Breast Imaging 2018

This course blends the newest innovations in breast imaging with time-honored traditional breast imaging modalities and procedures. Special attention will be given to Tomosynthesis and Breast MR, as well as Whole Breast Ultrasound. The contentious issues of Breast Density Legislation and Screening Guidelines will also be addressed.

An interactive screening workshop in which the participants can evaluate 25 digital screening cases WITH TOMOSYNTHESIS at the workstation will be available in the afternoons of March 8, 9 & 10. Upon completion of the workshop, they will receive a certificate stating that they interpreted 25 digital mammograms under supervision, acceptable toward fulfillment of their MQSA requirement.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

•  Review the basic principles and current guidelines for screening mammography.
• Address the multimodality approach to the evaluation of breast lesions.
• Outline the current applications of breast ultrasound in the screening and diagnostic arenas.
• Describe the major aspects of breast MR, including imaging techniques and current indications.
• Discuss the medical and legal concerns regarding the missed breast cancer.
• Delineate current and future applications of Breast Tomosynthesis.

Target Audience

This course is intended for all radiologists with a special interest in Breast Imaging. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized expert teachers of Breast Imaging with a broad breadth of experience and knowledge in this field.

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 [acf field=”iicme_course_credits”] AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Modality Breakdown

TOTAL HOURS OF CME: 16.0 HRS.

Breakdown of hours:

Breast Ultrasound: 3.5 Hrs.
Breast MR: 2.5 Hrs.
Digital Mammography: 5.0 Hrs.
Breast Tomosynthesis: 5.0 Hrs.
4 SAMS pending ABR approval