SELF-ASSESSMENT IN SAN FRANCISCO: A REVIEW FOR PRACTICING RADIOLOGISTS

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1 SELF-ASSESSMENT IN SAN FRANCISCO: A REVIEW FOR PRACTICING RADIOLOGISTS OCTOBER 8 12, 2007 FOUR SEASONS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA RADIOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO

2 Course Director Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD Professor of Radiology UCSF Faculty Rizwan Aslam, MD R. James Brenner, MD, JD Professor of Radiology Chief, Breast Imaging Soonmee Cha, MD Associate Professor of Radiology Fergus V. Coakley, MD Associate Professor of Radiology Chief, Abdominal Imaging William P. Dillon, MD Professor of Radiology, Neurology and Neurosurgery Chief, Neuroimaging Brett M. Elicker, MD Alisa D. Gean, MD Professor of Radiology, Neurology and Neurosurgery Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology Orit A. Glenn, MD Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD Robert K. Kerlan Jr., MD Professor of Radiology Theodore J. Lee, MD Jessica W.T. Leung, MD Karen Ordovás, MD Aliya Qayyum, MBBS Associate Professor of Radiology Gautham P. Reddy, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Radiology Director, Radiology Residency Program Chief, Cardiac and Pulmonary Imaging Lori M. Strachowski, MD Associate Professor of Radiology Director, Women s Imaging San Francisco General Hospital W. Richard Webb, MD Professor of Radiology Max Wintermark, MD Benjamin M. Yeh, MD 2

3 SELF-ASSESSMENT IN SAN FRANCISCO: A REVIEW FOR PRACTICING RADIOLOGISTS WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTION IN A WORLD-CLASS CITY October 8 12, 2007 The UCSF Department of Radiology is pleased to offer an intensive week of clinicial radiologic review and self-instruction covering the following radiology subspecialties: Vascular-Interventional, Breast, Neuro, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Imaging. Half-day lecture sessions will be oriented toward radiologists in clinical practice. Each set of daily lectures will be followed by a short self-assessment test. The answers to the test will then be reviewed and a comprehensive answer booklet containing diagnosis, answers and references will be distributed. Self-assessment tests have been designed to meet the standards of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) for self-assessment modules (SAMs). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to discuss: 1 Current concepts and recent advances in diagnostic radiology; 2 The techniques of CT, MRI and interventional procedures; 3 Interventional modalities and their appropriate uses; 4 Pathophysiologic mechanisms of human disease; 5 The fundamentals of the following specialties: Vascular- Interventional, Breast, Neuro, Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging. Registration Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your space in this course. Pre-register by August 10, 2007 and save $75 on your enrollment fee. TUITION $925 for practicing physicians; $775 for fellows, residents, sonographers, technologists and nurses (with a letter of verification) ON-SITE REGISTRATION Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:15 am Four Seasons San Francisco, 757 Market Street (at Third) 3

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5 SELF-ASSESSMENT IN SAN FRANCISCO: OPTIONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT MODULES The UCSF Department of Radiology is pleased to offer credit for Self-Assessment Modules (SAM), which are incorporated within this activity. Each day an optional self-assessment module will be offered at the end of the half-day session. Those persons who wish to receive SAM credit will need to complete a short test. The answers to the test will then be reviewed and a comprehensive answer booklet containing diagnosis, answers and references will be distributed. SAMs will be presented in the following topical areas: Monday Abdominal Imaging Tuesday Breast Imaging Wednesday Neuroradiology Thursday Vascular-Interventional Friday Cardiac-Pulmonary Those persons who wish to receive SAM credit must complete and turn in their their test to be scored. Note that in order to claim the total 22 Category 1 Credits offered, an attendee must also have participated in the self-assessment sessions. Self-assessment tests have been designed to meet the standards of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) for selfassessment modules (SAMs). 5

6 Course Program MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007 Abdominal Imaging 7:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 CT of the Abdomen Fergus V. Coakley, MD 8:45 CT/MRI of Liver Disease Benjamin M. Yeh, MD ON 9:30 Imaging of the Pancreas Rizwan Aslam, MD 10:15 Recess 10:45 Gynecologic CT/MRI Aliya Qayyum, MBBS MO M O M N Mas Mrea Ms Mea O NR MO O NA 11:30 CT of Renal Masses Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD 12:15 pm Abdominal Imaging SAM Test Fergus V. Coakley, MD 12:30 Abdominal Imaging SAM Answers Fergus V. Coakley, MD 1:00 Adjourn TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007 Breast Imaging 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 Breast Calcifications Jessica W.T. Leung, MD 8:45 Breast Masses R. James Brenner, MD, JD 9:30 Breast Ultrasound E Lori M. Strachowski, MD 10:15 Recess 10:45 Breast MRI R. James Brenner, MD, JD TU UE T TU U E UE 11:30 Breast Interventions Jessica W.T. Leung, MD 12:15 pm Breast Imaging SAM Test Lori M. Strachowski, MD 12:30 Breast Imaging SAM Answers Lori M. Strachowski, MD 1:00 Adjourn WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 Neuroimaging 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 Head Trauma Alisa D. Gean, MD 8:45 Stroke Max Wintermark, MD 9:30 Brain Tumors Soonmee Cha, MD 10:15 Recess 10:45 Pediatric Neuroradiology Orit A. Glenn, MD WE W ED D W D 11:30 Head and Neck William P. Dillon, MD 12:15 pm Neuroimaging SAM Test Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS 12:30 Neuroimaging SAM Answers Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS 1:00 Adjourn 6

