Case credit: Participants will be able to have these 25 cases count towards the "Minimum Number of Mentored Examinations Interpreted" according to the ACCF/AHA Clinical Competence Statement on Cardiac CT and MR (Budoff et al, JACC 46:2005;383-402), 50 cases for Level 2 training, and 100 cases for Level 3 training. Since patients are actually scanned, the cases will count towards the "Minimum Number of Mentored Examinations Performed" in which, according to ACC/AHA criteria, the physical presence of the trainee is required during the acquisition of the CT dataset. The candidate must be present in the scanning room during CT raw data acquisition and image reconstruction from that raw data in at least 25 of the 50 cases where the CT data acquisition is observed. In up to 25 cases data acquisition can be witnessed from a taped video demonstration. If the CT data sets from these taped patients are not available for workstation review, these cases will contribute to the 50 required cases for observation but not to the additional 100 cases requiring data manipulation and interpretation.

Join your colleagues for a three-day, cutting-edge program and interact with experts in the field. Participate in stimulating discussions, multiple workshops and work with a renowned faculty to develop your knowledge of and skill with various imaging modalities.

Key topics will include:

• Advances in cardiac SPECT and PET
• New approaches for pharmacologic stress testing
• Recent evidence about clinical applications of random CT
• Complementary roles of cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology in the clinical setting
• Future of nuclear cardiology in the context of developments in cardiac CT and cardiac magnetic resonance

If you use cardiac imaging in your practice, this program is for you!

Members explore and diagnose real-life case studies using a PC-based software product (the "Cardiac CT Trainer") that includes an interactive simulated workstation environment, an advanced embedded CTA reporting system, and a way for members to compare their findings and treatment with those of a Level III certified professional.

Program Highlights Include:

• Experience new studies each month
• Use a PC-based workstation simulator and advanced reporting system
• Learn how to read CT studies before you invest
• Compare yourself to the experts
• Build confidence and maintain your reading skills
• Share your interesting studies with the community
• FREE for members of the SCCT!
• And more!

CRT 2010 will also feature live case demonstrations from six sites around the world, evening symposia and social events that allow for attendee networking. Of particular interest is a revamped Practical Cardiac CTA session with an interactive mix of lectures and 50 case reviews. The third day will feature strategies for complex cases and the interventionalist. Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC