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Head and Neck Imaging Course 2024

Taking place online and live on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2024

  • An intensive, case based head and neck course, providing what the consultant radiologist needs to know
  • Designed for radiologists to provide an update on Head and Neck imaging interpretation and reporting practice, with an emphasis on imaging patients with suspected head and neck cancer but covering also areas such as temporal bones and paranasal sinuses
  • Format: Very short interactive presentations, followed by cases on PACS with discussion and Q&A
  • CPD: 12 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists

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Thursday 28 November 2024

Times are GMT

09.30 – 10.30

Compartmental Anatomy Overview

Dr Elizabeth Loney

Consultant Radiologist, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

10.30 – 11.00

BREAK

11.00 – 12.30

Oral Cavity and Oropharynx

Dr Rhian Rhys

Consultant Radiologist, Cwm Taf University Health Board

12.30 – 13.30

LUNCH

13.30 – 15.00

Temporal Bones

Dr Brook Adams

Consultant Radiologist (H&N) York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

15.00 – 15.30

BREAK

15.30 – 17.00

Larynx

Dr Nalinda Panditaratne

Consultant Radiologist, Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax

Friday 29 November 2024

Times are GMT

09.15 – 10.45

Nasopharynx and Skull Base

Dr Ata Siddiqui

Consultant Neuroradiologist, King's College Hospital, London​

10.45 – 11.15

BREAK

11.15 – 12.45

Hypopharynx

Dr Olivia Francies

Consultant Radiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

12.45 – 13.30

LUNCH

13.30 – 15.00

Paranasal Sinuses

Dr Stuart Viner

Consultant Radiologist, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

15.00 – 15.30

BREAK

15.30 – 17.00

Mixed Case Review and Quiz

Dr Ravi Lingam

Consultant Radiologist, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, and Secretary, British Society of Head & Neck Imaging

The aim

  • practical (case-based learning);
  • stimulating (interactive, challenging cases, immediate feedback)
  • comprehensive (covering a full range of head and neck imaging topics)
By the end of the course, the delegate will have:
  • (1) a comprehensive understanding of good/best imaging interpretation practice;
  • (2) improved imaging interpretation skills;
  • (3) greater confidence in advanced practice; and the ability to know when to refer further
  • (4) identified skills and knowledge gaps, if any, relevant to their practice, and clear ways by which these can be addressed.

The content

  • Compartmental Anatomy Overview
  • Nasopharynx and Skull base
  • Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
  • Hypopharynx
  • Larynx
  • Temporal Bones
  • Paranasal Sinuses
  • Mixed Case Review/Quiz

Each session includes:

  • How to image and why (e.g. CT/MR best sequences/planes)
  • Anatomy refresher
  • Reporting checklist: what to look for and why
  • Case by case tasked-based learning (e.g. ‘what is the T stage of this cancer?’)
  • and feedback, highlighting specific learning points

Course director

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Dr Elizabeth Loney

Consultant Radiologist, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, and Executive Committee member of ESHNR and Past-President of BSHNI

Faculty members

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Dr Ata Siddiqui

Dr Ata Siddiqui was appointed as a Consultant Neuroradiologist in 2007. After his general radiology training, he undertook the Pan-London Neuroradiology fellowship, rotating across several major neuroscience centres/hospitals in London. His main interests are diagnostic neuroradiology and ENT (head and neck) imaging. He has authored several publications and regularly reviews manuscripts for journals such as Clinical Radiology and British Journal of Radiology. He has presented widely at national and international meetings. He regularly lectures at regional and national meetings. He is a member of the Royal College of Radiologists, British Society of Neuroradiologists and British Society of Head and Neck Imaging.

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Dr Olivia Francies

Consultant Radiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Dr Ravi Lingam

Consultant Radiologist,
Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, and
Secretary, British Society of Head & Neck Imaging

Picture of Dr Nalinda Panditaratne

Dr Nalinda Panditaratne

Consultant Radiologist,
Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax

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Dr Rhian Rhys

Consultant Radiologist,
Cwm Taf University Health Board

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Dr Stuart Viner

Consultant Radiologist,
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Comments from attendees of the previous courses

