Breast Imaging In the Big Apple 2015

This course provides a balanced overview of more traditional breast imaging, blended with the newest state-of-the-art breast imaging techniques and modalities. Special attention will be given to Breast MRI, Digital Mammography, and Breast Ultrasound, as well as the newly evolving technologies of Tomosynthesis and Whole Breast Ultrasound. Patient communication and medicolegal issues will also be addressed.

Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
* Review the basic principles of screening mammography for detecting early breast cancer.
* Outline the current applications of breast ultrasound in diagnostic, screening, and interventional settings for earlier detection and accurate diagnosis of breast cancer.
* Describe the major aspects of breast MR, including imaging techniques, image interpretation, biopsy techniques, and current indications, as an evolving new weapon in the war on breast cancer.
* Discuss the current medical and legal concerns regarding the missed breast cancer, in an effort to improve early detection of breast cancer.
* Delineate current and future applications of Digital Mammography and PACS in streamlining breast imaging practice.
* Appreciate the role of Molecular Breast Imaging, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Whole Breast Ultrasound in improving early detection of breast cancer in the future.

Target Audience
This course is intended for all radiologists with a special interest in breast imaging. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized expert teachers of breast imaging with a broad breadth of experience and knowledge in this field