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MRI Visiting Fellowship
MRI Visiting Fellowship Course Director
William G. Bradley, Jr., MD, PhD, FACR
Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology
University of California, San Diego
Dates: October 5-9, 2009
2010 - MR Visiting Fellowship Course Dates
February 22-26
April 19-23
July 19-23
September 27-October 1
Location: UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest
402 Dickinson St., MPF-450
San Diego, CA 92103
Contact: JoAnn Nelson
Tel: 619.543.2890
Email: jbnelson@ucsd.edu
Fees: $3000 per week, Monday-Friday
Credit: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Course Description
This Course is designed for radiologists interested in learning more about Magnetic Resonance Imaging. it covers MR Physics and image interpretation in all organ systems: Neuro, Body, MSK, Pediatrics, Cardiac and Breast. The Lecture-workshops emphasize key findings, differential diagnosis and optimizing MR techniques at 1.5T and 3T. The course is appropriate for radiologists with very little knowledge of MRI as well as those with considerable experience in MRI. MR safety issues, eg, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, will also be discussed.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should:
- define the applications of MRI to solving clinical questions in all organ systems
- recognize the specific advantages (and limitations) of the various MR techniques
- develop differential diagnoses based on imaging findings
- identify the advantages and disadvantages of MRI compared to CT and other imaging techniques
Needs Assessment
Dr Bradley began running this course over 25 years ago when MRI was in its infancy. Over the years the course content has been modified, based on the suggestions of previous attendees as well as on new topics being presented at national meetings and in the literature.
Target Audience
This course is intended for radiologists and other imaging physicians as well as senior technologists interested in advancing their knowledge of MRI.
Accreditation Statement
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course Outline:
MRI Physics:
Fundamentals of Interpretation
Determinants of T1, T2
Flow Phenomena
K-Space & Parallel Imaging
Image Optimization
Neuro:
Contrast in the Brain
MRA in the CNS
Brainstem
Hemorrhage
Periventricular Region
Hydrocephalus
Temporal Lobe/Limbic System
Stroke
MRS
Fetal MRI
Diffusion Imaging, Perfusion Imaging
Cranial Nerves, Perineural Tumor Spread
Nasopharynx and Parapharyngeal Space
Spinal Cord
Degenerative Spine
Tumors of Temporal Bone and Base of the Skull
MSK:
Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Pelvis and Hip, Wrist
Body:
Female Pelvis
Breast
Liver
Cardiac
Faculty
Robert A. Bell, PhD
Associate Professor, Radiology
William G. Bradley, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Radiology
Michelle A. Brown, MD
Associate Professor, Radiology
Christine Chung, MD
Associate Professor, Radiology
Christopher Comstock, MD
Associate Professor, Radiology
Director of Breast Imaging
Rosalind B. Dietrich, MD
Professor of Radiology
Director of MRI
Amilcare Gentili, MD
Professor of Radiology
Eric Goodman, MD
Assistant Professor, Radiology
John F. Healy, MD
Professor of Radiology
John R. Hesselink, MD
Professor of Radiology and Neurosciences
Tudor H. Hughes, MD
Associate Professor, Radiology
Steven G. Imbesi, MD
Associate Professor, Radiology
Roland R. Lee, MD
Professor of Radiology
Mahmood Mafee, MD
Professor of Radiology
Chief, Head & Neck
Mini N. Pathria, MD
Professor of Radiology
Donald L. Resnick, MD
Professor of Radiology
Chief, MSK
Claude B. Sirlin, MD
Associate Professor, Radiology
Director, Liver Imaging Group
Guest Faculty:
John V. Crues, III, MD
Visiting Professor, Radiology
Cultural and Linguistic Competency
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. Cultural competency is defined as a set of integrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables health care professionals or organizations to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities. Linguistic competency is defined as the ability of a physician or surgeon to provide patients who do not speak English or who have limited ability to speak English, direct communication in the patient’s primary language. Cultural and linguistic competency was incorporated into the planning of this activity. Additional resources on cultural and linguistic competency and information about AB1195 can be found on the UCSD CME website at http://cme.ucsd.edu.
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