Society of abdominal radiology (SAR) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course

Society of abdominal radiology (SAR) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course is organized by Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) and will be held from Mar 17 - 22, 2019 at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. 

ACCME Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation
The Society of Abdominal Radiology designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 48 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The breakdown of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ is as follows:
- SAR Scientific Paper Sessions - 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
- Educational Course - 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Advanced Crohn’s Disease Imaging Hands-on Workshop - 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Advanced Renal Mass Imaging Hands-on Workshop - 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- CT Colonography Hands-on Workshop - 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Dual Energy CT Hands-on Workshop - 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Pelvic Floor Imaging Hands-on Workshop - 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Prostate MRI Hands-on Workshop - 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Rectal Cancer MRI Hands-on Workshop - 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

ARLM Education Credits:
Participation in the SAR 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course qualifies for up to 5.75 ARLM education credits.

Course Description:
The SAR Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course brings together outstanding educators for a program highlighting:
• Use of new and emerging technologies in the imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic pathology
• Problem solving for common issues in abdominal and pelvic imaging with practical solutions
• Extensive small group workshop presentations 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 the Society will be open to all members. Numerous educational and scientific posters spanning all aspects of abdominal imaging will be available to all course participants 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 meeting, registrants should be able to:
• Apply the most up-to-date and practical information for imaging diagnosis and intervention in common abdominal and pelvic problems
• Appropriately implement new and emerging techniques in abdominal CT, MR, US and PET
• Successfully manage common problems encountered in performing everyday abdominal examinations, including performing biopsies and interventional procedures
• Understand the newest topics and results in clinical research in abdominal radiology, including the emerging field of artificial intelligence and its applications in abdominal radiology

Plenary Program Highlights:
• Abdominal Interventional Rounds
• AI and Machine Learning for Abdominal Radiologists – Hope, Hype, Hysteria or Happening
• Contemporary Liver Imaging: Strategies for Adding Value to Your Hepatology Service
• How to Establish a Male Pelvis Imaging Service Line
• Imaging Pearls for Abdominal Emergencies – Interactive Case-based Session
• Improving Our Performance: Recognizing Mimics, Misses and Miscalls in Abdominal Radiology
• Mastering the Tumor Board – Essential Feedback for the Oncologist
• Strategies for Creating an Abdominal Radiology Center of Excellence
• Women’s Pelvic Imaging: A Structured Approach to Clinical Care
• Hot Topics Session – The Proposed Abdominal Fellowship Match – Has the Train Left the Station?
• Unknown Case Panel – The Experts on the Spot

Didactic Workshop Program Highlights:
• Five Self-Assessment Modules Approved for SAM Credit
• 198 Workshops Covering a Broad Range of Practice Management, and Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Topics
• Special Highlighted Workshop Tracks including: Crohn’s Disease Imaging, CT Colonography, Dual Energy CT, Leadership and Business*, Pelvic Floor Imaging, Prostate MRI, Rectal Cancer MRI, Renal Mass Imaging
and Ultrasound

Hands-on Workshop Program Highlights:
Seven Hands-on Workshop Topics:
• Advanced Crohn’s Disease Imaging Hands-on Workshop - 4 Hours
• Advanced Renal Mass Imaging Hands-on Workshop - 3 Hours
• CT Colonography Hands-on Workshop - 15 Hours
• Dual Energy CT Hands-on Workshop - 3 Hours
• Pelvic Floor Imaging Hands-on Workshop - 4 Hours
• Prostate MRI Hands-on Workshop - 4 Hours
• Rectal Cancer MRI Hands-on Workshop - 3 Hours

All Hands-on Workshops Feature: State-of-the-Art Lectures and Hands-on Case Review; Independent and Expert Guided Review of Cases for Optimal Learning; and Practical and Open Discussions among Participants and Experts