Radiology CME–

The Stanford Department of Radiology Presents


9th Annual Advanced Breast Imaging and Interventions
March 12-15, 2008
Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada


Course Director: Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

Course Highlights:

March 12th - Special Pre-Session: Breast MRI Interpretation for Beginners
Register for the course with or without this added session

Special Sessions on Breast MRI for Beginners and Digital Mammography and Workflow

Special Mammography Technologist Programs on FFDM and US for Mammography Technologists

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Learning Objectives

This course is intended for practicing radiologists and technologists. It will review the latest information on mammography, ultrasound, MRI, screening ultrasound, core biopsy, and digital mammography. In addition, it will address issues regarding equipment, set up and performance of high quality digital mammography in a general radiology practice.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Statement of Need

Developing and identifying the correlations between mammography, ultrasound and MRI techniques has become increasingly important for accurate biopsies and evaluating and interpreting breast cancer lesions. MRI is now being used to grade biopsies and stage its patients. Breast MRI evaluation of breast cancer and the ability to biopsy MRI-detected breast lesions, is proving to be an important tool for breast cancer screening. Its utilization is just beginning, primarily because the exam is more complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Establishing workflow programs is a difficult and arduous process, and expert opinion and guidance is needed. This course is modality and technology specific for breast cancer education and will also address issues surrounding developing and implementing Breast MRI practices.

Accreditation

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:

Stanford University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsT for those attending the general session plus the Breast MRI Interpretation Pre-Session, and 18 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsT for those attending only the general session. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

In the pre-session, there are 4.0 credits in Breast MRI and 1.5 credits in Digital Mammography. In the general session, there are 15 credits in Digital Mammography, 12 credits in Breast MRI, 13 credits in Ultrasound, 3.25 credits in Stereotactic Core Biopsy, and 1.0 credit in Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy.

Technologists: This course has been approved for up to 19 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire general session (Thursday-Saturday). The pre-session on Wednesday afternoon has been approved for up to 4.5 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire session.
Please be sure to print a copy of the Technologist Guidelines (also available on-site at the technologist registration desk) which details the CEU credit breakdown and instructions for receiving credit.

Program


Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - PRE-SESSION

12:30-12:55 pm Registration and Check-in for Pre-Session Registrants

Pre-Session: Breast MRI Interpretation for Beginners
MODERATOR: DEBRA M. IKEDA, M.D.

12:55-1:00 Announcements and Welcome to Introductory MRI Sessions
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

1:00-1:30 Special Session: "Indications and Patient Selection for Breast MRI with Illustrative Cases" MR
Christopher Comstock, M.D.

1:30-2:00 10 Essential Elements of a Breast MRI Protocol MR
R. Edward Hendrick, Ph.D., FACR

2:00-2:30 MRI Lexicon: Morphology and Kinetics Made Simple MR
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

2:30-3:00 Cancer on MRI and Digital Mammography MR, M
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

3:00-3:15 Coffee Break

3:15-3:45 Special Session: "What's Wrong with this MRI?" MR
R. Edward Hendrick, Ph.D., FACR

3:45-4:15 Challenging Cases on MRI and Digital Mammography MR, M
Mark A. Helvie, M.D.

4:15-4:45 Principles of MRI Computer-Aided Detection with Examples MR
Christopher Comstock, M.D.

4:45-5:15 Questions and Answers on Beginning MRI and Digital Mammography MR, M
Faculty

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - GENERAL SESSION BEGINS

7:30-7:55 am Registration and Check-In, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

Digital Mammography Workstations, Interpretation and Workflow
MODERATOR: DEBRA M. IKEDA, M.D.

7:55-8:00 Announcements
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

8:00-8:30 Special Session: "Screening Mammography in 2008" M
Lawrence W. Bassett, M.D., FACR

8:30-9:00 Update on Digital Mammography Equipment (Including CR) and Accreditation M
R. Edward Hendrick, Ph.D., FACR

9:00-9:30 Imaging The Palpable Mass, Young Patient and The Pregnant Patient M, MR, U
Sunita Pal, M.D.

9:30-10:00 Subtle and Missed Cancer on Digital Mammography, US and MRI MR, M, U
R. James Brenner, M.D., JD, FACR, FCLM

10:00-10:30 Coffee Break and Exhibits

10:30-11:00 Correlating Mammo, US, MRI and Nuclear Medicine Cases MR, M, U
Rachel Brem, M.D.

11:00-11:30 What's Wrong with this Mammogram? M
Lawrence W. Bassett, M.D., FACR

11:30-12:00 pm Multimodality Workstations and PACS Storage Solutions for Digital Mammography Workflow MR, M, U
Eric A. Berns, Ph.D.

