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29th Annual Review Course:
Canceled due to Recent Changes in Exam Administration-
Please contact Dr. Stephen Karesh for more information

Course Description:

Targeted primarily to Radiology Residents, Nuclear Medicine Residents attend the appropriate portions of this Review Course. Covered are Radiation Physics, Radiopharmacy, Generators and Equilibrium, Radiobiology, Computers, MRI, Radiation Safety, Radiation Dosimetry, Statistics, In Vivo Non-Imaging Studies, Radionuclide Therapy, Quality Control, and other topics of interest to Nuclear Medicine Residents. This intensive review will be presented in concentrated form with detailed typed handouts provided for each lecture topic accompanied by extensive audiovisual material. These lecture handouts are continually being updated to reflect state-of-the-art knowledge. Questions are welcomed at any time during the course and practice examinations prepared by each speaker will be mailed to all attendees along with the acknowledgment letter indicating receipt of the registration form. These examinations will be reviewed in their entirety during the course. An integral part of the course includes problem solving.

Course Schedule:  TBD   *Unnecessary Topics For Nuclear Medicine Residents
 

Day 1: Thursday
8:00 AM-12 AM:      Karesh  BASIC PHYSICS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE: 
12 NOON-1:00 PM   LUNCH BREAK
1:00-3:00 PM :       Karesh   EQUILIBRIUM, GENERATORS, RADIOPHARMACY
3:00-6:00 PM:        Korosec  MRI PHYSICS
 
Day 2: Friday
8:00 AM-12 NOON  Korosec  MRI PHYSICS
12 NOON-1:00 PM  LUNCH BREAK
 1:00-3:00 PM         Strauss  RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
3:00-6:00 PM         Strauss  RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
 
Day 3: Saturday
 8:00 AM-12 NOON  Strauss  RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
12 NOON-1:00 PM  LUNCH BREAK
 1:00-3:00 PM         Strauss  RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
3:00-6:00 PM         Halama  COMPUTERS IN RADIOLOGY, IMAGE PROCESSING
 
Day 4: Sunday
8:00 AM-11:00       Karesh   NRC REGULATIONS, HOT LAB QC
11:00-12:00 PM     Strauss  RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
12 NOON-1:00 PM  LUNCH BREAK
 1:00-6:00 PM         Strauss  RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
 
Day 5: Monday
 8:00 AM-12 NOON   Strauss  RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
12 NOON-1:00 PM   LUNCH BREAK
 1:00-2:00 PM          Strauss  RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS EXAM REVIEW
2:00-5:00 PM          Halama  SCINTILLATION DETECTION
 
Day 6: Tuesday
8:00 AM-12 NOON    Halama   EQUIPMENT QC, PET, AND SPECT
12 NOON-1:00 PM    LUNCH BREAK
1:00-5:00 PM           Woloschak  RADIOBIOLOGY
5:00-5:30 PM           Woloschak  RADIOBIOLOGY AND  EXAM REVIEW
 
Day 7: Wednesday
8:00 AM-10:00 AM     Karesh    MECHANIZATIONS OF LOCALIZATION; IN VITRO STUDIES
10:00-12:00 PM        Karesh    RADIONUCLIDE THERAPY, RADIATION DOSIMETRY
12:00-1:O0 PM          Karesh    NUCLEAR MEDICINE EXAM REVIEW

 

*Unnecessary Topics For Nuclear Medicine Residents

Notes:

1. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to each registrant along with practice examinations in each area of expertise. Pertinent information regarding transportation to and around the Chicago area will also be included.

2. At 7:30 AM each morning, there will be a Continental Breakfast.  You're on your own for lunch, which is scheduled from 12 Noon to 1 PM each day.

 

Faculty:

James R. Halama, Ph.D. Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D. Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Frank Korosek, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI
Keith J. Strauss, MS, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
Gayle Woloschak, Ph.D., Northwestern University Hospital, Chicago, IL

Course Information

Course Director: Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D.

Dates/Location: TBD
Lectures for 2011 sessions will be held at the Oak Brook Marriott Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL. Telephone number: (630) 573-8555. MAP

Time: 7:30 AM Continental Breakfast; refer to schedule, previous page

Tuition Fee: $500 for Nuclear Medicine Residents only. This fee must accompany the registration form. Included in the fee are all continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, handouts, and miscellaneous course materials. There is a $50 charge for cancellation requests, which must be in writing. There will be no refund after the course begins.

Enrollment: Enrollment is limited. Please register early to insure a place in the course.

Hotel: A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Oak Brook Marriott  Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523.  The hotel’s telephone # is 800/228-9290. The 2011 room rate: $122 per night, single or double. Rooms are blocked until 3 weeks before each session, and then released for public sale. Parking is free at the course hotel. Telephone (800) 228-9290 to make reservations and specify that you are attending the Radiology seminar.  MAP

Air Travel: It is most convenient to fly into either O'Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway Airport. In either case, when you have your luggage, simply call American Taxi at 847/255-9614 and give the dispatcher your location. Their driver will pick you up within 5-10 minutes. Fare to the hotel is about $35-40 from O’Hare or Midway. The fare may be shared with other riders going to the same hotel.

Registration Methods:  

1. To register on-line, click this link . Please have your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card available.  

2. To register by telephone, call (773) 802-7617.  A space will be saved for you and an invoice will be sent to you by e-mail or regular mail.

3. To register by mail, print and complete this form and send with check  to the Chicago address on the form. 

Regardless of registration method, we will send you a receipt for the course tuition fee along with a letter acknowledging receipt of your payment.

For Additional Information: Please Contact Stephen M. Karesh,  Course Director at...
Consultants in Nuclear Medicine
2910 W. Estes Ave 
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 802-7617  
 FAX:  (773) 304-2545
E-mail: nucmedconsultants@comcast.net