Course Program

Learn the essentials of 3D printing technology and gain expert insight on its challenges and opportunities at the RSNA Medical 3D Printing and Immersive Reality in Practice course, held April 25–26 at RSNA Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL.

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Course Details

Through shared, expert experiences, product demos and educational and scientific abstract presentations, you'll discover a variety of ways to advance medical care at your institution, no matter your subspecialty.

Attendees will gain exposure to the scope and breadth of 3D printing applications in personalized medicine and acquire the skillset to:

  • Guide the selection of the proper 3D technology according to clinical indication
  • Implement current state-of-the-art workflows for medical visualization and 3D printing
  • Gain exposure to the diverse applications of 3D digital assets in personalized medicine
  • Discuss the pearls and pitfalls of integrating 3D spatial computing and analysis in a hospital setting
  • Appraise the importance of quality management systems that encompass all aspects of 3D printing from imaging to part production
  • Integrate reimbursement strategies for in-hospital 3D printing activities
  • Shape the future of the 3D Special Interest Group

Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with your peers during a networking reception and engage with exhibitors, who will showcase the latest 3D printing technology.

Course Program

Day One: Saturday, April 25
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
Breakfast will be served from 7–8 a.m.
Time (CT) Event / Presentation Title
8–8:10 a.m. Opening remarks
Summer Decker, PhD 
8:10–9:30 a.m. New Entrants
Moderator – Summer Decker, PhD
 
8:10–8:30 a.m. 20 minutes Building a Business Model
Eric Braden
8:30–8:50 a.m. 20 minutes Building a 3D Lab (Physical Space)
Lumarie Santiago, MD            
8:50–9:10 a.m. 20 minutes Building a 3D Team
Brian Patterson, MS, MAT
9:10–9:30 a.m.
20 minutes Global/Engagement Trends
Ken Wang, MD, PhD
9:30–9:40 a.m. Q&A
9:40–9:55 a.m. Break & exhibits
9:55–10:45 a.m.  Teaching Through 3D Technology
Moderator – Summer Decker, PhD
9:55–10:10 a.m. 15 minutes Teaching Residents/Faculty/Techs
Summer Decker, PhD
10:10–10:25 a.m. 15 minutes Teaching Engineers
Alyssa Glennon                                         
10:25–10:45 a.m. 20 minutes Teaching Patients
Justin Ryan, PhD
10:45–10:55 a.m. Q&A
10:55–11:10 a.m. Break & exhibits
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Clinical Applications
Moderator – Ken Wang, MD, PhD
11:10–11:25 a.m. 15 minutes When to Print, When to Not
Justin Ryan, PhD
11:25–11:40 a.m.
15 minutes Measure Twice, Cut Once
Karthik Tappa, PhD
11:40 a.m. – 12 p.m.  20 minutes Surgical Guides
Mark Tan, MD
121:10 p.m. Group photo, lunch, subcommittee sign up, networking & exhibits
1:10–2:20 p.m. Regulatory
Moderator – Beth Ripley, MD, PhD
1:10–1:40 p.m. 30 minutes Right Sizing QMS
Beth Ripley, MD, PhD
1:40–2 p.m. 20 minutes Customs/Specials
Jonathan Morris, MD
 
2–2:20 p.m. 20 minutes Sterilization Validation
Alyssa Glennon
 
2:20–2:30 p.m. Q&A
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break & exhibits
2:45–3:45 p.m. 3D Digital Assets
Moderator 
– Ken Wang, MD
2:45–3:05 p.m.  20 minutes 3D Digital Assets
Leonid Chepelev, MD, PhD
3:05–3:25 p.m.  20 minutes Enhanced Reality
Jayanthi Parthasarathy, PhD
3:25–3:45 p.m.  20 minutes Computational Analysis
Jonathan Ford, PhD
3:45–3:55 p.m. Q&A
3:55–4:10 p.m. Break & exhibits
4:10–4:50 p.m. Staying Relevant
Moderator – David Ballard, MD, MS
4:10–4:30 p.m.  20 minutes Emerging Technologies & Trends
Jonathan Morris, MD
4:30–4:50 p.m.  20 minutes Maintaining Relevance (In a Short Attention Span World)
David Ballard, MD, MS
4:50–5 p.m. Closing remarks & Q&A
5:30–7 p.m. RSNA 3D SIG Business Meeting & Reception
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Shuttle service from RSNA to the museum will be provided.
 
Day Two: Sunday, April 26
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Breakfast will be served from 7–8 a.m.
Time (CT) Event / Presentation Title
8–8:10 a.m.
Opening remarks
Summer Decker, PhD
8:10–9:10 a.m. 3D Modalities
Moderator – Justin Ryan, PhD
 
8:10–8:30 a.m. 20 minutes Printer Selection
Amy Alexander, MS
8:30–8:50 a.m. 20 minutes Segmentation Best Practices
Greg Sturgeon
8:50–9:10 a.m. 20 minutes Operationalizing Headsets
Panel discussion
9:10–9:20 a.m. Q&A
9:20–10:35 a.m. Abstract Presentations
Moderator – David Ballard, MD, MS
10:35–10:45 a.m. Break & exhibits
10:4511:45 a.m. Sustaining (Billing, Future, etc.)
Moderator – Summer Decker, PhD

10:45–11 a.m. 15 minutes ROI (Quality, Access, Impact)
Justin Ryan, PhD
11–11:15 a.m. 15 minutes Revenue
Lumarie Santiago, MD
11:15–11:30 a.m. 15 minutes Reimbursement
Summer Decker, PhD                                 
11:30–11:45 a.m. Q&A
11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Abstract awards & closing remarks
12 p.m. Lunch & departure
 
 

Accreditation Statement:

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:

RSNA designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statements:

RSNA controls the planning, development, and delivery of this CME activity and will strictly adhere to the Standards of Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Listed below are all the financial relationships provided by individuals in a position to influence and/or control CME activity content. All financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Please note that any individuals not listed below have reported no financial relationships (currently or within the past 24 months). The ACCME defines any ineligible companies as “those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients."

  • David Ballard, MD: Consultant; Direct Biologics
  • Alyssa Glennon: Stock/Shareholder; Materialise
  • Jonathan Morris, MD: Consultant; Medtronic, Stryker, Boston Scientific, Deep Reasoning AI, NeuRealities. Stock/Shareholder; NeuRealities
  • Gregory Sturgeon: Stock/Shareholder; Listata Therapeutics, TuHura Biosciences, Inc., Oncolytics Biotech, Inc., Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc., Eton Pharmaceuticals, Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Nautilus Biotechnology

RSNA Disclaimer:

The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.

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