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ISMRM Workshop on Data Sampling
Date: 26–29 January 2020
Venue: Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ, USA
This workshop is the 5th in a series of Sedona workshops and updated to reflect new trends in MRI. We will continue to explore the practical boundaries of new and unconventional methods for collecting data (pulse sequences), and for reconstructing images from that data. This will include constrained reconstruction such as compressed sensing, quantitative imaging, image evaluation and reproducibility, non‐Cartesian methodologies, and parallel imaging, with the addition of deep learning and data‐informed design of sampling and reconstruction. We will explore the challenges to these methods, how to measure and characterize them, and methods (both available and necessary to develop) to overcome them.
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BTOG 18th Annual Conference 2020 - The Premier Thoracic Oncology Conference for the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Date: 29-31 January 2020
Venue: Clayton Hotel, Dublin
Join our 18th BTOG Annual Conference. With over 70 presentations, panel discussions, satellite symposia, subgroup updates and more.
The 2019 Annual BTOG Conference was a great success attended by 921 attendees, speakers from 8 countries and 25 exhibition stands with over 200 exhibitors.
The British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) is the multi-disciplinary group for healthcare professionals involved with thoracic malignancies throughout the UK and Ireland.
The mission of BTOG is to support and educate healthcare professionals, creating a professional community to exchange ideas, information and innovation and to foster the development of research.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
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First national REAL course: It's not about the errors, it's about the learning
Date: 3 February 2020
Venue: The IET, Birmingham
This programme features speakers from all over the UK, combining pitfalls sessions in various specialities looking at common errors made in reporting and how to avoid them.
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Colorectal cancer: New insights and future visions
Date: 5 February 2020
Venue: Royal Society of Medicine, London
At this unique event, the RSM and Oxford Centre for Personalised Medicine (CPM) will bring together an exceptional group of national and international experts in their fields to review the most recent advances of both the science underlying the aetiology of colorectal cancer and the current and future clinical management. Early bird pricing available until 24 December 2019.
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Personal Dosimetry 2020
Date: 6 February 2020
Venue: Manchester
The Guidance on the Personal Monitoring Requirements for Personnel Working in Healthcare by Colin Martin et al was published in late 2018 and gave specific recommendations for different staff groups across all modalities. This meeting will be an opportunity to hear talks from invited speakers specialising in nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy as well as to share research and examples of good practice.
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3rd RSSA/SASPI Paediatric Imaging Congress, South Africa
Date: 6–9 February 2020
Venue: Maslow Hotel, Sandton, South Africa
This congress will focus on Paediatric Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal Imaging. The Faculty consists of 9 internationally renowned Paediatric Radiologists. The selected topics will give insight and guidelines into the management of both common and challenging conditions encountered. Participants are invited to submit original abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations by Friday 8 November 2019. Only online submissions will be accepted.
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Supervisor skills – February 2020
Date: 10 February 2020
Venue: The Royal College of Radiologists, London
Designed around the GMC’s supervisor training requirements, this course is for both clinical radiology and clinical oncology delegates.
This day is aimed at clinicians embarking on a supervisory role and is suitable for consultants or final year trainees about to take on a consultant post. The course also covers the specific workplace-based assessments in each specific curricula.
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Physics of medical imaging courses
Course 3 - Image Theory, Perception and Processing
Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Course 4 - Diagnostic Radiology and CT
Date: Wednesday, 12 February – Friday, 14 February 2020
Course 5 - Nuclear Medicine
Date: Tuesday, 10 – Friday, 13 March 2020
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Managing the trainee in difficulty - London - February 2020
Date: 13 February 2020
Venue: The Royal College of Radiologists, London
Our Managing the trainee in difficulty course is designed for everyone who deals first-hand with trainees – such as clinical and educational supervisors, college tutors and training programme directors.
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Higher Specialist Scientific Training – Equivalence and how to get it
Date: 13 February 2020
Venue: Leeds
Would you like to complete Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) Equivalence, but are unsure of the standard required and how to meet it? Join a panel of five medical physicists and engineers from different specialisms who have successfully achieved HSS equivalence. Learn more about the process of applying for equivalence and their experience of doing so, then draw on their advice as you take time out to work on your own HSS equivalence application.
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Imaging and prostate cancer
Date: 14 February 2020
Venue: Royal Society of Medicine
This highly commended one-day teaching course focuses on the value and uses of MR and PET/CT imaging in the entire patient journeys from suspected prostate cancer to the advanced disease state using the framework of definable clinical states.
