Practical Radiology-Agenda | vRad

Thursday, February 29

Start Time (Pacific Time)	Session
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Breakfast Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
9:15 AM	Opening Remarks Scott Baginski, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2
9:30 AM	Lucent Lesions of Lung David L. Smith, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: Provides an intuitive framework for differentiating cystic and cavitary diseases of the lungs as well as a foolproof algorithm for narrowing the differential diagnosis for these lesions. DOWNLOAD PDF
10:00 AM	ILD: The Common Four David L. Smith, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: High-yield overview of the most common pathologies encountered in interstitial lung disease. We will review common and diagnostic chest CT patterns and understand the underlying processes that dictate their imaging appearance. DOWNLOAD PDF
10:30 AM	Imaging of Pediatric Head and Neck Infections Unni Udayasankar, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will provide an overview of acute infectious findings in the pediatric head and neck. Relevant imaging findings will be described. The audience would be able to learn to differentiate different neck spaces and infectious pathologies affecting those spaces. DOWNLOAD PDF
11:00 AM	Break/ Q&A
11:15 AM	Pediatric Spine Imaging in the Emergency Room Unni Udayasankar, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will provide an overview of acute traumatic injury of the pediatric spine. Relevant imaging findings will be described. The attending audience will be able to learn to differentiate between normal developmental variants from acute traumatic pathologies of the pediatric spine. Special emphasis will be on cervical spine. DOWNLOAD PDF
11:45 AM	Radiograph Jeopardy Pt.I Benjamin W. Strong, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: A collection of radiographs in 10 varied categories providing a comprehensive review and presented in a gamified “Jeopardy!” format. To submit your jeopardy answers online, please click here for instructions.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Radiograph Jeopardy Pt. II Benjamin W. Strong, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: A collection of radiographs in 10 varied categories providing a comprehensive review and presented in a gamified “Jeopardy!” format. Cases are slightly more difficult and worth “double points.”
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM	Lunch Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
1:30 PM	Tracheobronchial Tree David L. Smith, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: A fast paced refresher on airway anatomy, important variants, lesions, conditions causing wall thickening, and bronchiectasis. DOWNLOAD PDF
2:00 PM	A Prime of Lower Extremity CTA: Part 1 Fabio Paes, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture provides an overview of the utility of CTA of the lower extremities focusing on non-traumatic pathologies such as peripheral arterial disease, acute occlusions, and revascularization complications, among others. This case-based lecture will cover the imaging findings, pitfalls, and pearls for accurate and efficient diagnosis. DOWNLOAD PDF
2:30 PM	A Prime of Lower Extremity CTA: Part 2 Fabio Paes, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture provides an overview of the utility of CTA of the lower extremities focusing on non-traumatic pathologies such as peripheral arterial disease, acute occlusions, and revascularization complications, among others. This case-based lecture will cover the imaging findings, pitfalls, and pearls for accurate and efficient diagnosis. DOWNLOAD PDF
3:00 PM	Break/ Q&A Snacks served in Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
3:15 PM	Hip Imaging in ED Bharti Khurana, MD, MBA, FACR, FASER Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This course stands out from others in its exclusive emphasis on the crucial aspects of “what, why, and how not to miss,” employing a unique case-based approach. The discussions primarily revolve around real-life scenarios, with a focus on near misses or misses, designed to offer a practical and meaningful learning experience tailored specifically for busy emergency radiologists. DOWNLOAD PDF
3:45 PM	Pelvic Trauma Bharti Khurana, MD, MBA, FACR, FASER Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This course stands out from others in its exclusive emphasis on the crucial aspects of “what, why, and how not to miss,” employing a unique case-based approach. The discussions primarily revolve around real-life scenarios, with a focus on near misses or misses, designed to offer a practical and meaningful learning experience tailored specifically for busy emergency radiologists. DOWNLOAD PDF
4:15 PM	AI in Radiology – Getting Your Bearings Brian Baker Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This presentation will provide an overview of AI and a discussion of how AI is being used in radiology today and how it might be used in the future. We will learn about what AI is through by walking through building a tiny neural network together. We will examine different use cases such as Triage (CADt) and Diagnostic (CADe/CADx) and what that means for radiologists. We’ll examine the technology most of the existing market is based on (Convolutional Neural Networks) and explore the opportunities that newer technologies such as generative AI and transformer-based networks can bring to the reading room. DOWNLOAD PDF

