Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course

Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course is organized by the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR). The symposium is held from Mar 01 - 06, 2020 at Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America.

Continuing Medical Education:
The Society of Abdominal Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society of Abdominal Radiology designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 51.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The breakdown of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ is as follows:
*  SAR Scientific Paper Sessions • 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  Educational Course • 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  CT Colonography Hands-On Workshop • 16.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  Prostate MRI Hands-on Workshop • 4 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  Pelvic Floor Imaging Hands-on Workshop • 4 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  LI-RADS Cases for the Experts Hands-on Workshop • 3 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  Dual Energy CT Hands-on Workshop • 3 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  Advanced Renal Mass Imaging Hands-on Workshop • 3 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
*  Rectal Cancer MRI Hands-On Workshop • 3 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Please note that as sections of this program are concurrent if all educational activities are attended, the maximum number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ that can be earned is 51.75.

Course Description and Objectives:
The SAR 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course represent the Society’s major educational endeavor, which 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 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 will be open to all Society 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 radiology.

At the conclusion of the course, 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
•  Identify the newest topics and results in clinical research in abdominal radiology, including the emerging field of artificial intelligence and its applications in abdominal radiology

Program Highlights:
The SAR Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course offer a collection of educational components, including,
• Focused Sessions in a Wide Range of Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Topics
• Workshops Covering a Broad Range of Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Topics
• Self-Assessment Modules Approved by the SAR for SAM Credit (Additional Registration Required)
• Numerous Hands-on Training Workshops (Additional Registration Required)

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.