ALARA-CT Course

ALARA*-CT
* As Low as Reasonably Achievable


PRESENTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY

MARCH 5-6, 2011
GRAND HYATT DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DALLAS, TEXAS

Objectives

1. Describe the important changes, advances and
educational efforts in CT dose reduction over the
past decade.
2. Describe the fundamental concepts of CT physics,
technologic advances in MDCT, as well as practical
methods of CT dose reduction.
3. Discuss controversial dose-related issues in pediatric
CT imaging practice.
4. Propose ideas and establish initiatives for cooperative
planning for future educational, accreditation and
research initiatives in pediatric CT imaging.

Continuing Medical Education

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in
accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
through the joint sponsorship of the American Roentgen Ray
Society and The Society for Pediatric Radiology. The
American Roentgen Ray Society is accredited by the ACCME
to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The American Roentgen Ray Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Roentgen Ray Society is a strategic partner of the American College of Radiology.

Course Directors

Beverley Newman, MD, FACR
Michael J. Callahan, MD

Faculty

Kimberley E. Applegate, MD, MS, FACR
Donald P. Frush, MD
Marilyn J. Goske, MD
R. Paul Guillerman, MD
Sue C. Kaste, DO
Charles G. Macias, MD, MPH
Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD
Nancy K. Rollins, MD
Thomas L. Slovis, MD
Keith J. Strauss, MSc
Karen E. Thomas, BM BCh, FRCR, FRCPC
Shreyas S. Vasanawala, MD, PhD

Registration Information

Checks should be made payable to The Society for Pediatric Radiology in U.S. dollars only. American Express,
VISA, and MasterCard are accepted for payment. All fees must be received at the time of registration.
Written verification of Radiologist-In-Training, Technologist, Resident or Fellow status must
accompany registration form.
Fees include tuition, teaching materials, continental breakfast and coffee breaks, Saturday luncheon,
reception and dinner. A $75 administrative fee will be retained if you cancel your meeting registration. In
order to receive a full refund of the balance, written notice must be received on or before February 18, 2011;
thereafter, no refunds will be made.
Registration may be completed on-line through the SPR website at www.pedrad.org.

Registration Fees On or Before Feb. 5, 2011 After Feb. 5, 2011
SPR Member Physicians $350 $450
Non-Member Physicians $425 $525
Residents/Fellows/Technologists/In-Training $250 $350
Active Military Personnel $350 $450