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Special Communication |
Index terms: Radiological Society of North America, 86th scientific assembly and annual meeting
Preparations are well under way for the first meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in the new millennium. As we prepare to "Explore the New Millennium" during the 86th RSNA Scientific Assembly, we are reminded anew how much the world of medicine has changed. Research endeavors in radiology have led to wonderful new technologies that have created a demand for education for the best use of those technologies—all of which has led to better results for our patients.
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First, the schedule for the meeting will be organized in a consistent manner so that most of the common aspects of the meeting will take place at the same time each day throughout the week. This should make planning your meeting schedule easier. A near-uniform schedule is an idea whose time has come.
Second, the Board wishes to introduce the use of Scientific Posters as a new means of communication between investigators and their colleagues. In many other contexts, Scientific Posters are an effective means of presenting an investigator’s work. Scientific Posters at RSNA 2000 will have their content abstracted in the printed program and they may, therefore, be referenced. The Board sees posters as a method of communication in certain specific contexts, such as:
1. When there are dense data sets and analyses to be presented that lend themselves to reflection but might suffer from the compression necessary for a verbal presentation.
2. When an investigator might benefit from a lively and personal interaction with researchers in the same field.
Thus, in 2000, there is a choice between the following options for presentation of ideas and work to the audience in Chicago:
Scientific Papers and Posters are completed research with a comprehensive report, a work-in-progress report of research under way concerning emerging ideas and techniques and containing initial yet defined results, or a brief pertinent report of a particular new aspect or understanding of clinical radiology. The intention is not to imply that one format is better than others in any debate over the merits of papers compared with posters. Rather, it is to expand the range of options available to researchers and investigators in the radiologic sciences seeking to decide how best to communicate their ideas. The Board of Directors anticipates that these changes will provide more options for those educators and investigators who attend the annual meeting.
Education Exhibits should be designed to teach or review radiologic signs, pathologic correlations, procedures, techniques, treatments, and interventions or other aspects related to the practice of imaging.
The 2000 Scientific Program is dedicated in memory of Charles E. Putman, MD, in honor of his contributions to the radiologic sciences, particularly in the areas of research and thoracic radiology.
As in the past, attendees have a vast array of educational opportunities through scientific posters and papers, refresher courses, education and infoRAD exhibits, technical exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and symposia. In keeping with our tradition of growth and enhancement of our Annual Meeting, this year’s event will once again place special emphasis on integrating information systems in health care with our "Meeting within the RSNA Meeting"—the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Symposium.
The 2nd year IHE Symposium 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 the 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 250 scientific sessions, 274 refresher courses, more than 1,000 education and infoRAD exhibits, and 650 technical exhibits, in addition to the many demonstrations, workshops, and symposia.
The Opening Session, beginning at 8:30 AM on Sunday, November 26, will feature "The Current Status of PET Imaging," moderated by Theresa C. McLoud, MD; "Positron Emission Tomography in Clinical Practice: Current Status and Future Prospects," presented by Barry A. Siegel, MD; and "The Current Status of PET Radiopharmaceuticals," presented by Robert Mach, PhD. These presentations will be preceded by my Presidential Address, "Radiology: Future Challenges."
During the Opening Session, Philip E. S. Palmer, MD, will receive a special RSNA Presidential Award for his enormous contributions to the international world of radiology. Dr Palmer was instrumental in introducing and building radiology programs in both ultrasonography and general radiology in developing countries around the world. Dr Palmer is also the author of several radiology textbooks that the World Health Organization (WHO) distributes throughout third world countries. I am honored and delighted to present Dr Palmer with this prestigious award.
On Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3:30 PM, Ernest Ferris, MD, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RSNA Research and Education Foundation, will announce the RSNA Roentgen Centennial Fellow for 2000 and present other Foundation news. The always popular Sunday Image Interpretation Session, moderated this year by Carl E. Ravin, MD, will follow Dr Ferris’ announcements.
On Monday afternoon at 12:45 PM, the RSNA recognizes Sidney de Souza Almeida, MD, of Brazil, Holger T. A. Pettersson, MD, PhD, of Sweden, and Cesar S. Pedrosa, MD, of Spain, for their contributions to radiology by awarding them Honorary Membership in the Society. Following this presentation, Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD, will present the Eugene P. Pendergrass New Horizons Lecture, "Molecular Imaging."
