Live streaming
All ESOR Foundation courses will be streamed live on the ESR Connect platform.
CME Accreditation for live streaming only
Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of all ESOR courses. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
ESOR Foundation Courses
In 2024, ESOR runs 13 online Foundation Courses aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists. The European Board of Radiology (EBR) recommends these courses as one of the tools to help prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).
The courses adhere to Level I and II of the European Training Curriculum and are delivered by renowned European faculty. Each session includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A sessions.
Cardiovascular imaging
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Course information
The present course is focused on well-established and emerging clinical applications of Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR. The topics selected for this year’s edition include myocardial tissue characterization by means of Cardiac MR in different clinical scenarios as well as different state-of-the-art applications of Cardiac CT.
Myocardial tissue characterization in acute and chronic conditions as well as in oncologic patients will be introduced and explained by exemplary cases.
Additionally, the role of Cardiac CT in acute chest pain and the potential of CT based plaque characterization will be discussed and an introduction into congenital heart disease will be provided.
The ESOR foundation courses are intended to help prospective candidates to prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology examination. Attendance does not guarantee acceptance to take the examination or success in the examination but represents for sure a good basis for passing the examination successfully.
CME Accreditation for watching the live stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- to learn about the possibility of MR based myocardial tissue characterization in the acute and the chronic setting
- to be familiar with cardiac involvement in oncological diseases and therapies
- to refresh knowledge about congenital heart disease
- to learn about the use of Cardiac CT in acute chest pain
Programme
Ultrasound
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Course information
This course is aimed at radiology trainees and newly certified radiologists who will perform ultrasound examinations as an integral part of their clinical practice. A panel of international experts will present main pathologies that can be readily diagnosed on ultrasound, following an organ-based approach. This will be delivered through 6 lectures of 40 minutes each, during which an initial theorical presentation will be followed by clinical cases. Live sessions of Questions and Answers will allow discussion with the Faculty Member.
CME Accreditation for watching the live stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- To become familiar with multiparametric Ultrasound techniques
- To be aware of Ultrasound artefacts and how to utilise them advantageously
- To revise normal ultrasound anatomy whilst achieving knowledge of the most common pathologies through an organ-based approach
Programme
Interventional Radiology
May 29, 2024 | 12:30 – 18:30 CEST
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Course information
This course is aimed for residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Interventional Radiology. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum. The main purpose of this course is to familiarise radiologists with the latest advances in Interventional Radiology in order to provide an overview into the broad treatment opportunities in many medical fields including aortic diseases, pulmonary embolism, oncology, and more. The course will consist on 6 talks, each one providing a 40 minutes lasting mix of theory and case presentations. Each session will be followed by a live Q&A section for interaction with the faculty members.
Additionally, there will be one additional talk dedicated to patients communication around an interventional procedure, addressing one crucial point for a successful treatment.
The ESOR foundation courses are intended to help prospective candidates to prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology examination. Attendance does not guarantee acceptance to take the examination or success in the examination but represents for sure a good basis for passing the examination successfully.
CME Accreditation for watching the stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- to learn about the strategies for protection and complication management in IR
- to become familiar with new therapy options for pulmonary embolism and venous disease
- to learn about the different treatment options and possible complications in aortic diseases
- to get knowledge about the principles of interventional oncology
- to learn about the importance of professional patient communication around interventional procedures
Programme
Neuroradiology
June 12, 2024 | 12:30 – 18:00 CEST
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Course information
The course will focus on emergent presentations occurring in children and adults and involving the brain, head and neck, and spine. A fresh look at the various imaging modalities and their respective yield will help participants to familiarize themselves with the most appropriate imaging strategies in the various conditions, with an eye to choosing the modality that helps the most into solving the immediate clinical questions. The course will include a substantial amount of case presentations aimed at portraying real-life situations.
CME Accreditation for watching the stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- To become familiar with imaging features of conditions that may present in the emergency room, both in children and adults
- To learn how to choose the most appropriate imaging strategies
- To recognize the breadth of differential diagnoses in patients with emergent presentations
Programme
Paediatric Radiology
September 25, 2024 | 12:30 – 18:30 CEST
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Course information
This course has been designed to primarily cover the basics but also incorporate some advanced knowledge in the field of Pediatric Radiology. Pediatric Radiology encompasses imaging of all systems in children, which has specific particularities related to age. Knowing how to perform imaging in children, how to manage age-related changes, and how to recognize specific disease patterns are essential aspects of basic knowledge in Pediatric Radiology. With advancements in imaging techniques, understanding how to best apply these methods without neglecting the conventional ones is valuable not only for Pediatric Radiologists but also for General Radiologists.
CME Accreditation for watching the stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- to become familiar with the state of the art ultrasound imaging of the neonatal brain and spinal cord
- to acquire knowledge about the main applications
- to know when US is enough
Programme
Abdominal imaging
October 9, 2024 | 12:30 – 18:00 CET
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Course information
This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Abdominal Imaging. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and is designed to update knowledge in the continuously evolving field of Abdominal Imaging. The course includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with the faculty members.
CME Accreditation for watching the stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- to learn about the advantages and limitations of modern imaging techniques for abdominal disease including CT and MR
- to solve frequent clinical problems in abdominal radiology by using various imaging modalities
- to give advice for image interpretation and reporting of various abdominal imaging studies
- to provide a differential diagnosis for common and less common pathologic conditions of the abdomen
Programme
Musculoskeletal Radiology
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Course information
This course is aimed at senior residents, board-certified radiologists and fellows interested in musculoskeletal imaging. This intense one-day programme is articulated on ultrasound of tendons and muscles, imaging strategies for bone tumors and pediatric musculoskeletal diseases, and differential diagnosis of osteopenia. It is designed to update knowledge and interpretation skills on all causes of osteopenia, but also less frequent diseases (congenital and developmental pediatric diseases; cartilaginous bone tumors, …). Also practical tips for improved ultrasound imaging of sports injuries to muscles and tendons will be provided. There will be a special focus on the impact of the imaging on patient management and on communication to patients and the requesting physicians.
Renowned European lecturers will ensure a high-quality teaching programme, combining lectures and interactive cases.
CME Accreditation for watching the stream only
An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.
No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.
Learning objectives
- to learn and consolidate knowledge in osteopenic diseases of the skeleton
- to provide ultrasound protocols and interpretations skills for sports injuries of the muscles and tendons
- to learn how to diagnose and manage congenital and developmental pediatric diseases
- to be able to diagnose bone tumors, especially cartilaginous tumors, and advise how to manage these tumors
- to optimize communication to patients and the requesting physicians
Programme
Copyright
All material supplied or used as part of an ESOR course is protected by copyright and remains the intellectual property of the speaker. This material is only for use by those participants who have attended an ESOR course; copying or use by others of such material is prohibited.
Recording
ESR/ESOR does not allow any unauthorised videotaping or photography of any lectures or cases.