20th SPR Advanced Course on Pediatric Cardiovascular MR with Optional Hands-On Basic Course

OPTIONAL - Hands-On Basic Course - October 20 - 22, 2026

The SPR Basic Cardiac MRI Course provides a comprehensive introduction to cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging children and adults with congenital heart disease. Designed for radiologists, cardiologists, fellows, and other healthcare professionals with limited or developing experience in pediatric cardiac MRI, the course emphasizes the fundamental principles of CMR acquisition, protocol design, image interpretation, and clinical applications.

Through expert-led lectures, interactive case reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions, participants will learn how to perform and interpret routine pediatric cardiac MRI examinations, understand normal cardiac anatomy and physiology, evaluate common congenital heart lesions, and recognize appropriate clinical indications for CMR. The course also introduces flow quantification, ventricular function analysis, tissue characterization, and the complementary role of MRI among other cardiovascular imaging modalities.

Participants will leave with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to incorporate pediatric cardiac MRI into clinical practice and prepare for more advanced applications.

20th SPR Advanced Course on Pediatric Cardiovascular MR - October 23 - 25, 2026

The SPR Advanced Cardiac MRI Course provides an in-depth educational experience for physicians and imaging professionals who wish to advance their clinical expertise. Designed around challenging cases and current best practices, the course focuses on the evolving role of cardiac MRI in the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart disease.  Topics include advanced imaging techniques, quantitative assessment, myocardial tissue characterization, 4D flow imaging, postoperative imaging, and emerging clinical applications. Expert faculty will present practical approaches to protocol development, image interpretation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program implementation through lectures and interactive case-based discussions.

Advanced Course Registration Fees

SPR Member-In Person Advanced Course in Cardiac MR - $600.00

SPR Member-Virtual Advanced Course in Cardiac MR - $400.00

Non-Member-Virtual Advanced Course in Cardiac MR - $500.00

Non-Member-In Person Advanced Course in Cardiac MR - $750.00

Technologist Fee-In Person Advanced Course in Cardiac MR - $300.00

Technologist Fee-Virtual Advanced Course in Cardiac MR - $300.00

Basic Course- FULL

Welcome to Philadelphia, a vibrant city bursting with history, culture and endless attractions. During your stay here, make sure to explore the iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, famous for its “Rocky Steps.” To plan your trip and find suitable accommodations, visit the website https://www.visitphilly.com/hotels where you’ll discover inspiration and hotel suggestions tailored to your preferences. The conference location is conveniently situated in University City, which can be easily accessed via various transportation options. Whether you prefer a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, the reliable SEPTA bus network, or a traditional taxi, you’ll have no trouble getting to the conference venue on CHOP’s campus. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the City of Brotherly Love!

Local hotels

 The STUDY University City

https://www.thestudyatuniversitycity.com/

 Inn at Penn

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlidhh-the-inn-at-penn/

 Sheraton University City

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phlus-sheraton-philadelphia-university-city-hotel/overview/

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Lamya Atweh, MD

Faculty

Rebecca Beroukhim, MD

Faculty

David M Biko, MD
MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lorna Browne, MD

Faculty

Ryan Callahan, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Cobicure (Relationship has ended)

Ankita Chauhan, MD
Attending Physician
UPENN/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Jonathan Chen, MD
Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Medtronic, Inc. (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.

Taylor Chung, MD

Faculty

Gordon Culham, MD

Faculty

Kassa Darge, MD, PhD
MD PhD
CHOP

Faculty

Adam Dorfman, MD

Faculty

Mark Fogel, MD
CHOP

Faculty

Grant or research support-CMP Pharma|Paid consultant-Law Firm as expert witness (Relationship has ended)

Michael Francavilla, MD

Faculty

Maryam Ghadimi Mahani, MD

Faculty

Gerald Greil, MD, PhD

Faculty

Mudit Gupta, MD, PhD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Matthew Harris, MD
MD
chop

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kelly Horst, MD

Faculty

Nazia Husain, MD

Faculty

Matthew Jolley, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ganesh Krishnamurthy, MD
MD
CHOP

Faculty

Rajesh Krishnamurthy, MD

Faculty

Christopher Lam, MD

Faculty

Sean Lang, MD

Faculty

Andreas Loeining, MD, PhD

Faculty

Yue-Hin Loke, MD

Faculty

Karen Lyons, MBBCh

Faculty

LaDonna Malone, MD

Faculty

Prakash Masand, MD

Faculty

John McCloskey, MD
MD
CHOP

Faculty

Laura Mercer-Rosa, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Cara Morin, MD, PhD

Faculty

Vivek Mutharangu, MD

Faculty

Abass Noor, MD
UPENN/CHOP Radiology

Faculty

Muhammad ATAUNUR KHALID Nuri, MBBS
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Christy Pomeranz, MD

Faculty

Andrew Powell, MD

Faculty

Julieta Rancati, MD

Faculty

Rahul Rathod, MD

Faculty

Grant or research support-Mezzion Pharmaceuticals

Erica L Riedesel, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Cindy Rigsby, MD

Faculty

Joshua Robinson, MD

Faculty

Joseph Rossano, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Merck and Company, Inc.|Consulting Fee-Astellas|Consulting Fee-Bristol Myers Squibb|Consulting Fee-BioMarin|Consulting Fee-Enzyvant (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Ask Bio|Consulting Fee-American Regent|Consulting Fee-Bayer

Christopher Roy, PhD

Faculty

Shagun Sachdeva, MD

Faculty

Nicole Seiberlich, PhD

Faculty

Laureen Sena, MD

Faculty

Suraj Serai, PhD
CHOP

Faculty

Sarah Sheppard, MD

Faculty

Christopher Smith, MD, PhD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Abhay Srinivasan, MD
MD
CHOP

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ali Syed, MD

Faculty

Danish Vaiyani, MD
Physician
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ammie M White, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Faculty

Kevin K Whitehead, MD, PhD
MD, PhD
CHOP

Faculty

Jason Woods, PhD

Faculty