7 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007 Vascular-Interventional and Cardiac Imaging 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 Vascular Diagnosis Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD 8:45 Vascular Interventions Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD 9:15 Nonvascular Interventions ns Robert K. Kerlan Jr., MD TH 10:00 Vascular-Interventional U Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD 10:15 Recess 10:45 Vascular-Interventional SAM Answers Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD HU H HwHnHU U TSTSA TSAM M Test Hst H nswht TAM TM TSA Hwers Hs Hnsw 11:30 Coronary CTA: Principles and Practice Gautham P. Reddy, MD, MPH 12:15 pm Coronary CTA: Overcoming Pitfalls Karen Ordovás, MD 1:00 Adjourn FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 Pulmonary Imaging 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 HRCT of the Lung, Part 1 W. Richard Webb, MD 8:45 HRCT of the Lung, Part 2 W. Richard Webb, MD 9:30 MDCT and MRI of Pulmonary Embolism R Brett M. Elicker, MD 10:15 Recess FR FarFRRoRI I Fry Rolism FaF I R FEm Em Rsm RI 10:45 CT/PET Evaluation of Lung Cancer Theodore J. Lee, MD 11:30 Cardiac and Pulmonary Imaging SAM Drs. Lee and Elicker 12:15 pm SAM Answers Drs. Lee and Elicker 12:30 Adjourn Accreditation The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UCSF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The total credits are inclusive of 7.75 in CT, and 5.0 in MR. The total credits are inclusive of 4.25 in breast imaging,.75 in breast MRI, and.75 in breast ultrasound. TECHNOLOGISTS This program is approved for AMA-CMA credit and will be accepted toward meeting the continuing education requirements of the ASRT. Technologists may report ECE points in Category B if they attend the entire program. NURSES For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. 7

8 The City of San Francisco / San Francisco is often called Everybody s Favorite City, a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city is dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City s streets can lead from Union Square to North Beach to Fisherman s Wharf, with intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are often laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in this most European of American cities. Many visitors like to combine their stay in San Francisco with a side-trip or short stay in the Napa-Sonoma wine region or the Monterey coast. A San Francisco City Pass with unlimited use of cable cars, city buses and trolleys can be purchased online at A few of the City s highlights include: WALKING TOURS Nob Hill, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square, Barbary Coast. SITES Alcatraz, Fisherman s Wharf and Pier 39, Coit Tower, Cable Car Museum, Ferry Building Marketplace, Golden Gate Park, The Presidio, SF Giants AT&T Stadium. MUSEUMS Museum of Modern Art, Asian Art Museum, California Academy of Sciences, de Young Museum, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Exploratorium, Zeum (children s interactive museum). ENTERTAINMENT World-renown Opera, Ballet and Symphony, Teatro Zinzanni (dinner theatre), Beach Blanket Babylon. 8

9 Accommodations book online at tel: Market Street (near Third) Service, style, and a sense of place create the fabric of the guest experience at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, an internationally acclaimed property overlooking Yerba Buena Gardens and the financial district. Located steps away from Union Square, the Moscone Convention Center and the Museum of Modern Art, the hotel s urban location and sleek exterior are juxtaposed with warm, residential interiors showcasing an extensive, contemporary art collection, created predominantly by California artists. Following its opening in 2001, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco quickly earned the reputation for unrivaled service, and continues to deliver on the worldwide reputation of the Four Seasons brand. The hotel was named the #1 Hotel in San Francisco by Travel & Leisure and Zagat, and earned the Mobil Five-Star Award in The hotel s 277 rooms, including 46 suites, rank among the largest and best equipped in the city. Seasons Restaurant offers a taste of northern California, with fresh cuisine highlighting local ingredients from the Ferry Building Farmer s Market. Guests of the hotel enjoy complimentary and full access to the 100,000 sq. ft. Sports Club/LA s premier fitness training and facilities, including a Junior Olympic swimming pool. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Seasons for this conference. Your reservation must be made by Friday, September 7, 2007 to guarantee the special rates. You may call the Four Seasons directly to make your reservation, and mention that you are attending the UCSF Radiology conference to receive the special rates. Room rates are: Single/Double: $339. A credit card is required for confirmation. Room requests made after the reservation deadline will be honored at the conference room-rate on a space-available basis. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date, or a one-night s stay will be charged. Room rates are subject to all state and local taxes, approximately 14%. Parking is $44 per day (with in & out privileges). 9