Special Focus Sessions will be presented on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons this year. Monday’s Sessions are "Multi-slice CT: Multidetector Row CT Applications in the Chest and Abdomen," moderated by Pablo R. Ros, MD; "Metastatic Screening: Bone Scan, PET, or Whole Body MR?" moderated by Randall A. Hawkins, MD, PhD; "Acute Stroke Intervention: A Growing Concern in an Aging Population," moderated by Allan J. Fox, MD; "Trauma Sonography and MRI in Soft Tissue Injury," moderated by Kimberly L. McKenney, MD; "The Value of Imaging in Gynecologic Malignancies: The Varying Perspective of the Diagnostic Radiologist, Gynecologic Oncologist, and Radiation Oncologist," moderated by Beth Erickson, MD; "Tumor Ablation, Abdominal," moderated by Dennis M. Balfe, MD, and Joseph K. T. Lee, MD; and "Safety of Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging Examinations," moderated by Anne Patterson, MD, and Carol M. Rumack, MD.
At 1:00 PM on Monday, the AAPM/RSNA Physics Lecture for the Radiologic Technologist will focus on "Anti-Matter Comes to the Community Hospital: Positron Imaging in Your Department," moderated by Gerald A. White, Jr, MS.
Tuesday afternoon’s activities include a 12:45 PM Plenary Session, which begins with the presentation of the 2000 RSNA Gold Medals to the late Helen C. Redman, MD, of Dallas, Tex; Jose Luis Ramirez-Arias, MD, of Mexico City, Mexico; James E. Youker, MD, of Milwaukee, Wis; and the late Delmar J. Stauffer, of Lake Bluff, Ill. This presentation will be followed by the Annual Oration in Diagnostic Radiology. The Annual Oration in Diagnostic Radilogy will be presented by Gary J. Becker, MD, in memory of Derek C. Harwood-Nash, MD, DSc. Dr Becker will discuss "The Future of Interventional Radiology."
Wednesday’s highlights include the Education Exhibit Awards followed by the Annual Oration in Radiation Oncology. The Annual Oration in Radiation Oncology will be presented by Steven A. Leibel, in memory of Howard Latourette, MD. Dr Leibel will discuss "New Dimensions in Radiation Oncology." At 4:00 PM, Eric A. Strom, MD, will moderate the Oncodiagnosis Panel, which will focus on "Breast Cancer: Advances of Diagnosis and Treatment."
Wednesday’s Special Focus Sessions, to be held at 4:00 PM, include "Cardiac Imaging with CT, MR, and Nuclear Radiology: Practice and Training Issues," moderated by Martin J. Lipton, MD; "Ultrasound Contrast Agents," moderated by Laurence Needleman, MD; "The Emerging Role of the Pediatric Interventionalist," moderated by Neil D. Johnson, MD; "Should Radiologists Unionize?" moderated by Daniel H. Johnson, Jr, MD; "Optical Imaging: A New Diagnostic Technique," moderated by Thomas J. Brady, MD; "Vertebroplasty," moderated by Jacques E. Dion, MD; and "Stents."
At 12:45 PM on Thursday afternoon, the RSNA/AAPM Symposium will focus on "Bloodflow Evaluation by Ultrasound," moderated by David R. Pickens, PhD. The inauguration of the 2001 RSNA Board of Directors and introduction of the 2001 AAPM Officers and Council Chairs will precede the Symposium.
The Special Focus Sessions on Thursday include "Sarcoidosis From Head to Toe," moderated by Melissa L. Rosado de Christenson, MD; "Fetal Imaging: MR versus Ultrasound," moderated by Deborah Levine, MD; "Ethics and Errors in Radiology Practice," moderated by Franklin Earnest IV, MD; and "PET Regulations Seminar."
The final plenary session on December 1 features the Friday Imaging Symposium at 12:45 PM. The symposium topic is "Challenges to Radiology in the New Millennium," moderated by Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, and Paul J. Chang, MD.
The Refresher Course Program is a focal part of the meeting. Conducted throughout the week, it features more than 275 courses, including 40 limited-attendance workshops. Two new Categorical Courses will be featured in the Refresher Course program.
