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This summer school is intended for medical physicists,
administrators and radiologists who are going to be key personnel in their
institution's inevitable evolvement into a largely filmless facility.
Fully digital, filmless imaging is now very possible, with computing capability,
network technology, soft-copy display quality, storage capacity, and overall
cost at levels that make this endeavor very plausible. Practical aspects
of the physics and technology behind the four main areas of digital imaging
are presented:
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(1) Production of Images: CT, MRI, CR/DR, Ultrasound, Nuclear MedicineThe goal of this summer school is to enable participants to become knowledgeable members of their facilities who will be involved and will contribute to the implementation of digital, filmless radiology. |
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Program Directors: | |
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J. Anthony Seibert, Ph.D.
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Larry J. Filipow, D. Phil.
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Katherine P. Andriole, Ph.D.
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Faculty: | |
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Katherine P. Andriole, Ph.D.
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UC San Francisco | |
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David Avrin, M.D.
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UC San Francisco | |
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John Boone, Ph.D.
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UC Davis | |
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Ian A. Cunningham, Ph.D.
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Robarts Research Institute | |
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Keith Dreyer, D.O., Ph.D.
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Massachusetts General Hospital | |
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Larry J. Filipow, D. Phil.
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Univ. of Alberta Hospital | |
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G. Donald Frey, Ph.D.
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Medical Univ. of South Carolina | |
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Robert G. Gould, Sc.D.
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UC San Francisco | |
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Nicholas J Hangiandreou, Ph.D.
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Mayo Clinic | |
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John D. Hazle, Ph.D.
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UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Ctr | |
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Janice Honeyman, Ph.D.
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Univ. of Florida | |
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Richard L. Kennedy, M.S.
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UC Davis | |
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Richard L. Morin, Ph.D.
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Mayo Clinic Jacksonville | |
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J. Anthony Seibert, Ph.D.
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UC Davis | |
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Ken Spicer, M.D., Ph.D.
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Medical Univ. of South Carolina | |
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Brent K. Stewart, Ph.D.
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University of Washington | |
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Douglas Tucker, Ph.D.
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Storage Technology Corp. | |
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David Weber, Ph.D.
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UC Davis | |
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Charles E. Willis, Ph.D.
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Texas Children's Hospital | |
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Martin Yaffe, Ph.D.
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Sunnybrook Health Science Ctr. | |
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James A. Zagzebski, Ph.D.
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Univ. of Wisconsin | |
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Local Arrangements Chair: | |
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Stephen Thompson
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For additional information, contact: | |
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Nancy Vazquez
AAPM Programs Manager One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3846 |
[nvazquez@aapm.org] Tel: (301) 209-3390 Fax: (301) 209-0862 |
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Note: Each talk is scheduled for 45-50 minutes with discussion time plus next speaker introduction. Dual-projector, O/H projector, and LCD (800´ 600) projectors are available.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS The Summer School has applied to CAMPEP for a maximum of 24 hours of Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits (MPCEC). Credits will be awarded to medical physicists who participate in the program and submit the required documentation to the Program Director.
MEETING LOCATION Sonoma State University is located just one hour north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, in a small town in Sonoma County, California . The Sonoma County region offers visitors award-winning wineries, redwood forests, 76 miles of handsome Pacific Coast beaches (complete with a fishing village), a restored Russian Colony outpost, self-guided tours of farms that offer everything from goat cheese to horse and wagon rides, and much more.
Sonoma County contains more than 31,000 acres of wine grapes planted with approximately 145 wineries on the 10 growing regions within the county. For eight years in a row, wines made from Sonoma County grapes have won more awards in major U.S. wine competitions than wines from any other wine growing region. Wineries welcome visitors to chateaus, hop kilns, farmhouses, historical buildings and ultra-modern facilities. In addition to Tasting Rooms which are open daily (usually 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), there are special tastings and activities taking place throughout the county every weekend.
Sonoma State University, established in 1960, is one of 22 state funded schools in the largest university system in the US, the California State University. The Summer School lectures will be held in the two year old Person Theatre which has capacity for 475 registrants. The theatre is just a few minutes walk from the residence communities.
For more information see Sonoma State University's website: http://www.sonoma.edu
TRAVEL INFORMATION If you have not already made your travel arrangements, please contact Conventions in America, our official travel agency, at (800) 929-4242, (619) 232-4298, fax (619) 232-6497, web site http://www.scitravel.com , or e-mail: flycia@scitravel.com. Reference Group #608.
The Summer School LAC wants to remind registrants that none of the airports in the area fly directly to the Rohnert Park destination. Three possible airports, all within 1.5 - 1.75 hours drive, are San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), and Sacramento International (SMF).
