Course Description

FOUR GREAT WAYS TO MEET ALL YOUR INITIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR MQSA AND ACR ACCREDITATION IN MAMMOGRAPHY, BREAST MRI (Society of Breast MRI Hands-on 200 case review), TOMOSYNTHESIS, & AUTOMATED WHOLE BREAST ULTRASOUND, ALL IN ONE CONFERENCE!

This course is designed for radiologists who find themselves challenged by the new practical issues of performing successful high-quality breast imaging in a changing medical environment. This year, we have redesigned the course to better meet every radiologist’s ongoing breast imaging needs:

FOUR GREAT WAYS TO MEET ALL YOUR INITIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR MQSA, FDA, AND ACR ACCREDITATION IN MAMMOGRAPHY, BREAST MRI, TOMOSYNTHESIS, & AUTOMATED WHOLE BREAST ULTRASOUND, ALL IN ONE CONFERENCE!

Attendees have a CHOICE of attending the didactic track encompassing all breast imaging modalities, and/or any or all of the FOUR interactive workshop tracks, all taught by a world class faculty:

1. In MAMMOGRAPHY (300 unknown cases read by each attendee at the workstation) [up to 10 hours of CME]
2. In MRI (Society of Breast MRI Hands-on 200 case review at the workstation) [up to 10 hours of CME], and
3. In TOMOSYNTHESIS (8 hours of interactive instruction- includes tomosynthesis 200 cases to be read at the workstation).
4. In AUTOMATED WHOLE BREAST ULTRASOUND (4 Hour training course plus 4 hour prerequisite self-study prior to hands-on session)

By doing so, attendees can meet the 240 case initial recertification requirements in mammography under MQSA, meet the 100 cases MRI interpretation requirements for ACR accreditation in breast MRI, and meet the initial 8 hours of  training required by FDA for interpretation of Tomosynthesis cases!

Attendees can choose to attend only the didactic track, OR can combine the didactic track with ANY OR ALL of these interactive tracks! (They also may choose to attend only the 8 hour Tomosynthesis track. In order to receive the 8 hour certification in tomosynthesis, FDA requires 8 hours of prior training in digital mammography. If you do not have prior training in digital mammography, this can be fulfilled by also taking the digital mammography workshop track.)

Attendees can also choose to attend the interactive workstation-based physician-only Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound track.

The extremely popular and successful hands-on workshops teaching stereotactic, ultrasound-guided, and MR needle biopsy techniques and Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound, featuring the latest equipment from a wide spectrum of vendors, will also again be offered and will be included as part of the didactic lecture track.

This year, we are honoring DR. TOM STAVROS as our Keynote Speaker. Dr. STAVROS is considered the world’s most outstanding expert in breast ultrasound. His textbook remains the definitive reference on breast ultrasound, and his lectures continue to amaze and enlighten radiologists worldwide.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE 8 HOUR ALL DAY INTERACTIVE TOMOSYNTHESIS COURSE ON THURSDAY:
This course includes the option to read up to 200 tomosynthesis cases on your own at the workstation. Attendees can do so PRIOR TO the interactive Tomosynthesis lecture course on Thursday, OR can review the tomosynthesis cases at the workstation on Thursday afternoon, after the morning didactic session on Tomosynthesis. The latter way of attending the Tomosynthesis course is more ideal, as the attendees would be gaining the full benefit of the didactic lectures prior to reviewing cases “live” at the workstation. HOWEVER, if you wish to review tomo cases at the workstation up to and including Wednesday night instead of waiting until after the didactic portion of the tomosynthesis course on Thursday, you will have completed 8 hours of tomosynthesis training by the end of the didactic course at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, and do not have to attend the Thursday afternoon workshop session. HOWEVER, if you choose to do this, it would be VERY HELPFUL to you to attend the workshop orientation session at 3:15 PM on Monday, August 5.

