The evolution of 3T MRI is transforming the diagnostic evaluation of a wide variety of clinical disorders. This symposium presents a practical, yet clinically relevant, review of this dynamic technology. Tips, techniques, protocols and, advanced clinical applications will be covered. This meeting is structured to teach attendees how to maximize the capabilities of their scanner and, when appropriate, how to best utilize the power of 3T MRI in a competitive imaging environment.

This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate diagnostic imaging physicians. Also, it should be useful in educating orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other referring physicians who order MRI procedures, as well as radiologic technologists.

Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:

• Implement optimized protocols for 3T MRI into their clinical practices
• Describe the unique issues and expanded indications for Clinical 3T
• Maximize the expanded clinical applications of 3T MRI for the evaluation of the vascular system
• Expand clinical applications for MRI in the evaluation of patients with CNS disorders
• Explain the clinical benefits of 3T in the evaluation of musculoskeletal, body, breast and cardiac disease
• More effectively utilize MR to assess patients with musculoskeletal pathology

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, the leader in diagnostic imaging education since 1975.

Educational Symposia gratefully acknowledges the following corporate supporters and exhibitors:

• Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
• GE Healthcare
• Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Mosby / Saunders

Tuition includes all course materials, including a comprehensive course syllabus, daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks.

Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $50 surcharge for anyone registering after April 1, 2008. Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.

Cancellations must be received in writing. A $50 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations. Refunds requested in writing prior to March 14, 2008 will be issued for the amount of tuition paid less the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after that date.

Scientific Sponsor

Educational Symposia

Accreditation

Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Educational Symposia designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technologists: The American Society of Radiologic Technologists recognizes this educational activity for 18.00 hours in Category A CE Credit, provided it is completed as designed.  

Thomas M. Grist, M.D.
John H. Juhl Professor of Radiology
Medical Physics and Bioengineering
Chairman, Department of Radiology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School and Public Health

John J. Holmes, M.D.
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Board Certified Diagnostic Radiology
Vero Beach, FL

Blake A. Johnson, M.D.
Director of Neuroimaging
Center for Diagnostic Imaging
Minneapolis, MN

Elmar M. Merkle, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Director of Body MR Imaging
Medical Director, Center for Advanced MR Development
Duke University Medical Center
Department of Radiology

Scott Reeder, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiology
Division Chief of MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR
Section Chief - CT, MRI and Neuroradiology
Edison Imaging - J.F.K. Medical Center
Seton Hall School of Graduate Medical Education
New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

Keith R. Thulborn, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics
Director, Center for MR Research
University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago

Jeffrey C. Weinreb, M.D., FACR
Professor of Radiology
Yale University School of Medicine
Chief of MRI
Chief of Abdominal Imaging
Director of Imaging Services
Yale-New Haven Hospital

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008

7:00 - 7:30 AM
          Registration and Continental
          Breakfast for Registrants

7:30    Clinical 3T MRI:
          Mastering the Challenges
          Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR

8:10    Protocol Optimization:
          Translating 1.5T Protocols to 3T
          Scott Reeder, M.D., Ph.D.

8:50    MRA at 3T: Tips and Tricks
          Thomas M. Grist, M.D.

9:30    Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

9:45 - 10:00
          Coffee Break for Registrants

10:00  Cardiac MRI at 3T
          Scott Reeder, M.D., Ph.D.

10:40  Time Resolved MRA at 1.5 and 3T
          Thomas M. Grist, M.D.

11:30  Aortic and Renal MRA at 1.5 and 3T
          Scott Reeder, M.D., Ph.D.

12:00 PM 
          Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

12:15 - 1:15
          Lunch Break - On Your Own

1:15    Peripheral Vascular MRA
          at 1.5 and 3T
          Thomas M. Grist, M.D.

1:55    Clinical Neuro MRA at 3T
          Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR

2:35    Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

2:50 - 3:00
          Coffee Break for Registrants

3:00    Volumetric Imaging in Clinical Practice
          Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR

3:40    MR of Hemorrhage at 1.5 and 3T
          Blake A. Johnson, M.D.

4:30    Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

4:45    Panel Discussion
         
          3T MRI: Where Are We Now,
          Where Are We Headed
          Moderator: Lawrence N. Tanenbaum,
                          M.D., FACR

          Introduction
          Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR

          Economic Impact in Clinical
          Neuroradiology Practice
          Blake A. Johnson, M.D.

          Economic Impact of Functional
          Imaging at 3T
          Keith R. Thulborn, M.D., Ph.D.

          Economic Impact in Clinical
          Musculoskeletal Practice
          John J. Holmes, M.D.

          3T Vascular Imaging:
          What's So Special?
          Scott Reeder, M.D., Ph.D.

          Cardiac Imaging at 3T: Ready or Not?
          Thomas M. Grist, M.D.

          3T MRI: Where Does It Fit in the
          Academic Setting?
          Jeffrey C. Weinreb, M.D., FACR

          3T MRI in Body Imaging:
          Does It Matter?
          Elmar M. Merkle, M.D.

          Question & Answer and Summary
          Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR

6:00    End of Session

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008

7:00 - 7:30 AM
          Continental Breakfast for Registrants

7:30    Advanced DWI: Tensor and Beyond
          Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR

8:10    CNS Tumors and Tumor Mimics
          Blake A. Johnson, M.D.

8:50    Clinical Functional Imaging
          Keith R. Thulborn, M.D., Ph.D.

9:20    Body MRI at 3T - The Physics Revisited
          Elmar M. Merkle, M.D.

10:00  Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

10:15 - 10:30
          Coffee Break for Registrants

10:30  Management of Cerebrovascular Disease
          Keith R. Thulborn, M.D., Ph.D.

11:10  Adrenal MRI at 3T - A Small
          Organ with a Big Impact
          Elmar M. Merkle, M.D.

11:50  MRI of the Wrist at 1.5 and 3T
          John J. Holmes, M.D.

12:30 PM
          Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

12:45 End of Session

1:00 - 4:30           Optional Applications Workshop           Practical 3T MRI Nuts and Bolts Workshop           - Tips and Tricks           Presented by GE Healthcare           Lunch Provided for Workshop Participants           (Not accredited for            AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM )

SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2008

7:30 - 8:00 AM
          Continental Breakfast for Registrants

8:00    MRI of the Breast: Imaging
          Techniques at 1.5 and 3T
          Jeffrey C. Weinreb, M.D., FACR

8:40    MRI of the Foot and Ankle at 1.5 and 3T
          John J. Holmes, M.D.

9:20    MRI of the Breast: Interpretation Issues
          Jeffrey C. Weinreb, M.D., FACR

10:00  Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

10:15 - 10:30
          Coffee Break for Registrants

10:30  MRI of the Shoulder at 1.5 and 3T
          John J. Holmes, M.D.

11:10  Body MRI: Case Studies
          Jeffrey C. Weinreb, M.D., FACR

11:55  Question & Answer Session
          Faculty

12:15 PM End of Course

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