12:00-1:15 pm Lunch on your own

Tomosynthesis, Digital Mammography and Workflow
MODERATOR: CONSTANCE D. LEHMAN, M.D., PH.D.
(Separate breakout session for technologists highlighted in red)

1:15-1:45 Special Session: Ergonomic Reading Room Optimized for FFDM M
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

1:45-3:00 Special Session: "Optimizing FFDM, US, MRI Workflow and Interpretation At My Facility" M, U, MR
Moderator: Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.
R. James Brenner, M.D., JD, FACR, FCLM
Christopher Comstock, M.D.
Rachel Brem, M.D.

3:00-3:30 Coffee Break and Exhibits

3:30-4:30 Continuation Special Session M, U, MR
Mark A. Helvie, M.D.
Barbara Monsees, M.D.
Lawrence W. Bassett , M.D., FACR

4:30-5:30 Panel Discussion: "Optimizing FFDM, US, MRI Workflow and Interpretation At My Facility" M, U, MR
Faculty

Concurrent Technologist Session: Digital Mammography
MODERATOR: SUNITA PAL, M.D.

1:15-1:45 FFDM ACR Accreditation - Nuts and Bolts for Lead Technologist M
R. Edward Hendrick, Ph.D., FACR

1:45-2:15 Normal Breast and Pathology on FFDM M
Sunita Pal, M.D.

2:15-2:45 Proper Body Mechanics for the Mammography Technologist M
Diane Rinella, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT

2:45-3:00 Coffee Break and Exhibits

3:00-4:00 Digital Mammography QC for Mammography Technologists M
Eric Berns, Ph.D.

4:00-4:30 Perfecting the CC and MLO M
Diane Rinella, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT

4:30-5:30 Improving Diagnostic Positioning M
Diane Rinella, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT

Friday, March 14, 2008

7:30-7:55 am Registration and Check-In, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

Breast Ultrasound and FFDM
MODERATOR: DEBRA M. IKEDA, M.D.

7:55-8:00 Announcements
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

8:00-8:30 Special Session: Update on Screening Breast Ultrasound U
Barbara Monsees, M.D.

8:30-9:00 Update on Breast US Equipment, Accreditation, QC and Future Technologies U
Eric A. Berns, Ph.D.

9:00-9:30 Axillary Lymph Node Staging By Breast Imaging M, MR, U
Mark A. Helvie, M.D.

9:30-10:00 Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy: Pearls and Pitfalls U, UBx
Barbara Monsees, M.D.

10:00-10:30 Coffee Break and Exhibits

10:30-11:00 Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Integration to a FFDM/US Breast Center M, U
Rachel Brem, M.D.

11:00-11:30 Special Session: Breast Tomosynthesis and Digital Mammography M
Mark A. Helvie, M.D.

11:30-12:00 pm Questions and Answers M, MR, U, UBx
Faculty

12:00-1:15 pm Lunch on your own

MRI Breast Biopsies and Digital Mammography
MODERATOR: ROGER J. JACKMAN, M.D., FACR
(Separate breakout session for technologists highlighted in red)

1:15-1:45 Special Session: Update on what to take out after Percutaneous Biopsy MR, S, U
Roger J. Jackman, M.D., FACR

1:45-2:15 MRI-Guided Breast Biopsies MR
Christopher Comstock, M.D.

2:15-2:45 Challenging Needle Localizations on US, FFDM and MRI M, MR, U
Lawrence W. Bassett, M.D., FACR

2:45-3:15 Coffee Break and Exhibits

3:15-3:45 Special Session: "Stereotactic Needle Biopsy: How to Get the Target" S
Roger J. Jackman, M.D., FACR

3:45-4:15 Needle Localization and Biopsy after a Positive Nuclear Medicine Exam M, MR, U
Rachel Brem, M.D.

4:15-4:45 Medical Legal Cases on FFDM and Analog Mammography M
R. James Brenner, MD, JD, FACR, FCLM

4:45-5:15 Panel Discussion: MRI, Digital Mammography, and MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy M, MR, S
Faculty

Concurrent Technologist Session: Breast Ultrasound for Mammography Technologists
MODERATOR: Diane Rinella, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT

1:15-1:45 Breast Ultrasound Physics U
Eric Berns, Ph.D.

1:45-2:15 Breast Ultrasound Anatomy and Pathology U
Sunita Pal, M.D.