Attendees can expect to:
•Gain insight on the pathologic states, problems of categorisation and clinical needs of patients in each clinical state
•Explore how the next generation prostate imaging can create opportunities to support and manage pathways of patients
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General Neuroradiology Fellowship
Date: 17–21 February 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The fellowship is designed for general radiologists reporting neuroradiology cases or wishing to embark on a subspecialized path. Coverage of the entire field of diagnostic neuroradiology will be provided, while the program will be adjusted as much as possible according to the participants’ expectations and needs (including selection of lectures).
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Breast Surgery as Day Surgery
Date: 27 February 2020
Venue: De Vere West One Conference Centre, London
Attendance at this conference, which has been produced by the British Association of Day Surgery, will enable delegates to develop a day case management pathway for breast surgery and potential to improve trust management of breast surgical demand and capacity. The basic elements of a day surgery pathway will be presented including the evaluation of the quality of care provided. Specific details of multidisciplinary care specific to breast surgery management will be presented by acknowledged experts in the field from a variety of backgrounds, reflecting the importance of the multi-disciplinary team in successful delivery of day surgery care for these patients.
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Nurse Prescribing in Cancer Care
Date: 27 February 2020
Venue: The Studio Conference Centre, Birmingham
This conference focuses on Nurse Prescribing in Cancer Care. Through national updates and practical case studies the conference will demonstrate how the effective use of nurse prescribing in cancer care can improve patient care, experience and outcomes. The conference will focus on developing competence and confidence in nurse prescribing in cancer care, including using the using the National Competency Framework for all Prescribers. Case study sessions will demonstrate how prescribing practice can be improve care for people with cancer and will focus on maintaining and demonstrating prescribing competence, prescribing for pain management, chemotherapy prescribing, Immunotherapy induced side effects and how to manage them, prescribing for co-morbidity and the importance of holistic assessment, prescribing for symptom control, and prescribing in end life care including controlled drugs.
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Thoracic imaging masterclasses
Date: 27 February 2020
Venue: The Royal College of Radiologists, London
Led by The Royal College of Radiologists and the Royal Brompton Hospital, and supported by the Society of Radiologists in Training, this two-day course in thoracic imaging is intended for radiologists at all levels of seniority. The format of the event and topics covered will be of value not only to junior radiologists preparing for the FRCR Part II examination but also to more senior radiologists wishing to re-visit and revise aspects of thoracic imaging.
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Radiobiology, Accelerator Design and Quality Assurance, Brachytherapy & Radiotherapy Verification Imaging
Date: 3-7 March 2020
Venue: The Royal Marsden Education and Conference Centre,London
A Practical and Theoretical Course in Radiotherapy Physics, comprising two, 5 day courses are held annually at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust. There are 4 days of lectures and a hands-on practical session on each course, delivered by experts in the field. The course is designed primarily for radiotherapy physicists, but very relevant for other oncology professionals.
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Manchester Interstitial Lung Diseases Meeting 2020
Date: 4-5 March 2020
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
The aims are to give updates of ILDs and to get practical and expert advice on the management of ILD patients. Registration fee for this not-for-profit meeting is £100 for the two days, including refreshments and lunch. Roche Products Ltd and Boehringer Ingelheim have provided unrestricted educational grants for the meeting. They have had no role in its design or delivery.
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MPE Update 2020
Date: 10 March 2020
Venue: Birmingham
Are you a current MPE and unsure how the new changes will affect you? Do you want to become an MPE but are not sure what you need to do?
Aimed at existing Medical Physics Experts in all fields, and aspiring MPEs and other radiation physics staff, the MPE update meeting provides the opportunity to find out about how the latest changes/proposals will affect you. As well as general issues, there will also be talks from the fields of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy to allow you to hear about the hot topics in your own and other specialities.
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Image Guided Intervention – for beginners
Date: 12 March 2020
Venue: Norwich Radiology Academy
This course aims to teach and reinforce the basics of the tools used and skills needed in interventional radiology. It is aimed at ST1-3 trainees in radiology who wish to develop their skills in performing basic procedures and for those who wish to apply for training in interventional radiology.
Objectives:
• To provide insight into a standard IR case by observing a live procedure via video link
• Know the steps involved in performing endovascular procedures using a simulator
• Know how to perform US guided procedures using phantoms
• Know the tools and kit used in IR and image guided procedures
• Know how to tailor your CV to get into interventional radiology
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Advanced Endovascular Workshop
Date: 13 March 2020
Venue: Norwich Radiology Academy
This brings together experts in aortic and peripheral vascular interventions. The course combines lectures with extensive opportunity for hands on practise with simulators.
