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From Sunday, November 30 through Thursday, December 4, commercial vendors will conduct classes on their respective proprietary computer systems.These workshops give attendees the opportunity to learn from experts about using computers in the field of radiology. Gain practical, first-hand knowledge with:

  • State-of-the-art computer equipment
  • Radiology information systems (RIS)
  • Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)
  • Integration of computers into radiology practice
  • New techniques used in computer aided diagnosis

New for 2008: Hands-on Computer Workshops will be located in Hall A, South Building. Hours of Operation: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, November 30 – Wednesday, December 3 and 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Thursday, December 4.

Please note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TMis not available for these workshops.

Each session is given a code number which corresponds to our program and will be listed within Internet Registration.

Hands-on Computer Workshop Schedule

HOW 1—Philips Healthcare (BA)
How to Use a PACS Workstation: Basic

A hands-on course, using a fully functioning clinical PACS system. Key topics: (1) Worklists, prefetching and patient selection, (2) Study display and image manipulation, (3) Configuration of hanging or presentation protocols, (4) Core PACS components & desired features; (5) Incorporation of Speech Recognition, 3-D processing and other tools from other vendors, (6) PACS use for conference presentation, consultation, communication and call coverage.

Instructor: James A. Brunberg, MD, MHSA

Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BA10


BA40

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
BA21



iSite PACS API Workshop

An expert panel will present real world solutions to real world workflow issues by demonstrating the Philips iSite PACS API (Application Programming Interface) in various working integrations such as with physician portals, EMR, clinical and workflow tools, etc. Designed for existing Philips customers, but guests are welcome.

Instructor: Beth Alles/Susan Stout-Pierce/Joel Susal

Time S M T W Th
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

BA31

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. BA12




3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


BA43


Facilitating Mammo Reading Workflow on iSite

Hands-on workshop with iSite Radiology reading toolset to facilitate mammography reading workflow. Attendees will gain usability tips on how to best maximize Hanging Protocols, Hanging Protocol Sequencing, keyboard shortcuts, Step Zoom, Magnifying Glass, and customization of User / Machine Preferences specific for mammography reading.

Instructors: Beth Alles/Susan Stout-Pierce

Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
BA20



3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BA33


Multi-Site PACS Considerations

Extensive discussion for PACS customers who desire a solution for a large multi-site enterprise. This course will also speak to those who are considering expansion to include other services and Healthcare facilities in the enterprise. The course will highlight key elements for a successful database sharing arrangement including the selection of appropriate software configurations and tools, the presence of external systems (such as a RIS), data filtering, and security/access restrictions.

Instructors: Beth Alles/Susan Stout-Pierce

Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.



BA50
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BA23



The Role of the Imaging Informaticist

Hands-on workshop experience for PACS Administrators who want to further their knowledge on iSite PACS administration, implementation and workflow "best practices." This course will provide insight on:

  • Administering System Hanging Protocols
  • Configuring User, System and Machine Preferences
  • Managing Patients, Exams, Studies and Exceptions

Instructors: Beth Alles/Susan Stout-Pierce

Time S M T W Th
12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.


BA41
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BA32

Efficient reading of 3D studies and result sharing with iSite Volume Vision

Dr. Kuiper will share multi modality 3D reading examples and experience from his daily practice with iSite Volume Vision. He will show protocol driven 3D reading, bookmark based results sharing in a collaborative workflow, prior and current 3D study comparison and merge. During the workshop you will experience the efficient integration of volume tools on iSite PACS.

Instructor: Dr. J.W. Kuiper M.D. 't Lange Land Ziekenhuis, Zoetermeer , The Nederlands

Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

BA34

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. BA14




Interactive workshop on XIRIS, a web based RIS

A Hands on Workshop where the participants will have the opportunity to use XIRIS, Philips's new web-based RIS. The audience will learn how the RIS manages the entire continuum of patient care in the radiology environment from scheduling to report distribution. The audience will experience first hand: the various workflow options; its role based task work-lists; the radiologists' reading options; auto-distribution of results; data tracking and management reports; and interfaces and integration to other systems including iSite PACS.

Instructor: Kay Baker, MS, FAHRA

Time S M T W Th
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


BA44
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. BA15




iSite CT Colonography, State of the art CT Colonography on iSite PACS.

Demonstrating the power of iSite CT Colonography Automatic case preparation

  • 2D/3D review choice display that saves time.
  • Supine and prone comparison viewing
  • Visualization and identification of normal anatomical structures and common colorectal pathologies

Instructors: Philippe Lefere, MD (Roeselare, Belgium) and Arnold Friedman, MD (University of Arizona)

Time S M T W Th
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.



