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Hands-On MRI-Guided & Stereotactic Biopsy Course: A Step-By-Step Approach

Attendance is limited!

February 1-2, 2014

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dan L. Duncan Building (CPB), Floor 8, Rooms 1-8
1155 Pressler Street, Houston, Texas

General Information

Goal

The individuals attending this educational activity should be able to implement the recommended biopsy procedures and post-biopsy management algorithms in their own institution with high-yield results similar to those achieved at  MD Anderson.

Educational Objectives

After participating in the activity, the participant should be able to:  

  • Understand breast MRI-guided biopsy indications and patient selection (knowledge)
  • Implement an optimized MRI-guided biopsy protocol and stereotactic biopsy protocol (knowledge, competence, performance)
  • Optimize and troubleshoot MRI-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies for improved patient outcomes (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes)
  • Perform imaging-pathological correlation and improve management recommendations for patients. (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes)

Target Audience 

This conference will be beneficial to physicians, radiologists, radiology technologists (RTs), and surgeons.

Educational Methods

Lectures/Didactic - Question and Answer Sessions - Case Studies - Conference Post-Evaluation - Skills-Based Training - Audience Response System - Simulation - Hands-On Workshops

Evaluation

A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program regarding practice decisions, performance improvement activities, and impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

This conference has been certified for the level 2 classification in accordance with the AMA guidelines for Continuing Medical Education on New Procedures and Skills.  

7.0 Category A CE credits have also been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

CME Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates

Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants when an individual departs the conference. To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire and a CME verification form.  

Upon request, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.


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