Aim: To teach and reinforce the principles of planning and performing aortic and peripheral vascular interventions.
Objectives:
• To provide insight into a complex peripheral vascular case by observing a live procedure via video link
• Know and demonstrate the steps involved in performing endovascular procedures using a simulator (angioplasty, stenting and EVAR) & how to deal with complications
• Know how to interpret CT angiograms and its use in EVAR case planning
• Know the tools and kit used in endovascular procedures
• Learn ‘tips and tricks’ on how to deal with difficult cases
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23rd PET CT in the practice of oncology
Date: 16 March 2020
Venue: Royal Society of Medicine
This two-day event remains the only annual meeting in the UK that focuses on improving patient care in a clinical environment. Hear from world-renowned international experts about their clinical experiences and challenges as well as share your own experiences in a supportive friendly environment.
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Head and neck radiotherapy challenges
Date: 16 March 2020
Venue: Life Conference and Banqueting, International Centre for Life, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Head and neck cancer radiotherapy planning is becoming ever more intricate and literally more focused. This study day will cover the latest developments in head and neck oncology including the ‘5+5 margins’ concept.
Includes a radiotherapy outlining workshop led by Professor Vincent Gregoire.
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Junior Investigator Meeting
Date: 20–21 March 2020
Venue: Malmaison, Manchester
This meeting is aimed at radiographers and physicists who have a clear focus on oncology or immunology, and an interest in actively contributing to clinical and translational research in the UK. The meeting will address a range of clinical research applications including cancer biology, screening, prevention and diagnosis, with the agenda made up of sessions that focus on the design and performance of oncology-related clinical research as well as methods of data and statistical analysis.
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Hands on Multiparametric Prostate MRI Workshop BSUR Advanced and Beginners
Date: 24–25 March 2020
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Cambridge
Target audience for beginners: Senior SpRs and Consultant radiologists with introductory to intermediate level experience in prostate MRI. The day will include short lectures on the prostate MRI interpretation, but with the main emphasis on delegates engaging in practical ‘hands-on’ case review sessions.
Target audience for advanced: Consultant radiologists with intermediate to high level experience in prostate MRI, a background knowledge of prostate MRI interpretation is required. The day will include short lectures on “hot topics” around prostate MRI role and interpretation, with an emphasis on delegates engaging in practical ‘hands-on’ case reviews.
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Gynaecology Imaging Workshop
Date: 25 March 2020
Venue: University Centre, Cambridge
The day will include short lectures on topics in gynaecological imaging, including uterine anomalies, endometrial and cervical cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, acute pelvic pain and characterisation of US indeterminate masses. There will be an emphasis on delegates engaging in practical ‘hands-on’ multi-modality case review. Target audience: Consultant radiologists and radiology trainees with an interest in gynaecological imaging.
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Suspected inflicted head injury in children: Going to court - a survival guide
Date: 27 March 2020
Venue: Civil Justice Centre, Manchester
The Royal College of Radiologists and the Family Division of the High Court in Manchester present a one-day event for clinicians involved in the care and treatment of children with suspected non-accidental injuries, including updates on current concepts presented by national medical experts. Delegates will also take part in a mock trial led by a Family Court Judge and senior advocates, in a court within the Manchester Civil Justice Centre.
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12th Global Hands-On Musculoskeletal MRI & Ultrasound Congress for Radiologists
Date: 1-4 April 2020
Venue: Holiday Inn Beach Resort, Penang Island, Malaysia
The strength of this congress is the combination of MSK MRI and Ultrasound and how and when each is used to solve the practical issues in MSK radiology. This intensive hands-on course teaches radiologists to report MSK MRI with high accuracy and perform screening and diagnostics ultrasound with competence. Learn practical tips and pearls not found in textbooks.
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RiiSE20 
Date: 4 April 2020
Venue: Chancellor's Building, Edinburgh
RiiSE20 is the 3rd annual event organised by the Radiological Imaging and Intervention Symposium Edinburgh (RiiSE) team. RiiSE, an award-winning project, is the UK's leading radiology and IR event for medical students and junior doctors.
* Keynote radiology and IR talks from leading UK speakers.
* Dedicated radiology and IR break-out sessions and workshops.
* Delegate presentation opportunities (ABSTRACT DEADLINE 14/2/20).
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SMRT 29th Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Date: 17–20 April 2020
Venue: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Join SMRT “down under” in beautiful Sydney, NSW, Australia, for our 2020 Annual Meeting.
