32nd Annual Radiology in the Desert

March 2 - 6, 2026
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | Phoenix, AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 22.25

Keywords: Radiology CME Breast Imaging Musculoskeletal MRI CT Ultrasound Neuroradiology


Product ID: RID26
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

 
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CME Meeting Announcements

  • In order to obtain credit each person must be registered under their own account.
DescriptionPriceQuantity
Physicians$ 1450
Scientists$ 1450
Company Representatives$ 1450
Active Military *$ 1095
VA Physicians *$ 1095
P.A.$ 1095
Retired Physicians$ 1095
Technologists / R.A.$ 1095
Residents *$ 1095
Fellows *$ 1095
Allied Health$ 1095

* Must provide letter from your director certifying status WITHIN 7 DAYS of your registration or you will be charged the ADDITIONAL FEE. Please email letter to info@edusymp.com.

  
About this Course
This five-day course will provide a broad overview of selected radiology/imaging subjects of particular importance to diagnostic radiologists in clinical practice.  A broad range of lecture topics, with emphasis on practical applications, will be presented.  Topics will include, but are not limited to:  breast imaging, musculoskeletal, thoracic, abdomen, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine imaging, ultrasound, and neuroradiology.

Target Audience
This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate diagnostic imaging physicians who perform and interpret imaging procedures.  It should also be useful in educating referring physicians who order imaging procedures as well as radiologic technologists.

Educational Objectives

Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:
  • Effectively utilize diagnostic imaging modalities to evaluate body, breast, musculoskeletal, pediatric, thoracic and neurological disorders.
  • Provide a full range of differential diagnoses for body, breast, musculoskeletal, pediatric, thoracic and neurological disorders.
  • Integrate appropriate imaging protocols to assess body, breast, musculoskeletal, pediatric, thoracic and neurological disorders into clinical practice.
  • Recognize the appearance of normal anatomy and common pathology of all organ systems.
  • Discuss current safety regulations and guidelines as they apply to diagnostic imaging procedures.
No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

Course Organization
This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.

Registration Information
Tuition includes all course materials, including a comprehensive electronic color course syllabus, daily continental breakfasts, and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after February 16, 2026. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.

Cancellations
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an e-mail to cancel@edusymp.com. There is a $100 processing fee applied to all cancellations. Cancellations made in writing prior to February 16, 2026 will be issued a refund for the amount of tuition paid less the $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after February 16, 2026.

ADA Compliance
If you have a disability and wish to request assistance, please inform Educational Symposia at (813) 806-1000.

Disclaimer
Educational Symposia (ESI) as planner and presenter of this meeting, and Professional Travel as the official travel agency for this meeting, claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers or the safety of any attendees while in transit to, from, or during this event or any optional activities. The total amount of liability, if any, for the meeting organizer is limited to a refund of the registration fee, and Professional Travel's responsibility is limited to that of an agent.
 
Accreditation Statement
Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Educational Symposia designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technologists: This program has been submitted to the ASRT. The number of A CE credits will be available approximately 30 days prior to the meeting. Please visit www.edusymp.com or call (813) 806-1000 regarding the availability of Category A CE credit.
 
Sonographers:  American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
 

Chair
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
 
University of Michigan Faculty
Janet E. Bailey, M.D., FACR
Professor of Radiology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Remy R. Lobo, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Radiology
Co-Director, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Branch
Director, Medical Student Education, Neuroradiology
Division of Neuroradiology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Mishal Mendiratta-Lala, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Radiology
Director, Abdominal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Division of Abdominal Radiology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Smita Patel, M.D.
Professor, Radiology
Director, Cardiovascular CT Service
Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Associate Chair for Faculty Development 
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Samer Soussahn, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Radiology
Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology
University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Benjamin Viglianti, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Radiology
Nuclear Medicine Service Chief
Division of Nuclear Medicine
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
 
 
 

Topics and Faculty Subject to Change

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
6:30–7:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast for Registrants
   
7:30–7:35 Welcome and Morning Announcements
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
   
7:35–8:20
Benign Lesions of the Liver     
Mishal  Mendiratta-Lala, M.D.
   
8:20–9:05
Lesions of the Posterior Fossa    
Remy R. Lobo, M.D.
   
9:05–9:50
Malignant Liver Lesions / Lesions in Cirrhotic Liver    
Mishal  Mendiratta-Lala, M.D.
   
9:50–10:05 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
10:05–10:20 Coffee Break
   
10:20–11:05
The Challenging Acute Aorta    
Smita Patel, M.D.
   
11:05–11:50
Spine Trauma: What the Surgeon Wants to Know    
Remy R. Lobo, M.D.
   
11:50–12:35 PM
Coronary Arteries: Beyond Atherosclerosis     
Smita Patel, M.D.
   
12:35–12:45 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
12:45 PM End of Session
   
   
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
7:00–7:30 AM Continental Breakfast for Registrants
   
7:30–8:15
Head and Neck Spaces    
Remy R. Lobo, M.D.
   
