Annual Conference
2024 CSRT
CSRT 82nd Annual Conference
October 4th & 5th, 2024
We have a great lineup of speakers for both Friday Night (virtual via Zoom)
and Saturday (in-person at Quinnipiac University).
Please join us for as much of the celebration (education) as you can!!
We are offering registration options for Friday and Saturday separately OR both days together so you can choose which suits your schedule best!
The Friday October 4th session will be held virtually via Zoom in the evening and will feature 3.0 CEU’s. Featuring Keynote speaker: Randy Griswold, M.P.A., R.T.(R)(ARRT), FWSRT! Topics include Image gently/Image wisely, Assessing digital image quality and Forensic clues through imaging.
The Saturday October 5th session will be held in person at Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences building in the early morning/late afternoon and will feature 5.0 CEU’s, a light breakfast and catered lunch. The CSRT Business Meeting will happen during the lunch break. We will conclude the conference with the instillation of the 2024-2025 CSRT Officers. Topics for today include CT and 3D printing, Cone Beam CT and Informatics.
Quinnipiac University: 300 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT 06473
*In-person registration will be available at the door on Saturday, October 5th.
PAST CONFERENCES
held via Zoom on October 4th and In-Person on October 5th
held via Zoom on September 15th and In-Person on September 16th
On Friday September 15th, the first day of the Annual Conference was held virtually on zoom. We had 3 great lectures. First was Dr.Maria Dimopolous who presented, “Elevating the Profession: Its Up to Us”. Second was Dr.Kevin Clark was next, presenting, ” Sensitive Practice for Survivors of Sexual Violence”. Following his lecture, Dr. Kevin Clark was presented with the Gail Pitkin lecturer award. To conclude the evening Bartram Pierce presented, “Pulmonary MRI”.
On Saturday September 16th, we held the second day of the Annual Conference in the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Old Wethersfield,CT. It was our first unperson Annual Meeting since the Covid Pandemic forced us to go virtual. David Downes, started the day off with a lecture titled, “Foundations of Embolizations”. Our next lecturer was Dr.Kori Stewart, who presented” An Update for 2023: Contrast Media in Medical Imaging”. Following that lecture was Dr.Tania Grgurich presented, “Living Kidney Donation and Imaging’s Role in Screening Prospective Donors”.
During our Business Meeting and Lunch, President of the CSRT gave a yearly review. Important topics such our New England Partner’s Lecture Series and the formation of the Taskforce to Address the Shortages of Radiologic Technologists in Connecticut were addressed. We were happy to announce Dr. Bernadette Mele to represent the CSRT on the Taskforce. Her background as a technologist and an educator will allow her to be a great representative for RT’s in Connecticut. During the Business Meeting, Dr.Kori Stewart was presented the John Archer award and was the inaugural recipient of the Technologist Achievement Award.
The election for the new Board of Directors was held. Lee Page was elected as President-Elect, Diane Kosenko as Treasurer, Jay Derksen as Vice-President, and Colleen Miller as Secretary.
Following the Business Meeting, our Keynote Speaker Diane Hutton gave lecture titled, “Importance of Radiology in Trauma: A match made in Radiology”. Our final lecturer was Orthopedic Surgeon Dr.Robert McAllister, who gave a lecture titled “Robotic Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty”.
We concluded our day with the installation of Officers. Dr.Jay Hicks was installed as President. He gave his Presidential address with his focus for the next year.
We would like to thank all our Sponsors for their support. We could not represent all the RTs in CT without your support.held via Zoom on Sept 30th & Oct 1st
On Friday September 30th we were privileged to have Chris Steelman open our conference with an inspiring lecture on International Outreach. ASRT’s Dan DeMaio provided a speedy summary on shielding. Stephanie Johnston followed with a lecture on Breast Imaging. Dr. Taylor Ward closed Friday with a lecture on Medical Professional COVID Pandemic Burnout.
Saturday began with Diane Hutton giving a very humbling lecture titled “Welcome To My Home.” Travis Prowant spoke next with thorough details on CQR.During the Business Meeting the CSRT membership voted to approve updates to our Bylaws, and elected the 2022-23’ Board of Directors for the CSRT.
Dr. Beth Veale gave an afternoon lecture on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. And Shellie Pike presented a timely lecture on MARCA and the Path for Radiologist Assistants.Donna Crum officially installed the new Board of Directors. Ryan Appold was installed as President, Alicia Salvatore as the Chair of the Board, Lee Page as Secretary, Diane Kosenko as Treasurer, Jay Derksen as Vice-President, and Jay Hicks as President-Elect.
We awarded Diane Hutton the Gail Pitkin Award and Robert “XRay Bob” Grossman was Awarded the John Archer Award. Thank you Diane and Bob, for your continued service and everything you have done for the CSRT.We also want to thank the following sponsors for their generous support for the Conference: NOA Diagnostics, Physician One Urgent Care, University of Hartford, Prestige Medical Imaging, Supertech, Gage CE, Trinity Health New England, Burwin Institute, Trajecsys, and Concentra Urgent Care.
