University of California San Francisco Clinical Update

Discover the latest developments in breast imaging with this convenient program featuring UCSF experts.

Expert-Led Learning

Designed for practicing neurosurgeons (provider and academic), neurosurgical residents and fellows, medical students and other health care providers interested in neurosurgery, Breast Imaging and Digital Mammography emphasizes the application of digital mammographic techniques to breast cancer detection and diagnosis. This breast imaging program features leading experts from the UCSF, covering a wide range of relevant topics from Stereotactic Breast Biopsy to Breast MRI Indications and BI-RADS Interpretation.

After completing the course, you’ll be better able to:

• Apply and utilize BI-RADS categories
• Skillfully and practically perform and interpret mammography, breast US and breast MRI
• Anticipate and resolve potential medicolegal issues around breast imaging
• Apply the current status of digital mammography and results of clinical trials using full-field digital mammography

TOPICS/SPEAKERS

Digital Mammography

• Digital Breast Tomosynthesis – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH
• Experience and Lessons post-DMIST – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH
• Informatics in Breast Imaging: NMD, BCSC, CAD, Decision Support, Risk Prediction – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH

• Digital Mammography Cases: Applying the Systematic Approach – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• DM Cases: Challenges and Pitfalls – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

• DM Manifestations of Breast Cancer – Elissa R. Price, MD

• Computer-aided Detection of Breast Lesions: A Clinical Perspective – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR
• Managing the Transition to Digital Mammography – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR

• A Systematic Approach to Diagnostic Mammography – Dorota J. Wisner, MD, PhD
• Calcifications of Digital Mammography – Dorota J. Wisner, MD, PhD

• Optimizing Workflow in the Current Era of Digital Technology – Faculty Panel
• Problem Solving / Emerging Techniques in Digital – Faculty Panel

Breast Imaging

• Audits and Quality Outcome Measures – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH
• Breast Asymmetries – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH
• Controversies in Screening Mammography: 40-50 Age Group, Over Diagnosis, Other Issues – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH
• Use of BI-RADS in Breast Ultrasound – Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH

• Breast MRI Case Review – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• Breast MRI Technical Pearls, Avoiding Common Pitfalls – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD
• MRI Optimization Tips for the Clinical Radiologist – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

• Breast MR Biopsy Tips and Tricks – Elissa R. Price, MD
• Breast MRI Indications and BI-RADS Interpretation – Elissa R. Price, MD
• Multimodality Case Review – Elissa R. Price, MD

• BI-RADS Update: The New (5th) Edition – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR
• Breast Density: How Important Is It? – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR
• Mammographic Interpretation at the Digital Workstation: Challenging Cases – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR
• Screening Mammography Interpretation at the Threshold for Recall – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR
• The Radiologist Expert Witness – Edward A. Sickles, MD, FACR

• Are We Done? Assessment of Breast Radiology – Dorota J. Wisner, MD, PhD
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy – Dorota J. Wisner, MD, PhD

• Discussion: Appropriate Use of BI-RADS 3, Controversies in Breast Imaging – Faculty Panel
• Discussion: Breast MRI, High Risk Screening – Faculty Panel
• Pathology – Concordance After Biopsy Discussion: BI-RADS, Management Issues – Faculty Panel

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Apply and utilize BI-RADS categories as appropriate
• Develop a skillful and practical approach to performing and interpreting mammography, breast US and breast MRI
• Anticipate and resolve potential medicolegal issues relevant to breast imaging
• Apply the current status of digital mammography and results of clinical trials using full-field digital mammography
• Describe practical approaches to the implementation of full-field digital mammography in a breast imaging practice
• Gain practice in analyzing and interpreting digital mammography cases

Intended Audience

This activity was designed for practicing neurosurgeons (provider and academic), neurosurgical residents and fellows, medical students and other health care providers interested in neurosurgery.

Series Release: March 16, 2014