Emergency Radiology

Gain expert insights and enhance your confidence in interpreting emergency radiology readings.

ACR Education Center to transition from on-site training in 2026.

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Registration Details

Date:

March 2–4, 2026

Location:

Reston, VA

Credits:

Up to 31.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Format:

In-Person

Cost:

$3500 per course for ACR Members. Additional discounts available for select member types. Late fees may apply.

This three-day course is designed to provide the practicing radiologist an intensive hands-on experience in imaging interpretation of traumatic and non-traumatic emergencies. Pertinent concepts of imaging technique will be reviewed and will motivate the case-based learning process.

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Course Overview

Whether you're navigating the realm of emergency radiology interpretations for the first time, contemplating a career shift, or just seeking to refine your existing skills in emergency radiology readings, you're not alone. Emergency radiology is one of the top three specialties, witnessing a hiring surge in 2022, according to the 2021 ACR/RBMA Workforce survey. The dynamic nature of roles and responsibilities in this field underlines the importance of possessing a well-rounded repertoire of diagnostic skills.

This intensive three-day course will bolster your knowledge and acclimate you to the latest methodologies in emergency radiology. The course aims to instill the confidence needed to effectively interact with clinical teams and manage traumatic and non-traumatic ER presentations.

Using a practical approach with hands-on experience provided via the proprietary ACR^® Case Engine at a dedicated workstation, you’ll explore imaging interpretations for over 300 emergency scenarios, covering the most common conditions ranging from dissected aortas and multiple traumas to subdural hematomas and radial fractures. These case studies mirror real-life scenarios frequently present in the ER, enabling you to bridge theory with better practice.

Esteemed faculty will lead formal lectures on fundamental concepts, emphasizing key insights and potential challenges to help you navigate the complex landscape of emergency radiology. In addition, dedicated case interpretation sessions will provide an environment to refine your expertise and gain confidence in emergency imaging interpretation.

With a favorable faculty-to-learner ratio, our course promises a personalized learning experience, facilitating in-depth discussions with faculty and peers. You’ll be prepared for real-world scenarios in emergency radiology with insights that extend beyond textbooks.

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

Develop a systematic search pattern for evaluating MDCT examinations of the multiple-trauma patient.
Recognize common and significant injuries in trauma.
Familiarize with potential sources of missed diagnoses and interpretation pitfalls in MDCT of trauma.
Understand basic technical principles for proper acquisition of CT images in the emergency patient (trauma and non-trauma).
Learn characteristic appearance of various causes of acute abdominal, chest and pelvic emergencies on plain radiography, CT and US.
Learn fundamental imaging aspects of non-traumatic neurological, and head and neck emergencies.
Review common and uncommon fractures of the upper extremities, lower extremities, and pelvis and spine, with emphasis on the “easily missed” fracture.

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Schedule

Time	Topic
7am	Workstation Introduction
8am	Lecture: CT of the Acute Abdomen — "The Itises"
9am	Supervised Case Review
10am	Break
10:15am	Supervised Case Review
11am	Lecture: Traumatic Brain Injury
noon	Lunch
12:30pm	Supervised Case Review
2:00pm	Lecture: Upper Extremity Trauma
3:00pm	Break
3:15pm	Supervised Case Review
4pm	Lecture: CT of Uncommon Causes of the Acute Abdomen
5pm	Supervised Case Review
5:30pm	Cocktail Reception
6pm	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
8pm	ACR Education Center Closes

Time	Topic
7am	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
8am	Lecture: Stroke
9am	Supervised Case Review
10am	Break
10:15am	Supervised Case Review
11am	Lecture: Orthopedic Hardware Imaging and MRI of MSK Emergencies
noon	Lunch
12:30pm	Self-Review of Cases
1pm	Lecture: C-Spine Trauma
1:30pm	Supervised Case Review
2:45pm	Break
3pm	Supervised Case Review
4pm	Lecture: CT of Acute Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Emergencies
4:30pm	Supervised Case Review
5:30pm	Break
6pm	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
8pm	ACR Education Center Closes

Time	Topic
7am	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
8am	Lecture: Head and Neck Infections
9am	Supervised Case Review
10am	Break
10:15am	Supervised Case Review
11am	Lecture: Lower Extremity Trauma
Noon	Lunch
12:30pm	Supervised Case Review
2:45pm	Break
3pm	Supervised Case Review
4pm	Course Concludes

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Course Co-Directors

Meet the course directors teaching this course.

