Breast Tomosynthesis and Screening Breast Ultrasound: Hot Topic Boot Camp

Breast Tomosynthesis and Screening Breast Ultrasound: Hot Topic Boot Camp
Friday, February 03, 2012 - Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Breakers Hotel and Resort
Palm Beach, Florida (FL), United States
Provided by iiCME

CME Provider:
iiCME
Wendy Ryals
PO Box 350
6438 US Hwy 11
Springville, Alabama (AL) 35146
United States

Phone: 205-467-0290
Fax: 205-467-0195

Conference Center:
The Breakers Hotel and Resort
One South County Road
Palm Beach, Florida (FL) 33480
United States

Phone: 5616556611

Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide radiologists and technologists with all the information and training needed to comprehend the use and implementation of breast tomosynthesis and screening breast ultrasound.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
•Explain the role of tomosynthesis as part of the breast imaging paradigm
•Compare the technical aspects of digital breast tomosynthesis to current mammography technique
•Discuss the strengths and pitfalls of digital breast tomosynthesis

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Instructors:
Course Directors:

Margarita L Zuley, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
University of Pittsburgh
Medical Director Breast Imaging
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA

Jules H. Sumkin, DO, FACR
Professor of Radiology
University of Pittsburgh
Chief, Radiology
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA

Course Faculty

Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, FACR
Visiting Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Staff Radiologist
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA

Linda Lovy, RT (R)(M)(CT) RDMS(BR)
Breast Imaging Research Coordinator
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
Breast Imaging
Pittsburgh PA

Specialty Audience:
Radiology