ESSR meets GREECE

ESSR Meets the Hellenic Society of Skeletal Radiology

Course on Peripheral Joint Imaging

30 September - 1 October 2023 Athens Greece


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Welcome Message


Dear colleagues,

The "ESSR meets Greece" course is co-organized by the European Society of Skeletal Radiology (ESSR) and the Hellenic Society of Skeletal Radiology (HSSR) under the auspices of the Hellenic Society of Radiology, the Hellenic College of Radiology and the Medical School of the University of Crete.

The course aims at radiologists, in academic, hospital and private settings, with a special interest in musculoskeletal imaging. The course topic is Peripheral Joint Imaging, covering refreshing and latest topics on Joints and Soft tissue MRI, Ultrasound and Intervention as well as Ultrasound Masterclasses, Interactive and Hands-On Sessions, presented by an international faculty of renowned experts in the field of musculoskeletal imaging.

The members of HSSR are proud and honored to welcome four distinguished ESSR members and outstanding radiologists to Greece; Professor Carlo Martinoli, Dr Eva Llopis, Dr Miraude Adriaensen and Dr Andrea Rosskopf. The aim of the course is to offer high-quality teaching in the field of musculoskeletal radiology and, at the same time, to encourage active participation and establish liaisons.

After a long period of predominantly online education, we have prepared everything for a face-to-face meeting, and hope to advance the exchange of knowledge and experiences, by bringing together experts from both societies and combining high-quality lectures with interactive hands-on workshops. The venue, Royal Olympic Hotel, is situated at the heart of the historic centre of Athens, a few minutes away from the Acropolis, with easy access to underground and ground transportation.

On behalf of ESSR and HSSR, we are looking forward to welcoming you to Athens for a high-quality educational event as well as a friendly get-together.

ESSR lead Speaker/Local Organizer

Assistant Professor Elena Drakonaki,
ESSR Education Committee Chair
HSSR Vice-President

Course Chairpersons

Professor Carlo Martinoli, ESSR President
Dr. Konstantinos Pikoulas, HSSR President


Course Program

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Elena Drakonaki

ESSR lead Speaker/Local Organizer

Assistant Professor Elena Drakonaki,

Department of Anatomy, Medical School, University of Crete, Greece
ESSR Educational Committee Chair
HSSR Vice President

Carlo Martinoli

Course Chair

Professor Carlo Martinoli

Department of Radiology, Medical School, University of Genoa, Italy
ESSR President

Kostas Pikkoulas

Course Chair

Dr. Konstantinos Pikoulas

Department of Radiology, KAT Accident Hospital, Athens, Greece
HSSR President

Local Scientific Committee


  • George Delimpasis
  • Konstantinos Lymperopoulos
  • Olympia Papakonstantinou
  • Athena Plagou
  • Ioanna Staikidou
  • Marianna Vlychou

Sponsors


Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor


General Electric
Samsung

Sponsor

Sponsor


Papapostolou
Agfa

Sponsor


Papoudis

Under the auspices of


Hellenic Radiological Society

Hellenic Radiological Society

Hellenic College of Radiology

Hellenic College of Radiology

University of Crete Medical School

University of Crete Medical School


Faculty


Adriaensen Miraude
Adriaensen Miraude
Heerlen Netherlands  More...
Balanika Alexia
Balanika Alexia
Athens Greece  More...
Bintoudi Antonia
Bintoudi Antonia
Thessaloniki Greece  More...
Delimpasis Georgios
Delimpasis Georgios
Bern Switzerland  More...
Drakonaki Elena
Drakonaki Elena
Heraklion Greece  More...
Filippiadis Dimitrios
Filippiadis Dimitrios
Athens Greece  More...
Kakkos George
Kakkos George
Heraklion Greece  More...
Karantanas Apostolos
Karantanas Apostolos
Heraklion Greece  More...
Kelekis Alexios
Kelekis Alexios
Athens Greece  More...
Klontzas Michael
Klontzas Michael
Heraklion Greece  More...
Llopis Eva
Llopis Eva
Valencia Spain  More...
Mantzikopoulos  Georgios
Mantzikopoulos Georgios
Athens Greece  More...
Martinoli Carlo
Martinoli Carlo
Genoa Italy  More...
Mercouris Peter
Mercouris Peter
Durban South Africa  More...
Natsika Margarita
Natsika Margarita
Athens Greece  More...
Neroladaki Angeliki
Neroladaki Angeliki
Geneva Switzerland  More...
Papakonstantinou Olympia
Papakonstantinou Olympia
Athens Greece  More...
Papoutsi Dimitra
Papoutsi Dimitra
Athens Greece  More...
Perdikakis Evangelos
Perdikakis Evangelos
Thessaloniki Greece  More...
Pikoulas Konstantinos
Pikoulas Konstantinos
Athens Greece  More...
Plagou Athena
Plagou Athena
Athens Greece  More...
Raissaki Maria
Raissaki Maria
Heraklion Greece  More...
Rosskopf Andrea
Rosskopf Andrea
Zurich Switzerland  More...
Soldatos Theodoros
Soldatos Theodoros
Kalamata Greece  More...
Solidakis Nektarios
Solidakis Nektarios
Gothenburg Sweden  More...
Staikidou Ioanna
Staikidou Ioanna
Athens Greece  More...
Tzalonikou Maria
Tzalonikou Maria
Athens Greece  More...
Vlychou Marianna
Vlychou Marianna
Larissa Greece  More...