The new Categorical Course in Diagnostic Radiology, "Neuroradiology," will be directed by James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD, and co-directed by Kelly K. Koeller, MD, Vincent P. Mathews, MD, James M. Provenzale, MD, and Patricia A. Hudgins, MD. The Categorical Course in Physics, "CT and US—Cross-sectional Imaging," will be directed by Lee W. Goldman, MS, and Jeffrey B. Folkes, PhD.
The week-long RSNA Scientific Assembly also includes infoRAD, which features hands-on computer-assisted self-instruction, Web-based applications, clinical software, virtual reality, and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) exhibits.
In past years, the annual workshop of the Associated Sciences Consortium has been held on the Saturday before the RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. This session had been followed by a complete series of refresher courses that took place throughout the week of the RSNA Scientific Assembly. This year, the Associated Sciences Consortium has moved from the Saturday all-day workshop to three symposium lectures during the week of the RSNA Scientific Meeting. The main title of the sessions will be "Associated Sciences: A New Beginning." Sessions will be held Monday, November 27, Tuesday, November 28, and Wednesday, November 29, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Eight refresher courses sponsored by the Associated Sciences Consortium will still take place throughout the week as well.
Prior to the opening of RSNA 2000, two joint AAPM/RSNA physics presentations are scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The AAPM/RSNA Physics Tutorial for Residents "Digital Radiography," moderated by Frank E. Zink, PhD, will begin at 12:00 Noon Saturday, followed at 2:00 PM by the AAPM/RSNA Basic Tutorial on Equipment Selection, featuring "Mammography," moderated by Carolyn M. Kimme-Smith, PhD.
The RSNA Scientific Assembly continues to be successful through the untiring efforts of more than 2,000 volunteer committee members. I especially thank the numerous committee members, chairs, and subchairs who give so much of their time and their talent. They are to be commended for the magnitude of work they do and for the excellent results of their efforts.
The Program Committee chaired by Theresa C. McLoud, MD; George S. Bisset III, MD, Vice-Chairman; David R. Pickens, PhD, Liaison, AAPM Representative; William W. Olmsted, MD, Education Editor and Editor, RadioGraphics; Anthony V. Proto, MD, Science Editor and Editor, Radiology. The Refresher Course Committee, chaired by Glenn S. Forbes, MD; Ronald J. Zagoria, MD, Vice-Chairman; Samuel L. Hissong, MD, Liaison, Associated Sciences Committee; Peter R. Mueller, MD, ex-officio/RadioGraphics; Joel P. Felmlee, PhD, Liaison, AAPM; William W. Olmsted, MD, Education Editor and Editor, RadioGraphics; Anthony V. Proto, MD, Science Editor and Editor, Radiology. The Education Exhibits Committee, chaired by Steven K. Teplick, MD; Joel E. Gray, PhD, Liaison, AAPM; William W. Olmsted, MD, Education Editor and Editor, RadioGraphics; Anthony V. Proto, MD, Science Editor and Editor, Radiology. The Electronic Communications Committee chaired by Ronald L. Arenson, MD; Raymond F. Rodebaugh, MS, Liaison, AAPM; Robert R. Hattery, MD, Liaison for Publications and Educational Materials, RSNA Board of Directors; Brian C. Lentle, MD, Liaison for Education, RSNA Board of Directors. The Technical Exhibits Committee chaired by Michael C. Brunner, MD; James R. Marbach, PhD, Liaison, AAPM.
The Program Subcommittee Chairs are responsible for selecting the papers and posters 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; Dennis M. Balfe, MD, Gastrointestinal Radiology; Carl J. D’Orsi, MD, General Radiology/Breast Imaging; Joseph K. T. Lee, MD, Genitourinary Radiology; Robert L. Bree, MD, Health Services, Policy and Research; Leanne L. Seeger, MD, Musculoskeletal Radiology; Allan J. Fox, MD, Neuroradiology/Head and Neck; Gary L. Dillehay, MD, Nuclear Medicine; Joanna J. Seibert, PhD, Pediatric Radiology; J. Anthony Seibert, PhD, Physics; Nora A. Janjan, MD, Radiation Oncology and Radiobiology; and Gerald D. Dodd III, MD, Ultrasound.
