UCSF Thoracic Imaging 2023

Overview

UCSF Thoracic Imaging 2023 is a comprehensive online CME course focused on the practical imaging of the pulmonary, vascular, and cardiac systems. This course provides a detailed review of thoracic imaging techniques, emphasizing the use of CT, PET, MRI, and radiography correlations with an emphasis on recently updated clinical guidelines and diagnostic criteria.

On-demand radiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course includes a broad range of topics relevant to thoracic imaging, presented through concise continuing medical education lectures that enhance knowledge on lung disease, neoplasms, infections, vascular, and cardiac conditions.

• Multi-disciplinary Approach to Diffuse Lung Disease — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• An Approach to Distinguishing Fibrotic Lung Diseases — Maya Vella, MD
• Cystic Lung Disease — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Mosaic Attenuation-Perfusion — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Airways Diseases — Maya Vella, MD
• Chronic Consolidation — Brian M. Haas, MD
• Challenging Chest Radiographs — Maya Vella, MD
• Iatrogenesis Imperfecta – Post‐Op Findings in the Chest — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Elevating the Analysis of the Lateral Chest Radiograph — Brian M. Haas, MD
• Challenging Chest Cases — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Update on the Approach to the Pulmonary Nodule — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Thoracic Incidentalomas — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• The Subsolid Nodule – Current Concepts — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Mediastinal Contours on the Chest Radiograph — Brian M. Haas, MD
• CT-Guided Lung Biopsies – Approach, Risks, and Benefits — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Approach to Pulmonary Infections — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Classic Appearances of Unusual Infections — Maya Vella, MD
• Unpacking the Tuberculosis Chest Radiograph — Brian M. Haas, MD
• Approach to the Mediastinal Mass — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Challenging Chest Cases — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Update on Pulmonary Embolism — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Beyond No PE – CT Findings of Acute Chest Pain — Maya Vella, MD
• Thoracic Vascular Trauma — Brian M. Haas, MD
• Acute Aortic Syndromes — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Cardiothoracic Hardware Challenge — Maya Vella, MD
• Approach to Repaired Congenital Heart Disease — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Post‐op Heart – Normal Findings and When to Raise the Alarm — Maya Vella, MD
• CT Clues in Pulmonary Hypertension — Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Congenital Lung Lesions — Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Challenging Chest Cases — Maya Vella, MD

Learning Objectives

• Interpret high-resolution CT scans of the lungs and provide focused differential diagnoses
• Apply a practical approach to the imaging of lung infections
• Identify typical manifestations of acute and chronic aortic diseases
• Utilize cross-sectional imaging in the evaluation of pulmonary embolism
• Differentiate benign vs. malignant lung nodules/masses on CT and PET
• Implement the use of CT and PET in the evaluation and staging of lung cancer

Speakers

• Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Maya Vella, MD
• Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Brian M. Haas, MD

This educational activity is provided by the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, accredited by the ACCME for continuing medical education for physicians.

Target Audience

This course is designed for radiologists, physician assistants, and nurses involved in thoracic imaging and diagnosis, aiming to strengthen their expertise in imaging interpretation and clinical application.

Why This Topic Matters

UCSF Thoracic Imaging 2023 addresses critical updates and practical approaches in thoracic radiology, which are essential for accurate diagnosis and management of pulmonary, vascular, and cardiac diseases. This specialized knowledge supports radiologists and allied health professionals in improving interpretative accuracy and clinical decision-making.

MedHub Central offers this course to provide accessible, expert-led thoracic imaging education, reinforcing professional competency within radiology and related specialties through evidence-based, clinically relevant content.