Breast MRI Practical Interpretation and Intervention: Bedford

An Independent and Collaborative 2-Day Program for Radiologists and Technologists

Overview

This two-day course will focus on building interpretation and biopsy skills. General session lectures will provide the fundamentals to guide participants as they work through the independent and hands-on portions of the curriculum. Attendees should have some knowledge of breast MRI through previous course work or clinical practice.

Faculty

General Session

• Indications for breast MRI
• Strategies for reading breast MRI
• How to approach MRI-guided biopsy
• What if…problem solving for difficult cases

Physician Track

• 60 cases for independent case reading using individual computer-aided detection (CAD) workstations
• Hands-on biopsy practice with step-by-step lesion targeting
• Case review

Technologist Track

• Biopsy set-up and hands-practice
• Breast anatomy and pathology
• Imaging and biopsy protocols
• Case studies for the Technologist
• CAD for Technologist

Educational Objectives

• Assess the clinical utility of breast MRI for screening, detection, diagnosis, and management of breast disease in accordance with current research and recommended guidelines.
• Develop a systematic strategy to interpret breast MRI images and improve diagnostic accuracy.
• Use standardized terminology to assess and report breast MRI abnormalities in accordance with ACR BI-RADS® for MRI.
• Apply standard methods for targeting and sampling breast lesions when performing MRI-guided biopsy to consistently obtain a diagnostic tissue sample.

Self Assessment Module (SAM)

Tuition and Registration Information

• Tuition includes all course materials, a comprehensive course syllabus, and daily breakfast, lunch, and breaks.
• Upon receipt of your completed registration form and tuition payment, a confirmation letter will be sent to you.
• Please register early, a limited number of seats are available. On-site registration is subject to space availability.
• Please consult your confirmation letter BEFORE making travel and hotel accommodations. Participants are responsible for all travel expenses.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing. Refunds requested TWO WEEKS in advance of the start of the course will be issued for the amount of tuition paid less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received within two weeks of the start of the course.  

2 Easy Ways to Register

• ONLINE: Submit your completed registration form online.
• FAX: Download and print the Registration Form. FAX your completed form to 607-257-5893.
  

Please consult your registration confirmation letter BEFORE making travel arrangements. Participants are responsible for all travel expenses.

Hotel Accommodation

Contact the hotel directly and mention that you are attending Breast MRI Practical Interpretation and Intervention seminar. There are a limited number of rooms available at the meeting rate. Discounted rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.  

Program Questions?

Contact ICPME 607-257-5860 x15 or e-mail tsherwood@icpmed.com

Americans with Disabilities Act

ICPME is committed to making this meeting accessible to all individuals. If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact our office at (607) 257-5860 ext. 15.

Sponsored by

Supported by

Equipment and clinical staff support provided by Confirma, Invivo, Hologic, and Sentinelle Medical. Clinical staff have been specially trained by the faculty to support the content of this program.