6th Annual Body MRI Update
- Overview
- Programs & Objectives
- Registration
- Hotel & Travel
- Exhibitor Info
- Testimonials
About the 6th Annual Body MRI Update Meeting
The collective objective of the Body MRI course faculty is to offer help in improving and growing your body MRI practice by openly sharing experience and expertise. It is from this experience that the faculty will share with you how-they- do-it. Our faculty members are all well-published recognized experts in MRI and proven educators
6th Annual Body MRI Update
Date:
June 21-23, 2012
Location
Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort
Orlando, FL
Objectives
The objectives of the course are to provide each attendee with:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the technical foundation to a generalized set protocol for a 20 minute abdominal MRI examination by applying the essential sequences and interpret the significance of a bolus-triggered arterial phase enhanced image set
- Formulate an outline for a comprehensive plan to set up a safe MRI environment for both patients and personnel within the magnet area
- Understand diagnostic techniques using MRI to diagnose diseases of the solid and hollow organs of the abdomen and pelvis
- Identify at least three new technology developments and applications for disease of the liver and for angiography
- Analyze at least two techniques and applications of MRI in the setting of pregnancy
- Describe the impact of the latest NSF and contrast risk reduction protocols as it relates to patient safety.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 6:30 AM | Registration Opens | |
| 6:30 - 7:20 am | Breakfast on your own, Beverage Service Only | |
| 7:20 am – 7:30 am | Welcome and Announcements | |
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am | Introduction to MRI | |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Liver MRI: Liver Tumors | |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Liver Cystic and Cavitary | |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Liver Diffuse Disease | |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Break | |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am | Body MRI : Fast, Efficient, Comprehensive | |
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | MRI for the Transplant Surgeon: Do I Need to Biopsy? | |
| 10:45 am - 11:15 am | Liver Transplant and HCC | |
| 11:15 am - 11:45 am | Pancreas: Tumors | |
| 11:45 am - 12:15 pm | Pancreas: Cystic Lesions, Inflammation, Fibrosis | |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Corporate Lunch Session - Vendor TBD | |
| 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm | 3T Advantages and limitations | |
| 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm | MR Enterography - Crohn's Disease | |
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Breast: A Review of Protocols and Procedures | |
| 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Break | |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Breast: Tips on Interpretation | |
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Case Review Session |
Friday, June 22, 2012
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 6:30 AM | Registration Opens | |
| 6:30 - 7:20 am | Breakfast on your own, Beverage Service Only | |
| 7:20 am – 7:30 am | Morning Announcements | |
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am | Kidney | |
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Adrenal Glands | |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Pediatrics: Imaging Gently with Case Review | |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Acute Abdomen and Pregnancy | |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Break | |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am | The Role of MRI for an Oncological Surgeon | |
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Female Pelvis | |
| 10:45 am - 11:15 pm | Prostate MRI | |
| 11:15 am - 11:45 am | Case Review Session | |
| 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Corporate Lunch Session - Vendor TBD | |
| 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm | Time-resolved MRA: How We Do It | |
| 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Low Dose and Unenhanced MRA: Developing Techniques | |
| 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm | A Pathologist's View of Hepato-Pancreatic Disease and MRI Correlation | |
| 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Break | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Chest MRI: Evolving Role - Did PIOPED III Provide an Answer? | |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Case Review Session |
Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Body MRI Fundamentals: Protocols, Safety, Accreditation, and Practice Planning
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens | |
| 7:00 - 7:50 am | Breakfast on your own, Beverage Service Only | |
| 7:50 am – 8:00 am | Morning Announcements | |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Contrast Agents and Safety | |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Protocol Optimization: Sub-20 Minute Scan | |
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break | |
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Building a Body MRI Practice: Administrative Perspectives | |
| 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | ACR Accreditation, Quality and Safety: The Role of a Physicist | |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Corporate Lunch Session – Vendor TBD | |
| 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | ACR Accreditation – MRI and Breast Imaging | |
| 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Quality and Safety, Consent, Monitoring, and Documentation: Building the MRI Technologist Team |
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| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm | Break | |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Sequences: Review and Q&A | |
| 4:30 PM | Meeting Adjourns |
Preliminary program subject to change
| Registration Categories | 3 days (Thurs - Sat) |
2 days (Thurs - Fri) |
1 day (Sat) |
| ACR Member: Physicians | $ 895.00 | $ 795.00 | $ 695.00 |
| Non-Member: Physicians | $ 1,095.00 | $ 995.00 | $ 895.00 |
| ACR Member: MR Physicist | $ 495.00 | $ 395.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Non-Member: MR Physicist | $ 595.00 | $ 495.00 | $ 395.00 |
| ACR Member: Residents | $ 495.00 | $ 395.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Technologist | $ 415.00 | $ 315.00 | $ 215.00 |
More information available soon.
