SCMR/ASCI Joint Level 1 Course
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| Date | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 and Thursday, 21 May 2026 |
| Start Time | 07:45 on 20 May and 08:00 on 21 May |
| End Time | 18:00 on 20 May and 18:30 on 21 May |
| Location | Tower Block, Level 1, Seminar Room 1, National University Hospital, Singapore |
Course Fee:
SCMR and ASCI Members - SGD 500
Non-Members - SGD 550
Join us for an intensive 2-day workshop covering the basics of CMR physics, MRI safety, and scanning protocols for common cardiac conditions. Our expert-led sessions will delve into cardiomyopathy, perfusion, viability, valvular heart disease, and congenital heart disease. With 50 mentored CMR cases and hands-on training on advanced workstations, you'll gain practical experience and a deep understanding of CMR indications, image interpretation, and reporting. Perfect for those seeking Level 1 SCMR accreditation, this workshop provides a comprehensive learning experience with ample opportunity for questions and guidance.
Workstation and software supported by Circle CVI
Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci
Chai Ping
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30-8.30 am | Registration | |
| 8.30-8.40 am | Welcome and Introduction | Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci, Chai Ping |
| Session IModerator: Chai Ping | ||
| 8.40-9.00 am | Common CMR sequences | App spec from GE |
| 9.00-9.20 am | Volumes, velocities, flows | Sia Ching Hui |
| 9.20-9.40 am | Common CMR artifacts and how to overcome them | Shalini Nair |
| 9.40-10.00 am | CMR Safety, scanning with arrhythmias and CIEDs | Shalini Nair |
| 10.00-10.20 am | T1, T2, T2* mapping, ECV measurement | Marie Houdmont |
| 10.20-10.40 am | Gadolinium enhancement | Vanessa Ferreira |
| 10.40-11.00 am | Tea Break | |
| Session IIModerator: Chai Ping | ||
| 11.00-11.20 am | Evaluation of heart failure | Chai Ping |
| 11.20-11.40 am | Acute myocardial infarction including MINOCA | Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci |
| 11.40-12.00 pm | Chronic IHD and myocardial viability assessment | Chai Ping |
| 12.00-12.20 pm | Myocarditis and pericarditis | Vanessa Ferreira |
| 12.20-12.40 pm | Evaluation of left ventricular hypertrophy | Chai Ping |
| 12.40-1.00 pm | Arrhythmogenic, takotsubo cardiomyopathy | Ong Ching Ching |
| 1.00-2.00 pm | Lunch symposium (GE Healthcare) | |
| MR scanner technologies and future development | ||
| Session IIIModerators: Chai Ping, Sia Ching Hui, Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci, Lau Wai Keat, Choo Yun Song, Lynette Teo, Song Junda | ||
| 2.00-3.40 pm | Live scanning | |
| 3.40-4.00 pm | Tea Break | |
| Session IVModerator: Chai Ping | ||
| 4.00-4.20 pm | Evaluation of chest pain and suspected IHD | Calvin Chin |
| 4.20-4.40 pm | Restrictive cardiomyopathy | Chai Ping |
| 4.40-5.00 pm | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Calvin Chin |
| Session VDemonstrators: | ||
| 5.00-6.00 pm | Software demonstration | |
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30-8.30 am | Sign in | |
| Session VIModerator: Chai Ping | ||
| 8.30-8.50 am | Regurgitant valvular disease | Tan Ru San |
| 8.50-9.10 am | Stenotic valvular disease | Tan Ru San |
| 9.10-9.30 am | Congenital heart diseases I | Lynette Teo |
| 9.30-9.50 am | Congenital heart diseases II | Lynette Teo |
| 9.50-10.10 am | Aorta and pulmonary arteries | Mindy Choong |
| 10.10-10.30 am | Cardiac and paracardiac masses | Mindy Choong |
| 10.30-10.50 am | Tea break | |
| Session VII Mentored casesTrainers: Chai Ping, Marie Houdmont, Sia Ching Hui, Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci | ||
| 10.50 am-1.00 pm | Volumes, flow, T1, T2, T2* measurements, IHD | |
| 1.00-2.00 pm | Lunch symposium (Bayer) | |
| MR contrast development and future | ||
| Session VIII Mentored casesTrainers: Chai Ping, Sara Tyebally, Sia Ching Hui, Vanessa Ferreira | ||
| 2.00-3.30 pm | Cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, pericardial diseases | |
| 3.30-3.50 pm | Tea break | |
| Session VIX Mentored casesTrainers: Chai Ping, Lynette Teo, Ong Ching Ching | ||
| 3.50-6.00 pm | Valvular diseases, aortic diseases, congenital heart diseases, masses | |
| 6.00-6.30 pm | Conclusions and Closing Remarks | |