If you choose the option of reading tomosynthesis cases at the workstation after the didactic tomosynthesis lectures on Thursday morning (which is the PREFERRED ORDER for the most learning benefit), then you must stay until 5:15 PM Thursday to complete the 8 hours of the Tomosynthesis course.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, registrants will be able to:

• Apply new and improved skills in perception to the interpretation of screening mammograms.
• Develop strategies to reduce the possibility of a missed lesion at screening.
• Perform a more comprehensive evaluation of screening-detected abnormalities, including appropriate use of special mammographic views, ultrasound, MR, and other modalities
• Appraise the current status of interventional breast procedures, especially core biopsy.
• Perform the techniques of stereotactic, ultrasound, and MR-guided core needle biopsy of the breast.
• Delineate the expanding role of the Breast MR in the everyday practice of breast imaging, including its role in screening high-risk patients.
• Perform interpretation of up to 300 digital mammograms at the workstation, documented toward accreditation or re-accreditation in mammography under MQSA
• Perform interpretation of up to 200 Breast MR examinations, documented toward ACR Breast MR accreditation.
• Acquire up to 8 hours of Tomosynthesis interactive instruction, documented toward fulfilling the 8 hours required by FDA for one to perform and interpret Tomosynthesis.
• Appreciate the role of Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound in breast cancer screening.

Accreditation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of Didactic Lecture Course only 23.75 and up to 36.50 for entire 5 day course. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Modality Breakdown

This program provides the following CME Credit Hours by Modality:
DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY (didactic sessions): 7.5 hours
BREAST ULTRASOUND (didactic sessions & interventional workshop): 5.5 hours
BREAST MRI (didactic sessions & interventional workshop): 5.0 hours
DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY: WORKSHOP AT THE WORKSTATION: up to 10.0 hours
BREAST MRI: WORKSHOP AT THE WORKSTATION: up to 10.0 hours
TOMOSYNTHESIS INTERACTIVE COURSE (didactic & workshops): 8.0 hours
AUTOMATED WHOLE BREAST ULTRASOUND (Both special training sessions): 4.0 hours
Also – 8 SAMS

Schedule

Monday, August 05

Tuesday, August 06

Wednesday, August 07

Thursday, August 08

Friday, August 09

Speakers

Program Director

Michael N. Linver, MD, FACR, FSBI

Director of Mammography Emeritus

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, P.C.

Clinical Professor of Radiology

University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico

GUEST FACULTY

Gilda Cardeñosa, MS, MD, FACR, FSBI

Former Professor of Breast Imaging

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

Christopher Comstock, MD, FACR, FSBI

Director of Breast Imaging Education

Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center

Attending Radiologist

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Jessica W.T. Leung, MD, FACR, FSBI

Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Chief, Section of Breast Imaging

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Michael T. Nelson, MD, FACR, FSBI

Professor of Radiology

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota

FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER

A. Thomas Stavros, MD, FACR, FSRU, FRANZCR

Professor Specialist

Department of Radiology

University of Texas Health Sciences Center
San Antonio, Texas

LOCAL FACULTY

Jamie Giesbrandt, MD

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, P.C.
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Anthony J. Miller, M.D.

Co-director of Mammography

Stuart B. Paster, MD, FACR

Co-Director of Mammography (Retired)

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, P.C.
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Linda A. Smith, MD, FACS

Breast Surgeon

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Registration

Fees

A letter of verification from the Department Chairman must accompany the application of anyone wishing to qualify for the reduced rate. Enrollment will be confirmed on the basis of registration fee. We do not process registration without payment. We cannot guarantee course materials on site for a registration received after 06/05/2019.

Sign-in

Sign-in will take place on Monday at 7:00 AM in the Ballroom Foyer.

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Accommodations

La Fonda Hotel

100 East San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501

(800)523-5002 or (505)982-5511

Online: www.lafondasantafe.com/group-reservation-request/

Room Rate: $229.00 Single/Double
Group Code: X-ray Associates of New Mexico

Reservations must be received by Friday, July 5, 2019 or until block has been filled. After that date, room space available basis only. To be assured of a room at this lovely hotel, we urge you to make your reservations early. The charge for additional person(s) in a room, after two, is $15.00 each, per night. Children 12-and-under stay with parents, utilizing existing bedding. All sleeping rooms are subject to Lodger's tax of 7% and Gross Receipts tax. Theses taxes are subject to change without notice. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and Check out time is 12:00 noon. Individual may change their hotel departure date as late as the day they arrive. Upon check in they will be asked to re-confirm their departure date by signature.

The La Fonda is SOLD OUT! OVER FLOW IS NOW GOING TO THE INN AT LORETTO. Call Eli at 505-984-7909 to make your reservation. Mention Code X-Ray to receive group rate of $209.

Venue

La Fonda Hotel

https://www.lafondasantafe.com/

800-523-5002

Travel

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Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for commercial support of CME activities. All faculty participants in IICME programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to this meeting or its content. Faculty disclosure forms are included in the course syllabus and are available at the registration desk for participating review. In addition, faculty disclosure will be made at the beginning of each lecture.

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