Astana Tutorial 2025
esor astana tutorial
for central asia
2 – 6 June, 2025
Astana
Application deadline: 12 April 2024


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 – 12:00 | Complex x-ray methods in early diagnosis of breast cancer in Kazakhstan R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch 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 – 15:15 | Coffee 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 – 12:00 | PET-CT in oncology A. Saduakasova, Astana/KZ |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch 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 – 15:15 | Coffee 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 – 12:00 | Current problems of the use of Iodine and Gadolinium-based contrast agents N. L. Shimanovskii, Bayer Moscow, Moscow/RU |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch 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 – 15:15 | Coffee 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 – 12:00 | MRI-LGE in differential diagnosis in the pathology of the heart T. Dautov, Astana/KZ |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch 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 – 15:15 | Coffee 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 – 12:00 | Interventional neuroradiology: vascular pathologies, tumours, intracranial pressure management M. Berdikhojayev, Astana/KZ |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch 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 – 15:15 | Coffee 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Previous exposure in any field of special interest is advantageous.
- 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
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.