SBI Symposium Collection: Abbreviated MR
The Abbreviated MR collection is designed to enhance a learner’s competence related to the utility of abbreviated breast MR, how to implement such a program, and the importance of performance metrics will help radiologists offer this exam to patients, improving breast cancer screening. This program provides learners a convenient option to improve competence in Abbreviated MR.
Credit: CME and SA-CME
Earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 4 SA-CME credits
CME Released: 01/31/2022 CME Expires: 01/31/2025
Learning Objectives
- Describe differences between full and abbreviated breast MR.
- Describe key steps in successful implementation of abbreviated MR program.
- List screening MR audit benchmarks.
Abbreviated MR Lectures
1. Breast MRI (Standard and Abbreviated) - Challenging Cases
Presenters: Janice Sung, MD, FSBI and Basak Dogan, MD, FSBI
2. Nuts and Bolts: AB-MR Implementing and Interpretation
Presenters: Donna Plecha, MD, FSBI and Susan Weinstein, MD, FSBI
3. Case-based Review of AB-MR
Presenters: Christopher Comstock, MD, FSBI and Jean Seely, MD, FSBI
4. Supplemental Screening - Should I and How Do I Start CESM and FAST MRI?
Presenters: Emily Conant, MD, FSBI and Maxine Jochelson, MD, FSBI
Accreditation Information
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging. The American College of Radiology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SAM/SA-CME Accreditation Statement
This activity meets the American Board of Radiology’s (ABR) criteria for a self-assessment activity and is designated for up to 4.0 SAM/SA-CME credits toward the ABR’s Maintenance of Certification program.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to successfully complete the activity, participants must complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or higher. A maximum of 3 attempts will be allowed. Upon successful completion of the post-test, participants must complete an activity evaluation and claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.
Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR at info@acr.org.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
The ACR Disclosure Policy: The American College of Radiology (ACR) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ACR are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ACR in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ACR to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ACR.
The following planners and managers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:
Jennifer Luettinger, Alexis LaCount, Jean Kunjummen, MD - Reviewer
The planners and managers have the following identified relevant financial relationships:
Linda Moy, MD, FSBI, Consulting Fee: iCAD; Lunit, Contracted Research: Siemens
The following faculty members have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:
Donna Plecha, MD, FSBI, Susan Weinstein, MD, FSBI, Jean Seely, MD, FSBI
The faculty members (speakers, etc.) have the following identified relevant financial relationships:
Janice Sung, MD, FSBI, Contracted Research: GE Research Grant; Basak Dogan, MD, FSBI, Contracted Research: Seno Medical; Christopher Comstock, MD, FSBI, Speakers Bureau: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.; Emily Conant, MD, FSBI, Consulting Fee: iCAD, Inc.; Hologic, Inc., Contracted Research: iCAD, Inc.; Hologic, Inc.; Maxine Jochelson, MD, FSBI, Honoraria: General Electric; Bayer
- Describe differences between full and abbreviated breast MR.
- Describe key steps in successful implementation of abbreviated MR program.
- List screening MR audit benchmarks.
