sessions and exhibit admission for

halls for the duration of the meeting 1-day only to the 1) Select a registration
exhibit halls category and code.
by 11/6 after 11/6 2) Select one rate.
RSNA Members 3) Select a primary
$0 $100 * 11 RSNA Active Member
subspecialty code from
$0 $0 * RSNA Active Member Presenter
A. radiologist C. radiation oncologist sidebar on page 50.

B. radiologic physicist/scientist D. nuclear medicine physician 4) Select housing on
page 46.
$0 $100 * 10 RSNA Associate Member
RSNA Associate Member Presenter 5) Complete the registration
$0 $0 *
A. administrator/business G. non-radiologist physician M. registered nurse form on page 50.
manager H. nurse practitioner N. sonographer
B. architect I. radiation therapist O. technologist
C. assistant J. radiographer P. veterinarian
(physician/radiologist) K. radiologic physicist/ Verification Requirements
D. dentist scientist Registration categories 15, 18, and
E. educator L. radiologist (board eligible) 23 require a business card, a
F. medical dosimetrist letter from hospital administration
stating your role in radiology, valid
$0 $0 * 12 RSNA Member-in-Training RT license copy or student ID copy.
E-mail, fax, or mail this with your
$0 $0 * 17 RSNA Medical Student Member registration form or upon
completion of online registration.
Non-Member Physicians
$0 $0 * 13 Non-Member Presenter Badge classification is
subject to RSNA approval
$680 $780 $300 14 Non-Member Physician and code/rate change.
A. radiologist B. radiologic scientist C. non-radiologist physician

* 1-day Technical Exhibits Only
$150 $250 * 15 Non-Member Resident/Trainee — verification letter required
registration is not applicable for this

registration category — full conference
$0 $0 * 18 Non-Member Student — verification letter required
registration is required (includes access

to Technical Exhibits). See corresponding
Medical Physicists
Full Conference Rate column.
$0 $100 * 21 AAPM Member

$680 $780 $300 22 Non-Member Physicist

Healthcare Professionals
Individuals directly employed by: a hospital, healthcare network, university,
or a hospital's free-standing facility administering to patients.

$150 $250 * 23 Radiology Support Personnel — verification letter, business card, or
RT license required
A. technologist G. architect
B. engineer H. government employee (non-physician)
C. radiology business manager I. information technology/system support
D. radiology administrator J. telemedicine/communications specialist
E. nurse/nurse practitioner K. facility manager
F. educator L. assistant (physician/radiologist)

$680 $780 $300 24 Hospital or Facility Executive
A. hospital or facility administrator D. purchasing
B. legal (in-house counsel) E. other senior-level personnel
C. officer (CEO, CFO, CIO, COO)

Other Professionals
$680 $780 $300 25 Commercial Research and Development Personnel

$680 $780 $300 27 Industry Personnel
A. distributor B. manufacturer C. prospective exhibitor D. other

$680 $780 $300 31 Healthcare Consultant
A. attorney C. financial analyst E. staffing/recruitment
B. computer analyst D. purchasing F. other