BA52
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
BA24


HOW 2—AGFA Healthcare (BB)
Advances in MSK Radiology using Agfa HeathCare's IMPAX® Solution
Learn how the sub-specialty needs of CR, CT and MRI MSK are addressed with the advanced image processing applications of Agfa HealthCare’s IMPAX system.See how the latest 2D and 3D advances available for the MSK radiologists improve their ability to review, diagnose and plan treatment for these examinations. Attendees will learn the use of various tools used to manipulate measure, navigate and diagnose these complex studies. In addition, attendees will learn how the integration of Measurement and Templating software can improve treatment planning. The participant of this course will leave with a better understanding of the impact of integrated MIP/MPR/3D and measurements tools within PACS technology.
Time S M T W Th
10:15 a.m. -11:30 a.m. BB10
BB20 BB30
BB40 BB50

Advances in Vascular Imaging using Agfa HeathCare's IMPAX® Solution
Learn how the sub-specialty needs of vascular imaging are addressed with the advanced image processing applications of Agfa HealthCare’s IMPAX system. See how the latest 2D and 3D advances available for radiologists improve their image processing capability to measure, diagnose, report and follow-up on ultrasound and CTA studies. The participant of this course will leave with a better understanding of the impact of PACS technology as it relates to diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Time S M T W Th
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BB11
BB21 BB31
BB41 BB51

Advances in Oncology using Agfa HeathCare's IMPAX® Solution
Learn how the oncology imaging needs are addressed with the advanced image processing applications of Agfa HealthCare’s IMPAX system. Learn how advanced clinical applications such as Virtual Colonoscopy and Registration/Fusion advances improve image processing capability for PET, CT and MR examinations. The participant of this course will leave with a better understanding of the impact of PACS technology as it relates to the fusion of imaging techniques and modalities and the impact on disease visualization and diagnosis.
Time S M T W Th
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. BB12
BB22 BB32
BB42

Advanced Workshop of Agfa HeathCare's IMPAX® Radiology IT Solution for the Radiologist
Attendees will learn how the PACS workstation has matured beyond image processing to extend the radiologist desktop to include information sources within the enterprise as well as external. Participants obtain hands on experience of integrated workflow involving PACS, RIS, Reporting and Information and can expect to learn how to leverage integrations to improve their productivity. Enterprise scheduling, protocol management, internet content and other information tools will be examined during the class. The participant of this course will leave with a better understanding of the concept of a total solution as it relates to image and information management.
Time S M T W Th
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. BB13
BB23
BB33 BB43


HOW 3—GE Healthcare (BC)
A workshop on GE Centricity ® Radiology
Attendees will learn to drive an integrated RIS-IC/Centricity PACS workflow in an enterprise environment while taking advantage of the customized worklists, access to patient information, and single desktop reporting framework.
  1. Hands-on will include management of all patient clinical and image data using an integrated RIS/PACS application
  2. Focus on various worklist management, smart voice recognition, eforms, discrepancy workflow, management of large data-sets using advanced navigation tools, volumetric 3D processing, and a diagnostic quality Web viewer
Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
BC20


11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. BC11 BC21


1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. BC12
BC32

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.


BC42
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


BC44

A workshop on GE Centricity ® Radiology-IW

Attendees will learn to drive workflow in the integrated RIS-IC/PACS-IW environment while taking advantage of a Web-based image and information management solution

  1. Introduction will include management of all patient clinical and image data using an integrated RIS-IC/PACS-IW application
  2. Focus on various worklist management, smart voice recognition, eforms, discrepancy workflow, Web-based image manipulation, volumetric 3D processing, Web-based PET/CT, and referring physician tools
Time S M T W Th

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BC10
BC30

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


BC41
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BC22
BC43
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. BC13
BC33

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BC24



An introduction to GE Centricity ® RIS/PACS-IW

Outpatient imaging center attendees will learn to drive a streamlined workflow in the integrated RIS/PACS-IW environment while taking advantage of a single-desktop Web-based system

  1. Introduction will include scheduling, charge capture, receivables management, reporting
  2. Emphasis on integrated workflow, worklist, management, Web-based image manipulation, volumetric 3D processing, Web-based PET/CT, and referring physician tools
Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


BC40
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

BC31

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
BC23


4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BC14
BC34


HOW 4—BRIT Systems (BD)
Setting up a Remote Reading Practice Primer
The objective of the class is for the radiologist to learn the essential elements of starting a remote reading practice.It incorporates the technical aspects of the business as well as the marketing of the service.
Time S M T W Th
12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.


