2012 Annual Meeting
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AUR 60th Annual Meeting
In Joint Sponsorship with the Radiological Society of North America
March 19-22, 2012
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
San Antonio, Texas
In conjunction with SCARD/APDR/A3CR2, ACER, AMSER, RAHSR,
RRA, APCR, SNM)
Note new meeting pattern: Monday - Thursday
AUR Registration Brochure:
Click here to view the AUR Meeting Brochure.
Click here to download an AUR Meeting Registration form.
Meeting Registration:
Online registration for the AUR Meeting is now open. Online registration is the fastest and most secure way to register. Only MasterCard and VISA credit card payments are accepted online. An e-mail confirmation will be sent within 24 hours of completion of online registration.
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Hotel Reservations:
The AUR hotel deadline has passed and rooms at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country are sold out.
Below are two options for hotels in the area:
Courtyard San Antonio North/Stone Oak at Legacy
1803 East Sonterra Blvd
Average room rate is $144 per night
4.2 miles from the JW Marriott
Residence Inn San Antonio/Stone Oak
1115 North 1604 East
Average room rate is $139 per night
4.5 miles from the JW Marriott
Visit http://www.marriott.com/default.mi or call 1-866-882-4420 to secure a room at one of the above hotels. Both hotels have a 72 hour advance cancellation policy.
Check back with the JW Marriott often as rooms may become available. Call 1-800-266-9482 or 1-506-474-2009.
Program Schedule:
Detailed AUR Meeting Program Schedule (as of 2/20/12)
Program Grid (as of 2/20/12)
Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs):
RSNA has submitted applications to the American Board of Radiology (ABR) to offer several AUR sessions as self-assessment modules to fulfill ABR's maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements. Click here to see the list of SAMs that are scheduled at the AUR Meeting.
SAM Fees:
AUR Member: $0
Non-member U.S. Licensed Physician: $50 per SAM
Registration and fees will be collected at the AUR Meeting
Technical Exhibits:
Table top exhibits are available at the AUR Meeting. These exhibits will be located in the foyer area.
Attendees will have access to the exhibits througout the meeting:
Monday, March 19 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, March 20 6:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday, March 21 6:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday, March 22 6:30am - 12:00pm
For additional information, please contact the AUR Office at AUR@rsna.org.
Innovations in Academic Radiology Program:
Drs Pablo Ros and Jim Rawson have designed a 2 1/2 hour program on Innovations in Academic Radiology. A luncheon is scheduled prior to the start of the program. The presentations will focus on what Academic Radiology could look like in 2020 and how we should prepare for the future. The program will begin at 12:30pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Topics Include:
Teaching Professionalism and Ethics in Residency
Simulation in Radiology Education
Quality: The Essential Ingredient
Comparative Effectiveness Research
NIH and Federally Funded Clinical Research
Evolving Payment Systems
Imaging Informatics
Dr Richard Baron will give the Keynote address entitled, "Academic Medicine in 2020: Balancing the Three Missions and Its Impact in Academic Radiology". The program should be of interest to all aspects of the academic radiology community. AMA PRA Category CreditTM will be awarded to physicians attending this session.
See detailed AUR meeting program schedule for additional information on this program.
AUR-Agfa Radiology Management Program:
This two day program scheduled on Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21, focuses on management and leadership training. It is based primarily on the case-study method, in combination with keynote talks and social events. It is designed for approximately 30 radiologists and radiology administrators. Participation in this program is determined by a nomination process.
Program Schedule
AUR-Philips Academic Faculty Development Program:
The goal of this program is to bring together promising junior radiology physician faculty member early in their academic careers for a full-day program of education and networking. Participation in this program is determined by a nomination process. The program is scheduled for Thursday, March 22.
Program Schedule
