Course Description

This CME program is designed to cover clinical aspects of breast imaging including mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis,  breast ultrasound, breast MRI, molecular breast imaging and interventional procedures, as well as medicolegal issues.  The faculty consists of  nineteen nationally and internationally recognized experts.  The program of lectures and panel discussions will be filled with “take home” information that should benefit every breast imaging practice.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss  ACR BI-RADS 5th Edition terminology for breast imaging findings on mammography, ultrasound and MRI.
• Develop a multimodality approach to screening, staging and clinical problem solving and understand the newest MQSA mandates.
• Develop a systematic approach to the assessment of findings on mammography, ultrasound, and MRI.
• Appreciate the latest technologic developments in digital breast tomosynthesis, automated breast ultrasound and breast MRI.
• Understand the techniques and skills for performance of tomosynthesis, guided breast biopsy.
• Discuss recent screening mammography controversies.
• Reduce their risk of false negative interpretation and malpractice litigation.

Target Audience

This course is designed for radiologists who interpret breast imaging studies and perform breast interventional procedures.  Physicians in other specialties involved with the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases, medical physicists, mammography technologists, breast center administrators, and other health care professionals will also benefit from this course.

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 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 12 SAM’s credits pending ABR approval. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Schedule

Monday, October 01

Tuesday, October 02

Wednesday, October 03

Speakers

Program Director

Stephen A. Feig, MD, FACR, FSBI

Director, Breast Imaging

UCI Medical Center Orange , CA

Fong and Jean Tsai Professor of Womens' Imaging

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Orange, CA

Section Chief Breast Imaging

UCI Medical Center

Laurie Margolies, MD, FACR, FSBI

Professor of Radiology

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

System Chief Breast Imaging

Mount Sinai Health System

Director of Breast Imaging Dubin Breast Center

The Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, NY

Faculty

Jeffery B. Bloom, Esq.

Partner

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman and Mackauf

New York, NY

Christopher E. Comstock, MD, FACR, FSBI

Professor of Radiology

Director of Breast Imaging Education

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY

Adriana Corben, MD, FCAP

Associate Director of Breast Pathology Clinical Services

Associate Professor

Department of Pathology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, FSBI

Professor of Radiology

Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

Clinical Professor of Radiology

University of Rochester

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Rochester, NY

Robert S. Deutch, Esq.

Partner

Aaronson, Rappaport, Feinstein and Deutsch, L.L.P.

New York, NY

Lina Jandorf, MA

Professor

Cancer Prevention and Control

Department of  Population Health Sciences and Policy

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, NY

Karen Ann Lee, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, NY

Katharine D. Maglione, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Mount Sinai Medical Center Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, NY

Anita K. Mehta, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Breast Imaging and Interventional Center
George Washington University Medical Center
Washington, DC

Ellen B. Mendelson, MD, FACR, FSBI

Professor Emeritus of Radiology

Northwestern University School of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Linda Moy, MD, FSBI

Professor of Radiology

New York University School of Medicine

New York, NY

Kenneth Offit, MD

Chief, Clinical Genetics Services; Robert and Kate NIehaus Chair in Inherited Cancer Genomics

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY

Ami Shah, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY

Edward A. Sickles, MD, FSBI, FACR

Professor Emeritus of Radiology

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine San Francisco, CA

Emily Sonnenblick, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY

Janet Szabo, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY

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 09/01/2018.

Sign-in

Sign-in will take place on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 7:00 AM in the Ballroom Foyer.

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Accommodations

The New Yorker
A Wyndham Hotel

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481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

1-800-764-4680

Room rate $269 single/double

Experience New York to its fullest with services and amenities that keep you connected, rejuvenated, and inspired. Our concierge serves as your guide to the city, helping with anything from Broadway tickets and restaurant reservations to tours, directions, and sightseeing recommendations. Keep up with work in our 24-hour business center, or achieve your workout goals in the fitness center. Before you leave, stop by our onsite gift shop and grab a souvenir for loved ones back home.

WiFi
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Concierge
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Business Center
Meet the demands of the office while away in our 24-hour business center, where you can copy, print, and check your email at computer workstations.

24-Hour Dining
No matter what time hunger strikes, our iconic Tick Tock Diner is ready to serve signature sandwiches, salads, and breakfast around the clock.

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Venue

The New Yorker – A Wyndham Hotel

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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.

Disclaimer

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