2024 ASNC Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep course

Overview

The 2024 ASNC Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course is designed to support nuclear cardiology professionals preparing for the 2024 CBNC Board Exams or seeking to maintain current, board-focused knowledge. This on-demand course includes recorded virtual-live lectures, expert exam answer explanations, interactive practice exams, and pre-recorded sessions tailored to the CBNC exam blueprint.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Recorded virtual-live lectures, pre-recorded lectures, interactive practice exams, audio and PDF slide downloads
Total size: 19 video lectures and 4 interactive practice exams with 170 questions

Agenda

This self-paced course offers comprehensive pre-recorded faculty presentations and multiple practice exams designed to reinforce nuclear cardiology board exam knowledge.

• Welcome & Introduction — Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC
• Session I: Physics, Instrumentation, Radionuclides, Radiation Safety
• Physics for the Boards — James Case, PhD, MASNC
• Production and Management of Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals — Marianna Dakanali, PhD
• The Basics of Radiation Safety — Benjamin Auer, PhD
• Instrumentation (SPECT and PET) — C. David Cooke, MSEE
• Practice Exam 1 (self-paced)
• Session II: Acquisition and Quality Control, Gated SPECT, Artifact Recognition, and MUGA
• Technical Aspects of Acquisition and Processing — Maria L. Mackin, CNMT, RT(N), FASNC
• Gated SPECT — E. Gordon DePuey, MD, MASNC
• Artifact Recognition — E. Gordon DePuey, MD, MASNC
• Instrumentation Quality Control — Mark C. Hyun, CNMT, NCT, RS, RT(N,R,CT), FASNC
• Radionuclide Angiocardiography — Ronald G. Schwartz, MD, MASNC
• Practice Exam 2 (self-paced)
• Session III: Test Selection, Stress and Nuclear Protocols Interpretation, Appropriate Use, and Risk Stratification
• Stress Testing — Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC
• Nuclear Imaging Protocols and Interpretation — Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC
• Patient-Centered Imaging and Appropriate Use — Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, MBA, FASNC
• Focused Topic: SPECT Viability: Protocols and Case Review — Karthikeyan Ananthasubramaniam, MD, FASNC
• Risk Stratification SPECT — David E. Winchester, MD, FASNC
• Practice Exam 3 (self-paced)
• Session IV: Cardiac PET, Multimodality Imaging, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cases with the Experts: PET and SPECT
• Cardiac PET: Basics of Perfusion, Viability, and Sarcoidosis — Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH
• Focused Topic: Nuclear Integration in Multimodality Imaging — Saurabh Malhotra, MD, MPH, FASNC
• Focused Topic: 99mTc PYP Imaging Case Review — Prem Soman, MD, PhD, MASNC
• Cases with the Expert, SPECT — Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD
• Cases with the Expert, PET — Karthikeyan Ananthasubramaniam, MD, FASNC
• Practice Exam 4 (self-paced)
• 2024 Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course – Live, Virtual Meeting Recordings
• Supplemental Education (No CME): Interpretation of Incidental Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Findings on SPECT and PET/CT

Speakers

• Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC
• James Case, PhD, MASNC
• Marianna Dakanali, PhD
• Benjamin Auer, PhD
• C. David Cooke, MSEE
• Maria L. Mackin, CNMT, RT(N), FASNC
• E. Gordon DePuey, MD, MASNC
• Mark C. Hyun, CNMT, NCT, RS, RT(N,R,CT), FASNC
• Ronald G. Schwartz, MD, MASNC
• Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, MBA, FASNC
• Karthikeyan Ananthasubramaniam, MD, FASNC
• David E. Winchester, MD, FASNC
• Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH
• Saurabh Malhotra, MD, MPH, FASNC
• Prem Soman, MD, PhD, MASNC
• Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD

Target Audience

This course is intended for nuclear cardiologists, cardiology fellows, nuclear medicine physicians, and allied health professionals involved in nuclear cardiology who are preparing for the CBNC Board Exams or seeking to update their nuclear cardiology knowledge and skills.

Why This Topic Matters

The 2024 ASNC Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course addresses key topics essential for board certification and clinical practice in nuclear cardiology, ensuring learners strengthen their expertise in imaging protocols, instrumentation, radiation safety, and diagnostic interpretation. This course supports targeted preparation aligned with the 2024 CBNC exam blueprint, enhancing professional confidence and knowledge.

By offering thorough nuclear cardiology education through MedHub Central, this course reinforces current standards and practical applications within the specialty, making it a valuable resource for those committed to advancing their proficiency and maintaining high-quality patient care.