Breast Ultrasound
An Introductory / Refresher Course
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Course Description:
This course is designed primarily for physicians with little or no prior experience in diagnostic or interventional breast ultrasound. The participant will be exposed to the basics in ultrasound physics, scanning techniques and interpretation of benign vs malignant characteristics in breast lesions. In addition, through both pre-recorded didactic and hands-on modules, will discuss the basics interventions for diagnosis, core biopsy pathology, and the use of intraoperative ultrasound. The faculty will share their personal experiences of integrating breast ultrasound into a surgical practice. Though recommended for the novice, this course may also serve as a thorough review for those individuals already utilizing breast ultrasound and preparing for certification and re-examination.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate the basic operation of appropriate breast ultrasound equipment
- Summarize basic physics and principles for breast ultrasound
- Understand and demonstrate breast ultrasound scanning techniques
- Recognize normal and abnormal variation in breast ultrasound examination
- Demonstrate ultrasound-guided interventional procedures on breast phantoms
- Understand the implications of core pathology in patient management
- Explain how to integrate breast ultrasound into a surgical practice
- Discuss the certification process and how to be successful
CME Credit Information:
This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Check back for credit designation updates.
Pre-recorded Didactic Agenda:
The following pre-recorded didactics will be sent to attendees prior to the course.
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Welcome and Introduction
Michael Berry, MD
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Introduction to Ultrasound Physics and Principles
Scott Karlan, MD
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Indications and Technique for Breast Ultrasound Scanning:
Description and Identification of Normal Breast Ultrasound Anatomy
Michael Berry, MD
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Breast Ultrasound Interpretation for the Breast Surgeon:
A Closer Look at BIRADS
Maria Kowzun, MD
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Indications and Technique for Ultrasound-Guided Intervention:
Cyst Aspiration to Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy
Richard Fine, MD
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Intraoperative Ultrasound for Localization and Margin Assessment
Shawna Willey, MD
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Integrating Breast Ultrasound into a Surgical Practice:
From the Economics to Certification (How to Pass the First Time)
Michele Carpenter, MD
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Dilemmas in Image-Guided Pathology: Case Presentations
Scott Karlan, MD
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Onsite Agenda:
| 1:00 PM | Pathology and Novel Cases
Steven Cai, MD, FACS; Scott R. Karlan, MD, FACS; Ashlea D. Semmens, MD |
| 2:15 PM | Model Session 1
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| 2:45 PM | Model Session 2
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| 3:10 PM | Model Session 3
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| 3:35 PM | Break
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| 3:50 PM | Biopsy
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| 4:20 PM | Substations
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| 4:45 PM | Takeaways / Final Points / Q&A
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| 5:00 PM | Adjourn
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