Breast Ultrasound with the Masters 2015

The emphasis will be on the macroscopic histology and pathology, correlated with the sonographic appearance of benign and malignant abnormalities ( contrasted with pattern recognition techniques). Sessions will be augmented by a three-stage learning process of (1) conventional didactic format (with PowerPoint slides and illustrative images); (2) simulated real-time scanning review ( check points) of selected sessions with high- resolution cine presentations on computer workstations ( one for every two attendees); (3) hands-on, faculty- mentored workshops. Supplementary screening materials and other new developments in breast ultrasound are also presented.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:
* Appreciate the emerging ultrasound technologies and their important role in breast cancer detection and diagnosis.
* Understand the pathological basis for various sonographic findings seen in daily practice, and recognize and characterize areas of interest.
* Recognize and distinguish findings as pathologic or not, and predict whether identified lesions are benign or malignant.
Demonstrate skill in ultrasound detection of abnormalities during real-time scanning.