Registration and Housing—Form 1
Step 1: Contact Information Step 2: Registration Category Step 3:
Primary Specialty
Registration Category ______ (ie, 23A).
RSNA/AAPM Member Number See page 49 for registration requirements.
Circle one subspecialty code
Registration Categories 15, 18, and 23 must submit a business from the following:
card, verification letter, valid RT license copy or student ID
Last Name / Family Name Degree(s) copy; otherwise, your registration will not be processed. Breast/Mammography . . . . BR
Cardiac Radiology . . . . . . . . CR
Categories 10, 11, 13, and 14 must indicate a
Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CH
First Name practice setting:
Computed Tomography . . . . CT
Academic Private Hospital Setting Diagnostic Radiology . . . . . . DR
Title Category 13 Only — Are you in training? Gastrointestinal . . . . . . . . . GI
Yes No General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GN
Genitourinary . . . . . . . . . . . GU
Nickname on badge Head & Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . HN
Step 4: Demographic Information Health Policy & Practice . . . HP
Institution / Office / Hospital Informatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF
Continuing Education Certificate – check only one: Magnetic Resonance . . . . . MR
Physician CME Certificate: Molecular Imaging . . . . . . . . MI
Address (Line 1) Home Office Musculoskeletal . . . . . . . . . MK
• Are you Board Certified in North America? Y / N
Neuroradiology . . . . . . . . . . NR
CE Certificate for ARRT
Nuclear Medicine . . . . . . . . NM
Address (Line 2)
Non-Physician Certificate: Pediatric Radiology . . . . . . . PD
• Physicists: do you require transfer of Radiation Oncology . . . . . . . RO
City / State / ZIP Country CME credit to CAMPEP? Y / N Radiation Physics . . . . . . . . PH
• Are you ABR certified? Y / N Radiobiology . . . . . . . . . . . . RB
I do not require a certificate. Ultrasound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US
E-mail Address
Vascular & Interventional . .VI
Age Range: Whole-Body Imaging . . . . . . WB
Telephone + Country & City Code, if applicable under 25 25 – 34 35 – 44 45 – 54 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT
55 – 64 65 and over If other ____________________
Fax Number
Sex: male female
E-mail a Chicago Tours & Events brochure to me
Cellular Telephone and Provider Name (for Emergency Text Broadcasting purposes only) This is my first RSNA Annual Meeting
l Check here if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require accommodations
Accompanying Spouse/Family Member(s). (Children under the age of 16 will not be admitted.) or services in order to attend. You will be contacted by RSNA.
Step 5: Hotel Reservation Complete your hotel selection or go to step 6. Refer to page 46.
Arrival Day / Date Departure Day / Date
1st choice: Hotel Number & Name 2nd choice: Hotel Number & Name 3rd choice: Hotel Number & Name
l Single (1 bed) l Double (2 persons / 1 bed) l Twin (2 persons / 2 beds) l Suite l Smoking l Non-smoking
Person(s) sharing my room (Other than spouse / family listed in Step 1 above)
If my choices are unavailable, please book a room based on: l Rate $ l Location l Other:
Room Rate Desired
I do not require a hotel reservation because: l I will reserve a room later. l I am staying at a local residence.
l I have reservations at (hotel): l I am sharing a room reserved by:
Information used for emergency contact during the meeting
Step 6: Payment Information l Check #_______________ l American Express

(payable to RSNA 2009 in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. bank)
l Discover l MasterCard l Visa
Registration rate (See page 49) $
Hotel reservation deposit enclosed $ 30 0 .00

($300 deposit must accompany this form) Card number Expires Month / Year
Additional Fee Courses (See page 3)
Financial Seminars Name as it appears on card
Sat: $149 Mon: $179 Both: $299 $
NIH Grantsmanship Workshop: $35 $
Signature required I authorized RSNA to charge my credit card for the total amount listed. If my fees are totaled
incorrectly, RSNA will make the necessary adjustments and charge my credit card accordingly.
Total payment enclosed $
Mail Internet Fax Telephone E-mail questions to:

