ESSR meets GREECE
ESSR Meets the Hellenic Society of Skeletal Radiology
Course on Peripheral Joint Imaging
30 September - 1 October 2023 Athens Greece
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 PresidentDr. Konstantinos Pikoulas, HSSR President
Course Program
Click the button below to view/download the Course program in PDF format.
You can also click on the poster image to get the Course poster in high resolution pdf
ESSR lead Speaker/Local Organizer
Department of Anatomy, Medical School, University of Crete, Greece
ESSR Educational Committee Chair
HSSR Vice President
Course Chair
Department of Radiology, Medical School, University of Genoa, Italy
ESSR President
Course Chair
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
Sponsor
Under the auspices of
Hellenic Radiological Society
Hellenic College of Radiology
University of Crete Medical School
Faculty
Adriaensen Miraude
Heerlen Netherlands More...
Balanika Alexia
Athens Greece More...
Bintoudi Antonia
Thessaloniki Greece More...
Delimpasis Georgios
Bern Switzerland More...
Drakonaki Elena
Heraklion Greece More...
Filippiadis Dimitrios
Athens Greece More...
Kakkos George
Heraklion Greece More...
Karantanas Apostolos
Heraklion Greece More...
Kelekis Alexios
Athens Greece More...
Klontzas Michael
Heraklion Greece More...
Llopis Eva
Valencia Spain More...
Mantzikopoulos Georgios
Athens Greece More...
Martinoli Carlo
Genoa Italy More...
Natsika Margarita
Athens Greece More...
Neroladaki Angeliki
Geneva Switzerland More...
Papakonstantinou Olympia
Athens Greece More...
Papoutsi Dimitra
Athens Greece More...
Perdikakis Evangelos
Thessaloniki Greece More...
Pikoulas Konstantinos
Athens Greece More...
Plagou Athena
Athens Greece More...
Raissaki Maria
Heraklion Greece More...
Rigopoulou Aspasia
Patras Greece More...
Rosskopf Andrea
Zurich Switzerland More...
Soldatos Theodoros
Kalamata Greece More...
Staikidou Ioanna
Athens Greece More...
Tzalonikou Maria
Athens Greece More...
Vlychou Marianna
Larissa Greece More...Accreditation
UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of this event/material will be applied for.
Further information will be available on the website in due time.
Secretariat & Travel Agency
For any information regarding the Sponsorship, Accommodation and Registration please contact the Secretariat of the Course
| Address | 105,Michalakopoulou str 11527, Αthens, Greece | ||
| Tel | +30 210 7711673 | Fax | +30 210 7711289 |
| 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
Instructions
Due to the limited number of places for the hands-on workshops, the course is open to radiologists only
To register, please follow these steps:
- Fill in the Registration Form. If your registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email containing your registration ID
- Deposit the registration fee to the IBAN below including your name and registration ID (included in the confirmation email)
- Send the proof of deposit to congress2@prctravel.gr
(Please note that it may take a few days to get the confirmation email)
Please pay attantion to enter your email correctly.
Bank account details (Account is in EUR)
| Bank | ALPHA BANK |
| Beneficiary Name | IORDANIS CHALIVIDIS & SIA Ε.Ε |
| Account Number | 130 00 2320001056 |
| IBAN | GR 6001 4013 0013 0002 3200 01056 |
| Swift Code | CRBAGRAAXXX |
Registration Form
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 2023 | 08.00 - 18.30 |
| Sunday, October 1st 2023 | 08.00 - 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
- Address
105 Michalakopoulou str, 11527, Αthens, Greece
- Web
- Email
- Phone
+30 210 7711673