Breast MR with Guided Biopsy

Breast MR with Guided Biopsy
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Reston, VA

MEETING SPONSOR:
American College of Radiology
1891 Preston White Dr
Reston, VA 20191
Toll-Free (800) 227-5463, ext 4040
(703) 262-9307
Email: acrcampus@acr.org
Website: http://www.acr.org/s_acr/sec_events.asp?CID=2688&DID=17797

CONFERENCE CENTER:
ACR Education Center
1892 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Website: http://www.acr.org/educenter

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.acr.org/EducationCenter/ACRFutureClassroom/BreastMRInfo.aspx

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
This 100-case, 2 day course, led by Constance Lehman, M.D. Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chair of Radiology at the University of Washington and Director of Breast Imaging,
is designed to provide practicing radiologists with an intensive, hands-on experience in reading breast MRI. Throughout the 2-day program participants will develop their interpretive skills through extensive case reviews at individual work stations. In addition, hands-on MRI guided biopsy workshops will provide training in accurate and safe MRI guided biopsy techniques.

Program Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
1. Assess the clinical role of breast MRI in patient selection and in improved detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease
2. Learn imaging protocols and techniques to produce high quality breast MR images in keeping with current recommended standards
3. Accurately and efficiently interpret and report on breast MR exams in accordance with the ACR BI-RADS MRI module
4. Use breast MRI guided biopsy tools effectively and safely

INSTRUCTORS:
Lehman

CME HOURS: 19

LECTURE TOPICS:
Angio/IR, Mammography/Women's Imaging, MRI

ACTIVITIES: not listed