Mount Sinai Update : Breast Imaging 2017

Mount Sinai Update : Breast Imaging is organized by International Institute for Continuing Medical Education (IICME), Inc and would be held during Oct 09 - 11 2017, at Grand Hyatt New York, New York, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

This course will serve as a review and update on clinical aspects of breast imaging including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and interventional procedures, as well as medicolegal issues.

Target Audience
The target audience for this medical event for This course is designed for radiologists who interpret breast imaging studies and perform breast interventional procedures. Physicians in other specialties involved with the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases, medical physicists, mammography technologists, breast center administrators, and other health care professionals will also benefit from this course.

Objectives
• Discuss the new ACR BI-RADS 5th Edition terminology for breast imaging findings on mammography, ultrasound and MRI.
• Develop a multimodality approach to screening, staging and clinical problem solving.
• Develop a systematic approach to the assessment of findings on mammography, ultrasound, and MRI.
• Appreciate the latest technologic developments in digital tomosynthesis, automated breast ultrasound and breast MRI.
• Understand the techniques and skills for performance of stereotactic, ultrasound-guided, and MRI - guided breast biopsy.
• Discuss recent screening mammography controversies.
• Reduce their risk of false negative interpretation and malpractice litigation.