Program Director
Stephen Feig, M.D.,F.A.C.R.
Director, Breast Imaging
Professor of Radiology
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Orange, CA
Faculty
Robert L. Conason, Esq.
Senior Partner
Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman and Mackauf
New York, NY
George Hermann, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Laurie Margolies, M.D.
Director, Breast Imaging
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Ellen B. Mendelson, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Section Head, Breast Imaging
Professor of Radiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Professor of Radiology
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Liane E. Philpotts, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Director, Breast Imaging
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Associate Professor of Radiology
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
Susan Atra, Esq.
Senior Partner
Aaronson, Rappaport, Feinstein and Deutsch, L.L.P.
New York, NY
Janet Szabo, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
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 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of of their participation in the activity.
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2009
EXPIRATION DATE: November 20, 2012
DVD TITLES:
Disc 1:
BIRADS - Feig
Clinical Significance of BIRADS - Philpotts
Disc 2:
Cases: Problem Solving and Management - Mendelson
Problem Solving Mammography - Feig
Disc 3:
BIRADS for MRI - Margolies
Elastography - Mendelson
Disc 4:
Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy - Hermann
Breast MRI- Philpotts
Disc 5:
MR Biopsy Techniques - Philpotts
Mammographic Interpretation and Biopsy - Drs. Feig, Hermann, Philpotts, Sickle
Disc 6:
3T Breast MRI - Margolies
Challenging Cases - Margolies
Disc 7:
Medical Malpractice: Reduce Your Risk - Feig
Breast Imaging Malpractice (An Attorney's Perspective) - Sickles
Disc 8:
Medicolegal Issues: Part 1 - Conason & Atra
Medicolegal Issues: Part 2 - Drs. Feig, Sickles, Conason; Lawyers - Conason & Atra
Disc 9:
Panel Discussion: Part 1 -Drs. Feig, Mendelson, Philpotts, Sickles
Panel Discussion: Part 2 - Drs. Feig, Mendelson, Philpotts, Sickles |