American Airlines - save 5% - 10% on lowest applicable fares - take an additional 5% off with minimum 60 day advance purchase. Starfile #2269UO
Southwest Airlines - 10% off lowest everyday fares - all rules apply. File #F0989
Arrangements have also been made for discount car rental through Avis Rent A Car - rates start as low as $40 / day for economy models or $172.99 / wk with unlimited mileage.
San Francisco International Airport
SFO is the recommended airport with the best shuttle service. Allow 2 hours for the trip to campus by shuttle, 1¾ hours by car. Car rental makes for an adventurous, but very pretty, drive through the streets of San Francisco - over the Golden Gate Bridge.
SFA Airport Express: $18 one way; $30 Return, telephone (707) 837-8700. The Shuttle leaves every hour from the blue columns outside the baggage area. The shuttle drops you at the Doubletree hotel in Rohnert Park, so you will have to take a short cab ride (2 miles) to Sonoma State University. http://www.quickaid.com/airports/sfo/company/2561.html
Santa Rosa Airporter, hourly departures beginning at 6:35 AM, fares are $18 one-way (ADULT), $10 one-way (CHILD), somewhat less for roundtrip fares, telephone (707) 545-8015, http://www.airportride.com. Recommended drop-off is at the Rohnert Park Farmhouse Grill/Café. From this point, you will have to take a short cab ride (2 miles) to Sonoma State University.
Oakland International Airport
Santa Rosa Airporter, hourly departures beginning at 6:30 AM, fares are $20 one-way (ADULT), $11 one-way (CHILD), somewhat less for rountrip fares, telephone (707) 545-8015, http://www.airportride.com/. Recommended drop-off is at the Rohnert Park Farmhouse Grill/Café. From this point, you will have to take a short cab ride (2 miles) to Sonoma State University.
Sacramento International Airport
There is no shuttle service available. Car rental is very convenient with an easy 1½ hour drive. For more details on ground transportation, go to http://www.sacairports.org/smf/index.html
Please Note
Shuttle reservations and confirmation of schedule/destination drop points is strongly recommended.Driving Instructions
Sonoma State University is located 50 miles north of San Francisco, off Highway 101, adjacent to the communities of Rohnert Park and Cotati.
From San Francisco International (SFO)
1. Highway 101 North, through San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge.
2. Continue on 101 North approximately 50 miles
3. Exit 101 North at West Sierra Avenue (at Cotati).
4. Turn RIGHT and go ¾ mile, crossing Old Redwood Highway.
5. After crossing Old Redwood Highway, West Sierra Avenue becomes East Cotati Avenue.
6. Go 2 miles further on East Cotati Avenue to the University.
7. Enter at main entrance; proceed to the residential community.From Oakland International (OAK)
1. Highway 580 North across Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Highway 101 North.
2. Follow directions 3 - 7 as outlined above for San Francisco.From Sacramento International (SMF)
1. Highway 80 west to Vallejo.
2. Highway 37 to Novato.
3. Highway 101 North, then follow directions 3 - 7 as outlined above for San Francisco.
ON CAMPUS HOUSING AND MEALS Lodging at Sonoma State University is available in the modern townhouse style residential community. Summer School registrants will be housed in the Sonoma Housing complex which is a short walk from both the conference venue and the dining facilities. The residential suites typically have two bedrooms, a semi-private bathroom, and a shared sitting area. A SINGLE room is a bedroom with a twin bed in a two room suite which shares the bathroom and sitting area with the other bedroom in the suite. A TWIN room is a bedroom with two twin size beds in a two room suite. The bathroom and sitting area are shared with guests in the other bedroom.
All rooms contain a telephone jack (but no telephone) and a small desk. Please bring your own reading lamp, as lighting at the desk is not guaranteed to be optimal. Additionally, you may bring a telephone which can be used free of charge for campus and local calls or long-distance calls with a calling or credit card.
Check-in time is 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 26. Check-out time is 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 1, or if you elect to stay an additional night, 11:00 am on Friday, July 2.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners (except dinner Tuesday night) for the Summer School will be at the residential community dining facility, beginning with breakfast on Sunday, June 27 and ending with lunch on Thursday, July 1.
Meals are provided in the dining facilities near the residential community. The modern facilities exclusively provide meal service to Summer School registrants at specific dining hours. The menu changes daily and starts with a hearty breakfast featuring a wide assortment of fruit, cold cereal, and hot morning entrees. Lunch and dinner offer a fresh salad bar, vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees, dessert, and a wide selection of refreshing beverages. For those who enjoy good coffee, Sonoma State University offers Starbucks brand coffees at all meals.
OFF CAMPUS HOUSING Although registrants are encouraged to stay on campus to obtain the full summer school experience, plenty of nearby hotels are available for those who wish to stay off campus. A list of hotels and their telephone numbers is provided. None of these hotels are within walking distance of the campus, but they are all within a 5 minute cab or shuttle ride. Please be aware that the Summer School has made no arrangements with these hotels for special rates or transportation. It is the responsibility of the registrant to arrange transportation to and from the University campus.
