In keeping with our founder’s vision of providing quality healthcare and education free to one and all, the radiology departments of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences Prashanthi Nilayam and Bangalore have been organizing CME programs since Nov, 2009 on various radiological sub specialities under the aegis of SACRED (Sri Sathya Sai Academy of Radiology EDucation). Till date we have conducted 16 such CMEs.
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Note: KMC credits will be awarded for this conference.
Please find below information regarding the scientific programme and registration.
Primarily targeted at technologists and 1st and 2nd year residents who are new to MRI. The lectures will cover basic physics and MR interpretation.
Registration is separate for pre-conference. The form is available on the site.
Note: No diet charges. There is no lunch provided at the end of the session.
Pre-conference: MRI Physics Thursday, 06-Aug-2015
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM MRI Physics – Practical Applications of MRI Physics – Dr. Sanjaya Viswamitra
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Tea break
Day – 1 : Neuro Imaging Friday, 07-Aug-2015
08:30 – 09:00 Inauguration
09:00 – 09:30 Clinical applications of DTI – Dr. Amarnath
09:30 – 10:00 Clinical applications of MRS – Dr. Ajay Garg
10:00 – 10:30 Cranial nerve imaging and approach to localise the cranial nerve pathologies – Dr. Amarnath
10:30 – 10:45 TEA
10:45 – 11:15 Carcinoma of tongue – Pre and post-op imaging – Dr. Saugata Sen
11:15 – 12:00 Imaging of dysmyelination and in-born errors of metabolism – Dr. Chandrajit Prasad
12:00 – 12:30 Advanced Imaging: Perfusion – Dr. Ajay Garg
12:30 – 13:00 Seizure imaging in children: Protocols and problems faced in reporting – Dr. Rajesh Kannan
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30 Complex basal ganglia pathologies in clinical practice – Dr. Sharath Kumar G G
14:30 – 15:00 White matter diseases in adults: What not to be missed? – Dr. Rajesh Kannan
15:00 – 15:30 Intraventricular pathologies: Dilemma- arising OR invading ventricles? – Dr. Sunitha P
15:30 – 15:45 TEA
15:45 – 16:30 Application of advanced MR sequences in relevent brain tumors-How better can be your differentials and reporting – Dr. Ajay Garg
16:30 – 17:00 Supratentorial brain pathologies – Dr. Sunitha Kumaran
17:00 – 17:30 Infratentorial brain pathologies – Dr. Vinay Hegde
Day – 2 : Body Imaging Saturday, 08-Aug-2015
09:00 – 09:30 Update on BIRADS – MRI descriptors – Dr. Maheshwaran S.
09:30 – 10:00 Cystic lesions of pancreas – Dr. Saugata Sen
10:00 – 10:30 Paraduodenal and autoimmune pancreatitis – Dr. Kedar Chintapalli
10:30 – 10:45 TEA
10:45 – 11:15 Multiparametric Imaging of the prostate cancer – Dr. Raj Paspulati
11:15 – 11:45 Case-based discussion – Prostatic cancer – Dr. Raj Paspulati
11:45 – 12:15 MRI in placental abnormalities – Dr. Kedar Chintapalli
12:15 – 12:40 MRI in Penile cancer – Dr. Saugata Sen
12:40 – 13:00 MRI contrast in liver imaging – Dr. Saugata Sen
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30 LIRADS – Dr. Raj Paspulati
14:30 – 15:00 Challenges in staging and treatment of high rectal cancer – Dr. Raj Paspulati
15:00 – 15:30 My approach in imaging of complex peri-anal fistulas – Dr. Bagyam R.
15:30 – 15:45 TEA
15:45 – 16:15 DWI in Gynecological malignancies – Dr. Saugata Sen
16:15 – 16:45 PET-MR applications in Abdomen and Pelvis – Dr. Raj Paspulati
16:45 – 17:15 Difficult cases on my workstation – MRI in post-chemo and radiotherapy complications – Dr. Bagyam R.
