Multi-Modality Imaging of Breast Cancer: New Techniques, Advanced Diagnosis and Staging

Multi-Modality Imaging of Breast Cancer: New Techniques, Advanced Diagnosis and Staging
June 1-3, 2011
Seattle, Washington

Course Description
This course provides an intriguing review of leading edge, multi-modality imaging of breast cancer. Bringing together recognized world leaders in advanced breast cancer imaging, this conference is intended for Radiologists, Surgeons, Pathologists, Technologists, Sonographers and other professionals with special interest in breast cancer. This course provides opportunities for a lot of interaction with the experts.

• dentify the mammographic, MR and Ultrasound patterns of invasive and in situ breast cancer using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Discuss the changing roles of imaging for high-risk patients, as well as for the advanced diagnosis, MR-guided biopsy and staging of breast cancer.
• Describe the advantages of a multi-modality, intra-disciplinary approach to breast cancer.
• Evaluate MR-CAD, BSGI, Whole-body MR and Positron Emission Mammography (PEM).

Program Chairman
Bruce A. Porter, MD, FACR

Guest Faculty
László Tabár, MD, PHD
A. Thomas Stavros, MD, FACR
Constance D. Lehman MD, PhD, FACR
Michael N. Linver, MD, FACR
Michael S. Middleton, MD, PhD
James V. Rogers, MD
J. David Beatty, MD
Julio Ibarra, MD

ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in
accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
through the joint sponsorship of The Institute for Medical
Studies and First Hill Diagnostic Imaging. The Institute
for Medical Studies is accredited by the ACCME to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT HOURS
The Institute for Medical Studies designates this
educational activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits™. (Mammo Credits = 3.75 hours;
MR Credits = 11.25 hours; US Credits = 3.5 hours;
General = 2.75 hours) Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity. Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in most states, for up to
50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. Category
1 AMA credit is also recognized by the AIUM, ASE and
SDMS. A maximum of 18.25 credits have been approved
by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Discover the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, a fabulous hotel
located in downtown Seattle’s most popular waterfront
district. The Marriott is conveniently located across the
street from the Bell Harbor Int’l Conference Center.

A group rate is available for a limited number of rooms,
so make your reservations early! Please reference ILLILLA.
Cut off date: Friday, May 13, 2011
Group Rate: $219/night
Seattle Marriott Waterfront Reservations:
1-800-455-8254 or 206-443-5000 | www.marriott.com

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EXHIBITORS
FHDI Symposia gratefully acknowledges Aurora
Imaging Technology, Bard, Dilon, Elsevier, GE,
Hologic, Invivo, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
Mammography Reporting System, Merge Healthcare,
PenRad, Philips, SenoRx, Sentinelle Medical,
Siemens Medical, SuperSonic Imagine for making
this program possible. A special thanks to Swedish
Medical Center for their continued support.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Phone: (206) 329-0304
Fax: (206) 323-6989
bmennen@firsthill.com
www.firsthill.com

Please mail or fax your registration form with payment
information to:

FHDI Symposia | Attn: Britt Mennen
1001 Boylston Avenue | Seattle, WA 98104
An administrative fee of $100 will apply to cancellations
occurring after May 6, 2011.

REGISTRATION ONLINE:
To register online please visit us at www.firsthill.com.
Complete the on-line registration form, print and fax
it to us at 206-323-6989.