UCSF Breast Imaging 2024

Overview

Experience the forefront of breast imaging with “UCSF Breast Imaging 2024.” This comprehensive course provides an expert overview of the most clinically significant advancements in breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI. Delivered by leading experts through didactic lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions, the program focuses on practical applications and the latest developments in diagnostic and interventional breast imaging. Enhance your clinical acumen while gaining insights into ethical, legal, and safety considerations—delivered in a flexible online format. World-Class Medical Learning — Accessible anytime, anywhere.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply and utilize BI-RADS categories appropriately in clinical practice
• Develop a skillful and practical approach to performing and interpreting mammography and breast ultrasound
• Understand and implement the growing use of MRI in breast imaging
• Navigate ethical and legal challenges in breast imaging
• Recognize imaging findings in a variety of breast pathologies and reconstructed breasts
• Manage challenging or ambiguous cases using evidence-based strategies

Topics

• An Organized Approach to Interpreting Screening Mammography – Edward A. Sickles, MD
• Mammographic Analysis of Breast Calcifications – Heather I. Greenwood, MD
• Controversies in Breast Imaging for Cancer Screening – Edward A. Sickles, MD
• The Family Tree of Cysts – Rita I. Freimanis, MD
• Imaging the Axilla – Heather I. Greenwood, MD
• Symptomatic Breast Conditions – Rita I. Freimanis, MD
• Mammographic Follow-up as an Alternative to Biopsy – Strengths, Limitations, Pitfalls – Edward A. Sickles, MD
• False Positives and False Negatives Mammography – Maggie Chung, MD
• Potentially Confusing BI-RADS Scenarios – Case Based Learning – Edward A. Sickles, MD
• Diagnostic Breast MRI – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• Update on Breast Density – Maggie Chung, MD
• MRI Safety – What You Should Know – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• Questions and Discussion – Faculty Panel
• Updated MR-BI-RADS Lexicon – Linda Moy, MD
• Breast MRI Case Reviews – What to Biopsy – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• Breast MRI Case Reviews – Test Your Knowledge – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• Questions and Discussion – Faculty Panel
• Breast Ultrasound Nuts and Bolts – Maggie Chung, MD
• Imaging of the Reconstructed Breast – Heather I. Greenwood, MD
• Multi-Modality Case Based Review – Maggie Chung, MD
• Workshop – Missed Breast Cancers and Challenging Cases – Heather I. Greenwood, MD
• Workshops – Challenging Cases – Edward A. Sickles, MD
• Potential Malpractice Scenarios Case Based Review – Edward Sickles, MD
• Tips for Pre and Post-Procedural Care – Rita Freimanis, MD
• Breast MRI Future Directions – Linda Moy, MD
• Invasive Breast Cancer Types – Rita Freimanis, MD
• Imaging of the Male Breast – Rita Freimanis, MD
• Questions and Discussion – Faculty Panel
• Syllabus.pdf

Target Audience

This course is designed for a broad range of healthcare professionals who are committed to advancing their expertise in breast imaging:

• Radiologists
• Physicians from related medical specialties
• Fellows and trainees in radiology
• Technologists and imaging professionals seeking to expand their knowledge
• Any healthcare provider involved in breast imaging

Speakers

• Edward A. Sickles, MD – Expert in screening mammography, case-based imaging, and challenging scenarios in clinical breast imaging.
• Heather I. Greenwood, MD – Specialist in mammographic analysis, axillary imaging, and imaging of the reconstructed breast.
• Rita I. Freimanis, MD – Authority on cyst evaluation, symptomatic breast conditions, and procedural care in breast imaging.
• Maggie Chung, MD – Leader in breast ultrasound, breast density updates, and management of challenging imaging results.
• Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD – Expert in breast MRI, safety protocols, and MRI-guided case reviews.
• Linda Moy, MD – Noted expert in breast MRI lexicon and future directions in breast imaging.
• Faculty Panel – A group of experienced breast imaging specialists offering collaborative expertise and discussion throughout the course.

World-Class Medical Learning — Accessible anytime, anywhere.

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