Emergency
Radiology is a growing subspecialty and has become a popular
topic for continuing medical education courses over the
last several years. The Society’s
goal is to maintain the annual ASER meeting as the premier
CME course in Emergency Radiology. Attendee feedback from
the ASER 2008 meeting in Houston, Texas was extremely positive.
This year’s meeting in Orlando, Florida will build
on the successes of last year, and further expand the program’s
offerings.
The Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
is in close proximity to all Orlando has to offer including
award-winning golf courses and spas, plentiful shopping options,
a vibrant downtown area with endless nightlife choices, and,
of course, Universal Studios. With excellent amenities such
as a lagoon-style pool, 5,000 square foot fitness center,
and endless outdoor activities, the Loews Royal Pacific Resort
will surely make your stay enjoyable and relaxing.
Meeting registration is
not yet available. All ASER members and past meeting attendees
will be notified once registration is available. If you would
like to be added to the mailing list for e-blasts and the
meeting brochure, please email your contact information to
asermeetingsdept@meetingmanagers.com.
Program Information
COURSE OVERVIEW AND INTENDED AUDIENCE
The 2009 ASER Annual Meeting will provide a broad overview
of current state-of-the-art imaging techniques to evaluate
the acutely ill and injured patient. Educational sessions
covering the latest advances and trends in emergency and
trauma radiologic diagnosis and sessions presenting new and
original scientific work are included. The meeting provides
an opportunity to meet with international colleagues and
discuss new and challenging aspects of emergency and trauma
imaging.
The meeting will be of particular interest and importance
to clinical radiologists, both in the community and academic
centers, delivering emergency care. Subspecialists in emergency
radiology, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, chest
and abdominal radiology as well as radiology and emergency
residents at all levels of training will also find the educational
and scientific material presented at the ASER meeting essential
to their core and on-call knowledge base.
MEETING GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the course, attendees should be able
to:
- Identify
which imaging modalities are appropriate for identification
and characterization of multi-system injuries among
polytrauma victims (MDCT, US, MR, conventional radiography).
- Optimize
imaging protocols using available tools to minimize
radiation dose for patients of all ages.
- Recognize
and discriminate between causes of acute change in
mental/neurologic status (eg, ischemia with or without
hemorrhage vs. extant vascular abnormality vs. inflammatory
or infectious disease vs. neoplasm) in the brain, spinal
cord and spine.
- Recognize,
characterize and stage acute intrathoracic and intraabdominal
non-traumatic emergencies using MDCT and US.
VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLAR
Consider the benefits received from attending this meeting:
- Top–Quality
Education: A wide-ranging educational experience reflecting
the latest advances in emergency radiology.
- Networking:
Opportunities for professional growth and relationship
building with industry contacts and peers.
- The
registration fee includes teaching materials, instruction,
welcome reception, annual awards reception and banquet,
continental breakfasts, coffee breaks and awarding of
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal
Orlando
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
Telephone: 1-407-503-3000
Fax: 1-407-503-3010
Reservations:
1-866-360-7395
www.universalorlando.com |
Step into paradise at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at
Universal Orlando. You will be transported to the enchanted
isles of the South Seas with the breathtaking beauty of the
lush tropical landscaping and waterfalls. The hotel is centrally
located near all Orlando has to offer, including museums,
golf courses, amusement parks, and shopping, and is filled
with unique Pacific Rim art and architecture to give it its
elegant and exotic flavor. The hotel concierge, located in
the lobby of the hotel, can assist attendees with dinner
reservations and local area attractions. Please contact them
at 407-503-3200, if you need assistance.
Special room rates have been negotiated for participants
in the ASER Annual Meeting as indicated below:
$144 - Single/Double Standard Room
(Applicable taxes, currently 12.5%)
Housing Deadline
The deadline for the ASER group hotel rate is Monday, September
7. Reservations made after the deadline will be taken on
a space available basis and the ASER hotel rate cannot
be guaranteed. It is possible that hotel rooms and/or specific
categories may sell out prior to September 7; therefore
it is strongly recommended that you make your reservation
as early as possible. Room rates are available three days
prior and following actual meeting dates, subject to availability.
The American Society of Emergency Radiology strongly encourages
you to book your overnight accommodations at the Loews
Royal Pacific Resort. By staying at the conference headquarters
hotel, you help the society meet its contractual obligations
with the hotel and maintain your current conference benefits,
as well as keep future hotel guest room rates and registration
fees reasonable.
Hotel Reservation and Cancellation Policy
Reservations may be made conveniently by phone at 1-866-360-7395.
If calling, please mention that you are attending the ASER
Annual Meeting at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando,
Florida and use the code GWA34R.
Deposit Information
The hotel will require a one night deposit to confirm a guestroom
reservation. Payment may be made by personal check, money
order, or major credit card. The deposit will not be charged
against the credit card unless the individual does not
adhere to the cancellation policy listed below.
Cancellation
Policy
The hotel will refund an attendee’s entire deposit,
if the attendee cancels their reservation 5 days before their
scheduled date of arrival; or cancels their reservation or
checks out of the hotel earlier than their anticipated departure
date, due to a personal emergency involving themselves or
their immediate family.
Travel Information
Air Travel information
Continental Airlines is an official carrier for the conference.
Continental offers discounts off published fares of 2%
to 15% or zone fares. For fare and schedule information
and to make your reservations, please visit www.continental.com or call Continental Airlines MeetingWorks at 1-800-468-7022.
Refer to Z Code: ZEKJ and Agreement Code: C44ZSC. There
will be a $15 service fee collected, per ticket, for all
tickets issued through MeetingWorks Reservations phone
line, or any Continental Airlines ticketing facility. The
service fee is non-refundable and applies to all itineraries,
one-way or roundtrip. To avoid a service fee and receive
an additional 3% discount*, book your reservations online.
Enter both your Z Code and Agreement Code (without a space)
in the offer code box: ZEKJC44ZSC. *Additional 3% discount
applies to published fares only. For reservation assistance
outside the toll free MeetingWorks dialing area, contact
your local Continental Airlines Reservations Office.
Ground
Transportation
Taxi, shuttle, and limousine services are available from
Orlando International Airport. The current taxicab rate
from Orlando International Airport to the hotel is $35.
The Shuttle Van bus service runs from the airport to the
Loews Royal Pacific Resort. A round trip fare from Orlando
International Airport is $28. For reservations call 1-407-423-5566.
For additional meeting related questions, a list of alternate
hotel accommodations or to inform us of a special need,
please contact the meeting management office at asermeetingsdept@meetingmanagers.com.
International
Meeting Managers, Inc.
4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 342
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: 713-965-0566
Fax: 713-960-0488
Email: asermeetingsdept@meetingmanagers.com
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