Hotel, Travel, & Local Information
ACR has negotiated preferred rates at the Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort for hotel accommodations. For reservations, please see the information and instructions below. General information about ground transportation, local attractions and ADA assistance, is also provided below.
Hotel Information
Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-827-4000
www.hiltonorlandoresort.com
Hotel Overview: The Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort is located within the Downtown Disney Resort® area and offers Disney's exclusive EXTRA MAGIC HOURS and complimentary transportation to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney's Hollywood StudiosTM, Epcot®, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, and Disney's Blizzard Beach® Water Park. Set amidst 23 beautifully landscaped acres, the resort is next door to the Downtown Disney Marketplace, Pleasure Island, Cirque de Soleil, House of Blues, and more! Downtown Disney offers over 70 stores for your shopping pleasure and plenty of restaurants and the resort is minutes away from five Disney PGA Championship courses. Guest room amenities include the Hilton Serenity Bed TM, a 37" flat-screen TV, the upscale La Source® bath product line by Crabtree & Evelyn, an in-room coffee system by Cuisinart ® and coffees from Lavazza®, an in-room safe, wireless internet throughout the guestrooms and public area, and a new Hilton Fitness Center by Precor® overlooking two outdoor heated swimming pools.
Hotel Reservation Information
Rates: $149 single or double rate, plus taxes, presently 12.5 percent and subject to change.
Reservation Methods: Reservations may be made by calling the Hilton Reservations Department at 1-800-782-4414 and requesting the ACR group rate or online at the reservations web page.
Hotel Reservation Policies:
Deadline: The ACR has reserved a limited number of sleeping rooms for meeting attendees. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the ACR cannot guarantee that rooms will be available after the reservation deadline. of May 29, 2012. Reservations made after May 29, 2012, will be accepted on a space available basis and may not be at the ACR room rate.
Deposit: First night room deposit with a major credit card, which will be charge immediately upon completion of reservation.
Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your reservation, please notify the hotel at least five (5) days in advance of arrival.
Ground Transportation
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located approximately 20 miles from the Hilton Lake Buena Vista Resort and taxi service is approximately $50, one way. Mears Transportation provided bus service between MCO and the resort for approximately $21, one way. Contact Mears Transportation at 407-423-5566 or www.mearstransportation.com for information or reservations. Additional transportation resources are listed at http://www.orlandoairports.net/gt.htm.
Local Attractions
Orlando offers a great variety of theme parks, golf courses, shopping, spas, and outdoor adventures. Orlando continues to add to its world famous theme park attractions. In June 2010, Universal Orlando® Resort opened "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," where guests can experience the magical world of J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter series. The new land at Islands of Adventure® features Harry Potter themed rides, dining and shopping experiences. SeaWorld's® water park, Aquatica, opened a new high-speed tube slide, Omaka Rocka. Walt Disney World® Resort broke ground on a three-year project to vastly increase the size of Fantasyland, the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom. Legoland® Florida will open in 2011 and will include more than 50 main attractions.
Visit www.visitorlando.com for visitor information about local attractions and special events.
American’s with Disability Act
If you need auxiliary aids or services, as identified in the American with Disabilities Act, please send a description of needs to Justine Wood at jwood@acr.org.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the 6th Annual Body MRI Update meeting, please contact Justine Wood at jwood@acr.org for more information.
Companies who have supported this meeting in the past include: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Bracco Diagnostics, East Coast Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Hologic, iCAD, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Merge Healthcare, Philips Healthcare and Siemens Healthcare.
6th Annual Body MRI - testimonials
- Dr. Martin's value in current radiology topics (MRI) is unsurpassable. He is indeed the heart & soul of this meeting.
- Excellent course. Will attend again and plan to do the ACR follow-up course at that time.
- I'm new to Body MRI - I felt this was a great start to being able to analyze cases.
- This course was very informative and captivating. This type of course should be recommended for physicians and MRI technologists yearly to keep them abreast on recommendations and requirements. I will return yearly if this course is offered.
- Lectures were all excellent.
- Case Review was excellent, I wanted more!
- Great better than I ever expected - excellent