Connect with our vibrant, collaborative, international family of MR radiographers & technologists, and our expansive interdisciplinary MR community of clinicians, physicists, engineers, biochemists, and industry professionals.
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ISMRM 28th Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Date: 18–23 April 2020
Venue: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Join ISMRM “down under” in beautiful Sydney, NSW, Australia, for our 2020 Annual Meeting. Connect with our vibrant, collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary family of MR clinicians, physicists, engineers, biochemists, radiographers & technologists and industry professionals. Come for the meeting to share and network with us as we continue the push to advance the impact and reach of magnetic resonance in medicine.
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Breast cancer study day
Date: 23 April 2020
Venue: Cavendish Conference Centre, London
This one-day programme will focus on implementation of advanced radiotherapy techniques for treating node positive breast cancer, with a particular focus on arc therapy techniques for treating the internal mammary chain (IMC).
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Haematological malignancies
Date: 24 April 2020
Venue: Leeds General Infirmary, Department of Neuroradiology, Leeds General Infirmary
This meeting is aimed at radiologists and other health professionals with an interest in haematological malignancies. There will be a range of talks from expert speakers covering the clinical and imaging aspects of lymphoma and myeloma diagnosis and treatment.
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SRP 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Date: 28–30 April 2020
Venue: Bournemouth International Centre
The last few years have seen a variety of changes and challenges in the RP community with the implementation of the 2013 EURATOM Basic Safety Standards into UK legislation and the impact of BREXIT. The focus is how we address these challenges from a practical stand point, and how implementation has worked.
This conference intends to address many concepts from a practical standpoint with presentations from across all areas of the RP community, from the medical field to non-nuclear with speakers with experience as RPAs, RWAs, regulators, instrumentation and dosimetry experts.
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6th International Cancer Study & Therapy Conference
Date: 29–30 April 2020
Venue: Orlando, Florida, USA
Cancer Science-2020 is an initiative to unite the diverse researchers and business communities working in the field of cancer under one roof to understand the underlying biological procedures, current treatments which can be amended to increase effectiveness, precision, survivability and quality of life in cancer patients.
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Annual trainee oncology meeting (ATOM) 2020
Date: 2–3 May 2020
Venue: The Double Tree by Hilton, Leeds, LS1 4BR
We offer an engaging programme relevant to all clinical oncology trainees with the opportunity to meet trainees from across the country in an exciting and vibrant city centre location. Highlights will include interactive and hands-on sessions covering imaging for radiotherapy, palliative radiotherapy planning and image guided radiotherapy training. We also cover immunotherapy, re-irradiation, FRCR preparation and career development, as well as a full social programme including dinner and yoga!
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Cardiac cross sectional imaging in 2020
Date: 19 May 2020
Venue: General Hospital, Southampton
This study day provides a state-of-the art update on cardiac cross-sectional imaging covering all imaging modalities, delivered by internationally renowned speakers. This day is aimed at radiologists and cardiologists interested in cardiac cross-sectional imaging and may be of particular interest to radiology or cardiology trainees and to radiology or cardiology consultants interested in expanding their clinical practice.
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Interventional radiology (IR) study day: hot topics and updates
Date: 22 May 2020
Venue: The Royal College of Radiologists, London
This study day is aimed at radiologists with interest in IR, IR specialists and trainees, to provide an update on latest advances on key topics including Prostate Artery Embolisation, drug eluting devices, simulation for Intervention (with a hands-on session), paediatric IR, complex EVAR, ablation, cost-effectiveness and NICE guidelines, and diversity within and future of IR.
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Prostate Cancer MRI Fellowship
Date: 1–5 June 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The program covers all the main topics related to MRI of prostate cancer and provides basic and early advanced knowledge. The Prostate MRI fellowship that TMC academy offers includes an overview of the main indications to perform MRI of the prostate: Diagnosis (PI-RAD), staging (local and sytemic), follow up (post-treatment and active surveillance).
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Post mortem CT study day
Date: 12 June 2020
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine, London
This one day course will provide an introduction to the fascinating world of forensics and the use of post mortem imaging in suspicious and non suspicious deaths in adults and children.
Talks will include how post mortem imaging can help a forensic pathologist, post mortem CT in non-suspicious death, post mortem coronary angiography experience in setting up a coronial post mortem CT service and post mortem CT in the armed forces.
