SCMR CMR Board Exam Review course 2025

Overview

The SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2025 is a comprehensive educational program tailored to support physicians preparing for certification in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). This course aligns with the objectives established by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) and the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™).

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 2 videos, 1 PDF
Total size: 27.7 GB

Agenda

This course provides recorded continuous video sessions from the 2025 review conference, covering foundational and advanced topics in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.

• Session 1: Basics of MRI — Welcome address; Basic MR Physics; Basic pulse sequences for MR imaging; Principles of fast imaging; MRI Safety; CMR and devices – patient preparation, safety and artifacts; Live Q&A
• Session 2: Select and perform protocols — Cine Imaging; LGE imaging; CMR stress perfusion imaging; CMR for flow quantification; Optimizing CMR image quality and trouble-shooting; Recognizing and minimizing common CMR artifacts; Live Q&A
• Session 3: Ischemic and nonischemic heart disease — CMR for T1 & T2 mapping; Assessing acute coronary syndromes; Acute myocarditis and the Lake Louise Criteria; Pericardial disease; Cardiac involvement in systemic diseases and infections; Cardiac masses and tumors; Live Q&A
• Session 4: Nonischemic heart disease, pericardial disease, cardiac masses — Assessing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC); Infiltrative and storage heart disease; Non-compaction cardiomyopathy; Iron overload; Differentiating athlete’s heart from cardiomyopathies; Live Q&A
• Session 5: Valvular heart disease and congenital heart disease — CMR for valvular heart disease; Common and complex congenital heart disease; Understanding shunts; Live Q&A
• Session 6: Vascular Disease — Assessment of aortic diseases; Pulmonary arteries and veins; Coronary arteries; Peripheral vascular disease; Extracardiac and extravascular findings; Live Q&A

Speakers

The course was directed by Dr. Ming-Yen Ng and Dr. Kevin Steel, with an organizing committee comprised of Prof. Stefan Piechnik, Dr. Rachel Wald, Dr. Kate Hanneman, Dr. Kanae Mukai, and Dr. Katherine Thomas. This panel of experienced professionals guided the content development to ensure alignment with certification standards.

Target Audience

This course is intended for cardiologists, radiologists, and other medical professionals preparing for the CBCMR certification exam in cardiovascular magnetic resonance. It is also suitable for trainees and fellows seeking structured review of CMR principles and clinical applications, as well as clinicians aiming to deepen their expertise in CMR diagnostics and interpretation.

Why This Topic Matters

The SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2025 addresses key knowledge areas in cardiovascular magnetic resonance critical for board certification and clinical practice. For healthcare professionals in cardiology and radiology, mastering these competencies supports accurate patient preparation, appropriate protocol selection, and expert image interpretation.

MedHub Central provides access to this course, reinforcing its professional relevance by offering a structured, CME-aligned platform for ongoing learning in this specialized area of cardiology. This resource strengthens expertise and confidence in CMR applications essential to contemporary cardiovascular care.