UCSF Radiology Clinical Update

Overview

Explore Pearls and Pitfalls with Online CME

The UCSF Radiology Clinical Update covers routine clinical applications of state-of-the-art imaging, with a thorough review of abdominal, musculoskeletal, neuro, pulmonary, and breast imaging. Standard interventional procedures are addressed, with added focus on appropriate imaging techniques, accompanying modalities and established protocols.

This UCSF radiology online CME course will help you to better:

• Select guidelines and protocols for cancer imaging, with special focus on breast, lung, endometrium, and cervix
• Recommend the latest imaging approaches to trauma and emergency conditions including masses of the brain, orbits, and spine
• Recognize imaging pearls and pitfalls in joint injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle
• Identify criteria and fundamentals for imaging of the acute abdomen, including pregnant women
• Implement updated guidelines for imaging of abdominal trauma, infections, and IBD

Topics / Speakers

Musculoskeletal, Lung

CT Approach to the Pulmonary Nodule: Update – Brett M. Elicker, MD

Diffuse Lung Disease: The Key Patterns – Brett M. Elicker, MD

Pulmonary Embolism: Controversies and Pitfalls – Brett M. Elicker, MD

Role of Imaging in Suspected Pulmonary Infection – Brett M. Elicker, MD

Basics of MSK US – Rina P. Patel, MD

Ankle: Tendons and Ligaments – Ramya Srinivasan, MD

Knee Ligaments – Ramya Srinivasan, MD

Knee Menisci – Ramya Srinivasan, MD

Musculoskeletal, Neuro

Imaging of Orbital Anatomy and Pathology – Yi Li, MD

Finger and Thumb MRI Simplified – Rina P. Patel, MD

Shoulder MRI: Instability and Labrum – Rina P. Patel, MD

Shoulder MRI: Rotator Cuff – Rina P. Patel, MD

Young Adult Hip: MRI – Rina P. Patel, MD

Hip Ultrasound Made Easy – Ramya Srinivasan, MD

Skeletal Trauma: Commonly Missed Injuries – Ramya Srinivasan, MD

Cysts and Hydrocephalus – David M. Wilson, MD, PhD

Neuro

Hybrid OR: Implication for Radiology Practice and Trauma – Miles B. Conrad, MD, MPH

A Simplified Approach to Normal Brain Myelination – Yi Li, MD

Congenital and Perinatal CNS infections – Yi Li, MD

Congenital Spinal Anomalies: What the Surgeon Wants to Know – Yi Li, MD

Intracranial Hemorrhage – David M. Wilson, MD, PhD

Intracranial Infection – David M. Wilson, MD, PhD

Midline Masses – David M. Wilson, MD, PhD

Spine Inflammation and Infection – David M. Wilson, MD, PhD

Abdomen, Interventional

Biopsies and Drainages from Hell: How To Do It – Miles B. Conrad, MD, MPH

IVC Filters: A Primer and Medicolegal Implications – Miles B. Conrad, MD, MPH

Pearls & Pitfalls of Central Venous Access: Thoracentesis and Paracentesis – Miles B. Conrad, MD, MPH

Acute Abdomen: Pearls & Pitfalls – Priyanka Jha, MBBS

Non-obstetric CT/MRI in Pregnancy: How To Do It and What To Expect – Priyanka Jha, MBBS

Post-operative Abdomen: Upper GI Tract – Priyanka Jha, MBBS

Practical Tools for Addressing Screening Mammography Controversies – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

Imaging of Mesenteric Ischemia – Alexander V. Rybkin, MD

Abdomen, Breast

MRI of Endometrial and Cervical Cancer – Priyanka Jha, MBBS

Breast MRI Interpretation: BPE vs. Cancer? – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

Digital Mammography Cases – Bonnie M. Joe, MD, PhD

Monitoring Response to Therapy in Breast Cancer – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

MQSA and EQUIP – Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD

HIV and AIDS: Imaging Update – Alexander V. Rybkin, MD

Imaging of Abdominal Trauma: Insights and Pitfalls – Alexander V. Rybkin, MD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Alexander V. Rybkin, MD

Faculty

Faculty Disclosures

Miles B. Conrad, MD, MPH has disclosed that he is a consultant for Medtronic, and on an advisory board for Ethonova.

The following faculty have stated they have no relationships to disclose: Brett M. Elicker, MD; Priyanka Jha, MBBS; Bonnie N. Joe, MD, PhD; Yi Li, MD; Rina P. Patel, MD; Alexander V. Rybkin, MD; Ramya Srinivasan, MD; David M. Wilson, MD, PhD.

Accreditation

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.

Designation

UCSF designates this enduring material for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The total credits are inclusive of 7.0 in CT, 9.25 in MR, 0.75 in Ultrasound, and 2.75 in Breast Imaging.

Series Release: November 16, 2019
Series Expiration: November 15, 2022 (deadline to register for credit)
Estimated time to complete activity: 21.5 hours

CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of an activity post-test and evaluation. CME Credit registration forms must be submitted prior to series expiration date. Certificates will be dated upon receipt and cannot be dated retroactively.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Select guidelines and protocols for cancer imaging, with focus on breast, lung, endometrium, and cervix
• Recommend up-to-date imaging approaches to trauma and emergency conditions and masses of the brain, orbits and spine
• Recognize imaging pearls and pitfalls in joint injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle, as well as utilize musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Identify fundamentals and criteria for imaging of the acute abdomen, including pregnant women
• Implement updated guidelines for imaging of abdominal trauma, infections, and inflammatory bowel disease

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for practicing radiologists.

Quick Facts

Provider: University of California, San Francisco

Course Director:

Priyanka Jha, MBBS

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Credits: Earn a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™