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3rd Thoracic Imaging Masterclass

15 May 2025 - 16 May 2025

Event overview

We are delighted to collaborate with the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals for the third annual thoracic imaging masterclass. This two-day course is intended for radiologists at all levels of seniority and the topics covered are designed to be of value not only to junior radiologists (preparing for the FRCR part II examination) but also to more senior radiologists wishing to refresh knowledge of aspects of thoracic imaging.

The sessions will cover the fundamentals of thoracic anatomy, imaging techniques and the key radiological signs. There will be a systematic review of all major disease categories including lung cancer, interstitial lung diseases, pleural disorders, vascular disease and thoracic intervention.

As at previous masterclasses, didactic lectures will be interspersed with interactive case-based teaching by experts in the field.

12 CPD points will be awarded on completion of this course. Please note this event will not be available to view on-demand post event.

Learning objectives

To review the fundamentals of thoracic anatomy, imaging techniques and key signs/patterns of thoracic disease
To develop a solid working knowledge of major categories of thoracic disease (including lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pleural and vascular disorders)

Who should attend?

Radiologists at all levels of seniority wishing to refresh knowledge of aspects of thoracic imaging.
Junior radiologists (preparing for the FRCR part II examination)

Registration fees

Registration type	Fees
RCR member trainees	£315
RCR consultant Fellows and members	£450
Non-member trainee & allied health professionals	£410
Non-member consultants	£585
Registration:	Book now

Programme

Thursday 15 May 2025

08:45	Registration and refreshments
09:30	Welcome and introduction
Chest imaging - the basics
09:35	Chest x-ray interpretation - Pearls and Pitfalls
09:55	Optimal thoracic scanning techniques and protocols
10:15	What do CT patterns in thoracic imaging actually tell us?
10:35	Session 1: Interactive case-based discussion
11:35	Break
Airways and vasculature
11:55	Imaging the airways
12:15	Imaging evaluation for lung volume reduction in COPD
12:35	Imaging in pulmonary hypertension
12:55	Session 2: Interactive case-based discussion
13:25	Lunch
The pleura & mediastinum
14:15	Managing pleural disease - what the guidelines say
14:35	Benign and malignant pleural disease: imaging
14:55	Incidentally-detected lesions of the mediastinum
15:15	Break
15:45	Session 3: Interactive case-based discussion
Lung nodules
16:15	British Thoracic Society nodule guidelines - a sneak peak
16:35	Current status of UK lung cancer screening
16:55	Cautionary tales for the radiologist in lung nodule evaluation
17:15	End of day 1 Please remember to take everything with you and bring back your delegate badge tomorrow.

Friday 16 May 2025

08:10	Registration and refreshments Please remember to confirm your attendance at day 2 with the registration desk.
Lung cancer and screening
08:30	Welcome and introduction
08:35	Functional imaging in lung cancer
09:05	Staging lung cancer - the patient's journey through my clinic
09:35	Biopsy of lung lesions - physician or radiologist?
10:05	Session 4: Interactive case-based teaching
11:05	Break
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) I
11:30	Sarcoidosis - the great chameleon lung disease
11:50	Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
12:10	Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) - not another acronym!
12:30	Session 5: Interactive case-based teaching
13:00	Lunch
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) II
14:00	An ILD Physician's Perspective
14:20	Interstitial Lung Diseases in the Early Years
14:40	Connective Tissue Diseases/Vasculitides
15:00	Break
15:30	Session 6: Interactive case-based teaching
16:30	End of course

Speaker faculty

Professor Sujal Desai is a consultant radiologist with a specialist interest in imaging of interstitial lung diseases. Professor Desai trained in radiology at King’s College Hospital and was awarded the Royal College of Radiologists’ “Gold Medals” for performance in both the Part I and Part II FRCR examinations. He undertook research at Royal Brompton Hospital leading to the award of an MD in 1998 by the University of London. Professor Desai continues to lecture widely at national and international meetings. He is a past President of the European Society of Thoracic Imaging and a member of the prestigious Fleischner Society.

Dr Padley is a cardiothoracic and interventional radiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital. He has been a radiology department chair at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital in the past. He was an executive committee member of the British Society of Cardiovascular
Imaging. He has served as a panel member for NICE Cardiac CT guidance, MRHA, HTA interventional devices group and NHS London commissioning group for interventional radiology. He has undertaken wide ranging research, publishing and editorial duties and has maintained an academic output since 1987.

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Professor Sujal Desai is a consultant radiologist with a specialist interest in imaging of interstitial lung diseases. Professor Desai trained in radiology at King’s College Hospital and was awarded the Royal College of Radiologists’ “Gold Medals” for performance in both the Part I and Part II FRCR examinations. He undertook research at Royal Brompton Hospital leading to the award of an MD in 1998 by the University of London. Professor Desai continues to lecture widely at national and international meetings. He is a past President of the European Society of Thoracic Imaging and a member of the prestigious Fleischner Society.
Dr Padley is a cardiothoracic and interventional radiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital. He has been a radiology department chair at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital in the past. He was an executive committee member of the British Society of Cardiovascular
Imaging. He has served as a panel member for NICE Cardiac CT guidance, MRHA, HTA interventional devices group and NHS London commissioning group for interventional radiology. He has undertaken wide ranging research, publishing and editorial duties and has maintained an academic output since 1987.

Location

Central London

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‘It was very well organised, the speakers were all brilliant and engaging, the interactive sessions were extremely useful. Thank you so much for a great course, I learnt loads!’’

‘This is the best course I’ve attended in a long time. It is exactly what I was looking for and gained the knowledge I was hoping to gain by the end of end of it. The course not only enhanced my knowledge, it was also fun to attend as so many speakers were funny and made the learning environment of the event more friendly. I would come back again to this course.’

Partner with the RCR

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If you are interested in partnering with us at this event or future events, please contact:

Catherine Bratcher
Head of Learning
+44 20 3805 4053
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In collaboration with Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals

Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals

Co-organiser

The Royal College of Radiologists