2026 Annual Meeting FRBMA & FRS

◆ (not accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM)

The 2026 Annual meeting of the FRS & FRBMA will focus on strategic planning for leadership and collaboration across healthcare systems and industry to help radiologists deliver optimal patient care. This year’s theme is “”What’s Next: Where Radiology Meets Tomorrow.” This premier event offers a dynamic platform for radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and practice managers to engage with cutting-edge developments and network with peers and industry leaders. ”

Friday Evening: Wine and Cheese Reception: Exhibitors and members come together for the popular Wine and Cheese Reception in the Exhibit Hall. We are always very grateful for the exhibitors’ support of the FRS and the FRBMA and appreciate the opportunity to thank them personally. There are additional opportunities to interact with the exhibitors on Saturday as the breakfast and coffee break will be held in the Exhibit Hall, and lunch with the exhibitors allows for continued discussion and interaction.

The Radiology Practice Management Session begins on Friday afternoon with FRBMA Update Janene W. Markuske, MBA, FRBMA; What’s Next: The Proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – Barbara F. Rubel, MBA, FRBMA; Leadership in Radiology – Carl Oxholm, FCPA, FCA, COC, author of several books on leadership biology; Keynote: Strategies for Reducing Radiology Burnout – Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR; The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Hospital Negotiations in Real Life – Keith Chew, MHA, PhD, and the ACR Legislative Update – Amy Patel, MD, Chair, ACR Radiology Advocacy Network

The Radiology General Session begins on Saturday morning with an outstanding lineup of nationally recognized speakers featuring: Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR Radiology Leadership Lecture: What’s Next for Radiology: Strategic Perspectives on Our Future – Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR; ACR and AI: Revolutionizing Radiology in 2026 – Christoph Wald, MD, PhD, MBA, FACR; Richard Morin Informatics Lecture: From Hype to Impact: The State of AI in Radiology and What Comes Next – Nina Kottler, MD, MS, FSIM and Paul Mori, MD & Floyd Hurt, MD Innovation Lecture: The Creation & Future of Interventional Radiology: A Story of Innovation – Barry T. Katzen, MD, FACC, FSIR, FACR

Saturday afternoon will feature: Resident, Fellow, and Medical Student Interactive Poster Session; Florida Legislative Update – Allison Dudley, Lobbyist; Phillip S. Cook, MD, FACR, FSIR Strategic Issues Lecture: The Golden Window for Radiologists: Managing Risk and Innovation in the Near Future – Kurt Schoppe, MD; Radiology at a Crossroads: Is Our Workforce Sustainable? – Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRMBA; The How and Why of Proving Radiology’s Impact – Alexander M. McKinney, MD, CI-CIIP and The Future of Radiology: Leading with Insight in the Age of AI – Daniel E. Wessell, MD, PhD, FACR

Saturday Afternoon: Resident and Fellow Breakout Session: Decoding the Contract: What They Don’t Teach You in Residency – Kimberly Beavers, MD and Residency to Reality: Finding Your Fit in Radiology – Krishna Nallamshetty, MD, FACR

The Gold Medal Reception and Awards Ceremony, our marquee event, will be held early Saturday evening to honor the FRS Gold Medal recipient, the FRBMA Above and Beyond Award recipient, and the FRBMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Other outstanding FRS and FRBMA members will be recognized for their contributions to the practice of radiology throughout the year. An early start time for this event allows attendees and exhibitors the opportunity to enjoy the rest of the evening on their own.

Sunday begins with The Charles D. Williams, MD, FACR, Legacy Lecture and Breakfast: Radiology Reimagined: from Images to Impact, presented by Patricia J. Mergo, MD, FACR and The Clinical Keynote Lecture: Radiology Reimagined: from Images to Impact, presented by Krishna Nallamshetty, MD, FACR

Sunday ends with Clinical Hot Topics in Radiology Lectures given by Young Professionals from programs around the state of Florida: Introduction to Perfusion MRI in Neuro-Oncology Applications – Omar Viqar, MD; High-Risk Lesions in the Breast – Alisha Rathi, MD and Occult Fracture Detection with Dual Energy Computed Tomography – Scott Billings, MD

This CME activity is structured as a practical teaching course for radiology imaging physicians, radiation therapy physicians, and their business managers. It should also benefit radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine physicians, as well as, other physicians who supervise and interpret these studies. 

• Evaluate the current state of radiology, including key socioeconomic drivers influencing the specialty.
• Assess the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on radiology practice and workflow.
• Identify current and future demands on radiologists within a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
• Discuss how these shifting demands affect collaboration, communication, and expectations among clinicians.

No specialized educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Educational Symposia and the Florida Radiological Society.

Educational Symposia designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

◆ (not accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM)

The Radiation Oncology session will include presentations from both attending faculty and residents. Presentations will review important issues including the role of radiosurgery in brain metastases, opportunities for AI-guided imaging biomarkers, strategies to improve patient access to necessary care, updates in radiotherapy for spine/sacral chordomas and the use of immunotherapy with SBRT for Stage I NSCLC.

This symposium is structured as a practical teaching course for radiation oncologists in academic and community practice.

• Understand the recent changes in radiation oncology reimbursement.
• Appreciate new opportunities for AI-guided imaging biomarkers.
• Examine strategies to improve patient access to necessary care.
• Discuss radiotherapy for spine and sacral chordomas.
• Explore the use of immunotherapy with SBRT for Stage I NSCLC.

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Educational Symposia and the Florida Radiological Society. Educational Symposia is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Educational Symposia designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Radiology & Radiation Oncology combined: Those registering and attending the Radiology Program on Friday and Sunday will have the opportunity to claim an additional 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ^TM during the accredited portions of the program.

Issam El Naqa, Ph.D., DABR, FAAPM, FIEEE, FAIMBE
Chair of Department of Machine Learning
Senior Member of Radiology, Radiation, and Gastrointestinal
Oncology Departments
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Fantine N. Giap, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Department of Radiation Oncology
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jacksonville, FL

Iris C. Gibbs, M.D., FACR, FASTRO
Professor
University Medical Line, Radiation Oncology – Radiation Therapy
University Medical Line, Neurosurgery
Member, Stanford Cancer Institute
Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Lillie E. O’Steen, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Department of Radiation Oncology
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jacksonville, FL