Mt. Sinai Update 2009: Breast Imaging

Mt. Sinai Update 2009: Breast Imaging
Monday, October 12, 2009 - Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New York, NY

MEETING SPONSOR:
International Institute for CME

P.O. Box 350
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-0290
FAX (205) 467-0195
Email: iicmemail@gmail.com
Website: http://www.iicme.net

CONFERENCE CENTER:
New York Marriott East Side
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New York, NY 10017
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212-755-4000
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MEETING DESCRIPTION:
Course Purpose:

This CME program is designed to cover clinical aspects of breast imaging including conventional and digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and interventional procedures, as well as medicolegal issues. The faculty consists of nine 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.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Discuss the latest ACR BI-RADS terminology for breast abnormalities seen on mammography, ultrasound, and MRI.

2. Develop a systematic approach to the assessment of calcifications, masses and asymmetries seen on mammography.

3. Appreciate the latest technologic developments in digital mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI.

4. Understand the evolving role of ultrasound and MRI in screening, problem solving, and staging.

5. 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 educational activity for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of of their participation in the activity.

INSTRUCTORS:
Feig, Conason, Hermann, Margolies, Philpotts, Rappaport, Sickles, Szabo

CME HOURS: 18.75

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

ACTIVITIES: not listed