Program

Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence you need to make critical diagnostic decisions during this two-day Spotlight Course held in Istanbul, Türkiye.

As you learn alongside subject matter experts and top presenters from RSNA, you’ll gain practical insights you can apply to your daily practice to help you:

Keep up with the latest advancements in abdominopelvic imaging and emergency radiology
Make faster, more accurate diagnoses
Improve workflows
Create greater efficiency in a patient’s care journey

Registration is open! Review course details below and secure your spot for June 28–29.

Course information

Course dates & location
June 28–29, 2025

Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Haci Ahmet Mah, Kurtulus Deresi Cad. No:23 Beyoğlu
Istanbul, Türkiye
34440 

Course format
Top Presenters from RSNA: Expert Insights on Emergency and Abdominopelvic Imaging is an in-person course featuring interactive, educational sessions (including panels and small group discussions), demonstrations and networking opportunities.

Course language
English

Learning objectives

Discuss pitfalls in image interpretation of common etiologies of abdominopelvic pathology.
Evaluate management implications of several abdominopelvic grading systems, including LI-RADS, O-RADS, and PI-RADS.
Introduce common applications of MR imaging in the emergency department.
Outline technique and protocol considerations for optimizing abdominopelvic imaging.
Synthesize current concepts in imaging blunt splenic, liver and renal trauma using CT to understand how they impact patient triage and care.

CME information

Accreditation Statement:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Information:
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Continuing Education Information:
Due to an agreement of mutual recognition, the UEMS- European Accreditation Council will convert AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to EACCME European CME Credits (ECMECs).

A certificate of attendance and CME certificate will be provided to participants upon course completion.

Disclosure Statements:
RSNA controls the planning, development, and delivery of this CME activity and will strictly adhere to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Listed below are all the financial relationships provided by individuals in a position to influence and/or control CME activity content. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Please note that any individuals not listed below have reported no financial relationships (currently or within the past 24 months) with any ineligible company producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care, products used on or by patients.

Anwar Padhani, MD: Grant /Research Support, Siemens Healthineers; Speaker’s Bureau, Siemens Healthineers; Stock/Shareholder, Lucida
Harriet Thoeny, MD: Consultant, Guerbet SA

RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsements of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.

Course outline

Saturday, June 28

Please note: The schedule is subject to change.

Time	Event
8–9 a.m.	Registration opens
9–9:10 a.m.	Welcome address Deniz Akata, MD; President, Turkish Society of Radiology
9:10–9:20 a.m.	Course introduction Muşturay Karçaaltıncaba, MD; Course Director Christina LeBedis, MS, MD; Course Director
9:20–10:35 a.m.	Body Imaging: Liver
	*LI-RADS and BEYOND* Muşturay Karçaaltıncaba, MD
	Diffuse Liver Disease: Multiparametric MRI Muşturay Karçaaltıncaba, MD
	Liver Cases You Have Never Seen Muşturay Karçaaltıncaba, MD
	Q&A (15-minute panel)
10:35–11:05 a.m.	Networking coffee break
11:05 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.	Body Imaging: GI/GU
	*MRCP: How Can We Help Clinicians?* Jorge Soto, MD
	*Pancreas Difficult Cases: How to do Problem Solving* Vincent Mellnick, MD
	*Spleen Cases for Aces* Vincent Mellnick, MD
	*Renal MRI: Added Value* Harriett Thoeny, MD
	Q&A (15-minute panel)
12:40–13:40 p.m.	Lunch
13:40–14:20 p.m.	Meet the Experts: Networking session
14:20–15:55 p.m.	Body Imaging: Prostate and Beyond
	*PI-RADS v2.1: Tips and Tricks* Harriet Thoeny, MD
	Delivering the Impacts of the MRI Diagnosis Pathway Anwar Padhani, MBBS
	Beyond PI-RADS: PRECISE, PI-RR, MET-RADS (Staging, Surveillance and Treatment Response) Anwar Padhani, MBBS
	Celebrity Screening with Whole Body MRI (ONCO-RADS) Anwar Padhani, MBBS
	Q&A (15-minute panel)
15:55–16:25 p.m.	Networking coffee break
16:25–17:20 p.m.	Case Review: Interactive sessions
	*O-RADS MRI by Challenging Cases* Deniz Akata, MD
	Impact of Radiology for Good Gynecology Practice: Case Based Review Deniz Akata, MD
	Q&A (15-minute panel)
17:20–17:30 p.m.	Closing remarks Muşturay Karçaaltıncaba, MD Christina LeBedis, MS, MD
17:30–18:30 p.m.	Networking reception

Sunday, June 29