Abdominal & Thoracic CT/MR/US: Optimizing Practice
CME Group, July 2009
Evolving technology improves radiological practice through improved image quality for anatomical interpretation and generation of functional data. The use of MDCT and fast, multi-phase imaging sequences also translates to a tremendous increase in data that requires review and handling and greater need for contrast and radiation safety awareness. This activity targets the community radiologist involved in body and cardiovascular imaging with a focus on developing an efficient workflow practice in the modern imaging environment.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant should have increased knowledge of current imaging technology and procedure protocols applicable to body imaging including:
- Current limitations and opportunities for radiology information technology
- Management of contrast nephropathy
- Basics of MRI safety
- Optimizing the yield from US– and CT– guided biopsy
- Optimal cross-sectional techniques for imaging liver disease
- Practical imaging approach to the pancreas
- Appropriate use of cross-sectional imaging in the female pelvis
- Essential tips for virtual colonoscopy and cross-sectional imaging of the colon
- Current concepts in cardio-thoracic imaging
Accreditation
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
UCSF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The total credits are inclusive of 7 in CT, 3.25 in MR, and 3.25 in Ultrasound.
Series Released: July 1, 2009
Series Expires: June 30, 2012
CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of a program evaluation. A processing fee must accompany the completed evaluation.
A note on the format:
DVD: Video - DVD: Includes 10 DVDs with carrying case, 1 CD-ROM Syllabus and a program evaluation.
Topics & Speakers
Practice Workflow and Safety
Improving and Automating Your Practice Workflow
Tools for Decision Support for Clinician Ordering
and Radiologist Interpretation
Implementing Speech Recognition: Challenges,
Tips and Benefits
David E. Avrin, MD, PhD
Contrast Nephropathy: Separating Truth from Myth
Lung Nodules: Lessons Learned from
Screening Studies
Brett M. Elicker, MD
The Basics of MR Safety
Aliya Qayyum, MBBS
Cardiovascular and Abdominal Imaging
Update on Imaging of Pulmonary Embolism
Coronary Artery CT Angiography
Cardiac Findings for the General Radiologist
Brett M. Elicker, MD
CT/MRA of Abdominal Aorta Stent Grafts
Rizwan Aslam, MB, ChB
Primary Retroperitoneal Masses: An Approach
to Diagnosis
Interesting Cases in the Abdomen and Pelvis
Emily M. Webb, MD
Cross-Sectional Imaging and Intervention
Case-based Approach to Focal Liver Masses
Imaging Chronic Liver Disease: What We Can
See on CT/MRI
Aliya Qayyum, MBBS
Imaging Chronic Liver Disease: What We Can
See on Ultrasound
Managing Thyroid Nodules
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy: When and How
Ruth B. Goldstein, MD
Practical IR 1: CT-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration:
How I Do It, Tips and Tricks for
High-percentage Results
David E. Avrin, MD, PhD
Body Imaging
HRCT of the Lung: What You Need to Know
in Less Than an Hour
Brett M. Elicker, MD
Interesting GI Case Review
Virtual Colonoscopy Essentials
Imaging of Surgical Complications
Rizwan Aslam, MB, ChB
CT of Colitis: Infection, Inflammation and Ischemia
Appendicitis and Diverticulitis: A Practical Approach
Emily M. Webb, MD
The Abdomen and Pelvis
MDCT of Solid and Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms
Rizwan Aslam, MB, ChB
A Practical Approach to Imaging Atypical
Pancreatic Masses
Case-based Approach to Characterizing Adnexal
Masses with CT/MRI
Aliya Qayyum, MBBS
Sonography of the Female Pelvis: Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Complications of Early Pregnancy: Simplifying
Sonographic Diagnosis
Ruth B. Goldstein, MD
Practical IR 2: Tackling the Difficult Abdominal/
Pelvic Abscess Drainage
David E. Avrin, MD, PhD
UCSF FACULTY
Aliya Qayyum, MBBS
Course Director
Associate Professor of Radiology
Director, Radiology Residency Program
Rizwan Aslam, MB, ChB
Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology
David E. Avrin, MD, PhD
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Vice-Chair, Biological and Medical Informatics
Associate Director, Radiology Residency Program
Brett M. Elicker, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Associate Director, Radiology Residency Program
Ruth B. Goldstein, MD
Professor of Radiology, and of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Chief, Ultrasound
Emily M. Webb, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radi
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