Neuroradiology Categorical Course

Unlock an in-depth, expert-driven review of neuroradiology.

Registration Details

Date:

Aug. 17–20, 2026

Credits:

To Be Determined

Format:

Virtual

Cost:

$1300 per course. Discounted rates available for ACR members.

This course provides a comprehensive review of neuroradiology including spine, head and neck imaging.

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2026 AIRP Neuroradiology Categorical Course: VIRTUAL - 8/17-20/2026

Course Overview

Join us for the Neuroradiology Categorical Course and gain an in-depth, expert-led review of neuroradiology essentials. This course covers everything from advanced spine imaging to head and neck diagnostics, equipping you with the latest insights and practical skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and elevate your practice.

Course material includes congenital disease, trauma, stroke and vascular imaging; neoplasms of the brain; and neck, orbit and spine central nervous system (CNS) infections, with a systematic pattern approach to differential diagnosis.

Instruction will be provided by nationally and internationally recognized faculty who will emphasize radiologic-pathologic correlation to enhance your understanding of neuroradiology imaging.

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At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the most common neurologic lesions.
Describe the best imaging modality for a variety of neurologic lesions.
Identify the tools and strategies that can be implemented to facilitate radiology-pathology communication and correlation.
Describe those diseases of the central nervous system, head, neck and spine in which radiologic imaging is key for accurate diagnosis.

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Schedule (subject to change)

Time	Topic	Faculty
10am	Intraventricular Masses	Robert Shih, MD
11am	Vascular Malformations	Robert Shih, MD
1pm	Intra-axial Masses: Gliomas and Tumor Markers	James Smirniotopoulos, MD
2pm	Neoplasms and Meninges	James Smirniotopoulos, MD
3pm	"Pinealomas" and Other Pineal Region Masses	James Smirniotopoulos, MD
4pm	Cystic Lesions of the CNS	James Smirniotopoulos, MD

Time	Topic	Faculty
8am	Stroke: Central Nervous System Ischemia	Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR
9am	Orbit	Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD, FACR
10am	Skull Base and Sinonasal Anatomy and Inflammatory Disease	Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR
11am	Suprahyoid Neck I: Masticator, Parotid and Parapharyngeal Spaces	Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD, FACR
1pm	Infrahyoid Neck and Visceral Space: Thyroid, Parathyroid, Hypopharynx and Larynx	Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR
2pm	Suprahyoid Neck II: Pharyngeal Mucosal, Retropharyngeal and Danger Spaces	Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD, FACR
3pm	Cervical Lymph Nodes and Non-Nodal Neck Masses	Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR
4pm	Suprahyoid Neck III: Oral Cavity and Submandibular Space	Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD, FACR

Time	Topic	Faculty
8:30am	Degenerative and Inflammatory Disease of the Spine	Robert Shih, MD
9:15am	Neoplastic and Vascular Diseases of the Spine	Robert Shih, MD
10am	Malformations of the Pediatric Brain	Karl Soderlund, MD
11am	Malformations of the Pediatric Spine	Karl Soderlund, MD
1pm	Advanced Imaging of Gliomas	Chirstopher H. Hunt, MD
2pm	Multimodality Imaging of Dementia and Cognitive Decline	Christopher H. Hunt, MD
3pm	Dental Diseases	Ann Jay, MD

Time	Topic	Faculty
8am	Craniofacial Trauma	Frank Lexa, MD, FACR
9am	Temporal Bone	Jennifer Nathan, MD
10am	Central Nervous System Infections	Frank Lexa, MD, FACR
11am	Central Nervous System Lymphoma	Jennifer Nathan, MD
11:50am	TBD (Working Lunch)	Joshua Hirsch, MD

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Fees

Category	2025	2026	2027
Non-member	$1,300	$1,300	$1,375
Member	$1,100	$1,100	$1,175
Member-in-Training	$600	$600	$675
Non-Radiologist Resident	$700	$700	$775
Military Discount	50% discount off listed fees

Cancellation/Refund Guidelines

Cancellations more than 30 days prior to the start of a one-week course will receive a refund less a $100 fee.

For registration questions, contact the ACR.

Section Chiefs

Meet the section chiefs teaching this course.

Ann K. Jay, MD

Neuroradiologist, Transparent ImagingWashington, DC

Robert Y. Shih, MD

Neuro Section Chief, American College of Radiology Institute for Radiologic Pathology™ (AIRP®)

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Superb staff. Enjoyable way to learn.

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

Physician Accreditation Statement

The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Radiology designates this Other (blend of enduring materials and internet live) activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The ACR encourages the participation of all people. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ACR.

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