UCSF Breast Imaging 2020 (Videos)

Recognition of Excellence: Accreditation and Designation

The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) has been bestowed with accreditation from the esteemed Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for its commitment to providing ongoing professional development for medical practitioners. This accolade certifies UCSF’s adherence to rigorous standards of educational excellence in continuing medical education (CME).

To further acknowledge the significance of this educational endeavor, UCSF has designated this program for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This recognition signals the program’s alignment with the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Practice Resources and Applications (PRA) framework, which aims to enhance patient care by fostering physician competence and knowledge. Physicians are encouraged to claim credits in proportion to their active participation in the educational activity.

Accreditation Breakdown: A Comprehensive Overview

The total credit allocation of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ is meticulously distributed across various modalities within breast imaging:

• Mammography (MR): 7.0 Credits
• Ultrasound (US): 7.5 Credits
• Digital Mammography: 12.0 Credits
• Stereotactic Biopsy: 4.5 Credits
• Tomosynthesis: 8.5 Credits

Temporal Parameters: Series Release and Expiration

The series release date is May 16, 2020, marking the official commencement of the educational program. The series expiration date is May 15, 2023, signifying the last day for participants to register and claim credits for the activity.

Achieving CME Credit: A Path to Professional Advancement

To successfully obtain CME credit, participants must diligently complete the activity post-test and submit their evaluation. CME Credit registration forms must be submitted before the series expiration date to ensure timely credit allocation. Certificates will be dated upon receipt and cannot be retroactively issued.

Transformative Learning Objectives: Empowering Participants

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will have acquired the following proficiencies:

• Proficiency in applying and utilizing BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) categories appropriately.
• A comprehensive understanding of a practical approach to performing and interpreting mammography and breast ultrasound.
• A firm grasp of the growing applications of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and Tomosynthesis in clinical breast imaging.
• Enhanced ability to facilitate adherence to reporting guidelines and effective patient follow-up management, encompassing cancer screening and current breast density requirements.

Intended Audience: A Tailored Approach

This educational activity is meticulously designed for both the specialized clinical radiologist who focuses exclusively on breast imaging and the radiologist who undertakes a broader spectrum of general diagnostic responsibilities. By emphasizing a practical approach, the program aims to provide an up-to-date overview of clinically relevant advancements in breast imaging.

Faculty and Topics: A Roster of Experts and Deep Dive into Breast Imaging

Rita I. Freimanis, MD

• Enhance Your Everyday Breast Interpretation with Radiogenomics
• Evaluation of the Male Breast
• Family Tree of Cysts (Focus on Ultrasound)
• Imaging of the Symptomatic Breast
• Newer Interventional Techniques
• Useful Tips for Post-Biopsy Breast Care

Debra M. Ikeda, MD

• Breast Imaging Cases: Ultrasound Review
• Challenging Cases: Multi-Modality
• Correlation of Mammography/Ultrasound/MRI
• MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
• Ultrasound and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
• Using Quality Improvement Techniques from Industry to Optimize Mammography Positioning in Your Practice

Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

• Abbreviated vs. Full-Protocol Breast MRI
• Breast MRI: DWI and Spectroscopy
• Breast MRI NME: Benign, Probably Benign or Suspicious
• Introduction to Tomosynthesis
• MR Cases to Leave for Your Colleagues
• Problem-Solving: Calcifications and Asymmetries (Unknown Cases)

Amie Y. Lee, MD

• After Breast Biopsy: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation and Management
• Breast Density Notification Legislation, Supplemental Screening and Controversies
• Breast Imaging Cases: Multimodality (Including Tomosynthesis)
• Evaluation of the Augmented, Reconstructed, and Post-mastectomy Breast
• Imaging of Palpable Breast Abnormalities

Edward A. Sickles, MD

• Challenging Cases: Digital Mammography
• Controversies in Breast Cancer Screening: Know How to Respond
• Medicolegal Aspects of Breast Imaging
• Screening Mammography at the Threshold for Recall
• Why BI-RADS Matters