The Refresher Course Subcommittee Chairs are responsible for organizing curriculum and selecting faculty for refresher courses held concurrently with the annual Scientific Assembly and for courses sponsored by the RSNA and presented in connection with Southern Medical Association. They are also responsible for organizing the annual film interpretation session, the Oncodiagnosis Symposium, and the Basic Physics Symposium. The subcommittee chairs are Ritsuko U. Komaki, MD, Radiation Oncology; Mark J. Kransdorf, MD, Musculoskeletal; Thomas M. Grist, MD, Cardiovascular; Nestor L. Muller, MD, PhD, Chest; Elliot K. Fishman, MD, CT; Marc S. Levine, MD, Gastrointestinal; Arthur J. Segal, MD, Genitourinary; Richard C. Semelka, MD, and William E. Shiels II, DO, Hands-on and How-to; Patricia A. Hudgins, MD, Head and Neck; Paul J. Chang, MD, Informatics; Arthur C. Waltman, MD, Interventional; Laurie L. Fajardo, MD, Intro to Research; Ellen B. Mendelson, MD, Breast Imaging; Shirley M. McCarthy, MD, PhD, MR; James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD, Neuroradiology; Lawrence E. Holder, MD, Nuclear Medicine; Robert T. Heelan, MD, Oncologic Imaging; Marilyn J. Siegel, MD, Pediatrics; G. Donald Frey, PhD, Physics; Hywel Madoc-Jones, MD, and Rupert K. Schmidt-Ullrich, MD, Radiation Oncology; Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, Health Policy and Practice; Robert A. Novelline, MD, Emergency Radiology; Peter L. Cooperberg, MD, Ultrasound.
The Education Exhibit Subcommittee Chairs are responsible for reviewing and selecting education exhibits offered for presentation at the annual Scientific Assembly and for developing Category 1 programming within the education exhibits. The subcommittee chairs are Rebecca L. Belsaas, MD, Breast; Richard M. Slone, MD, Chest and Cardiac; James L. Buck, MD, Gastrointestinal; Nogah Haramati, MD, Multisystem/Special Interest; Carol A. Dolinskas, MD, Musculoskeletal; Vincent P. Mathews, MD, Neuroradiology; C. Leon Partain, MD, PhD, Nuclear Medicine; Michael M. Abiri, MD, OB; Sandra S. Kramer, MD, Pediatrics; Joel E. Gray, PhD, Physics; Robert K. Zeman, MD, Policy and Practice; Chung K. Lee, MD, Radiation Oncology; James H. Ellis, MD, Uroradiology; Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD, Vascular/Interventional.
The Electronic Communications Subcommittee Chairs are responsible for evaluating computer software and hardware, magnetic and optical data storage devices, and electronic data transmission that facilitate scientific communication. The subcommittee chairs are Paul J. Chang, MD, Cupido Daniels, PhD, Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD, Adam E. Flanders, MD, Donald P. Harrington, MD, H. Hugh Hawkins, Jr, MD, David W. Piraino, MD, Donald F. Schomer, MD, Eliot L. Siegel, MD, David J. Vining, MD.
The Technical Exhibits Subcommittee Chairs are responsible for reviewing and accepting all applications for commercial exhibit space at the annual Scientific Assembly, limiting such exhibit space to educational opportunities for radiologists and allied scientists; they are also responsible for implementing the Society’s policies and regulations related to exhibiting and for monitoring the rules and regulations. The subcommittee chairs are Javier Beltran, MD, Robert C. Hewes, MD, Dennis Kay, MD, Milton L. Page, MD, Alice C. Patton, MD, Deborah L. Reeded, MD, Paul M. Silverman, MD, Oscar Streeter, Jr, MD.
I thank each subcommittee chair and member for their hard work and dedication.
Equally important to learning and networking is the chance to meet new colleagues and become reacquainted 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 2000.
I look forward to seeing 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 2000, the Committee on Nominations consists of Jerry P. Petasnick, MD, Chairman, Chicago, IL; Seymour H. Levitt, MD, Minneapolis, MN; and Pablo R. Ros, MD, Boston, MA. Suggestions for nominations should be addressed to the Chairman.
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