BD42

2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. BD14






Using BRIT Vision
The objective of the class is to learn how to use an advanced, integrated workstation for efficient reading and reporting of exams.The student will learn how to use multiple worklists, collaborative tools for shared worklists, PowerRead, selection of comparisons, viewing orders and reports and integration with voice dictation.The last 15 minutes will be dedicated to the creation of teaching files.
Time S M T W Th
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. BD12




3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BD24



Using BRIT Vision Mammography Workstation

The objective of the class is to learn to use the unique tools provided for the reading of mammography studies.The student will learn to use more standard tools plus how to set-up sequential hanging protocols, use the blackout feature, use CAD features and synchronized image viewing.

Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 10: 45 a.m.

BD30


1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. BD13


4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BD25


System Design for Distributed PACS Networks
The objective of this class is to discuss system design and management issues that are unique to the distributed PACS environments.Areas for discussion include users, AE Titles, set-up of modalities, pre-pending of objects for uniqueness and disaster recovery and business continuity benefits.BRIT will also discuss our synchronization tools used with Roentgen Files.
Time S M T W Th
11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. BD11




4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BD34



BRIT View2

The objective of this class is to provide training on the newly announced second generation of the BRIT View, DICOM workstation, called BRIT View2, which is designed to support studies with large numbers of images.The student will learn how to set-up the viewer to work with multiple DICOM servers and how to use the range of image viewing utilities.Students will be offered a special, introductory price on the DICOM Viewer.

Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BD10



11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.



BD51
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
BD23


2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

BD33

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


BD43



Second Generation Tools for Building Radiology Solutions
The objective of this class is to provide an overview of the latest concepts and tools used in network computing and discuss how they relate to radiology services.Topics include CAS, Grid and cloud computing and AJAX.
Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
BD20






Using the Roentgen Router
The objective of this class is to learn how to use the features of The Roentgen Router. The student will learn how to hold studies and send them at a later time, send on a schedule, send to various locations, establish prefetch rules, read the failed logs and set-up alerts.
Time S M T W Th
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.


BD41

12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
BD22




Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity for your PACS
The objective of this class is to discuss preparedness for disaster recovery and business continuity for your PACS.The student will learn the balance between cost vs. the time to become operational again, tools for creating replicated data and how to define and document a plan.
Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


BD40

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
BD21



Using the Roentgen Files: Urgent Findings and Discordance
The objective of this class is to learn how to use the features of The Roentgen Router.The student will learn how to hold studies and send them at a later time, send on a schedule, send to various locations, establish prefetch rules, read the failed logs and set-up alerts.
Time S M T W Th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.



BD50
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

BD31



Roentgen Works for Remote Reading Services
The objective of the class is to learn the unique requirements of providing remote reading services for multiple hospitals, and for hospitals to learn what tools are available for communication between them and off-site radiologists.The student will learn how to use an integrated worklist, urgent finding tools, On-Hold features and the integrated reporting tool.
Time S M T W Th
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

BD32




HOW 5—Confirma (BE)
Case Review with CADstream® CAD for Breast MRI and BI-RADS®
Discuss the BI-RADS for breast MRI interpretation and reporting. The hands-on structure of this workshop using CADstream will allow participants to gain experience reading a variety of breast MRI cases using CAD.
Time S M T W Th
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BE20
BE30

BE50

Confirma Presents Benefits and Pitfalls of Breast MRI
Discuss the benefits of performing breast MRI studies and the pitfalls to avoid. The hands-on structure of this workshop using CADstream® will allow participants to gain experience with challenging cases to improve understanding of acquisition and interpretation.
Time S M T W Th
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. BE11
BE31
BE41


Breast MRI Reporting and Interventional Planning with SureLoc® from Confirma
Discuss how CAD for breast MRI improves standardization and accuracy, and assists in interventional planning. Includes hands-on session with SureLoc, CADstream's interventional guidance tool.
Time S M T W Th
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. BE12 BE22

BE42


Case Review with CADstream® CAD for Prostate MRI
Discuss the clinical indications for prostate MRI, along with acquisition technique, and analysis and interpretation. The hands-on structure of this workshop using CADstream will allow participants to gain experience reading a variety of prostate MRI cases using CAD.
Time S M T W Th
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. BE10


BE40


Confirma Presents Benefits and Pitfalls of Prostate MRI
Discuss the benefits of performing prostate MRI studies and the pitfalls to avoid. The hands-on structure of this workshop using CADstream® will allow participants to gain experience with challenging cases to improve understanding of acquisition and interpretation.
Time S M T W Th
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
BE21



3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

BE32


 
HOW 6—Apple Inc (BF)
Introduction to OsiriX - The Mac OS X Open Source Medical Imaging Viewer

This hands-on workshop will take you through the basic installation, set-up and use of OsiriX. Attendees will be taught the basic workflow including: how to set-up application Preferences, importing DICOM images, comparing studies, 2D and 3D viewing tools, and exporting results to e-mail, iPhoto and QuickTime.