Douglas S. Katz, MD, FACR

Director, Body CT and Vice Chair, Department of Radiology NYU Langone Health

Manickam Kumaravel, MD, FACR

Professor of Radiology & Orthopedic Surgery, Chief of Musculoskeletal ImagingMcGovern Medical School, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston

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Course Faculty

Meet the faculty teaching this course.

Wayne Kubal, MD

Professor of Medical Imaging and NeurosurgeryUniversity of Arizona

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Hotel and Travel Information

Recommended Hotel

Westin Reston Heights

11750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Room Rate:

2025 rates: $134–$164/night for single/double + taxes and fees

Please note: See below for the direct reservation booking link. If you prefer to make your reservation by phone, please call 800-627-7468 and reference the mini code for your course.

Reservation deadline: Fourteen (14) days prior to each course.

Deposit: First room night deposit or guarantee with a major credit card.

Cancellation: Please notify the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival.

Rooms are available at the rates listed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made after the reservation deadline for each course will be accepted on a space-available basis.
If you have trouble receiving the ACR Education Center rate using the link, please contact ACR Meeting Services at meetingservices@acr.org.

Location	Date	Reservation Link	Mini Hotel Code
Reston, VA	March 10–12, 2025	Book Hotel	EE3
Reston, VA	October 28–30, 2025	Book Hotel	EMO

Location	Date	Reservation Link	Mini Hotel Code
Reston, VA	March 2 - 4, 2026	Book Hotel	EG3

Air Transportation

The Westin Reston Heights is located just 10 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel.

If you need assistance booking your flight, please contact Corporate Travel Planners (CTP Travel) at 888-317-7814. A travel agency fee will apply to all reservations.

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Ground Transportation

The Silver Line Metro Station at Wiehle-Reston East is just a few minutes from the ACR Education Center and connects Reston to Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, and the greater DC metro area.

Complimentary daily shuttle bus service will be provided between the Westin Reston Heights and the ACR Education Center for all registrants. The Education Center is located at 1892 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA, 20191.

Day	Depart Westin	Arrive ACR Ed Center	Depart ACR Ed Center	Arrive Westin	Depart ACR Ed Center for IAD
Day 1	6:50am	7am
Day 1	7am	7:10am
Day 1	7:20am	7:30am
Day 1	7:40am	7:50am
Day 1	8am	8:10am
Day 1	8:20am	8:30am
Day 1			5:30pm	5:45pm
Day 1			6pm	6:15pm
Day 1			6:30pm	6:45pm
Day 1			7pm	7:15pm
Day 1			7:30pm	7:45pm
Day 1			8pm	8:15pm
Day 2	6:50am	7am
Day 2	7am	7:10am
Day 2	7:20am	7:30am
Day 2	7:40am	7:50am
Day 2	8am	8:10am
Day 2	8:20am	8:30am
Day 2			5:30pm	5:45pm
Day 2			6pm	6:15pm
Day 2			6:30pm	6:45pm
Day 2			7pm	7:15pm
Day 2			7:30pm	7:45pm
Day 2			8pm	8:15pm
Day 3	6:50am	7am
Day 3	7am	7:10am
Day 3	7:20am	7:30am
Day 3	7:40am	7:50am
Day 3	8am	8:10am
Day 3	8:20am	8:30am
Day 3					1:45pm
Day 3					2:30pm
Day 3					3:15pm
Day 3					4pm

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I like the hands-on approach. The instructors are always fantastic and very personable. It's a great learning atmosphere and you are able to work at your own pace.

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Through an agreement between the American College of Radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, MOC Program Participants may record self-assessment programs or simulation activities developed and accredited by the American College of Radiology in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

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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