The Baltic Congress of Radiology
esor course on
spinal imaging
17 October, 2024
Riga, Latvia
*deadline September 10, 2024
more information & programme coming soon
What to expect
This course is intended for radiologists in training with a special interest in neuro-imaging. It provides a focus into spinal imaging, including inflammation, trauma and degeneration of the spine. Internationally renowned European neuroradiologists will provide lectures including theory and interactive cases. The course encompasses comprehensive reviews, updates in new trends and relevant imaging techniques.
An outstanding European faculty will ensure a high-quality teaching programme, combining lectures and interactive case discussions.
Your host & venue
Dr. Atis Svare
President of Latvian Society of Radiology
Riga, Latvia
Venue will be announced soon!
Venue
Radisson Blu Latvija
Elizabetes iela 55,
Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010,
Latvia
Co-Organizers
Prof. Ursula Reiter
University Hospital of Graz
Prof. Christian Loewe
Medical University of Vienna
Accreditation
Applications will be made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of this event.
Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of this event.
The ESOR Visiting Professorship to Ukraine has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 7.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)
Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after participating in the course activities and completing an online evaluation form.
We work with impartiality and transparency. Find the steering committee disclosure forms here →
Learning Objectives
- to review key imaging findings of the most common spinal disorders
- to understand basic and advanced neuro-imaging interpretation
- to become familiar with the most common imaging signs of these disorders and the most important differential diagnosis
- to recognise the critical clinical information provided by imaging studies with direct implication for treatment decisions
Programme
*all times given in local time in Astana
| 08:00 – 08:45 | Registration |
| 08:45– 09:00 | Welcome & Introduction |
| 09:00 – 09:30 |
The Respective Role of Conventional Radiography and MR Imaging for the Spine |
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
The Degenerative Spine |
| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Spinal Cord Compression |
| 10:30– 10:50 | Coffee Break |
| 10:50 – 13:00 | Workshops |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Infection and Inflammation of the Spine |
| 14:30– 15:00 |
Spinal Trauma |
| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Imaging of Myelitis |
| 15:30– 15:50 | Coffee Break |
| 15:50 – 18:00 | Workshops |
| 18:00 | Course Evaluation & End Ceremony |
Fees
EUR 150 for registrations made before 01.06.24
EUR 180 for registrations made before 01.09.24
EUR 210 for registrations made on-site (if places are available)
Please note that 10% VAT will be added during the registration process.
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