Without your support we could not put on our Conference.
held via Zoom on Sept 24th & 25th
On Friday September 24th we were privileged to have 3 speakers. Rex Christensen opened our conference with a lecture on MRI Safety. Dr.Joseph Colasanto followed with interesting lecture on Skin Cancer. Dr. Taylor Ward closed Friday with a lecture on computed tomography in computed tomography
Saturday brought us 4 more great lectures. Dr.Kevin Clark gave a very important lectured titled Human Trafficking: Prevention Training for R.T’s. Next up Dr’s Pina and Wellington gave one for the most popular lectures on Orthopedic Imaging.During the Business Meeting the CSRT, membership voted on updates to our Bylaws, and elected the 2021-22’ Board of Directors for the CSRT.
Dr.Tania Grgurich, a favorite presenter of ours, gave another interesting lecture on forensic imaging.
Trish Hatin gave our last lecture of the Conference with a lecture about the ongoing Covid 19 Vaccinations’ effects on Axillary Adenopathy.
Donna Crum officially installed the new Board of Directors. Outgoing President Colleen Miller was installed as the Chair of the Board. Alicia Salvatore who was President Elect for 20’-21’ was installed as President. Ryan Appold who served as secretary for 20’-21’ was installed as President-Elect. Diane Kosenko was again installed as Treasurer. Jay Derksen was installed as Vice-President after serving in the same role the previous year.
We awarded Robert (Xray Bob) Grossman the Gail Pitkin Award and John (Jay) Derksen was Awarded the John Archer Award. Bob and Jay have been essential members serving in multiple positions. Thank you, Bob and Jay, for your continued service and everything you have done for the CSRT.
We also want to thank the following sponsors for their generous support for the Conference: NOA Diagnostics, Middlesex Health, Hartford Hospital, Supertech, The Burwin Institute, Prestige Medical Imaging, Jefferson Radiology, Elsevier, and AADCO.
Without your support we could not put on our Conference.held via Zoom on October 2nd and 3rd
On October 2 nd and 3 rd over 60 people logged on to Zoom for our very first Virtual Annual Conference 78 th overall. Guests had the chance to earn 6.5 credits over the two days. This year we had the privilege of having Jonathan McNulty from Ireland, and Elizabeth Balogun from Nigeria present lectures. Our keynote speaker Kathryn Tierney gave a lecture about Imaging Transgender Patients.
We elected and installed a new Board of Directors. Congratulations to:President – Colleen Miller
President – Elect Alicia Salvatore
Vice President – Jay Derksen
Treasurer – Diane Kosenko
Secretary – Ryan Appold
This year Kathryn Tierney received the Gail Pitkin Award, and Daniel DeMaio received the John Archer Award.
Each attendee was given a digital raffle ticket for attending as well as the chance to win an additional digital raffle ticket by answering a post-lecture engagement question. And using a raffle-app over Zoom we chose raffle winners and shipped their prizes to the attendee winners.
We were honored to have been sponsored by The Burwin Institute, Supertech, Gage CE, Trajecsys, Prestige Medical Imaging, and Advent Health University.was held on Sept 28th in the Gershon Fox Building of Downtown Hartford
On Saturday Sept 29th, almost 100 faces joined in the Gershon Fox Building of Downtown Hartford for our 77th annual conference! They gathered to listen to 7 CEU hours of amazing lecturers on a wide variety of topics. Here’s a look at what the day offered.
The guests enjoyed games of cork toss, a collaborative color mural, an xray scavenger hunt, a solution corner for peer advice, the ever-loved “Find Your Card Match,” and the largest raffle table YET!
This conference was generously supported by Cook Medical, Alpha Imaging, Prestige Imaging, The Hoffman Heart and Vascular Institute, Supertech, Burwin Institute, Gage CE, XRay Lady CE, Hartford Healthcare, Ferlic Filter, Advent Health University, NOA Diagnostics, University of Hartford, Harte Auto, Trajecsys, Pollack Orthodontics, ASRT, ARRT, and the CSRT Historian Table.
The annual business meeting gave a brief summary of the year-in-review to members as well as the induction ceremony of the 2019/2020 board members. The Gail Pitkin Lecturer Award was presented to Chris Steelman; and the John Archer Award was presented to Donna Crum; both were received with overwhelming applause and tears.On Saturday, September 29, 2018, our 76th Annual Conference was held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Meriden, CT
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
held on Oct 14th at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard for our 75th anniversary
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the CSRT proudly presented its 75th Diamond Anniversary Conference at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. More than one hundred technologists, educators, vendors and students were in attendance and enjoyed in a wide variety of innovative lectures across many of the hottest subjects in the radiologic sciences.
The day began with a fascinating lecture titled, “Understanding Islam and Muslim Beliefs and Practices as Related to Patient Care” by M. Aida Mansoor, a certified Islamic chaplain. Other lectures included the latest on trends in breast surgery, percutaneous image-guided renal tumor ablation, body posture and workplace injury and radioactive seed localization in mammography – just to name a few! The CSRT was honored by the attendance of Dr. Melissa B. Jackowski, ASRT President-Elect who provided two excellent CE lectures on professional interviews and the publication process for radiologic science professionals.
