2026 Hands-On Courses

Sunday, March 15

• Hands on CSIR Workshop
  This hands-on course provides radiologists with practical experience in performing ultrasound- and CT-guided procedures under the supervision of expert faculty. Participants will rotate through small-group stations featuring a wide variety of commercially available devices, gaining direct exposure to the advantages, limitations, and technical nuances of each. The course also incorporates discussion of post-procedure recovery, sedation practices, and emerging data to support safe and effective patient care. By combining didactic context with guided, experiential learning, attendees will leave with the skills and confidence to evaluate new technologies and optimize procedural practice in their own institutions.

• US and MRI of endometriosis: What the surgeon wants to know
  US and MRI of Endometriosis: What the Surgeon Wants to Know, is a 3-hour case-based hands-on course. The course will start with short lectures on deep endometriosis and its surgical management. Participants will evaluate US and MR images of deep endometriosis cases by compartment, with the opportunity to view images alone and with guidance from course faculty circulating in the room. The cases in each compartment will be summarized for all participants by course faculty, highlighting potential pitfalls and challenges in interpretation. Correlative laparoscopic images for these cases will be shown and discussed to reinforce what the surgeon is able to see and what they want to know from the radiologist. These cases will increase participant confidence in the interpretation of deep endometriosis in clinical practice.

Monday, March 16

• CT Colonography
  The CT Colonography Hands-On Workshop will teach you about the performance, interpretation, reporting and practical implementation of CTC. The course includes the supervised interactive review of about 20 and will also provide a forum for discussing the latest research initiatives, updated regulatory issues, the CTC registry and the current reimbursement environment.

• Prostate MRI HoC
  Join us at the SAR 2026 Annual Meeting for a comprehensive hands-on course on prostate imaging. This in-depth session will cover essential topics, including PI-RADS basics and advanced PSMA imaging techniques. Participants will gain practical experience and insights from leading experts in the field, enhancing their proficiency in prostate imaging interpretation and application. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your diagnostic skills and stay at the forefront of prostate imaging.

Wednesday, March 18

• Dual Energy CT Hands-On Workshop
  In multi-energy CT hands-on course, participants will gain experience on the HOWs and WHYs of multi-energy CT use in the abdomen. With vendor-specific training on workstations users will learn the basics of how to incorporate DECT into daily workflows and gain confidence in their ability to interact with DECT cases.

• Liver Cancer (HCC and Non-HCC malignancies) Treatment Response Workshop
  This Hands-on Course provides a comprehensive review of imaging evaluation following locoregional treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers. Through a blend of short didactic sessions and hands-on interpretation of real-world cases, participants will gain practical experience applying updated treatment response criteria, including the 2024 LI-RADS Treatment Response Algorithm (LR-TRA). Emphasis will be placed on the nuances of interpreting post-treatment imaging across multiple modalities—catheter-based therapy, ablation, radiation-based therapy, and systemic therapy—in alignment with evolving treatment algorithms such as the 2022 BCLC guidelines. The interactive format, including audience polling and case discussions, is designed to bridge the knowledge gap between didactic learning and real-world application, ensuring abdominal radiologists are equipped to provide accurate, timely, and clinically impactful assessments that guide multidisciplinary care and transplant eligibility decisions.

Thursday, March 19

• Imaging of the Penis and Testicles: Everything a Radiologist Needs to Know
  A practical and interactive session focused on MRI of the penis and testicles, addressing oncologic and non-oncologic conditions. Learn from real cases, concise lectures, and expert-guided image review using a PACS-style viewer.

• Pancreatic and GI Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Cutting Edge Imaging and Therapeutic Advances
  Addressing the nuanced interpretation skills and multidisciplinary decision-making required for NENs. This hands-on course will actively engage participants through an interactive, case-based approach.