November 2 – 3, 2024
The Partners in Progress: Improvement and Innovations in Advanced Imaging symposium offers two distinct registration options. For those who wish to attend the event physically and are located in the vicinity, the Live in Person ticket is available. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend in person, there is also a Virtual ticket option for remote participation.
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 | |
| 8:50 am CDT |
Welcome – Kecia Thompson, MSHA, MRSO & Ashley McCoy |
| 9:00 |
Improving the Progress for Health Equity – Verlon Salley |
| 9:35 | Innovations in the Pediatric World Concerning MRI – Brenda Witherspoon |
| 10:10 |
Break |
| 10:30 |
Innovations of Improving Scan Time by Utilizing AI Applications |
| 11:00 |
Innovations of Cardiac Scanner Cardiac Imaging/Photon Scanner – Dr. Singh |
| 11:30 |
Lunch |
| 12:30 |
Understanding and Utilizing Syngovia to Improve CT Efficiency |
| 1:05 | The Improvement of Prostate and Rectal MRI – Sam Galgano, MD |
| 1:40 |
The Advantages of Dual Energy |
| 2:15 | Break |
| 2:30 | The Current and Future Role in AI Imaging – Andrew D. Smith, MD, PhD |
| 3:05 | Contrast Mammography – Kathryn W. Zamora, MD, MPH |
| 3:55 pm | Closing Remarks |
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 | |
| 9:00 am CDT |
MR for Acute Appendicitis & Differential Diagnosis |
| 9:30 |
The Importance of GBCA Relaxivity (& Other MR Contrast Considerations) |
| 9:50 | The Use of Positive Oral Contrast in Abdominal CT – Perry J Pickhardt, MD |
| 10:40 |
Break |
| 10:55 |
Improving CT Protocol Standardization Across a Large Health System |
| 11:30 |
Abbreviated Breast MR & Ultrafast Breast MRI |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 |
The Improvement of Inpatient TAT for Patient Experience |
| 1:55 | Improvement and Innovations in Radiology from Research Prospective – Ryan Willoughby, PhD |
| 2:30 | Improving Quality & Patient Experience – Ashley McCoy Thomas, MSHA, CHQS, R.T.(R)(CT), LSSGB |
| 3:05 | Break |
| 3:20 | Advantages, Improvements, and Innovations of Nano Knife, Cryoablation and Microwave Ablations – Andrew (AJ) John Gunn, MD |
| 3:55 | Physicist Panel – David M. Gauntt, Ph.D., DABR, FAAPM , Daniel Goldberg- Zimring, PhD, MBA, DABMP , Jian-xiong Wang, Ph.D., CCPM-MRI |
| 4:30 | Closing Remarks |
Program Description / Statement of Need:
In an effort to provide physicians, technologists and other healthcare professionals involved in medical imaging with the most up-to-date information, this 1.5-day program will communicate updates and trends in MR & CT imaging with an emphasis on overall patient care. Imaging exams play a crucial role in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and injuries. The comparison of multiple modalities will allow for all healthcare professionals to gain will a better understanding of the considerations needed for patient monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment. This educational program will cover multiple objectives within each modality to allow for learners to expand their knowledge and understanding.
Target Audience:
The CME/CE Symposium’s material is designed for healthcare professionals, which includes Radiologists, Physicians, Technologists, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, and other professionals in the healthcare industry.
CME/CE Accreditation:
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This MRI program has also been submitted for approval of up to 10 hours of category A CE technologist credit as designated by The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a live activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium. To receive the maximum amount of credit hours, you must attend all sessions. Verification of attendance policies will be in place for each lecture.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
615 18th St South
Birmingham AL 35233
