Breast Imaging Update

Breast Imaging Update
Friday, March 27, 2009 - Sunday, March 29, 2009
San Francisco, CA

MEETING SPONSOR:
University of California San Francisco
Dept of Radiology Postgraduate Education
3333 California Street, Suite 375
San Francisco, CA 94143-0629
(415) 476-5731
FAX (415) 476-9213
Email: cme@radiology.ucsf.edu
Website: http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/postgrad/

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Hotel 480
480 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA
Toll-Free 866-912-0972
415-398--8900
Website: http://www.hotel480.com

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/postgrad/courses

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
Course Description: This course is designed for the clinical radiologist who specializes in breast imaging or who practices general diagnostic radiology including breast imaging. It is intended to provide an overview and update on clinically relevant topics in diagnostic imaging of the breast including recent developments in the subspecialty. A practical approach is emphasized which includes formal didactic lectures covering core topics in breast imaging with concepts reinforced by interactive workshops in a small group setting. Lectures and workshops on similar core topic areas will be covered by different faculty to provide participants with a broader perspective on the different approaches for problem solving in breast imaging.

This course satisfies the continuing medical education requirement for MQSA in breast imaging.

SELF-ASSESSMENT MODULE
An optional breast imaging self-assessment module will be offered as part of this weekend course. Those persons who wish to receive SAM credit will need to complete a short test and the answers will be reviewed on the last day of the course. A comprehensive answer booklet containing diagnosis, answers and references will be distributed.

Subspecialty ABR Reference Number: Credits
Breast Imaging UCSS 100507–0163 2

The self-assessment test has been qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.

Attendees who wish to receive SAM credit must complete and submit their tests to be scored. Note that participation in the SAM test & discussion is required to claim the corresponding Category 1 Credits.


Objectives:
At the end of the general breast course, the participant should be able to
1. compare the considerations applicable to screening with different breast imaging techniques, including mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI
2. Describe the rationale and expected outcomes for imaging surveillance of probably benign lesions of the breast.
3. Understand the appropriate use of BIRADs and be familiar with recent updates.
4. Use methods to reduce the number of false-negative and false-positive mammography interpretations
5. Assist in diagnostic workups using interventional breast imaging procedures, including percutaneous sampling of nonpalpable lesions;
6. Describe the current uses of full-field digital mammography and computer assisted detection
7. Recognize the indications, strengths and weaknesses of current breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques.


INSTRUCTORS:
Joe, Chang, Flowers, Hylton, Monsees, Sickles, Tso

CME HOURS: 18.5

LECTURE TOPICS:
Mammography/Women's Imaging, MRI, Ultrasound

ACTIVITIES: not listed