Description
UCSF Imaging Advances: Abdominal, Thoracic, Skeletal program features a
review of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine in clinical imaging applications
in evaluation of diseases of the breast, chest, joints, abdomen, and pelvis. Traditionally
established practices, as well as newer and developing imaging techniques, are
covered.
CT (Computed Tomography) imaging methods includes HRCT (high-resolution),
MDCT (multi-detector), and CTA (angiography) with emphasis on imaging applications
of the heart, coronary and pulmonary arteries, chest, liver, and pancreas. Emphasis
is also given to the use of multiplanar reformations (MPRs) in the heart, pancreas, and
peripheral vessels. For MRI, state-of-the-art techniques in evaluation of the breast,
heart, and abdomino-pelvic structures are discussed, as well as evaluating potential
pitfalls.
The Ultrasound component examines the applications to OB/Gyn and fetal imaging,
as well as the newer, in-depth applications for musculoskeletal imaging, including the
use of ultrasound for therapeutic musculoskeletal intervention.
The use of PET/CT for
oncologic imaging and corresponding pitfalls are covered. Virtual Colonoscopy
protocols and interpretation guidelines are reviewed. Practical applications of all
these techniques are stressed and radiological information updated for state-of-the-art
imaging practice.
Topics & Speakers
- Imaging of Diffuse Liver Disease
- Virtual Colonoscopy Essentials
- Virtual Colonoscopy Pitfalls
- Non-Contrast MRA
- Solid and Cystic Pancreatic Masses
- CT Urography
Rizwan Aslam, MB, ChB
- OB-Gyn Ultrasound: A Lexicon
- Artifacts, Pitfalls and Normal Variants in OB-Gyn Ultrasound
- Avoiding the Malpractice Crisis in Obstetrical Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Evaluation of the Placenta & Umbilical Cord
- Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Skeletal System
Peter W. Callen, MD
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: General Concepts
- US-Guided Interventions in the MSK System
- Ultrasound of the Shoulder — Part 1 & 2
- Ultrasound of Inflammatory Arthritis
Ronald S. Adler, MD, PhD
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- High-Resolution CT: Update
- Imaging Assessment of Pulmonary Embolism: CTA
- Overview of Coronary Artery CTA: Technique, Anatomy, Pathology
- CTA Assessment of Chest Pain in the ER
- Cardiac MRI: A Primer
Charles S. White, MD
- PET/CT: Methods and Imaging Pitfalls
- PET/CT in Abdominal and Pelvic Malignancies
- PET/CT: Staging, Monitoring and Treatment for Breast Cancer
- PET/CT in Thoracic Malignancies
- PET/SPECT: Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Viability
Randall A. Hawkins, MD, PhD
- Abdominal MR Artifacts: Practical Tips for Image Optimization
- Male and Female Pelvic Masses: a Case-Based Review
- Breast Cancer Screening in High Risk Women: Mammography, US, MRI
- Key Aspects of Breast MRI Technique: Case Review
- Non-Malignant Female Pelvic Imaging
Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
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Faculty
Program Co-Directors
Rizwan Aslam, MB, ChB
Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology; Chief, CT Imaging, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Peter W. Callen, MD
Professor of Radiology, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Guest Faculty
Ronald S. Adler, MD, PhD
Professor of Radiology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Chief, Ultrasound and Body CT, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Charles S. White, MD
Professor of Radiology and Medicine; Vice-Chairman of Radiology, University of Maryland
UCSF Faculty
Randall A. Hawkins, MD, PhD
Professor of Radiology
Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiology; Chief, Women’s Imaging, Mt. Zion Medical Center
Objectives
After viewing this CME activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the use of MDCTA in the diagnosis of coronary artery, cardiac, aortic, and pulmonary artery abnormalities
- Recognize interstitial lung disease using HRCT
- Utilize ultrasound to diagnose abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system and associated arthropathies, as well as develop an understanding of image-guided therapy
- Identify current MDCT techniques for assessing the pancreas and liver
- Relate current imaging approaches for oncologic problems, including chest, abdominal and breast neoplasms
- Identify current and updated applications in fetal OB/Gyn ultrasound, including malpractice issues
- Develop an understanding of Virtual Colonoscopy and potential pitfalls
- Examine the cross-section of breast imaging techniques used in screening for breast cancer, including the key aspects of Breast MRI
Accreditation
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
UCSF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These total credits are inclusive of 4.5 in CT, 4.0 in MR, 6.5 in Ultrasound, 3.5 in PET/CT, 1.25 in VC, and 2.0 in Breast Imaging.
The American Board of Radiology accepts this CME certified activity towards the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ requirement as established in the maintenance of certification criteria.
Series Released: July 16, 2010
Series Expires: June 30, 2013
CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a program evaluation, as well as payment of a $35 processing fee.
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