Clinical Magnetic Resonance Society

7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration (Head & Spine) and Continental Breakfast for Registrants

8:45 9:30 MR Imaging of Solid Renal Lesions Recent Advances, Trends and the Role of Biopsy

Saturday, June 26, 2010

12:15 12:50 Body MR

William H. Faulkner, Jr., B.S.,R.T.(R)(MR)(CT), FSMRT

12:50 1:30 Contrast Enhanced MR

William H. Faulkner, Jr., B.S.,R.T.(R)(MR)(CT), FSMRT

1:30 1:45 Question and Answer Session

Faculty

1:45 End Technologist Breakout Session

ˇ Optimize protocols and imaging techniques for MR of the musculoskeletal system, neural axis, breast, and body.

ˇ Apply the core fundamentals necessary for interpretation and performance of musculoskeletal MR.

ˇ Describe the current approach to diagnosis and management of common pathologies of the neural axis.

ˇ Recognize essential information necessary for the performance and interpretation of body and cardiovascular MR.

ˇ Discuss the clinical utility and necessary guidelines for the use of Breast MR.

ˇ Optimize clinical MR reports such that essential information is appropriately conveyed to the referring physician.

This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate diagnostic imaging physicians who supervise and interpret MRI studies and technologists who perform MRI. However, this meeting is also of great benefit for referring physicians who order these studies, so that they may gain a greater appreciation for the uses, strengths and limitations of clinical MRI.

The ABR requires a minimum of 20 self-assessment modules (SAMs) over a 10 year cycle to meet maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements. The CMRS will submit Five sessions of the meeting program to the ABR for clinical content SAM qualification. The CMRS will request clinical content SAM qualification in the areas of:

The number of SAM credits and approved sessions will be available approximately 21 days prior to the meeting

MOC (maintenance of certification) is for diplomates who are already ABR-certified, and who are working in the 10-year cycle of maintaining that certification. Diplomates who hold time-limited (10-year) certificates are automatically enrolled in the MOC program and should start participating immediately. Diplomates who hold lifetime certificates must enroll in the program to begin the MOC process.

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 entire educational activity for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

Those only attending Orthopedic MRI will receive 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Certain sessions of the meeting program will be submitted to the ABR for SAM qualification. The number of SAM credits will be available approximately 21 days prior to the meeting.

Please visit www.cmrs.org or call 1-888-350-CMRS regarding the availability of SAM credit.

Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando.....

From their lagoon-style swimming pool with an interactive water play area, to the croquet lawn, sand volleyball court and access to the areas finest golf courses, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal OrlandoŽ offers a tropical paradise setting. Loews Royal Pacific Resort guests receive unparalleled benefits including: Free Universal ExpressSM ride access*, allowing you to skip the regular lines (at most rides) just by showing your on-site hotel room key. Complimentary on-site transportation via water taxis or shuttle bus service. Priority seating at select Universal OrlandoŽ theme park restaurants. Complimentary delivery of purchases to your room.

Loews Royal Pacific offers many local attractions from Universal Studios FloridaŽ, Universal's Islands of AdventureŽ Universal CityWalkŽ and now featuring the Blue Man Group at Sharp AQUOS Theatre at Universal Orlando ResortŽ. You will find there is plenty to do for all ages while staying at Loews Royal Pacific Resort.

Room Features: All guest rooms have two queen-size beds or one king-size bed, table and chairs, vanity area with two sinks. Guest Room Amenities include, Bloom toiletries made with natural plant and herb extracts, On Demand in-room movies, video check-out, 32'' flat-panel television. iHome clock radios with iPod docking stations, Refreshment pantry, In-room safe suitable for laptop computers, Separate bath and vanity area in most guest rooms, Daily newspaper (The New York Times) delivery to guest room upon request.

*On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. Access may be restricted during certain times at certain attractions.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Make your reservations as soon as possible as our room block may sell out prior to the cut-off date of June 1, 2010. After this date, reservations will be accepted at the discretion of the hotel, on a space and rate available basis.

Please identify yourself as a registrant of the "CMRS Annual Meeting" to receive the group rate.

Reservations must be made by June 1, 2010. After this date, reservations will be accepted at the discretion of the hotel, on a space and rate available basis. Additional persons (18 years and older) are an additional $25 per person, per night. Children under 18 years of age stay free in their parent's room using existing bedding. Roll-a-way beds are $25 per night. Please note that these rates do not reflect sales and resort taxes, currently 12.5% subject to change. Deposit: One night's room rate, plus applicable tax. Cancellations/refunds will be issued in accordance with the Resort's general policy at that time (currently a refund is given if any individual reservation is canceled at least 5 days prior to arrival.) Check-in time is after 4:00PM; check-out time is before 11:00AM.

After June 1, 2010, request for room reservations will be on a space/rate available basis. Group room rates may be available three (3) days prior and the (3) days after the scheduled meeting dates, subject to availability and confirmation by hotel. To reserve your room using a credit card, you may call the hotel directly at 1-866-360-7395. Or you may complete the form and fax with your credit card information to 1-407-503-9528. If you fax your form, make sure to call the hotel for your confirmation NUMBER. Your credit card will be charged a one night deposit (plus 12.5% tax, subject to change) at the time of reservation. Remember to identify yourself as a registrant of the "Clinical Magnetic Resonance Society" in order to qualify for the special discounted group room rate. (Note: Deposit refundable if canceled at least 5 days prior to arrival.) Call Professional Travel at (800) 237-7230 if you have any questions or problems making your hotel reservations. Please photocopy for additional registrants.

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