Astana Tutorial

esor astana tutorial

for central asia

10 – 14 June, 2024

Application deadline: 12 April 2024

In cooperation with

What to expect

The aim of the ESOR Tutorials is to further the experience of young radiologists, residents in their late years of training and board-certified radiologists, in daily radiological routine through exchange and intense teaching in the Central Asian reference centre. It is aimed at younger radiologists from Central Asian and CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia)

The ESOR Astana Tutorial 2024 is organized ESOR in cooperation with Dr. Tairkhan B. Dautov, MD, Ph.D., DMSc, Associated Professor, Director of Clinical and Academical Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine of “University Medical Center” Corporate Fund, Astana, Kazakhstan, Vice-president of Radiological Society of Kazakhstan.

Your host

Prof. Tairkhan Dautov

MD, Ph.D., DMSc, Vice-president of Radiological Society of Kazakhstan

Venue will be announced soon!

Venue

Co-Organizers

Prof. Ursula Reiter
University Hospital of Graz

Prof. Christian Loewe
Medical University of Vienna

Accreditation

Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of ESOR Patient Communication Courses.

 

Learning Objectives

  • to learn and consolidate knowledge in imaging protocols for hip, ankle and foot
  • to learn how to diagnose and manage bone and soft tissue tumours and bone marrow diseases in children and adults
  • to know the role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of traumatic, degenerative and inflammatory diseases of hip, ankle and foot

Programme

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:30 – 09:00

Opening

Y. Pya, Astana/KZ

Chairman of the Board “University Medical Centre” corporate fund

ESOR Representative

R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ

President of the Radiological Society of Kazakhstan

09:00 – 10:00

Welcome & Introduction

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

Host organiser

10:00 – 11:00

The Comlex X-Ray Methods in Early Diagnostic of Breast Cancer in Kazakhstan

R. Rakhimzhanova, Astana/KZ

11:00  12:00Tips and Tricks for Chest CT 
M. Prokop, Nijmegen/NL
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

Early Detection of Lung Cancer: INcidental Nodules and Screening

M. Prokop, Nijmegen/NL

14:00 – 15:00

Mistakes in Imaging Liver Lesions and How to Avoid Them

V. Sinitsyn, Moscow/RU

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Artificial Intelligence in Radiology

M. Prokop, Nijmegen/NL

16:15 – 17:15

Contrast Induced AKI

A. Gaipov, Astana/KZ

17:15 – 18:15

Modern and Promising Possibilities of CT and MRI

A. Aspidov, Siemens Healthineers, Moscow/RU

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning Conference of Radiology

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in the Daily Work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

Modern Role of Coronary CT-Angiography for Detection and Grading of Coronary Stenosis

V. Sinitsyn, Moscow/RU

11:00  12:00When to use CT, and when MR in Cardiac Imaging?
Guidelines and data from the ESCR-Registry
M. Gutberlet, Leipzig/DE
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

Cardiac-MR and Cardiac-CT in Congenital Heart Disease

M. Gutberlet, Leipzig/DE

14:00 – 15:00

Cardiac-MR in the differential diagnosis:
Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathies and more

M. Gutberlet, Leipzig/DE

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

MRI and CT in Differentiation of the Renal Masses

V. Sinitsyn, Moscow/RU

16:15 – 17:15

Diagnostic Radiology in Pathology Mediastinum

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning Conference of Radiology

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in the Daily Work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

The Role of INtervention Radiology in the Diagnostic of Breast Diseases

R. Rahimzhanova, Astana/KZ

11:00 12:00Current Problems of the Use of Iodine and Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents
N.L. Shimanovskii, Moscow/RU (Bayer Moscow)
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

MRI of Ovarian Tumours

Z. Abdrakhmanova, Astana/KZ

14:00– 15:00

PET-CT in Oncology

A. Saduaskova, Astana/KZ

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Modern Ultrasound Methods in Prenatal Diagnosis of Coplications of Multiple Pregnancy