Best Western Inn (707) 584-7435
Good Night Inn (707) 584-8180
Motel 6 (707) 585-8888
Double Tree Hotel (707) 584-5466
Ramada Limited (707) 584-1600
REGISTRATION AND THE ICE BREAKER Summer school registration will be held Saturday, June 26 from Noon - 9:00 pm at the Sonoma Residence Community. Meeting registration and housing registration will be handled at this time, but you will not be able to move your things into your room until after 2:00 pm. A BBQ Icebreaker will be held at Laura Gayle Field from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. You must register first before entering the reception.
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS All summer school sessions will be held at the Person Theatre and will begin early Sunday morning.
EVENING SESSIONS The evening sessions will be held in Ives Hall, just a short walk from the Person Theatre on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday nights. Refreshments will be available, but only as long as the questions remain coherent.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON OFF The Sonoma County area is, of-course, famous for world-class wines. The Summer School LAC has planned a chartered tour through the area's picturesque hillsides and valleys on the way to several nearby wineries. Sonoma, home of the two oldest wineries and the last Mission built in California, is on the list of destinations for wine tasting, history, and tours. The area's stunning diversity of coast, canyons and rolling woodlands creates countless microclimates that give each vineyard a unique signature. Take in a lazy afternoon and sample these treasures that will keep you planning how to return to Northern California's Wine Country for more. A chartered bus will leave the University after lunch. The groups will return in time for the evening social. Tickets are not included in the registration fees and must be purchased separately. (See "optional tickets" section on registration form.)
For those who don't wish to participate in the organized tour, meet in the Companions Hospitality Suite for suggestions for fun local outings. There are world class golf courses within easy reach. Additionally, one could catch a Ferry Boat to San Francisco's famous Pier 39 in just a 30 minute drive from the campus. From there, the possibilities are endless!
TUESDAY EVENING SOCIAL The Tuesday Evening Social will be held at the Sonoma Wineries Association Welcome Center located in Rohnert Park set on the shores of Roberts Lake. This facility has a variety of educational displays on wine manufacturing, as well as a demonstration winery and vineyards. There is a small wine outlet where you can purchase wines from the region. The evening promises to be enjoyable as we sample the foods and wine from the region, under the tutelage of a professional instructor. This event is suitable for the entire family.
WEATHER AND WARDROBE Sonoma County and Rohnert Park have mild summer weather. Although days can be warm, the average July temperature is 83 degrees, there is very little humidity and the temperature cools down to an average of 51 degrees at night. Bring light jackets or sweaters for evenings. Short sleeve shirts and cool pants or shorts are recommended during the day. For those planning trips to San Francisco (an hours drive) or to the coastal beaches (26 miles east), bring warmer clothes. Mark Twain once said that the "coldest winter I've ever had was a summer in San Francisco." Because of the location in the San Francisco bay, and reputation for foggy days (and nights), the city can be as much as 20 degrees cooler than the inland cities such as Rohnert Park.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The university does not have drop in facilities available to summer conference attendees. However, a swimming pool is available for use as well as many local jogging trails, playing fields, and tennis courts.
COMPANIONS PROGRAM Registered Companions will have access to the Hospitality Suite, where a light continental breakfast will be served each morning. The Hospitality Suite will serve as the meeting place where Companions will gather to plan their day. The Sonoma County region is home not only to world-class wines but also to world-class entertainment and activities. The 1999 AAPM Summer School is lucky to be held the same weekend as a prestigious NASCAR automobile racing event held in nearby Sears Point Raceway. For ticket information, call (800) 870-RACE. Companions will have multiple choices of events that can be organized on-site based on interest, but many may choose to simply rent a car and create their own program. Organized events could include several shopping and site-seeing visits to San Francisco where activities could include a tour of Alcatraz, visits to Pier 39 and Ghiradelli Square, and walking tours of Chinatown and North Beach. For the more adventurous, a river rafting trip down the Russian River and/or a hot-air balloon tour of Napa Valley could be arranged. Fun for the whole family at Marine World Africa USA, a theme and thrillseekers fun park in Vallejo, is an hours drive away. These are but a few of the many activities that can be arranged for companions and families. The Summer School LAC is currently working to narrow down the list to a manageable few items.
CHILDCARE The University does not provide on campus childcare. Parents who require childcare services must make their own arrangements prior to arriving on campus.
PARTNERSHIP WITH
NATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS ORGANIZATIONSBecause of reciprocal agreements, members of the following organizations can attend AAPM meetings at AAPM member rates.
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES The following countries are recognized by the AAPM as developing countries. Residents of these countries are entitled to discounted registration fees (see Registration Form).
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