IMrd-Internal Medicine- Radiology is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc. This course has been approved for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2021
Expiration Date: July 1, 2024

TOPIC 1: Incidentalomas: Dealing With Unexpected Abnormal Findings on Radiologic Exams.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
• Apply an evidence-based approach to determine the need for further evaluation of abnormalities found incidentally on imaging tests.
• Distinguish cystic renal masses that need imaging follow-up from those that do not.
• Select appropriate further imaging when needed for small adrenal masses.

TOPIC 2: Contrast and Radiation Issues in Radiology: What a Clinician Should Know.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to appropriately order intravenous contrast for CT scans for patients with impaired renal function.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to decide whether it is safe to order intravenous contrast for MRI examinations.
• Describe factors leading to increased radiation exposure to patients from medical imaging.
• Select appropriate tests to order so as to minimize patient radiation dose without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy.

TOPIC 3: Ultrasound Basics.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP EBM GL
• Discuss commonly used terms in ultrasound.
• Determine in which clinical settings, based on the SRU Consensus Statement, ultrasound is the most appropriate study to order.
• Recognize US findings for common diseases/diagnoses.