8:15–9:00
Thoracic Trauma   
Smita Patel, M.D.
   
9:00–9:45
Interesting Cases from Neuroradiology    
Remy R. Lobo, M.D.
   
9:45–10:00 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
10:00–10:15 Coffee Break
   
10:15–10:55
Abdominal Interventional Pearls   
Mishal  Mendiratta-Lala, M.D.
   
10:55–11:30
HRCT: Approach to Diffuse Lung Disease    
Smita Patel, M.D.
   
11:30–12:10 PM
Treatment Response Evaluation after Liver Directed Therapy     
Mishal  Mendiratta-Lala, M.D.
   
12:10–12:20 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
12:20 PM End of Session
   
   
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026
7:00–7:30 AM Continental Breakfast for Registrants
   
7:30–8:15
Contrast Enhanced Mammography Review   
Janet E. Bailey, M.D., FACR
   
8:15–9:00
Nuclear VQ Scans      
Benjamin Viglianti, M.D., Ph.D.
   
9:00–9:45
Problem Solving Breast MRI    
Janet E. Bailey, M.D., FACR
   
9:45–10:00 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
10:00–10:15 Coffee Break
   
10:15–11:00
The Difficult Abdominal CT Case     
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
   
11:00–11:45
Nuclear Cardiac Imaging     
Benjamin Viglianti, M.D., Ph.D.
   
11:45–12:15 PM
Fat and Air in Abdominal CT     
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
   
12:15–12:30 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
12:30 PM End of Session
   
   
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
7:00–7:30 AM Continental Breakfast for Registrants
   
7:30–8:00
Artificial Intelligence in Breast Imaging    
Janet E. Bailey, M.D., FACR
   
8:00–8:45
An Introduction to Hand Anatomy and Common Pathologies    
Samer Soussahn, M.D.
   
8:45–9:30
Breast Imaging Interesting Cases     
Janet E. Bailey, M.D., FACR
   
9:30–9:45 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
9:45–10:00 Coffee Break
   
10:00–10:45
Nuclear Medicine Therapies    
Benjamin Viglianti, M.D., Ph.D.
   
10:45–11:15
An Introduction to Wrist Anatomy and Common Pathologies    
Samer Soussahn, M.D.
   
11:15–12:00 PM
Interesting Cases in Nuclear Medicine    
Benjamin Viglianti, M.D., Ph.D.
   
12:00–12:15 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
12:15 PM End of Session
   
   
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
7:00–7:30 AM Continental Breakfast for Registrants
   
7:30–8:15
Acute Abdominal Pathology       
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
   
8:15–9:00
Knee MRI: On a Knee to Know Basis    
Samer Soussahn, M.D.
   
9:00–9:10 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
9:10–9:20 Coffee Break
   
9:20–10:00
CT of the Bowel    
Joel F. Platt, M.D.
   
10:00–10:45
Ergonomic Considerations for the Modern Radiology Practice    
Samer Soussahn, M.D.
   
10:45–11:00 Question and Answer Session
Faculty
   
11:00 AM End of Course
   

Topics and Faculty Subject to Change

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Hotel Cut-off Date: February 9, 2026
Rooms and rates are subject to availability

 

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ABOUT THE RESORT


The Arizona Biltmore

Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
Building on the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural style, the Arizona Biltmore has been transformed into a resort of innovative delight.
 
Updated with a chic edge of its very own, the Biltmore is for those seeking elegant adventures beautifully wrapped in a level of personalized service and attention to detail not typically found in resorts of this size.
 






ROOM RATES

 
SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE TODAY!


Accommodations Pricing
Resort Room (single / double occupancy) $489/night. Plus applicable tax
Reduced Resort Fees: $20.00 per room, per night plus state and local tax.
Room Attendant Fee: $3.00 per room, per day.

Hotel Cut-Off Date: February 9, 2026 (group rates 3 days prior/post - space available basis).

Taxes & Fees: Hotel Occupancy Tax: 12.57% (subject to change); Sales tax 8.6%.

Historic Preservation Fund: $11.00 per room, per night, plus applicable state and local tax.

Parking : Complimentary self-parking over contracted dates for all in-house, registered attendees.

Deposit Policy: A one-night deposit is due at the time booking  

Cancellation Policy: Cancellable up to 48 hours prior to arrival.  Should guests cancel within 2 days prior to arrival they forfeit one night’s room/tax.  Arrival and departure date changes must be made 2 days prior to arrival to avoid penalties.  Early departure fee is one night room plus tax.  Check in time is: 4:00 PM; check out is 11:00 AM.




GETTING TO THE RESORT

Vail ValleyFLIGHTS
Fly directly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, located just 15 minutes from the Arizona Biltmore.  Daily non-stop flights are available to Phoenix for major national and international carriers. 

HOTEL
2400 E. Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
(602) 955-6600