Presenter: Mike Steigner, M.D. Attending Radiologist Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging. Brigham and Women's Hospital

Time S M T W Th
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. BF10




11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BF21
BF41
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

BF34



Introduction to PACS on Xserve - Leveraging Open Source Technology on Mac OS X

Attendees will get a hands-on overview of open source PACS solutions and how they can be affordably implemented, maintained and extended to meet the demands of any imaging institution. This hands-on workshop will give an overview of Open Source PACS options (DCM4CHEE, CTN), powered by Apple Xserve hardware. SecureRAD will also demonstrate how these open source tools can be extended to provide web-enabled access.

Presenter: Philip Jackson SecureRAD

Time S M T W Th
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
BF20
BF40
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. BF11



12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.



BF52
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BF33


Advanced OsiriX 3.3 Features - Mac OS X Open Source Medical Imaging Viewer

Attendees will learn the latest additions to the OsiriX application. Version 3.3 of OsiriX will be demonstrated, including full 64-bit support with advanced 3D and 4D image visualization tools that include multimodality image processing with PET-CT and PET-MR imaging. New features to be demonstrated will include: teleradiology/teleconferencing support, segmentation and registration tools, cardiac imaging tools (Cardiac-CT, Cardiac PET-CT, Cardiac MR), and the new workflow scheme (DICOM SR, Workspace state, new Database format). Attendees will be able to test these new features on professional Mac Pro workstations and also see the new OsiriX iPhone viewer.

Presenter: Osman Ratib, M.D., PhD. Antoine Rosset, M.D. University Hospital of Geneva

Time S M T W Th
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



BF51
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BF13




4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
BF25 BF35 BF45


The Mac for Managing Medical Informatics

This session will review the use of core informatics technologies within Mac OS X as an image management system. The presentation will be relevant for all radiology users, but will emphasize strategies for radiology research and education users. OsiriX image export to iPhoto, iPhoto integration with iWeb to create web galleries, and the power of Spotlight searches as a search engine, will be demonstrated. Roaming data sync capabilities using the iPhone/Touch iPod with the Apple Mobileme.com server will be discussed.

Presenter: Ed Zaragoza, M.D. Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center

Time S M T W Th
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

BF30

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.


BF42
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
BF23


3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. BF14





Fovia's High Definition Volume Rendering®: A look into the Future of 3D Imaging - Today

During this session, Fovia will present a hands-on demonstration of its High Definition Volume Rendering® using the Mac platform. Attendees will experience Fovia's unparalleled quality and performance as a newly released OsiriX plug-in. Fovia will also provide a technology demonstration of its powerful client/server HDVR™ technology. The scalability of this solution will be demonstrated using wireless MacBook Air clients showing how a central Mac Pro server can concurrently and interactively manage multiple thin-client rendering sessions using different large volume datasets.

Presenter: Steve Sandy Fovia Inc.

Time S M T W Th
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
BF24

BF44

The Mobile Radiologist: Using iPhone to Connect, Collaborate, and Work

In this session, you'll learn about how iPhone can be used not only as a communications device, but also as a business tool to collaborate and work more efficiently and easily. We'll cover the latest applications for radiologists and healthcare clinicians available on iPhone including - medical image viewers, EMR, practice management, and drug and medical reference applications. You'll learn how to obtain these applications and how you can even develop your own applications.

Presenter: Apple Inc.

Time S M T W Th
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.



BF50
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. BF12



Teleradiology on iPhone: a Survey of Imaging Viewers

In this session, you'll learn about the latest medical imaging viewers available on iPhone with an overview of their key features. We'll demonstrate the user interface of the most popular viewers available and the ease provided by the multi-touch technology in iPhone. You'll also learn how you can use these viewers integrate with your local PACS system.

Presenter: Apple Inc.

Time S M T W Th
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
BF22


2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


BF43

GE Healthcare Improving remote collaboration and viewing medical images on iPhone

This session will discuss GE mobile medical imaging solutions that utilize the iPhone development framework, to enable improved collaboration between a remote specialist and onsite primary care team. This solution aids in helping to provide improved accuracy in diagnoses for successful and efficient patient care.

Presenter: Sukhdeep Gill, Project Manager. GE Healthcare

Time S M T W Th
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

BF32


MIM 5.0 Collaborative Workflow - Interactive Medical Imaging Review

Participants will experience multi-modality fusion and imaging on Apple Mac OS X, in a collaborative environment with the end-to-end suite of MIMvista software: MIM Storage Server, MIMfusion Workstation, MIMviewer, and the Mobile MIM iPhone application. Users will join ad-hoc interactive meetings using each product to view studies independently, contribute points of interest to the group, and review regions of interest (ROIs).

Presenter: Mark Cain CTO MIMvista Corp

Time S M T W Th
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

BF31

4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. BF15