Essentials in Pediatric Imaging: A Team-Based Approach

Essentials in Pediatric Imaging: A Team-Based Approach is designed to meet the needs of all pediatric care teams who want to enhance their pediatric imaging competency and decision-making skills.

Join us September 18-19 at RSNA Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL—just 30 minutes from Chicago. Through collaborative, case-based learning this course reinforces fundamental concepts, closes common knowledge gaps and builds the confidence needed to support safe pediatric care in everyday practice.

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Program Preview

September 18, 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
Introduction to Pediatric Imaging: How to Perform and Interpret Pediatric Specific Exams
Pediatric Emergency Imaging: Case-Based Learning
Pediatric Neuro Imaging: Case-Based Learning
Breakout Sessions: Case Reviews with Experts
Networking Event
September 19, 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
MSK Non-Emergency: Case-Based Learning
Is it Pneumonia? Pediatric Chest Cases
Pediatric Abdomen: Case-Based Learning
NICU: Case-Based Learning
Child Abuse
Protocol
Concluding Cases
  • Non-pediatric radiologists who are asked to read pediatric images
  • Radiologists who occasionally interpret pediatric examinations and early-career radiologists looking to refresh their skills
  • Practicing pediatric radiologists interested in reviewing challenging cases and connecting with experts
  • Advanced practice providers (APPs) who participate in pediatric imaging services 

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.

Continuing Education Information:
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™️.

Course Dates & Location
September 18-19, 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
RSNA Headquarters (30 minutes outside Chicago)
820 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL, 60523

Course Language
English

Course Format
This two-day, in-person course (located just 30 minutes from Chicago) refreshes skills and addresses knowledge gaps in pediatric imaging through case reviews, breakout sessions, faculty panel discussions and lectures focused on interpretation.

Course Directors
Richard E. Heller III, MD
Leslie E. Partridge, RRA, MS, RT(R)

  1. Recognize the key differences between pediatric and adult imaging, including radiation safety principles, appropriate protocol selection, and developmental anatomy considerations.
  2. Identify common pediatric emergency imaging presentations and select the most appropriate modality for evaluation, with emphasis on neuro, chest, abdominal/pelvic, and musculoskeletal pathology.
  3. Explain common fluoroscopic exams in children including upper GI, lower GI and VCUG.

Reserve your room at a local Oak Brook hotel! All hotels are near RSNA Headquarters and popular attractions such as Oak Brook Shopping Center, the Brookfield Zoo and Morton Arboretum. Oak Brook is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Pricing

Attendee Category Rate (USD)
Non-Members $575
RSNA Member (Basic Package) $500
RSNA Member (Standard Package) $450
RSNA Member (Full Access Package) $400
Residents $225
  • Registrations are non-transferable. Name changes are not permitted; a new registration and payment are required.
  • All registration cancellations must be made in writing to customerservice@rsna.org by August 21, 2026, to receive a refund.
  • Registration cancellations received by August 21, 2026, will result in a refund of paid fees, minus a $50 administrative fee.
  • Refund requests received after August 21, 2026, will not be accepted or refunded.
  • No refunds will be issued for registrations purchased and not used.

Questions? Please contact customerservice@rsna.org.

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