Friday, March 1

Start Time	Session
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Breakfast Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
8:50 AM – 9:00 AM	First Read Initiative Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
9:00 AM	Pulmonary Nodules: The Complete Assessment David Naeger, MD, FAUR Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: We will discuss the key features of nodules that can be assessed by CT. The discussion will focus on evidence and guidelines that drive follow up imaging, including additional CT’s and FDG PET/CT. We will also discuss the role imaging plays in driving subsequent non-imaging follow-up. DOWNLOAD PDF
9:30 AM	Imaging of Pancreatitis David L. Smith, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: A review of pancreatitis and its updated classification scheme. This discussion covers the findings in interstitial and necrotic pancreatitis, reviews the updated definitions of critical terms such as pseudocyst, and frames the clinical importance of the changes. DOWNLOAD PDF
10:00 AM	Cardiac Findings on Chest CTs: Sometimes the Problem is the Heart David Naeger, MD, FAUR Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: Standard Chest CTs are often ordered for reasons unrelated to the heart, usually the assessment of the lungs. The symptoms that lead to the imaging exam can sometimes be caused by cardiac conditions, and some of these conditions are evident on Chest CT, even non-contrast or non-gated studies. We will review the key findings one can (and should!) make. DOWNLOAD PDF
10:30 AM	Break/ Q&A
10:45 AM	Lower Extremity Trauma Bharti Khurana, MD, MBA, FACR, FASER Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This course stands out from others in its exclusive emphasis on the crucial aspects of “what, why, and how not to miss,” employing a unique case-based approach. The discussions primarily revolve around real-life scenarios, with a focus on near misses or misses, designed to offer a practical and meaningful learning experience tailored specifically for busy emergency radiologists. DOWNLOAD PDF
11:15 AM	The Approach to Consolidation and Ground-glass Opacity David Naeger, MD, FAUR Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: Thoracic imaging involves large differentials. More precisely defining terminology and accurately using the relevant terms allows for the creation of narrower differentials. We will review the basics of how to approach cases of consolidation and ground-glass opacities. DOWNLOAD PDF
11:45 AM	Typical and Atypical Appearances of Lung Cancer David Naeger, MD, FAUR Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: Lung cancer is not a single entity, but rather a wide spectrum of different types of tumors. The imaging appearance of a tumor can help identify which type of lung cancer is present, which allows the radiologist to more optimally predict disease spread and the appropriate next steps. We will review the typical appearance of different lung cancers, as well as a few important atypical presentations. DOWNLOAD PDF
12:15 PM	Lunch Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
1:30 PM	Musculoskeletal Emergencies Bharti Khurana, MD, MBA, FACR, FASER Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This course stands out from others in its exclusive emphasis on the crucial aspects of “what, why, and how not to miss,” employing a unique case-based approach. The discussions primarily revolve around real-life scenarios, with a focus on near misses or misses, designed to offer a practical and meaningful learning experience tailored specifically for busy emergency radiologists. DOWNLOAD PDF
2:00 PM	Imaging of Upper and Lower Extremity Vascular Injuries: Part 1 Fabio Paes, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture provides an overview of the role of CTA for evaluation of peripheral vascular injuries, review the common imaging findings and discuss strategies for efficient and accurate diagnosis. DOWNLOAD PDF
2:30 PM	Imaging of Upper and Lower Extremity Vascular Injuries: Part 2 Fabio Paes, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture provides an overview of the role of CTA for evaluation of peripheral vascular injuries, review the common imaging findings and discuss strategies for efficient and accurate diagnosis. DOWNLOAD PDF
3:00 PM	Break/ Q&A Snack served in Joshua 3 & 4
3:15 PM	Fracture: Uncovering the Hidden Concerns Bharti Khurana, MD, MBA, FACR, FASER Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This course stands out from others in its exclusive emphasis on the crucial aspects of “what, why, and how not to miss,” employing a unique case-based approach. The discussions primarily revolve around real-life scenarios, with a focus on near misses or misses, designed to offer a practical and meaningful learning experience tailored specifically for busy emergency radiologists. DOWNLOAD PDF
3:45 PM	Case-Based Thoracic Trauma Imaging Fabio Paes, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture provides a case-based overview of imaging evaluation of thoracic trauma focusing on imaging findings of penetrating and blunt traumatic injuries, challenging presentations, and pearls for accurate and efficient diagnosis. DOWNLOAD PDF
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM	LIVE vRad Platform Demo Benjamin W. Strong, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: vRad’s CMO Dr. Strong will lead a 30-minute vRad platform demo and discuss his favorite efficiency tips & tricks. After the demo, there will be a 30-minute interactive Q&A. *NOT CME ACCREDITED

Saturday, March 2

Start Time (PDT)	Session
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Breakfast Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
9:00 AM	Approach to Liver Lesions: Non-Cirrhotic Liver Kathryn Fowler, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will cover non-cirrhotic focal liver lesion diagnostic differentials based on imaging and clinical features. Typical focal liver lesions covered will include hepatocellular adenomas, focal nodular hyperplasia, hemangiomas, cystic lesions, and malignant entities. DOWNLOAD PDF
9:30 AM	Approach to Liver Lesions: Cirrhotic Liver Kathryn Fowler, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will cover cirrhotic focal liver lesion diagnostic differentials based on imaging and clinical features. The primary focus will be on the use of LI-RADS. DOWNLOAD PDF
10:00 AM	Infant Brain CT: Differentiating abnormal findings from normal variants Unni Udayasankar, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: Imaging appearance of developing brain varies depending upon the age of the child. This may lead to challenges in differentiating normal developmental variants from abnormal pathologies. This lecture will focus on imaging appearance of a developing infantile brain on CT. Abnormal acute traumatic and non traumatic pathologies of the brain would be also illustrated. DOWNLOAD PDF
10:30 AM	Break/ Q&A
10:45 AM	Diffuse Liver Disease Primer Kathryn Fowler, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will cover the imaging approach to identifying fatty liver, iron deposition and fibrosis while highlighting existing tools and novel technology that is on the horizon for MRI, US, and CT. DOWNLOAD PDF
11:15 AM	GU Cases Kathryn Fowler, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will cover a case-based session covering common and uncommon genitourinary cases. DOWNLOAD PDF
11:45 AM	Break/ Q&A Snack served in Joshua Rooms 3 & 4
12:00 PM	Imaging of Pediatric Head and Neck Masses in the Emergency Room Unni Udayasankar, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will cover the breadth of pediatric head and neck masses seen in the emergency room. Pediatric neck masses range from developmental cystic lesions to aggressive neoplastic processes. Imaging modalities used in the evaluation of neck masses would be described in detail. Specific imaging characteristics would be illustrated with the case examples to differentiate various pathologies. DOWNLOAD PDF
12:30 PM	GI Cases Kathryn Fowler, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2 Description: This lecture will cover a case-based session covering common and uncommon gastrointestinal cases. DOWNLOAD PDF
1:00 PM	Closing Remarks Scott Baginski, MD Joshua Rooms 1 & 2