Astana Tutorial 2025

esor astana tutorial

for central asia

2 – 6 June, 2025

Astana

Application deadline: 12 April 2024

In cooperation with

What to expect

The aim of the ESOR Tutorials is to further the experience of young radiologists, residents in their late years of training and board-certified radiologists, in daily radiological routine through exchange and intense teaching in the Central Asian reference centre. It is aimed at younger radiologists from Central Asian and CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia).

The course will be taught in English and Russian.

The ESOR Astana Tutorial 2025 is organised in cooperation with Dr. Tairkhan B. Dautov, MD, Ph.D., DMSc, Associated Professor, Director of Clinical and Academical Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine of “University Medical Center” Corporate Fund, Astana, Kazakhstan, Vice-president of the Radiological Society of Kazakhstan.

Your host

Prof. Tairkhan Dautov

MD, Ph.D., DMSc, Vice-president of the Radiological Society of Kazakhstan

Venue will be announced soon

Venue

Co-Organizers

Prof. Ursula Reiter
University Hospital of Graz

Prof. Christian Loewe
Medical University of Vienna

Accreditation

Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of ESOR Patient Communication Courses.

 

Learning Objectives

  • to learn and consolidate knowledge in imaging protocols for hip, ankle and foot
  • to learn how to diagnose and manage bone and soft tissue tumours and bone marrow diseases in children and adults
  • to know the role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of traumatic, degenerative and inflammatory diseases of hip, ankle and foot

Programme

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:30 – 09:00

Opening

Y. Pya, Astana/KZ

Chairman of the Board “University Medical Centre” corporate fund

C. Loewe, Vienna/AT

ESOR Deputy Scientific and Educational Director

R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ

President of the Radiological Society of Kazakhstan

09:00 – 10:00

Welcome & introduction

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

10:00 – 11:00

The ten most common indicators in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI

C. Loewe, Vienna/AT

11:00  12:00Complex x-ray methods in early diagnosis of breast cancer in Kazakhstan
R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

Imaging of cardiomyopathies and myocarditis

C. Loewe, Vienna/AT

14:00 – 15:00

Mistakes in imaging liver lesions and how to avoid them

V. Sinitsyn, Moscow/RU

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Imaging of congenital heart disease

C. Loewe, Vienna/AT

16:15 – 17:15

Modern and Promising Possibilities of CT and MRI

A. Aspidov, Siemens Healthineers, Moscow/RU

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning radiology conference

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in daily work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

The modern role of coronary CT-angiography for the detection and grading of coronary stenosis

V. Sinitsyn, Moscow/RU

11:00  12:00PET-CT in oncology
A. Saduakasova, Astana/KZ
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

MRI and CT in differentiation of the renal masses

V. Sinitsyn, Moscow/RU

14:00 – 15:00

MSCT of diffuse interstitial lung pathology

E. Chuvakova, Moscow/RU

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

MRI in congenital vertebral diseases

S. Mukhametzhanova, Astana/KZ

16:15 – 17:15

Diagnostic radiology in congenital heart disease

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning radiology conference

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in daily work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

Lung cancer imaging and staging

I. Tyurin, Moscow/RU

11:00 12:00Current problems of the use of Iodine and Gadolinium-based contrast agents
N. L. Shimanovskii, Bayer Moscow, Moscow/RU
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

Imaging of pulmonary tuberculosis

I. Tyurin, Moscow/RU

14:00– 15:00

Contrast-induced acude kidney injury

A. Gaipov, Astana/KZ

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Imaging of community-acquired pneumonia

I. Tyurin, Moscow/RU

16:15 – 17:15

Modern ultrasound methods in prenatal diagnosis of complications of multiple pregnancy

B. Sadyrbekova, Astana/KZ

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning radiology conference

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in daily work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

The role of interventional radiology in the diagnosis of breast dieases

R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ

11:00 12:00MRI-LGE in differential diagnosis in the pathology of the heart
T. Dautov, Astana/KZ
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

MRI of ovarian tumours

Z. Abdrakhmanova, Astana/KZ

14:00– 15:00

Diffusion MR in the liver: why so important?

V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Why do we need contrast agent injectors in CT and MRI?

K. Kovaleva, Sanova, Graz/AT

16:15 – 17:15

From artificial intelligence to tomosynthesis: new techniques in radiology

D. Alexandrov, Agfa Healthcare, Moscow/RU

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning radiology conference

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in daily work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

Imaging of HCC beyond the diagnosis

V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR

11:00 12:00Interventional neuroradiology: vascular pathologies, tumours, intracranial pressure management
M. Berdikhojayev, Astana/KZ
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

Liver pseudo-lesions on CT and MRI: how to recognise and classify them

V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR

14:00 – 15:00

Application of advanced MRI technology in the imaging of glial brain tumours

Z. Baiturlin,  Astana/KZ

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Ultrasound diagnosis in the pathology of abdominal aorta and its branches

Z. Kozakhmetova, Astana/KZ

16:15 – 17:15

Emergency radiology in paediatrics

A. Maer, Astana/KZ

17:15 – 17:45

Closing ceremony

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

Vice-President of the Radiological Society of Kazakhstan

V. Vilgrain Clichy/FR

ESOR Scientific and Educational Director

R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ

President of the Radiological Society of Kazakhstan

Application deadline: 15 April 2025

how to apply

Please note:

12 places for radiologists from Central Asia are available.

  1. The ESOR Astana Tutorial applies to young radiologists, residents in their late years of training and board-certified radiologists within 5 years of certification who desire to get the benefit of intense teaching.
  2. The ESOR Astana Tutorial is aimed at radiologists from Central Asian countries, applicants must be nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, or Russia.
  3. Previous exposure in any field of special interest is advantageous.
  4. Applicants must be fluent in English. Knowledge of Russian is beneficial.

All applicants must provide the following documents as a single PDF file:

01

Letter of Motivation

explaining personal interest in participating in the tutorial

02

03

Proof of resident status (download here) or proof of board certification

Certification must be no more than 5 years old.

04

Letters of Recommendation

from the head of department of the current training centre or a previously undertaken academic training

 

05

Language Profiency Confirmation

written by the Head of Department / academic tutor, stating that the applicant is proficient in English

Please submit your application by e-mail to esor@myesr.org, with the subject line ‘Astana Tutorial 2025’.

*Each candidate is required to submit the provided ESOR CV. Any application with another CV will not be considered. Please note that only complete applications can be considered. To apply for or renew your ESR membership please click here.

Funding

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• Hotel accommodation for up to 6 nights
• Meals
• Local transport
• Certificates of participation

Successful applicants residing in Astana will not receive hotel accommodation.

Please note that participants must arrange travel to and from Astana themselves, and are responsible for securing visas or travel permits.

programme structure

For one week participants are offered practical and theoretical knowledge and the opportunity to be integrated in the activities of an academic department of radiology. The tutorial comprises of lectures on a variety of topics, covering modern diagnostic and interventional radiology. Mentored hands-on workshop in ultrasound, CT and MRI are also included. Additional exposure to non-interpretory issues of the broader culture of radiology is provided, addressing radiological education, departmental work-flow, quality assurance, or administrative principia and qualities.

Certification

After completion of the training programme, the resident receives a certificate from ESR/ESOR. In order to receive this, the fellow must present a written report about his/her work and activities during the programme.

Fees

The registration fee includes only the ESOR Asklepios Course on Cardiac Imaging. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements themselves.

EUR 390 for ESR Members in Training (radiology residents)
EUR 590 for ESR Members

Please note that 10% VAT will be added during the registration process.

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