Accreditation

The ESSR Meets the Hellenic Society of Skeletal Radiology, Athens, Greece, 30/09/2023- 01/10/2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 16 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

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Secretariat & Travel Agency

For any information regarding the Sponsorship, Accommodation and Registration please contact the Secretariat of the Course

PRC Travel
Address 105,Michalakopoulou str 11527, Αthens, Greece
Tel +30 210 7711673 Fax +30 210 7711289
Email congress2@prctravel.gr Web Site https://www.prctravel.gr

Course Venue

Royal Olympic Hotel
Athanasiou Diakou 28-34 117 43 Athens Greece
+30 21 0928 8400
https://www.royalolympic.com

Registration Fees

Registration categories Early Registration till May 31st 2023 Late Registration from June 1st 2023
Consultant Radiologists 130 € 150 €

Residents-in-training 65 € 87 €
Technologists Radiologists 50 € 75 €
Company Representatives 100 € 124 €
Accompanying Persons 62 € 90 €

Registration fee VAT is included.


Registration fees cover participation at the Lectures, Masterclasses and Workshops, and certificate of attendance.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Congress Secretariat by email: congress2@prctravel.gr Please note that all Congress Registration fees are subject to the Cancellation & Refund Conditions below


Time Period Cancellation Fee
Up to July 20th, 2023 Full refund
From July 21st, 2023 onwards No refund will be granted

All refunds will be made within two months after the end of the Congress. Bank charges will be deducted.


Registration


We would like to thank you for your interest to participate in the ESSR Meets the Hellenic Society of Skeletal Radiology Course on Peripheral Joint Imaging at Athens Greece.

This is an on-site activity only. Please kindly note that the registrations are closed. We will inform you if there is any cancellation.

Additional Information

Scientific and Commercial Exhibition

A comprehensive Exhibition will run during the Congress. The Exhibition will be at the Course venue.

Course Material

Upon registration, participants will receive the Course material with their names written on. Delegates are requested to wear their badge during all sessions. Entrance to the Course hall, will not be permitted to any persons without a congress badge, which will be scanned with a barcode system.

Certificate of Attendance

The certificate will be send to all registered participants by email after the Course after completing the evaluation form

Course Secretariat Opening Hours

Saturday, September 30th 202308.00 - 18.30
Sunday, October 1st 202308.00 - 18.30

Speakers Ready Desk

A Speakers Ready Desk will be available for presenters, every day during Course. Please note that you need to bring your presentation (PPT or PDF format) on a CD (not a ZIP disk!) or on a USB stick. Personal laptops are not allowed.
We advise you to do this the day before your presentation or, if not possible, early in the morning of the day of your presentation.

Wireless Access

The wireless network will be freely available by all the course venue public areas.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed within the Congress Venue.

Travelling - Passport and Visas

Visas are required from citizens of some foreign countries. Participants should check with their travel agents, Greek consulate offices or diplomatic missions in their own countries whether or not visas are required.

Liability and Insurance

The organizers cannot be held responsible for accidents which may occur to participants or accompanying persons, or for any damage, loss of personal property or cancellation expenses. Participants are kindly advised to carry out their own insurance arrangements during their stay in Greece.

Course Language

The Course will be presented entirely in English

On Site Course

The course is planned as an on-site activity.

Useful Information

Time

GMT+2 (GMT +3 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Climate

The climate in Greece is typically Mediterranean with warm and dry summers and mild winters. Athens has a typically Mediterranean climate.
For more information please visit: www.freemeteo.com or www.bbc.co.uk/weather/

Electric Current

Electricity in Greece, as in the rest of Europe, comes out of the wall socket at 220volts alternating at a 50cycles per second. The sockets are for plugs with two or three round pins in a row (CEI 23-16/VII and CEE 7/4 German style Schuko). Appliances from North America require a transformer and British ones an adaptor.

Currency

Euro is the official currency in Greece. Money exchange is available in most of banks. There are plenty of cash dispensers in Heraklion. Major international credit cards are widely but not always accepted in Greece (check in advance is small restaurants), and are not commonly used for small amounts. Banks are open from Monday to Thursday 08:00-14:30 and on Friday 08:00 – 14:00.

Credit Cards

All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, shops and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted.

Banks and ATMs

Banks are open from Monday to Thursday, 8:00-14:30 hrs and on Friday, 8:00-14:00 hrs; on Saturdays and Sundays they are closed. ATMs are widely available all over the country. For further details while in Greece please consult your hotel concierge.

International Calls

Dial 00 + country code + area code + phone number. The international code number from abroad is + 30 followed by the number code of the person you are calling, comprehensive of the ‘210’ Athens region.

Transfer from Athens Airport to the city centre

The airport is situated about 25km away from Athens city center. You can travel from Athens airport to the city centre using three different means of transport; metro, bus and taxi. The cheapest transportation option is the public bus, at only 6€ per person for a one-way ticket. The fastest option is an Athens airport taxi, which comes at a cost of 38€ per ride. Another means of transportation is the metro, which leaves every 30 minutes and costs 10€ one-way.


Contact us


If you need more information or assistance, you can contact us via the secretariat of the course by the means below :

PRC Travel