Breast Imaging in the Caribbean 2024

Breast Imaging in the Caribbean is organized by Penn Medicine - Department of Radiology and will be held from Jan 08 - 11, 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba.

Description:
Breast Imaging in the Caribbean is a four-day course focusing on practical methods to improve breast image interpretation and the new and evolving approaches to advance “personalized” or “precision” imaging in screening and diagnostic settings.  We will highlight modalities beyond conventional mammography, such as digital breast tomosynthesis, supplemental imaging with ultrasound, contrast-enhanced mammography, and full and abbreviated breast MRI. Faculty will discuss the implementation and impact of Artificial Intelligence algorithms in breast imaging and new methods for improving breast cancer risk estimation.  Daily case conferences will emphasize strategies to improve patient outcomes and breast imaging practices.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Review methods to optimize multi-modality breast cancer screening and diagnosis, including the imaging of special populations
• Discuss advances in deep learning and artificial intelligence applications in both screening mammography as well as image-derived risk assessment
• Discuss the data and optimization of supplemental screening with whole breast ultrasound, contrast-enhanced mammography, and abbreviated breast MRI
• Outline the methods used to optimize breast MRI imaging sequences as well as study interpretation
• Discuss the optimization of various image-guided breast biopsy methods, including the management of biopsy outcomes including the management of high-risk lesions