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Index terms: Radiological Society of North America, 85th scientific assembly and annual meeting
Just as our knowledge and technology have evolved and improved over the decades, so have the offerings of the RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. The 85th Annual Meeting celebrates "A Century of Research and Education," from the birth of radiology to today's cutting-edge diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology. The 1999 Scientific Program is dedicated to the memory of Dr Juan A. Del-Regato in honor of his contributions to radiology, and especially to radiation oncology.
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The IHE Symposium, with the theme, "Architecting Cost-effective, High-Quality, Patient-centered Care for the New Millennium," will run concurrently with the RSNA Meeting and include keynote lectures; presentations of clinical scenarios, scientific papers, case studies; and panel discussions. Attendees can register for IHE Symposium sessions only or can incorporate a selection of these sessions into their overall program.
More than 25,000 of your peers will convene this year to benefit from the impressive assemblage of more than 1,700 scientific papers, 200 scientific sessions, 275 refresher courses, 1,000 scientific and infoRAD exhibits, and 700 technical exhibits, in addition to the many demonstrations, workshops, and symposia.
The Opening Session, beginning at 8:30 AM on Sunday, November 28, will feature "Oncologic Imaging, What the Oncologist Wants to Know about Diagnostic Imaging," moderated by Samuel Hellman, MD, and "Advances in Oncologic Imaging: The Diagnostic Radiologist's Perspective," moderated by Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD. These presentations will be preceded by my Presidential Address, "Impact of Changes in the Health Care System on Patient Care, Research and Education."
On Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3:30, C. Douglas Maynard, MD, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RSNA Research and Education Foundation, will announce the RSNA Roentgen Centennial Fellow for 1999 and present other Foundation news. The always popular Sunday Image Interpretation Session, moderated this year by N. Reed Dunnick, MD, will follow Dr Maynard's announcements.
On Monday afternoon at 1:00, RSNA recognizes Nina Einhorn, MD, PhD, and Ulrik Ringborg, MD, both of Stockholm, Sweden, and Rolf Sauer, MD, of Erlangen, Germany, for the contributions they have made to radiology, by awarding them Honorary Membership in the Society. Following that presentation, Richard Wahl, MD, will present the Eugene P. Pendergrass New Horizons Lecture, "Imaging Cancer in the New Millennium: Form Follows Function."
Tuesday afternoon's activities include a 1:00 PM plenary session, which begins with the presentation of the 1999 RSNA Gold Medals to Malcolm A. Bagshaw, MD, of Stanford, Calif; Jerzy Einhorn, MD, PhD, of Stockholm, Sweden; and O. Wayne Houser, MD, of Rochester, Minn. The presentation will be followed by the Annual Oration in Diagnostic Radiology, featuring Barry B. Goldberg, MD. He will speak on "Ultrasound: Advances in Contrast Agents and 3D Imaging."
Special Focus Sessions will be presented on Tuesday and Thursday. The eight sessions offered at 4:00 PM on Tuesday are "CT Screening for Lung Cancer: Results and Critical Issues," moderated by Claudia I. Henschke, MD, PhD; "Current Clinical Applications of PET Imaging in the Oncology Patient," by Edward Patz, Jr, MD; "Evidence-based Radiology," by Harald O. Solberg, MD; "Computer-aided Mammographic Diagnosis: Are Computers Telling Us Something We Should Know?" by Carl J. Vyborny, MD, PhD; "Sonography of the Shoulder and Musculoskeletal System: Can You/Should You Do It?" by William Middleton, MD; "Liver Tumor Ablation with Image Guidance," by Robert L. Bree, MD, MHSA; ``Compliance, Documentation, and How to Avoid Fraud in Your Practice," by Robert Zeman, MD; and "Screening Mammography: A World View," by Linda Warren, MD.
Wednesday's highlights include a 1:00 PM plenary session beginning with the announcement of the Scientific Exhibit Awards. After the awards presentation, Lars E. Rutqvist, MD, will deliver the Annual Oration in Radiation Oncology on "Radiation Therapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Biologic and Clinical Rationale." At 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Ritsuko Komaki, MD, will moderate the Oncodiagnosis Panel, which will discuss "Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Approach for Lung Cancer."
At 1:00 Thursday afternoon, the RSNA/AAPM Symposium will focus on "Spiral CT, 10 Years In," moderated by David R. Pickens, PhD. The inauguration of the 2000 RSNA Board of Directors and introduction of the 1999 AAPM officers and council chairs will follow.
Thursday's seven Special Focus Session topics, held at 4:15 PM, are "Role of Imaging in Epilepsy Surgery: Present and Future," moderated by Clifford Jack, Jr, MD; "Tuberculosis from Head to Toe," by Melissa L. Rosado de Christenson, MD; "Battle for Supremacy in Abdominal Imaging: Helical CT versus MR Imaging," moderated by Joseph K. T. Lee, MD; "When Appendicitis is Suspected in Children," by Carlos Sivit, MD; "Physician-Patient Relationships," by Wilbur Smith, Jr, MD; "Mouse Genomics and Phenotypic Imaging," by R. Nick Bryan, MD, PhD; and "Update on the Activities of the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN)," by Bruce J. Hillman, MD.