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Emergency Fellowship
Date: 15–19 June 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The fellowship is offered to a small, selected group, to enhance the interaction. It is designed for general radiologists reporting emergency cases or wishing to embark on a subspecialization path. While the program will be adjusted as much as possible to meet the participants’ expectations and needs (including selection of lectures), the mentor will endeavour to encompass a broad spectrum of non-traumatic emergencies of the adult patient.
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Radiation protection training course
Date: 15–19 June 2020
The course will provide the theoretical background and training necessary for the radiological protection requirements of both ionising and non-ionising radiations used in hospitals. The main four-day module covers the following subject areas: radiation risks, dosimetry, biological effects, instrumentation, legislation, transport, emergencies, and safe practice in the medical uses of ionising radiations.
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BSER Sheffield 2020
Date: 24–25 June 2020
Venue: Millennium Gallery Sheffield
We are excited to welcome renowned speakers from around the world including representatives from the American Society of Emergency Radiology, African Society of Radiology, Australian and New Zealand Emergency Radiology Group, Indian Society of Emergency Radiology and ESER. Also some well known faces from the UK including Dr Vikas Shah (#thexraydoctor), Dr John Curtis (BSER President), Dr Elizabeth Dick (ESER President) & Dr Caren Landes (BSER Vice President).
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Future of bladder cancer
Date: 2 July 2020
Venue: The Christie Hospital, Manchester
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the advances in imaging, treatment and rare variants of bladder cancer. There will be the opportunity to take part in a contouring session before finishing off the day with a debate on the proposal: this house believes radiotherapy can cure non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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Abdominal and Pelvic MRI Fellowship
Date: 24–28 August 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The principle part of the education will be case-based study with direct feedback. The participants will be asked about their expectations and needs. Coverage of whole abdomen will be provided, however the course program will be adjusted as much as possible based on what the participants’ wishes.
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Breast MRI and beyond
Date: 31 August–4 September 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
This fellowship will include from the basics till the advanced knowledge of breast MRI. All relevant clinical cases would contain the patient’s initial digital mammography and breast ultrasound images – based on them, the diagnostics would be completed by breast MRI, and biopsy results, if applicable.
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Musculoskeletal MRI Fellowship
Date: 7–11 September 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The MSK fellowship that TMC academy offers includes an overview of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle joints in modules covering the morning or afternoon. Each module starts with a lecture. You will be challenged with an examination and after the lecture we continue with individual case readings from the TMC academy teaching file.
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General Neuroradiology Fellowship
Date: 14–18 September 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The fellowship is designed for general radiologists reporting neuroradiology cases or wishing to embark on a subspecialized path. Coverage of the entire field of diagnostic neuroradiology will be provided, while the program will be adjusted as much as possible according to the participants’ expectations and needs (including selection of lectures).
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Liver Fellowship
Date: 21–25 September 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
During this fellowship CT/MR technique as well as the different pathologies of the liver will be shown, in an interactive way, trying to illustrate the best technique according to the different clinical fields. Special emphasis will be given to CT and MR, especially liver specific MR contrast media.
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Prostate Cancer MRI Fellowship
Date: 19–23 October 2020
Venue: Carrer Marina, Bercelona, Spain
The program covers all the main topics related to MRI of prostate cancer and provides basic and early advanced knowledge. Radiologists (to-be) who would like to become more confident on reporting prostate MRI will find the fellowship useful.
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Case based and interactive: Head and neck imaging
Date: 13 November 2020
Venue: Cavendish Conference Centre, London
This study day will provide an opportunity to learn about head and neck imaging using interactive methods. It will be suitable for trainees and consultants who would like to improve their head and neck radiology skills. Presentations by experienced head and neck radiologists will include a series of cases, and then audience will be invited to vote on the answers to questions posed.
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Electrical requirements for the electrical installation of medical radiological equipment
The course will consider the radiological aspects of the 2017 DH guidance “HTM06-01 Electrical services supply and distribution”. The new guidance has been re-structured and is more clearly split into two major policies – business risk and patient risk. The requirements of this document need to be understood when a new radiology room is purchased especially that from now on, electrical installations compliance management will now be measured under the NHS Performance Assessment Model (PAM).
The course is for experienced project managers, medical and x-ray engineers and focuses on the relevant points for medical radiological installations. There is a summary session at the beginning of the course that other healthcare staff may wish to attend in order to attain a brief overview of the new document. This summary session would be aimed at radiographers and medical physics experts who are involved with medical radiological equipment purchasing and commissioning, and will explain the new policies and gives reference to the relevant sections of the guidance.
This short course is intended to be run at the customer’s site at their convenience.
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