10 Air Travel UCSF Radiology has negotiated special fares with American and United Airlines for radiology course attendees. You may use the following tour codes to book on your own: Airline Telephone Code American United CF You may also use our designated travel agency, which may be able to book discounts with other airlines: MONTGOMERY TRAVEL The Official UCSF Radiology travel agency tel: / (Pacifi c Time) Car Rental Arrangements have been made with Hertz Rent A Car for special rates during this UCSF meeting, as well as one week before and after this meeting. Call the Hertz Convention Desk at ; be sure to tell the agent the meeting name and number: Review for Practicing Radiologists, CV# 01SY0211. Tour Options San Francisco Visitors Center, 800 Market Street at Fifth (at the cable-car turnaround) Advance discount tour tickets by phone at , or online at >> Click on Tickets & Tours on the left-hand menu Purchase discounted tickets in advance for many of SF s most popular attractions: Pier Alcatraz -- Dinner & Brunch Bay Cruises -- Napa & Sonoma Wine Excursions -- SF Zoo -- Bike Rentals -- Museum of Modern Art -- City Double-decker Bus Tours -- Exploratorium -- Asian Art Museum -- SF Giants Monster Park Tour -- Chinatown -- Monterey/Carmel Day-tours -- Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours -- Napa Bike Tours -- Yosemite Excursions -- Gray Line Tours Theatre Tickets Same-day Half-Price Tickets: TIX Bay Area, Union Square (Powell & Geary streets), booth opens at 11 am, Tuesday Sunday (walk-up only) Advance Full- and Half-Price Tickets: (online purchases only) TIX Bay Area sells advance full- and half-price tickets to many of San Francisco s most popular theater and music productions, from the tradtional to the avante-guard, touring companies to local ensembles. Check the website above for a complete listing. SF Opera box offi ce SF Ballet box office SF Symphony box offi ce Teatro Zinzanni: Love, Chaos & Dinner box offi ce

11 Registration SELF-ASSESSMENT: A REVIEW FOR PRACTICING RADIOLOGISTS (RAD ) October 8 12, 2007 / San Francisco, California Early Enrollment Deadline: August 10, 2007 Four easy ways to register: 1 Online at 2 Fax this form to Mail this form to UCSF Office of CME, PO Box 45368, San Francisco, CA Phone using Visa, Amex or Mastercard. Call , 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Pacific Time) REGISTRANT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT) Name First Last Degree Address Tel Area Code Fax Area Code Please add me to your priority list. Month/Day of Birth for record verification: / / X X month day COURSE REGISTRATION (RAD ) Check one: BY 8/10/07 AFTER 8/10/07 Physician $850 $925 Resident/fellow/nurse/sonographer/ $700 $775 technologist (with letter of verification) METHOD OF PAYMENT Check enclosed, payable to UC Regents. Please charge my: Visa Mastercard American Express Card No. Exp. Date Signature Payment may be made by credit card or by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. currency. We regret that we cannot accept checks drawn on foreign banks. Enrollment Confirmation will be mailed to you within two weeks of receipt of the application. CANCELLATION A refund of the enrollment fee, less $75, will be made upon receipt of a written request only by Friday, 9/28/2007. No refunds will be made after this date. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, UCSF Radiology will refund the registration fee in full, but cannot be responsible for any hotel or travel costs. 11

12 UPCOMING CME CONFERENCES View, print brochures, and register online: Program dates, topics, and locations are subject to change June 1 2 Virtual Colonoscopy Workshop San Francisco, CA June UCSF Radiology in Africa Victoria Falls, Zambia July 29 Aug. 3 Breast Imaging & Digital Mammography Kona, HI Sep Virtual Colonoscopy Workshop San Francisco, CA Oct Self-Assessment: Review for Radiolgists San Francisco, CA Sep Interventional Radiology Review San Francisco, CA Sep. 30 Oct. 5 Women s Imaging in Wine Country Sonoma, CA Oct. 28 Nov. 2 Diagnostic Radiology Seminars Maui, HI Nov. 5 9 Breast Imaging & Digital Mammography Palm Springs, CA Nov Musculoskeletal MRI Visiting Fellowship San Francisco, CA Dec. 2 7 Imaging Warm-up in the Caribbean St. John, USVI 2008 Jan Diagnostic Imaging on the Mayan Riviera Cancun, Mexico Jan Breast Imaging in Paradise Kona, HI Jan Body Imaging in Paradise Kona, HI Feb. 3 5 Musculoskeletal MRI Palm Springs, CA Feb. 6-8 CT/MRI of the Abdomen & Pelvis Palm Springs, CA Feb Neuro and Musculoskeleletal Imaging Kona, HI Mar Radiology Resident Review San Francisco, CA Mar Radiology Spring Training Orlando, FL Mar Breast Imaging Update San Francisco, CA Apr. 4 6 Ob/Gyn and Abdominal Sonography San Francisco, CA Apr Imaging Update in the Capital Washington, DC May Practical Applications in Imaging Yosemite, CA June Musculoskeletal and Abdominal Imaging Nice, France RAD Radiology Postgraduate Education 3333 California Street, Suite 375 San Francisco, CA Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Univ. of California DATED MATERIAL PLEASE POST SELF-ASSESSMENT: REVIEW FOR PRACTICING RADIOLOGISTS OCTOBER 8 12, 2007 FOUR SEASONS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA This course is self-supporting and receives no state funding.