17:15 – 17:45 50 must-know cardiac cases – Dr. Srikanth Sola
Day – 3 : Muscoloskeletal Imaging Sunday, 09-Aug-2015
08:30 – 09:00 Radiographic patterns of bone avulsion around knee joint — what to expect in MRI?- Dr. Pushpa B.T
09:00 – 10:00 Small problems – Fingers, toes, AC joints … – Dr. Muthukumar T
10:00 – 10:30 Paediatric non-traumatic MSK emergencies – Dr. Maheshwaran S.
10:30 – 10:45 TEA
10:45 – 11:30 Marrow disorders — Advanced MRI Imaging – Dr. Avneesh Chhabra
11:30 – 12:15 Metal artifact reduction in MRI with clinical examples – Dr. Aditya Daftary
12:15 – 13:00 Kinematics in CT and MRI – Dr. Avneesh Chhabra
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30 Post-surgical knee MRI – What to expect and how to interpret? – Dr. Aditya
14:30 – 15:00 Intervention in backache – How to approach different pathologies? – Dr. Muthukumar T.
15:00 – 15:30 Imaging in Post-op spine – Dr. Muthukumar T.
15:30 – 15:45 TEA
15:45 – 16:15 Non-infectious lesions of soft tissues – Dr. Avneesh Chhabra
16:15 – 16:45 MR Neurography – Dr. Avneesh Chhabra
16:45 – 17:30 Case Discussion – Large joints – Dr. Maheshwaran S. / Dr. Sanjaya
17:30 – Closing Remarks
International faculty:
National faculty:
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED on Sat, 27-Jun-2015 and LATE REGISTRATIONS closed on 17-Jul-2015 for the 3-day conference ( Please donot do online transfers / take DDs after this date. Email sacred@52.148.87.145.in for any info.)
NOTE: You can continue to register for pre-conference. There are no diet charges for preconference.
For assistance, contact:
Mr. D.V Chandrasekhar
Mob: 9448172384 Email: sacred@52.148.87.145.in
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Given below is useful information on reaching the conference venue, Hotel accommodation availability around the venue.
Your participation will be confirmed within a week of registration after confirmation of receipt of all details.
Whitefield is on the outskirts of Bangalore, and is considered one of the best industrial area in south India. It is also the home of the Sri Sathya Sai Super Specialty Hospital, which is near ITPL, the International Technology Park, where most of the innovative computer companies are located.
a) Travel to Whitefield
Please note that there are two Sathya sai hospitals in Whitefield. Make sure you confirm with the taxi and bus drivers that it is the Super speciality hospital near ITPL / Big Bazaar and NOT the Sathya Sai General Hospital.
From New International Airport: The exit from the new airport goes either to National Highway 7 or to Bangalore, where an exit to Whitefield may be taken. Whitefield would be reached in about an hour, maybe less (Assuming no traffic).
Volvo air-conditioned public transport service BIAS (Bangalore International Airport Service) is available from the Airport to ITPL / Sri Sathya Sai Hospital
Bangalore Taxi Pickup: Meru taxi services are available outside the airport. Airport drop to Whitefield is currently approximately Rs 900.
From Majestic (Railway station and Bus stand):
Direct buses to Sri Sathya Sai Superspeciality hospital are available from Platform No. 17 at the city bus stand.Volvo air-conditioned public transport service will cost a little over Rs 75/-.
From Whitefield Railway station:
Those getting down at Whitefield Railway station should go the Kadugodi bus stand adjacent to the Railway station. Direct buses to the hospital are available every 15 mins.
From K.R Puram Railway station:
Those getting down at K.R Puram Railway station can come to the main road and take any bus towards hopefarm / ITPL and get down at BIG BAZAR,. From the junction, it is a 5 minute walk to the hospital.
b) To the Venue:
After reaching the hospital, come to Gate No.1. You will be guided to the venue (Ground floor – Central dome conference hall) from there by our staff.
3) Accommodation
Accommodation needs to be arranged by the delegates. A list of all the hotels around the venue is below:
Budget hotels :
Value hotels:
Luxury hotels:
5. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/blrwf-bengaluru-marriott-hotel-whitefield/
4) Attn: Outstation delegates
In the event you reach the venue earlier, you may come to the hospital anytime after 6:30 AM on the day of the conference.
In case you have any queries or need help, send them by email to sacred@52.148.87.145.in.
We hope you will have a wonderful educational treat!