The business meeting featured a vote for bylaws revisions and a “Year in Review” provided by outgoing President Dan DeMaio, outlining many of the CSRT’s accomplishments over the 2016-2017 year. The Gail Pitkin Memorial Lecture Award was presented to Denise Yost, for the outstanding lecture of the 2017 Annual Conference. Attendees witnessed a very special moment as Jo Picone personally presented the Josephine M. Picone Lifetime Achievement Award to Professor William “Bill” Hennessy. The business meeting concluded with the nominations & elections of the 2017- 2018 Board of Directors and introductory comments by incoming CSRT President, Nora Uricchio.
Thank you to all 2017 lecturers: Terry Savino, Michelle Romero, Dr. Debra Gervais, Melissa Jackowski, Denise Yost, Michelle Cox, Nicole Haffey, Dr. Kimberly Caprio, David Boissonault, Jason DaCruz, Dr. Valerie Staradub, Alyssa McKinnon, Daniel DeMaio and Karen Myrick. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Prestige Medical Imaging, Alpha Imaging, Sectra and The Burwin Institute, along with the many other vendors and sponsors whose contributions and support helped make our annual conference such a success.
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
held on Oct 1st at Manchester Community College
The CSRT’s 74th Annual Conference at Manchester Community College was a great success and included a variety of opportunities for continuing education and networking!
On Saturday, October 1st the annual conference began with a warm welcome and introduction to keynote speaker, Anthony Anderson, who presented “Inside the NFL – A Radiology View”. The day provided a variety of hot topic lectures across three tracks: general radiography, mammography and a student track. Nearly 100 technologists, educators, vendors and students were in attendance!
The business meeting featured a vote for bylaws revisions and a “Year in Review” provided by President Donna Crum outlining many of the CSRT’s accomplishments over the 2015-2016 year. Bylaws revisions were proposed and approved to establish a rolling membership where dues are now effective for 12 months from the date of application or renewal. The Gail Pitkin Memorial Lecture award was presented to Patricia Hatin, for outstanding lecture of the 2016 Annual Confernce. The business meeting concluded with the nominations of the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. An afternoon networking break (with delicious cupcakes!) was offered and election of officers was completed. Please visit our Facebook page to see photos from the event.Thank you to all 2016 lecturers: Anthony Anderson, Tania Grgurich, Joan Kreiger, Dr. Joseph Colasanto, Brad Fowler, Trish Hatin, Sandra Phillips, Nora Uricchio, Kathryn Tierney, Angela Franceschi, and Amanda Hamblett.
With special thanks to our student track lecturer Colleen Miller and CPR recertification instructor Lucy Richard.
The CSRT has already begun working hard planning the 2017 Annual Conference and we hope to see you there. Stay tuned for more information!The 71st CSRT Annual Conference was held on Saturday October 5th, 2013 at Quinnipiac University
2013 Annual Conference Summary
Technologists had the opportunity to receive 7.5 CEU’s in total, with an additional track of 5 CEU’s for Mammography. It was such a pleasure to see many returning faces, and faces that had not been to the Annual Conference in years, but also new faces, who hopefully enjoyed the meeting and will return with friends next year!
The Conference kicked off with Keynote Speaker Daniel O’Hare Ph.D. with “Have You Had Your Ethics Today”, which was not only informative, but also entertaining and extremely well received. Dr. O’Hare also happened to be the ASRT keynote speaker in Albuquerque, New Mexico in June this year, and rave reviews were noted there as well. In fact all of our speakers this year received very high marks and attendees seemed to be pleased with the entire conference, making this year a great success!
During lunch the business meeting was held. Outgoing President Bill Hennessey emphasized again, how desperately we need to have RT’s in the State of CT become involved with the CSRT. The CSRT is trying to take a pro-active stand by hiring a lobbyist to be our eyes during legislative sessions in order to protect RT’s, and member numbers become especially important as Legislative issues arise.
A College Bowl report was given with the 1st place award given to Stamford Hospital students, and 2nd place to Hartford Hospital students.
Two awards were given this year. This year the John Archer Award, which is given to an RT who is an exemplary member of the CSRT, and serves 10 or more years, to Sharon Ritton-Holly. The Gail Pitkin Award is given to a speaker for dedication to the education of our RT’s, and was given to Daniel Demaio.
The Election of Officers for the 2013-2014 Board was nominated, presented and voted on by the membership as follows:Secretary: Kori Stewart
Treasurer: Diane Kosenko
Vice President: Tania Grgurich
President Elect: Daniel Demaio
President: Robert Grossman
The end of the lunch meeting brought the Installation of Officers performed by Donna Crum.
The culmination of the Annual Conference brought the much awaited drawing of the raffles for many wonderful donated items.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed the Raffle items, it seems to be the highlight of the end of the meeting day.
Please watch the website CSRT.US.org for the announcement of next years meeting; we look forward to seeing our old and new friends then!
