SCAR 2004 Welcome Letter

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The following comments were submitted on SCAR 2003 attendee evaluation forms:

• “As always, SCAR helps me to help my facility get the most for their technology dollar.”

•  “We have selected our PACS vendor, and it was very helpful talking with others who have implemented this PACS.”

• “SCAR lets me have the answer before the facility knows they have a question.”

Attendees liked:

• “Sharing ideas and networking with peers.”

• “Exposure to vast knowledge and insight of researchers in the field.”

• “Comprehensive discussion of multiple topics.”

And one attendee commented, “Made me realize we are not ready to move to PACS.”

Do you need authoritative, up-to-date information on PACS, electronic imaging, and radiology practice automation?  Would you like to view exhibits of leading radiology computer products and services in a relaxed atmosphere? If so, plan now to attend SCAR 2004, the 21^st meeting of the Society for Computer Applications in Radiology, to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, May 20-23, 2004. 

Highlights of SCAR 2004 include:

• Keynote address by Leo Black, CEO, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (ret) who will share his thoughts on cost savings and improvements in clinical care that resulted from implementing a paperless and filmless medical record in his institution

• SCAR University, a comprehensive didactic course in computer applications in radiology. Introductory, intermediate, and advanced lectures will cover the latest information on PACS, RIS, CAD, speech recognition and CR/DR.  Many institutions bring their entire PACS team - administrators, CIO’s, radiologists and technologists - to SCAR U for the latest information on technology implementation in radiology

• More than 75 original scientific papers, posters, and demonstrations on all aspects of computer applications in radiology, from image processing to PACS implementation to speech recognition systems.
• Tours of electronic imaging activities at Providence Health St. Paul's & Mt. St. Joseph's Hospitals, Vancouver General Hospital, and Royal Columbian Hospital.
• A large exhibit hall filled with technical exhibits of leading radiology image management and IT vendors.  More PACS vendors assembled than any other conference except the RSNA.

Whether you are a PACS administrator, a radiologist considering incorporating electronic systems into your practice, a CIO or administrator evaluating the costs and benefits of such systems, or a computer scientist involved in radiology research, SCAR 2004 will provide the up-to-date information you need. Please review the enclosed program and plan to attend this premiere meeting for users and developers of computer-based equipment and applications in medical imaging. Registration for SCAR includes the SCAR University Syllabus as well as the Scientific Proceedings. CME credit is available for attendees. We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!

Cordially,

Byrn Williamson, Jr., MD
Chair, SCAR Program Committee