SCMR Stress MR 4 in DC
September 25-26, 2026
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Program: Coming soon
Course Directors: | |
![]() | Dr. Ibrahim M. Saeed, MD, FACC, FSCMR, FASNC Medical Director, Nuclear Cardiology, Virginia Heart Co-Director, Cardiac Amyloidosis Program, Inova Schar Heart & Vascular Institute, Falls Church, Virginia Associate Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia Chair, US Advocacy Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Board of Directors, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology |
![]() | Patricia Bandettini, M.D., FACC, MSCMR Senior Research Physician, Cardiology Branch Chief, Clinical Cardiovascular MRI Program and Core Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States |

Course Objective:
Stress CMR is rapidly becoming an integral tool for the assessment of ischemic heart disease. The ability to quantify myocardial blood flow adds
another reason to perform stress CMR.
Now is the time to improve your stress CMR skills and learn how to integrate myocardial blood flow measurements into your interpretation. This stress CMR program is filled with a combination of didactics, case-based learning, and hands-on training with ample opportunity for interactive dialogue between the participants and faculty.
Audience:
This course is targeted at cardiologists, radiologists, pediatricians, technologists, and scientists aiming to learn more about the clinical applications of stress CMR.
Registration:
| Early Bird Date | July 31, 2026 | |
| Member | Early Bird Rates | Regular Rates |
| High Income | $850 | $950 |
| Upper Middle Income | $550 | $650 |
| Middle Low/Low Income | $150 | $250 |
| Trainee (residents, fellows) | $250 | $350 |
| Technologist, Allied Health | $200 | $300 |
| Non-Member | ||
| High Income | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Upper Middle Income | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Middle Low/Low Income | $950 | $1,050 |
| Trainee (residents, fellows) | $450 | $550 |
| Technologist, Allied Health | $400 | $500 |
Suggested Hotels:
While SCMR does not have a hotel block for this course, we can recommend some local hotels:
| Hotel | Approx. Distance to ACC Heart House | Notes |
| Park Hyatt Washington DC | ~5 min walk | Luxury property, excellent service, ideal for executive meetings. |
| Fairmont Washington DC Georgetown | ~5–7 min walk | Upscale hotel with strong business amenities and meeting-friendly atmosphere. |
| Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area | ~8 min walk | Good value option with convenient access to ACC Heart House. |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown | ~10 min walk | Spacious suites and complimentary breakfast. |
| Hotel Hive | ~10–12 min walk | Budget-friendly boutique hotel with smaller rooms. |
| Eaton DC | ~10 min Uber / Metro | Modern hotel with coworking spaces and a lively atmosphere. |
| Yours Truly DC | ~10 min walk | Boutique hotel with stylish common areas and workspace options. |