2:15-2:45 Breast US Scanning for Technologists: The Basics U
Diane Rinella, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT

2:45-3:15 Coffee Break and Exhibits

3:15-4:15 Breast Ultrasound Abnormalities U
Florence Gellman, RT(M)RDMS(BR)

4:15-4:45 Interventional Procedures in BUS for the Technologist U
Florence Gellman, RT(M)RDMS(BR)

4:45-5:15 Breast US Quality Assurance for Technologists U
Florence Gellman, RT(M)RDMS(BR)

Saturday, March 15, 2008

7:30-7:55 am Registration and Check-In, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

FFDM and Needle Biopsy
MODERATOR: DEBRA M. IKEDA, M.D.

7:55-8:00 Announcements
Debra M. Ikeda, M.D.

8:00-8:30 Masses and Calcifications on FFDM M
Roger J. Jackman, M.D., FACR

8:30-9:00 Techniques to Guide the Surgical Excision of Breast Cancer M, MR, U
Barbara Monsees, M.D.

9:00-9:30 Breast Density and Risk: An Emerging Challenge for Radiologists M, MR, U
R. James Brenner, MD, JD, FACR, FCLM

9:30-10:00 Coffee Break and Exhibits

10:00-10:30 Common Imaging Dilemmas: Problems and Solutions M, MR, U
Lawrence Bassett, M.D., FACR

10:30-11:00 Updated Data from Image-Guided Needle Biopsies M, MR, S, U
Roger J. Jackman, M.D., FACR

11:00-11:30 Hard Needle Biopsies Under Mammo/US/MRI M, MR, S, U
Sunita Pal, M.D.

11:30-12:15pm Questions and Answers M, MR, U, S
Faculty

12:00 pm Course Adjourns


All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Wynn Las Vegas. Registration and check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 and will continue at 7:30 am on Thursday, March 13th.


Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.


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Faculty

Course Director:

Debra M. Ikeda , M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Director of Breast Imaging
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Faculty:

Lawrence W. Bassett, M.D., FACR
Iris Cantor Professor of Radiology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California

Eric A. Berns, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
Breast Imaging Section
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

Rachel F. Brem, M.D.
Director of Breast Imaging and Interventional Center
Professor of Radiology
Vice Chair, Research and Faculty Development
The George Washington University Medical Center
Washington, D.C.

R. James Brenner, M.D., JD, FACR, FCLM
Professor of Radiology
Chief of Breast Imaging
University of California
San Francisco, California

Christopher Comstock, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology
Director of Breast Imaging
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
San Diego, California

Florence C. Gellman, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT
Certified Health Care Training Professional
Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Whittier, California

Mark A. Helvie, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Director of Breast Imaging
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

R. Edward Hendrick, Ph.D., FACR
Consultant, Medical Physics of Digital Mammography and Breast MRI
Columbus, OH

Roger J. Jackman, M.D., FACR
Clinical Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Barbara S. Monsees, M.D., FACR
Ronald and Hanna Evens Professor of Women's Health
Chief, Breast Imaging Section
Mallinckrodt institute of Radiology
Washington University
St. Louis, Missouri

Sunita Pal, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Diane Rinella, RT(R)(M)(BD)RDMS(BR)CDT
Breast Imaging Specialist/Mammography Consultant
Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Whittier, California


Faculty Disclosure: The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made known at the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.

Accommodations


Opening its doors to the public in 2005, the five star, five diamond Wynn hotel quickly gained its reputation as a leader in quality and luxury on the Las Vegas strip. Each room features 640 plus feet of floor space, complete with floor to ceiling windows, separate sitting area, 320 thread count sheets, and soaking tub with separate glass enclosed shower. Rooms come equipped with cordless phone, fax, high speed wireless internet, and flat screen LCD televisions in the bedroom and bathroom.

Special rates of $279.00 per room per night for a Resort Room have been reserved for our conference participants. Rates are for single or double occupancy and are subject to tax. To receive this special rate, please make your reservation no later than February 1, 2008. After February 1st, rooms at our discount rates cannot be guaranteed. Rooms at these special rates have been reserved for attendees on a  first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the cut-off date.

 Don't be disappointed by waiting too long; reserve your room now by contacting Wynn Room Reservations Department. Phone: 1-888-320-9966, or Fax: (702) 770- 1571. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Stanford conference (group code: STAN0308). For more information on the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, please visit their website at http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/ or call (702) 770-7000, toll free: 1-888-320-7123.