Experient/RSNA 2009 RSNA.org /register 1-800-521-6017 1-800-650-7018 rsna@experient-inc.com
50 568 Atrium Dr 1-847-996-5401 1-847-996-5876
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA (Outside U.S. & Canada) (Outside U.S. & Canada)
Course Enrollment—Form 2 Important
You must be a full-conference registrant
of the annual meeting in order to register
Advance Registration Deadlines for courses. Add courses to your existing
October 23: International registration deadline to have full-conference badge and tickets mailed in advance registration via Internet, fax or mail.
November 6: Final advance registration, housing and course enrollment deadline Requests are not accepted by telephone.
Step 1: Contact Information
Confirmation # (if already registered)
Last Name / Family Name First Name Degree(s)
Address E-mail Address
City / State / ZIP Telephone + Country & City Code, if applicable
Country Fax + Country & City Code, if applicable
Multisession Courses (See pages 11 – 20) Additional Fee Courses (See page 3)
ASRT @ RSNA 2009 Chest Series Financial Seminars and NIH Grantsmanship Workshop require
Wednesday Monday Tuesday payment. Register using Form 1. If pre-registered, enroll online
RT41 RT42 RT43 RT44 VC21 VC31
Thursday at RSNA.org/register.
Essentials
RT51 RT52 RT53 Tuesday
RT54 RT55 RT56 ES31 ES32 ES33 ES34
Associated Sciences Wednesday Refresher Courses and Workshops (1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits)
Monday ES41 ES42 ES43 ES44
AS21 AS22 AS23 AS24 Thursday (See pages 21 – 39)
Tuesday ES51 ES52
AS31 AS32 AS33 AS34 Emergency Series 1st Choice 2nd Choice
Wednesday Tuesday
AS41 AS42 Sunday, November 29, 2:00 pm RC ___
___ 1 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
1 ___ ___
VE31
Bolstering Oncoradiologic and Genitourinary Series Monday, November 30, 8:30 am RC ___
___ 2 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
2 ___ ___
Oncoradiotherapeutic Skills for Monday Tuesday
Tomorrow (BOOST) Program VU21 VU31 Tuesday, December 1, 8:30 am RC ___
___ 3 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
3 ___ ___
Monday
RO21 RO22 RO23 Interventional Series RC ___
4 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
4 ___ ___
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday, December 1, 4:30 pm ___
Tuesday
RO31 RO32 RO33 RO34 VI21 VI31 VI41 RC ___
5 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
5 ___ ___
Thursday Friday Wednesday, December 2, 8:30 am ___
RO35 RO36
Wednesday VI51 VI61 RC ___
6 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
6 ___ ___
Thursday, December 3, 8:30 am ___
RO41 RO42 RO43 RO44 Interventional Oncology Series
RO45 RO46 Sunday Monday Tuesday RC ___
7 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
7 ___ ___
Thursday , December 3, 4:30 pm ___
Thursday VO11 VO21 VO31
RO51 RO52 RO53 Wednesday Thursday RC ___
8 ___ ___ ___
RC ___
8 ___ ___
Friday, December 4, 8:30 am ___
Breast Series VO41 VO51
Tuesday Molecular Imaging Symposium
VB31 Wednesday
Breast/Nuclear Medicine/Molecular MI41 MI42 MI43 MI44
Self-assessment modules (SAMs) are available to U.S.-licensed physicians
Imaging Series Musculoskeletal Series
Monday for certain courses. Advance registration at RSNA.org/register is required for
Wednesday
VM21 VS41 SAMs. Fee: RSNA members—$0, non-member U.S.-licensed physicians—
Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review $50 per SAM.
Monday Monday Wednesday
MC21 MC22 MC23 MC24 VN21 VN41
Thursday
MC51 MC52 MC53 MC54 Pediatric Radiology Series
Sunday Monday Informatics Courses and Workshops (AMA PRA Category 1 Credits)
Case-based Review: Interventional VP11 VP12 VP21
Tuesday (See pages 40 – 42)
Tuesday
CI31 CI32 CI33 CI34 VP31 VP32 Indicate all your course choices for each day.
Case-based Review: MR Quality Improvement Symposium
Monday Tuesday
CM21 CM22 CM23 CM24 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
QI31 QI32 QI33 QI34
Case-based Review: Neuroradiology Radiologist Assistants Symposium Sunday I __ __ __
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Thursday Sunday
CN51 CN52 CN53 CN54 RA11 RA12 RA13 RA14 Monday I __ __ __
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Case-based Review: Nuclear Medicine US/Gastrointestinal Series
Thursday Tuesday I __ __ __
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Monday
CC51 CC52 CC53 CC54 VG21
Case-based Review: Pediatrics Wednesday I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
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Wednesday Digital Mammography Training and Self-
CP41 CP42 CP43 CP44 Assessment Workshops require advance Thursday I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
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online registration at RSNA.org/register
Course Conflicts Friday I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
__ I __ __ __
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The multisession courses above will take priority over your refresher courses and
workshops if conflicting courses are selected.
Mail Internet Fax Telephone E-mail questions to:

