UCSF Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging 2022 ( VIDEOS)

Overview

UCSF Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging 2022 ( VIDEOS) is an on-demand digital CME course designed for both general and specialized radiologists. It offers an extensive review of clinically relevant topics in chest, abdominal, pelvic, and obstetrics-gynecology imaging, with expert discussions on interpretation techniques, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging clinical practices.

On-demand Radiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course provides case-based continuing medical education lectures covering abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic imaging with practical emphasis on routine and advanced radiological interpretation.

• Abdominal Imaging: female pelvis, acute pelvic pain in reproductive-age females, early and ectopic pregnancy, male pelvis and prostate, gastrointestinal conditions including liver pathology, and organ transplant evaluations
• Thoracic Imaging: lung cancer screening, pulmonary embolism diagnosis, mediastinal masses, chest radiograph interpretation, and other critical findings for general radiologists

Learning Objectives

• Recognize complications and diagnostic strategies for pregnant patients including first trimester viability and placenta accreta spectrum disorders
• Distinguish benign from malignant conditions of the female pelvis
• Identify and evaluate abdomino-pelvic conditions related to prostate, bowel, uterus, biliary tree, and abdominal transplants
• Assess acute pelvic pain in both pregnant and non-pregnant females
• Improve thyroid biopsy procedural skills
• Differential diagnosis of typical versus atypical presentations of thoracic emergencies and pulmonary infections
• Identify benign incidentalomas and mimics in lungs, heart, and mediastinum
• Apply a multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer diagnosis including biopsy techniques
• Understand the clinical implications of artificial intelligence in radiology practice
• Comprehend fundamentals of imaging technique development and CT/MR safety considerations

Speakers

• Michael A. Ohliger, MD, PhD
• Liina Poder, MD
• Preethi R. Raghu, MD
• John T. Mongan, MD, PhD
• Michael D. Hope, MD
• Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD

The faculty includes experienced radiologists with expertise in abdominal, thoracic, pelvic imaging, and radiology informatics, delivering comprehensive lectures on imaging interpretation, safety, and application of artificial intelligence.

Target Audience

Radiologists and other medical professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in abdominal and thoracic imaging interpretation and clinical diagnosis will benefit from this course.

Why This Topic Matters

UCSF Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging 2022 ( VIDEOS) addresses critical imaging topics in radiology, including chest, abdominal, pelvic, and obstetrics-gynecology areas, ensuring clinicians are equipped with relevant knowledge for clinical practice. The course content supports radiologists’ ongoing education and diagnostic confidence in complex cases.

MedHub Central provides this specialized radiology education to enhance understanding of imaging applications and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, reflecting the evolving standards and challenges in abdominal and thoracic imaging.