A two-day workshop led by expert faculty and intended for breast imaging physicians and advanced-level radiologic technologists who wish to hone their biopsy and tomosynthesis interpretation skills.

Format: Live Seminar
MD Credit:  14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
RT Credit:   14.5 ARRT Category A+ credits

Overview
Although stereotactic breast biopsy has become the standard of care for patients in whom screening reveals breast lesions suggestive of malignancy, digital breast tomosynthesis, MRI, and ultrasound-guided biopsy have gained a place in the breast biopsy armamentarium.

This workshop will give learners an opportunity to plan and practice breast biopsies in a clinical setting. Participants will also have a unique opportunity to learn about and practice newly approved digital breast tomosynthesis-guided biopsy. Expert faculty will offer suggestions on how to avoid complications and detail how to achieve technical success even in the most challenging cases.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants should be better able to:

• Describe the benefits and challenges of ultrasound,DBT-, and MRI-guided breast biopsy
• Apply standard techniques to reliably obtain a diagnostic tissue sample when performing image-guided biopsy
• Develop a systematic strategy for interpreting breast tomosynthesis images to improve diagnostic accuracy|
   

Workshop Schedule
In order to receive credit for this workshop, you must be present for the full 14.5 hours of instruction.

On Saturday, sign in, course materials, and breakfast will be available beginning at 7:30 am.  The workshop will begin promptly at 8:00 am. Please allow enough time to sign in prior to the start of the worlshop. We will adjourn at 5:15 pm.

On Sunday, we will adjourn at 4:00 pm. At the conclusion of the workshop, a shuttle bus will depart the David Ellenbogen Center to take participants to the Boston-Logan International Airport. Please make your airline reservations to allow for 30 minutes travel to the airport, check-in, and security clearance.

Accreditation and Credit
In order to receive credit for this workshop, you must be present for the full 14.5 hours of instruction.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education (ICPME). The 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 live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Radiologic Technologists
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 14.5 hours of ARRT Category A+ continuing education credit.

Tuition and Registration Information

DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD TUITION EXTENDED - to September 5th!
Physicians: $695 ($795 after September 5, 2014)
Radiologic Technologists: $495 ($595 after September 5, 2014)

Tuition includes a comprehensive workshop syllabus, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Please register early; a limited number of seats are available.

• Upon receipt of your completed online registration and tuition payment, confirmation will be emailed to you.
• Please consult your confirmation email BEFORE making travel and hotel accommodations. Participants are responsible for all travel expenses.

On-site registration is subject to space availability. We cannot guarantee the availability of workshop materials for registrations received after September 5, 2014.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing or email. Refunds requested by September 1, 2014 will be issued for the amount of tuition paid less a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after September 1, 2014.

Multimodality Breast Biopsy and
Tomosynthesis Interpretation Workshop Location
David Ellenbogen Center for Health Sciences Education
c/o Hologic
35 Crosby Drive, Suite 302, East Entrance
Bedford, MA 01730

Hotel Accommodations
DoubleTree Boston-Bedford Glen
44 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-5500

Hotel accommodations are available at a discount rate of $105 per night. The discounted room rate is limited and based on availability.  Please contact the hotel directly and identify yourself as a participant of the Multimodality Workshop or you may reserve online by clicking on the link below:

DoubleTree Hilton

At the conclusion of the workshop, a shuttle bus will depart the David Ellenbogen Center to take participants to the Boston-Logan International Airport. Please make your airline reservations to allow for 30 minutes travel to the airport, check-in, and security clearance.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
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.

Program Questions?
For questions regarding this program, please contact ICPME:
Email: atalmadge@icpmed.com
Phone: 607-257-5860 x10

Americans with Disabilities Act
ICPME is committed to making this meeting accessible to all individuals.  If you require auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact our office at (607) 257-5860 x 10 at least 14 days prior to the workshop.

Jointly provided by:

This workshop is partially supported by a grant from Hologic.

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 and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s’ product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.