CMEscience Advanced Breast Imaging – October 12-13, 2023

Overview

The CMEscience Advanced Breast Imaging course, delivered October 12-13, 2023, is an in-depth educational program designed for medical professionals seeking comprehensive expertise in state-of-the-art breast imaging. This advanced curriculum emphasizes current diagnosis strategies and the work up of challenging breast cases, incorporating updates in technologies such as digital mammography, tomosynthesis, and MRI, as well as risk management principles. Presented by leading faculty in breast imaging, the course aligns with our brand promise: World-Class Medical Learning — Accessible anytime, anywhere.

Attendees gain practical skills, the latest clinical updates, and evidence-based guidance to tackle complex diagnostic scenarios and optimize outcomes in breast imaging practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Analyze and interpret advanced breast imaging modalities, including tomosynthesis, mammography, ultrasound, and MRI.
• Differentiate and manage problematic or challenging breast cases using evidence-based guidelines.
• Evaluate the role of contrast-enhanced mammography and novel imaging modalities in breast cancer detection.
• Review and correlate benign and malignant breast entities across imaging platforms.
• Identify and solve BI-RADS 3 dilemmas, calcification characterization, and post-therapy imaging findings.
• Apply best practices for image-guided biopsies, localization, and staging.
• Integrate risk management principles into breast imaging practice to optimize patient care and safety.

Topics

• Tomosynthesis Update 2023 – What Have We Learned? What’s Next?
• Is Contrast Enhanced Mammography a Better Mammogram?
• Review Breast Anatomy and Benign Breast Entities with Mammogram, Ultrasound and MRI Correlation
• Calcifications on Digital Mammography
• BIRADS 3 on Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, and MRI
• Challenging Calcification Cases on Digital Mammography
• BI-RADS 3 Dilemmas on Digital Mammography and Ultrasound: Avoiding Misinterpretation
• Tips on Improving Cancer Detection on Digital Mammography and Ultrasound, Part 1
• Imaging After Breast Conservation Therapy- Mammogram, Ultrasound and MRI
• Tips on Improving Cancer Detection on Digital Mammography and Ultrasound, Part 2
• Multimodality Radiology Pathology Correlation for Elevated Risk Breast Pathology
• Simplifying Biopsies with Breast Ultrasound
• Breast Cancer Staging with Ultrasound
• Targeted Axillary Dissection- Mammography and Ultrasound
• Breast Cancer Localization- No More Wires! – Mammography and Ultrasound
• How to Read a Breast MRI- Case Review
• Abbreviated MRI and Novel Breast Imaging Modalities
• MRI-Guided Breast Biopsies – The Moseley Method
• Risk Management for Breast Imagers (On-Demand Streaming Bonus)

Target Audience

This course is tailored for health professionals involved in breast imaging and patient care, including:

• Radiologists
• Breast Imaging Specialists
• Oncologists
• Surgeons
• Residents and Fellows in Radiology
• Physicians seeking advanced CME in breast imaging
• Technologists and allied health professionals working in breast imaging

Speakers

Tanya W. Moseley, MD, FSBI, PMP, CMQ/OE, CN-BP

Dr. Moseley brings expertise in breast imaging and is recognized for her insights into novel technologies, including MRI-guided biopsies and advancements in mammography.

Sarah M. Pittman, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Pittman contributes her clinical experience in breast anatomy, benign and malignant breast disease, and post-therapy imaging review.

Ray Cody Mayo, MD

Dr. Mayo specializes in digital mammography, ultrasound applications, and advanced techniques for breast cancer detection and localization.

Sunita Pal, MD

Dr. Pal focuses on practical case reviews, improving cancer detection, and multimodality radiology-pathology correlation in elevated risk patients.

Alfred B. Watson Jr. MD, MPH, FSBI, FACR, FACPM

Dr. Watson delivers specialized instruction on risk management for breast imagers in the on-demand streaming bonus session.

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