World Class CME’s National Diagnostic Imaging Symposium™is a comprehensive program featuring 115 presentations across 10 subspecialties, including Abdominal, Chest, Cardiovascular, Emergency, Genitourinary, Neurology, Musculoskeletal and Nuclear Medicine.
* Date of Original Release: February 15, 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Increase diagnostic capabilities in multiple radiology sub-specialties
Utilize CT and MRI to assess injury and disease in the extremities, spine and face
Apply ultrasound to musculoskeletal, gynecological, obstetrical, cardiovascular and other organ systems
Effectively use MDCT and MR imaging to evaluate the abdomen, liver, pancreas, spleen and bowel
Plan the appropriate imaging of emergency department patients, including pediatric patients
Improve assessment of genitourinary malignancies, masses and anomalies using MRI, CT and US
Improve diagnostic accuracy in breast imaging and distinguish advantages of the newest breast screening and diagnostic technologies
Correctly interpret and stage CT findings in the context of a lung cancer-screening program
Understand how to utilize non-invasive options such as CT, MR and ultrasound for the evaluation of vascular problems
Improve skills in MR and US-guided radiology procedures
Enhance understanding of the use and limitations of PET/CT
1. Point-Counter-Point: Abbreviated Screening Breast MRI Versus Breast MRI – Keep the Full Protocol – Sarah M. Friedewald, MD, and Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
2. 3T vs 1.5T in Breast: What Are the Benefits? Are They Needed? – Katja Pinker, MD, PhD, EBBI
3. Controversies in Breast MRI – Are They Real? – Christopher E. Comstock, MD, FACR
4. MRI Biopsies: From Basics to Tips and Tricks – Sarah M. Friedewald, MD
5. Breast MRI in the Post Lumpectomy Patient – Christopher E. Comstock, MD, FACR
6. The Effective Use of Breast MRI as a Problem Solver – Katja Pinker, MD, PhD, EBBI
7. Current Status of Breast DWI – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
8. Breast MRI in the Preoperative Setting – Sarah M. Friedewald, MD
9. Challenges with BIRADS-3 in Breast MRI – Christopher E. Comstock, MD, FACR
10. Difficulties with NME: Is it BPE or DCIS? – Katja Pinker, MD, PhD, EBBI
11. Breast MRI Cases to Leave For Your Partner – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD