Automated Breast Ultrasound - An Adjunct to Mammography-
Recording of a live webinar presented on March 19, 2013
A certified, one-hour prerecorded webinar for radiologists who diagnose and treat patients with breast disease.
Format: Archived Webinar
MD Credit: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 (Available for physician credit only)
RT Credit: No ARRT credit available
Fee for Credit Certificate: $0
Click ENROLL NOW to register for this program
Course Overview
It has been shown that 41% of women have dense breast tissue.1 Recent studies report that mammographic breast density is associated with increased risk of breast cancer. Extensive mammographic density is strongly associated with the risk of breast cancer detected by screening or between screening tests. A substantial fraction of breast cancers can be attributed to this risk factor.2 With the passage of breast density notification legislation in several states and pending legislation in many more, breast imaging clinicians must address the need for screening options that will serve as an adjunct to traditional mammography.
With FDA approval of automated breast ultrasound3, the medical community is faced with evaluating automated breast ultrasound in terms of providing improved care for their patients and the impact of this new technology on their medical practice. This evaluation process involves consideration of the pros and cons of the technology compared to current practice, patient selection criteria, and operational concerns.
In this activity, faculty will discuss how automated breast ultrasound has impacted patient care and how this technology has been integrated into their clinical practice.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
ACCME Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education (ICPME). Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SA-CME: This activity meets the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Maintenance of Certification Program.
The European Accreditation Council for CME (EACCME®)
The UEMS-EACCME® has mutual recognition agreements with the American Medical Association (AMA) for live events and e-learning materials. For more information go to http://www.uems.eu/uems-activities/accreditation/eaccme.
How to Participate
You will need a computer with Internet access. There is no fee or prerequisite for this program.
How to Receive Credit
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us
Dr. Guingrich received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, followed by a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Guingrich also completed a mammography fellowship at the Susan G. Komen Breast Center (SGKBC) in Peoria.
She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and is currently the Medical Director of Breast Imaging as well as the Program Director of the Breast Imaging Fellowship Program at SGKBC.
In addition to her work at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the Susan G. Komen Breast Center, Dr. Guingrich serves as Medical Director at the OSF St. Francis Centers for Breast Health.
Dr. Guingrich is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Her professional memberships include the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, Society of Breast Imaging, Society of Women Radiologists, American Medical Association, Illinois State Medical Society, and Peoria Medical Society.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. The existence or absence of COI for everyone in a position to control content will be disclosed to participants prior to the start of each activity.
The faculty has reported the following financial relationship or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Jessica A. Guingrich, MD has no disclosures to report
The following planners and managers have reported NO financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Sharon Cancino
Laura Excell, ND, NP, MS, MA, LPC, NCC
Trace Hutchison, PharmD
Linda McLean, MS
Samantha Mattiucci, PharmD
Victoria Phoenix, BS
Patricia Staples, MSN, NP-C, CCRN
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Questions
For questions regarding this program, please contact ICPME:
Email: information@icpmed.com
Phone: 607-257-5860 x10
JOINTLY PROVIDED BY
SUPPORTED BY AN EDUCATIONAL GRANT FROM
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.