B. Sadyrbekova, Astana/KZ

16:15 – 17:15

Why Do We Need Contrast Agent Injectors in CT and MRI
K. Kovaleva, Graz/AT (Sanova)

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning Conference of Radiology

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in the Daily Work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

Modern Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus

I. Pronin, Moscow/RU

11:00 12:00MSCT of Diffuse Interstitial Lung Pathology
E. Chuvakova, Astana/KZ
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

Diagnosis of CNS Infections

I. Pronin, Moscow/RU

14:00– 15:00

MRI-LGE in the Differential Diagnosis in the Pathology of Heart

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Differential Diagnosis of Intramedullary Lesions

I. Pronin, Moscow/RU

16:15 – 17:15

From Artificial Intelligence to Tomosynthesis: New Techniques in Radiology

J. Cant, Agfa Healthcare, Antwerp/BL

*all times given in local time in Astana
08:00 – 09:00

Morning Conference of Radiology

09:00 – 10:00

Participation in the Daily Work at the Department of Radiology

10:00 – 11:00

Interventional Neuroradiology: Vascular Pathologies, Tumours, Intracranial Pressure Management

M. Berdukhojayev, Astana/KZ

11:00 12:00Intervention Treatment of Dysrhytmia
A. Abdrakhmanov, Astana/KZ
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00

MRI in Congenital Vertebral Diseases

S. Mukhametzhanova, Astana/KZ

14:00 – 15:00

Application of Advanced MRI Technology in the Imaging of Glial Brain Tumours

Z. Baiturlin,  Astana/KZ

15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15

Ultrasound Diagnosis in the Pathology of Abdominal Aorta and its Branches

Z. Kozakhmetova, Astana/KZ

16:15 – 17:15

Emergency Radiology in Paediatrics

K. Maer, Astana/KZ

17:15 – 17:45

Closing Ceremony

T. Dautov, Astana/KZ

Application deadline: 12 April 2024

Please note:

In 2024, 12 places for radiologists from Central Asia are available.

  1. The ESOR Astana Tutorial applies to young radiologists, residents in their late years of training and board-certified radiologists within 5 years of certification who desire to get the benefit of intense teaching.

  2. The ESOR Astana Tutorial is aimed at radiologists from Central Asian countries, applicants must be nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, or Russia.

  3. Previous exposure in any field of special interest is advantageous.

  4. Applicants must be fluent in English.

All applicants must provide the following documents as a single PDF file:

01

Letter of Motivation

explaining personal interest in participating in the tutorial

02

03

Proof of resident status (download here) or proof of board certification

Certification must be no more than 5 years old.

04

Letters of Reccomendation

from the head of department of the current training centre or a previously undertaken academic training

 

05

Language Profiency Confirmation

written by the head of department, stating that the applicant is proficient in English

Please submit your application per e-mail to pawel.pasek@myesr.org.

*Each candidate is required to submit the provided ESOR CV. Any application with another CV will not be considered. Please note that only complete applications can be considered. To apply for or renew your ESR membership please click here.

Funding

The following will be provided for participants:

• Hotel accommodation for up to 6 nights
• Meals
• Local transport
• Certificates of participation

Please note that the participants must arrange for the flight tickets to and from Astana themselves.

programme structure

For one week participants are offered practical and theoretical knowledge and the opportunity to be integrated in the activities of an academic department of radiology. The tutorial comprises lectures on a variety of topics, covering modern diagnostic and interventional radiology. Mentored hands-on workshops in ultrasound, CT and MRI are also included. Additional exposure to non-interpretory issues of the broader culture of radiology is provided, addressing radiologic education, departmental work-flow, quality assurance or administrative principles and qualities. The whole programme is performed by renowned faculty including local and invited speakers.

Certification

After completion of the training programme, the resident receives a certificate from ESR/ESOR. In order to receive this, the fellow must present a written report about his/her work and activities during the programme.

Fees

The registration fee includes only the ESOR Asklepios Course on Cardiac Imaging. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements themselves.

EUR 390 for ESR Members in Training (radiology residents)
EUR 590 for ESR Members

Please note that 10% VAT will be added during the registration process.

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