Excellent variety of cases, very informed speakers, good pace of delivery, interactive, case discussions and good IT support available when needed
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
The anatomy refresher in the beginning was so amazing! Please include the concept in more courses! Great lecturers with different styles!
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Very good PACS viewer, knowledgeable and ready to help presenters
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Wide topic coverage , relevant cases and lectures all good for me
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
The speakers knowledge and delivery was amazing, I was able to work through cases on my own and encouraged to participate and interact using chat and polling software, all really good!
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
This course was very interactive and engaging with cases loaded on DICOM and use of Slido. Fantastic speakers and good timekeeping and prolonged breaks whelped a lot.
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Good for me, this course has reinforced my current practice methodologies, and always feel better knowing that others can also struggle with the more challenging cases too!
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Overall excellent. Some interruption at times might be internet related.
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
It has increased my ability to read scans to aid medical / surgical management. Information that is important when requesting scans. Rationale of imaging modalities used. Overnight of tumour staging scales
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Yes definitely it will make a difference for me with the learning points that will enhance reporting and MDT discussion
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
This will be very useful in my day-to-day practice as I come across head and neck cases as outside my subspecialty interest.
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Will help me in Head and Neck MR reporting.
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
WILL IMPROVE MY PRACTICE, very helpful for reporting head and neck particularly cross sectional imaging
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Improved my confidence/knowledge in various areas of head and neck radiology to help produce more accurate reports containing pertinent information
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
A fantastic refresher on anatomy and use of TNM in head and neck cancers.
Radiologist (delegate from this webinar in December 2022)
Computer monitor displaying DICOM images

Access to cases for our imaging events

Our imaging courses are very much an interactive experience. Presentations are kept to the minimum and then you'll be into the fully featured cloud based DICOM viewer, looking at cases, feeding back your findings using our interactive tools. You'll get immediate feedback and learning points from our expert faculty member.

  • Attendance of the course includes access to the database of cases associated to this event on our server at PostDICOM.
  • Full access to each case with a full toolset to open, view and manipulate each case alongside the faculty but on your own screen!
  • You will maintain your access to the resource throughout your 60 day catch-service period too.
DICOM viewer
DICOM viewer
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Sample the DICOM viewer here. A window will load below the buttons (best demonstrated on a computer rather than mobile device)

We will contact you by email one week before the course takes place with all the necessary links and joining information.

We will re-send the links the day before the course.

If you have not received an email from us please contact us at webinars@infomedltd.co.uk and we will respond ASAP.

NO. Infomed shall provide you, upon registration a link to stream the course within your web browser, or you can download a small application to run it as a separate window on your computer. If you would prefer a mobile device, we shall also include a link download an app from the Play Store/App Store.

YES! It is very much encouraged. There will be Q&A sessions chaired by Infomed. You can type your questions in the 'chat' facility and they will be put to the speakers.

You can find your catch-up in your account page.

At the end of the catch-up page you will find a link to the feedback form, which will generate your CPD certificate when you submit your feedback.

If the catch-up is not visible in your account, please contact us and we will amend your account ASAP.

Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of joining a meeting using Webex. If joining from your own computer If you are connecting from your own device then it is likely that you will be able to join via the Webex application. If joining from a trust/institution computer However, if you are using a computer that is owned and restricted by your trust, then you may find it easier to join via your web browser. Please see the second video for guidance on this process.

Joining Webex using the application on your PC or Mac

Joining Webex using your web browser

Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of opening the PACS and then on to opening, manipulating, and closing a case. You are welcome to access our demo case set below
View demo cases here Password: INFOMED

Accessing the database and cases on PACS​

Advanced features of PACS​

When you connect to a course you should see some introductory slides and hear music.

If you cannot hear any music please check you are connected to the audio.

At the bottom of the webex meeting you may see a button that says "Connect to audio".

Click this and then select "Use computer for audio" in the pop-up box.

If you have connected by a browser you may need to give your browser access to your microphone in order to connect to the audio.

Click the padlock in the top left of your browser and make sure microphone access is allowed

If this does not resolve your issue please email us or call us on 0204 520 5081

To join an Infomed Online course you simply need an internet connection and a browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari).

You can also connect from a mobile device: Download the Webex Meetings app from your App Store.

To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.

Below you can use the tool to run an internet speed test.

You must test from:

  • -- the location that you intend the see the course from;
  • -- withing the location, if using Wi-Fi, the room or department area that you intend to view the course from to ensure a good signal
  • -- if connecting from home, a computer that is not connected to a workplace VPN

Internet Speed Test

Please test your connection speed at www.fast.com

To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.

 

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Course fees

Course fee: £375 inc VAT
  • Live access
  • Fee includes 90 days of access with unlimited playback during this time.
  • Full access and control to the DICOM cases
  • CPD Certificate of attendance upon completion with 12 CPD points
  • Opportunity to interact, ask questions directly to the faculty.
  • Lots of cases to review and interpret
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How to attend this course

This course is hosted online using Teams or Webex. We shall provide you with a joining link and instructions one week before the course begins.

In the meantime, you can checkout our tutorials below. On the course day, we also provide full support and giudance by chat, email and telephone.

How to join a course
How to open and use the DICOM cases
Sample the DICOM viewer

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