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Société d'Imagerie Génito Urinaire |
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The Abdominal Radiology Course 2008 is a joint presentation of The Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists and The Society of Uroradiology. It will be held February 17-22, 2008 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California.
Updated information concerning the Abdominal Radiology Course 2008 has been posted on the Society webpages. You can view this information by visiting www.sgr.org or www.uroradiology.org and selecting the “meeting” link on the left side of the home page.
Updated information is also posted below for your convenience.
The Abdominal Radiology Course 2008 encompasses the full range of activities that constitute contemporary abdominal radiology including:
- Use of new and emerging technologies in the imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic pathology - Problem solving of common major issues in abdominal imaging with practical solutions - Extensive small grop workshop progra allowing registrants to individualize the educational content
The course format utilizes didactic lectures, general interest presentations, panel discussions, technical displays and interactive workshops in a mix that optimizes the educational opportunities for registrants. The Scientific Paper Sessions of both societies are open to all registrants and numerous educational and scientific posters will be available for study throughout the meeting. Designed primarily for radiologists in practice and in training, this course will also benefit all physicians who care for patients with gastrointestinal and genitourinary disease.
At the conclusion of the Course, registrants should be able to:
- Apply the most up-to-date and practical information for imaging diagnosis and intervention in common abdominal problems - Appropriately implement new and emerging techniques in abdominal CT, MR, US and PET - Successfully manage common problems encountered in performing everyday abdominal |
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examinations - Understand the newest topics and results in clinical research in abdominal radiology
Plenary Program Highlights
Focused Sessions in a Wide Range of Abdominal Imaging Topics Including: - Incidental Lesions - CT Colonography - Imaging the Problem Patient - New/Emerging Technologies - Evaluating the Postoperative Patient - Pelvic Imaging
Workshop Program Highlights
- 160 Workshops Covering a Broad Range of Abdominal Imaging Topics - Interactive Workshops - Over 20 Workshops Providing Participant Interaction - Case-based Workshops - 4 Case-based Workshops where Participants are Encouraged to bring Difficult Cases for on-the-spot Discussion and Expert Opinion - Workshop Track System Allows Focused Workshop Experience Including:
- Contrast Media - General Abdominal Issues - GI Tract and/or Pediatrics - GI CT - GU Interventional Radiology - GU Ultrasound - Gynecology - Interventional and/or Ultrasound - Kidney and/or Adrenal - Liver, Biliary or Spleen - MR and/or Pancreas - MRI Pelvis and/or Prostate - Potpourri - Trauma and/or Vascular - Urography
Virtual Colonoscopy Hands-On Workstation Training
- 1 ½ days of Hands-On Training – 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ - Conducted by Experts in CT Colonography - Individual Workstations Provided for Optimal Learning - Intensive Supervised Review of at least 50 CTC Cases with Answer Keys Available - Initial Demonstration of the Normal Colon followed by Extensive Review of the Appearances of Polyps and Cancers with Tips Provided for Problem-Solving - Analysis of Pitfalls - Certificate of Attendance Provided Upon Completion
2008 ARC Brochure and Registration The final program, brochure and online registration for the 2008 meeting will be available at the beginning of October. All past meeting registrants and SGR and SUR members will automatically receive the brochure. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please email arc@meetingmanagers.com. An electronic version of the brochure will also be posted online once it is complete.
Hotel Information The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
A link to online hotel reservations will be posted online soon!
You may also make your reservations by phone at 1-800-228-3000. If calling, please mention that you are attending the Abdominal Radiology Course at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa.
Reservations received after January 25, 2008 are not guaranteed at the group rate and will be confirmed based upon availability. It is possible that hotel rooms and/or specific categories may sell out prior to January 25, 2008; therefore it is strongly recommended that you make your reservation as early as possible. Room rates are available three days prior and following actual meeting dates, subject to availability.
Transportation Airlines Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 15% or zone fares. Call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 1-800-468-7022 for reservations. Refer to Z Code: ZB2M and Agreement Code: D8TFKK. Or, save an additional 3% off by booking your own reservations at www.continental.com. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZB2MD8TFKK in the Offer Code box. There will be a $10 service fee collected, per ticket, for all tickets issued through MeetingWorks Reservations, or any Continental Airlines ticketing facility.
American Airlines is an official carrier for the conference and they have arranged for attendees to receive a 5% discount off Coach and First Class fares. For fare and schedule information and to make your reservations, please call the American Airlines Meeting Services at 1-800-433-1790 and provide the discount code A6528AH. You can also choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts online by inserting A6528AH in the Promotion Code box.. There will be a $10 service fee collected, per ticket, for all reservations made over the phone.
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We hope to see you in Rancho Mirage!
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