Please note: Rooms at the Wynn at our group rate have sold out. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this conference, the room block has filled up further in advance of the room cut off date and at this time the hotel is unable to release more rooms to the group at the special discounted rate. You can contact Wynn directly to book at the best available rate, (which we have found to be generally very expensive), or please try one of these other options for lodging in Las Vegas:

www.hotels.com

Palo Alto Village Travel at 1-800-245-3260 or (650) 326-0510

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau website: www.visitlasvegas.com

Please click here for a map of the Las Vegas Strip, in order to view your best options for close alternative lodging (the Wynn is number 10 on the map).


Travel


Special Airfares and discount car rentals: Palo Alto Village Travel has been chosen as the official travel agency for this conference. Palo Alto Village Travel's knowledgeable staff are at your service Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, PST. Call Palo Alto Village Travel at 1-800-245- 3260 or (650) 326-0510.

Special meeting discounts on airfare and car rentals have been arranged for our attendees and their guests. The airlines offer discounts off published fares and special area pricing rates.

Call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790, and reference Tour Code Number A0618SS.

Call United Airlines at 1-800-521-4041, and reference Meeting ID Code 502BH.

Call Hertz Car Rental at 1-800-654-2240, and refer to CV # 01YN0014, or book online at www.hertz.com, and enter the CV number on the reservation page.

Call Avis at 1-800-331-1600, and refer to AWD #D004951, or book online at http://www.avis.com/, and enter the AWD number on the reservation page.


Activities


Dining: The Wynn Las Vegas boasts a variety of dining options including five restaurants by world-renowned chefs. Among these are Alex, SW Steakhouse, Daniel Boulud Brasserie, Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, and Okada. To make dining reservations at these and the rest of Wynn's many culinary delights, call (702) 770-9966, toll free 1-888-320-7110, or email: restaurantreservations@wynnlasvegas.com

Golfing: The Wynn Resort features an 18 hole world class golf course surrounding the hotel, exclusively for its guests. The course is par 70, totaling 7,042 yards. Adjoining the course is the clubhouse, Jimmy Sneed's restaurant, full service locker rooms, pro-shop, driving range, and practice putting and chipping greens. Most spectacularly, there's a 37 foot waterfall adjacent to hole 18. For more information on golfing at the Wynn Resort, visit their website or call 1-888-320-7122.

Spa/Salon: The spa offers 45 treatment rooms for massage, body treatments, facials and hydrotherapy. Separate women's and men's facilities with showers, steam room, sauna and whirlpool ensure your comfort and privacy. Lockers with spa robes and slippers are provided, as well as hair and body care amenities. For reservations, please call the Wynn Spa and Salon reservations line at (702) 770-3900.

Shopping: For those with a yen to spend, the Wynn features dozens of designer shops for every taste. Included are Dior, Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Cartier, Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton, and Ferrari Maserati. Directly across the street from the Wynn is Las Vegas' Fashion Show Mall, one of the nation's largest shopping centers and Las Vegas' premier retail destination. For information, please visit their website at http://www.thefashionshow.com/ or call their concierge at (702) 369-8382.

Theater: Le Rêve - Franco Dragone, the award winning creator of "O" and "Mystère" , has created a new arial and aquatic spectacular at the Wynn hotel. Le Rêve, a small collection of imperfect dreams, takes art, theater, and athleticism to a new level. With its uniquely intimate round-theater styling, every seat is within 40 feet of the action. For additional information on the show, showtimes, and tickets, please visit the Wynn Las Vegas website http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/, or call 1-888-320-7110.

Spamalot: The newest, funniest show from Broadway is now performing in Wynn's Grail The. Based on the classic motion picture comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and written by Monty Python member Eric Idle, this Broadway adaptation has received both critical and popular acclaim. In 2005, it won three Tony awards including Best Musical and Best Director. It also received a Grammy award for Best Musical Cast Album. For updated information about show times and tickets, please visit the Wynn Las Vegas website, http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/ or call 1-877-323-SHOW or (702) 770- 9966.

Outdoors in and around Las Vegas: In Las Vegas, you can enjoy more than the nightlife. The balmy weather is perfect for golfing, tennis, and swimming. Explore the 3 nearby National Parks where you can go water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Tours are available. For more information on Las Vegas and the surrounding area, please visit http://www.lasvegas24hours.com/


Tuition and Registration
Postmarked by February 10, 2008
After Feb. 10, 2008
Pre-Session Registration, March 12th:
 
 
MRI Interpretation for Beginners
$195
$195
 
 
 
General Session Registration, March 13-15:
 
 
Practicing Physician
$895
$945
Stanford Alumni/Military/Retired
$795
$845
Technologist
$595
$645
Resident/Fellow/Nurse/ Physician Assistant
$595
$645

Note: Cancellations received in writing up to four weeks prior to the course will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time

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