The final plenary session, on December 3, features the Friday Imaging Symposium, at 12:30 PM. The symposium topic is "Algorithmic Controversies" and will be moderated by Alex Gottschalk, MD.
The Refresher Course Program is a focal part of the meeting. Conducted throughout the week, it features more than 275 courses, including 32 limited-attendance workshops. Three Categorical Courses, one Special Course, and two minicourses will be featured in the Refresher Course program.
The Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology will focus on body magnetic resonance imaging and is being directed by Shirley M. McCarthy, MD, PhD, Caroline Reinhold, MD, and William E. Palmer, MD. There are two Categorical Courses in Physics. The first features "Electronic Radiology Practice: Technical and Practical" directed by Nicolas J. Hangiandreou, PhD, Jeremy W. R. Young, MD, and Richard L. Morin, PhD. The second features "Physical Aspects of Breast Imaging: Current and Future Considerations," directed by Arthur G. Haus, and Martin J. Yaffe, PhD.
The Special Course topic is "Pediatric Radiology: Current Concepts in Body Imaging at the Millennium," directed by Marilyn J. Siegel, MD. Minicourse subjects include "Women's Health in Imaging" and "New Developments in Body CT Scanning." Syllabi for the Categorical Courses and the Special Course will be available for purchase at the meeting.
The weeklong event also includes infoRAD, which features hands-on computer-assisted self-instruction, Web-based applications, clinical software, virtual reality, and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise exhibits.
Prior to the official opening of the RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the Associated Sciences Consortium will conduct its Associated Sciences Workshop, beginning at 10:15 AM on Saturday, November 27. The theme of the workshop will be "New Realities in Radiology: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Compliance."
Three joint AAPM/RSNA physics presentations are also scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The AAPM/RSNA Physics Tutorial for Residents, "Fluoroscopy," organized by Beth A. Schueler, PhD, will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The AAPM/RSNA Basic Tutorial on Equipment Selection, featuring "MR Imaging," with Ronald R. Price, PhD, is scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Gerald A. White, Jr, MS, will deliver the AAPM/RSNA Basic Physics Lecture for the Radiologic Technologist, "Digital Imaging: What You Need to Know Now and What You Need to Know Next," from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
The scientific assembly continues to be successful through the untiring efforts of more than 2,000 volunteer committee members. I especially thank the Program Committee, directed by Theresa C. McLoud, MD; the Refresher Course Committee, guided by Glenn S. Forbes, MD; the Scientific Exhibits Committee, chaired by Steven K. Teplick, MD; the Technical Exhibits Committee, headed by Alan E. Oestreich, MD; the Audiovisual Services Committee, directed by Susan A. Stafford, MD; and the Associated Sciences Committee, led by Samuel L. Hissong, MD.
The Program Subcommittee chairs are responsible for selecting the papers and organizing the sessions in their respective disciplines. They are to be commended for the magnitude of work they do and for the excellent results of their efforts. The subcommittee chairs are Kerry M. Link, MD, Cardiovascular Radiology; Lawrence R. Goodman, MD, Chest Radiology; Pablo R. Ros, MD, Gastrointestinal Radiology; Carl J. D'Orsi, MD, General Radiology/Breast Imaging; Stanford M. Goldman, MD, Genitourinary Radiology; Robert L. Bree, MD, Health Services, Policy and Research; Mark D. Murphey, MD, Musculoskeletal Radiology; Allan J. Fox, MD, Neuroradiology/Head and Neck; Gary L. Dillehay, MD, Nuclear Medicine; Joanna J. Seibert, MD, Pediatric Radiology; James A. Seibert, PhD, Physics; Nora A. Janjan, MD, Radiation Oncology and Radiobiology; and Gerald Dodd III, MD, Ultrasound. I thank each subcommittee chair and member for their hard work and dedication.
Equally important to learning and networking is the chance for meeting new colleagues and reacquainting with old friends from around the country, as well as from nations around the world.
This year's Annual Meeting promises a wealth of excitement and educational exchange. Please join us for RSNA 1999.
I'll see you in November at Chicago's McCormick Place.
Footnotes
In accordance with the bylaws of the Radiological Society of North America (section 6.12), the Board of Directors has appointed a Committee on Nominations. In 1999, the Committee on Nominations consists of C. Douglas Maynard, MD, Chairman, Winston-Salem, NC; David B. Fraser, MD, Halifax, NS; and Richard L. Morin, PhD, Jacksonville, FL. Suggestions for nominations should be addressed to the Chairman.
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