Experient/RSNA 2009 RSNA.org /register 1-800-521-6017 1-800-650-7018 rsna@experient-inc.com
568 Atrium Dr 1-847-996-5401 1-847-996-5876 51
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA (Outside U.S. & Canada) (Outside U.S. & Canada)
Additional Services
Tours & Events Childcare
RSNA has teamed with In the Loop-Chicago ACCENT on Children’s Arrangements, Inc,
and Bloomingdale’s to offer you exciting is a nationally recognized professional
ways to experience Chicago during your childcare company organized to provide
stay for RSNA 2009. Enjoy the sounds of onsite children’s activities in a nurturing,
music, view architectural wonders, explore safe, and educational environment. Located
unique neighborhoods, learn a new cooking at McCormick Place, Camp RSNA is open
technique and more. Five days of action- Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
packed tours are offered. (7:00 pm on Monday only), and Friday,
8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Choose from rates
Download a brochure or enroll online at based on your individual needs.
RSNA.org/registration. Click Tours &
City Events. For more information and to print a Camp
RSNA registration form, go to RSNA2009.
RSNA.org and click Childcare or register at
accentoca.com/camprsna09.
Camp RSNA/ACCENT
615 Baronne St, Suite 303
New Orleans, LA 70113
1-504-524-0188
Register Early!
1-504-524-1229 (Fax)
registration@accentoca.com Childcare Rates
prior to November 20, 2009
(After this date, rates increase by $10)
Infants and Toddlers (6–35 months)

Full day: $85.00
Half day: $50.00
Hourly: $15.00
Children (3–12 years)

Full day: $65.00
Half day: $40.00
Hourly: $12.00
Half-day sessions are

8:00 am – 1:00 pm
or 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm

ExclusiveAirfare Discounts from RSNA, United and Star Alliance
Domestic Airfare Discounts
RSNA has secured a special discount agreement with
United Airlines that is not available to the general public.
Receive up to a 20%
Internet:
United.com offers a 5% discount on select United
discount with the
Airlines and United Express qualifying flights. Star Alliance network
Use promotional code 553SB to check schedules, The Star AllianceTM member airlines
make reservations or learn about ticketing information. are pleased to be appointed as the
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Step 2: Use “Book travel” to enter your travel criteria, Meeting.
go to “More search options” and enter the Simply call the reservation office of
promotional code 553SB. any participating Star Alliance
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Step 3: Review schedules and fare rules. Flights that
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with a green star symbol, which means that the traveling to the event are automati-
itinerary is “electronic certificate eligible” and the cally granted a discount of up to 20%,
discounted fare will be automatically calculated. depending on the class of travel.
Step 4: Proceed toward payment by selecting an itinerary. Participating airlines for this event
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number or continue as a guest. Air China, Asiana Airlines, Austrian
Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir,
LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS
Phone: International Air Lines, Scandinavian
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Use your credit card to purchase electronic tickets.
Spanair, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish
Airlines, United, bmi.
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Monday – Sunday can be found at:
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Discounts are offered on published
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November 6—Final discounted
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enrollment deadline.
Future RSNA Annual

Meeting Dates
2010 November 28 – December 3

2011 November 27 – December 2
2012 November 25 – November 30
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RSNA 2009
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Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION,

HOUSING, AND COURSE

CME, SAMs, CE,

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RSNA 2009 Locations, Dates, and Times

Registration—Lakeside 12:00 pm – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am – 7:30 am –

Education Exhibits and 8:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am – 7:00 am –

Hand-on Computer 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am –

Technical Exhibits— 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am – 10:00 am –

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Annual Oration in Annual Oration in

Gary M. Glazer, MD Lizbeth Kenny, MD Daniel C. Sullivan, MD Bruce G. Haffty, MD

Eugene P. Pendergrass New Horizons Lecture

Brian C. Lentle, MD Borut Marincek, MD

Graeme M. Bydder, MBChB Dedicated to the memory

RSNA Meeting Program Dedication

David C. Levin, MD Ho Young Song, MD

Henry P. Pendergrass, MD Hillier L. Baker, Jr, MD

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Saturday, November 28 Monday, November 30

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BOOST RO33, RO36 Head & Neck/Gynecology

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Collaborative session with the American

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Molecular Imaging (MI) Symposium

Quality Improvement (QI) Symposium

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Course Learning Objectives Table of Contents 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

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ASRT @ RSNA 2009 RT56 Tuesday, December 1

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AS42 RO32 RO42

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Cardiac CT Mentored Thursday, December 3 Case-based Review of

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Case-based Review of CM24 Case-based Review of

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MI42 QI32 Radiologist Assistants

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RC351 Tuesday, December 1 RC405

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