UCSF Breast Imaging Update 2019

UCSF Breast Imaging Update is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Mar 03 - 08, 2019 at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States of America.

Accreditation:
UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™

The total credits are inclusive of 6.5 in MR, 4.25 in US, 5.5 in Digital Mammography, 0.75 in Stereotactic
Bisopy, and 1.5 in Tomosynthesis

CME Credits: 23.25
SAM Credits: 17.25

Course Outline:
Five half-day morning sessions Sunday thru Friday, with a full day off on Wednesday. Course includes didactic lectures, case reviews and faculty panel questions & discussion.

This breast imaging course is designed for both the clinical radiologist who specializes in breast imaging and the radiologist who has general diagnostic clinical duties. A practical approach will be emphasized, providing an overview and update on clinically relevant topics in breast imaging.

The course will highlight recent developments, with a strong focus on the use of multimodality imaging and intervention (mammography, ultrasound, MRI and tomosynthesis).

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the attendee should be able to:
• Apply and utilize BI-RADS categories as appropriate;
• Develop a skillful and practical approach to performing and interpreting mammography and breast US;
• Understand and implement the growing use of MRI and Tomosynthesis in the clinical setting;
• Facilitate compliance with reporting guidelines and management of patient follow-up, including cancer screening and current breast density requirements.