Research and Markets: Diagnostic Imaging Review - For Residents, Fellows and Radiologists, Highlighting the Fundamentals of the Ten Major Radiology Subspecialties in the Industry

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/32f4f0/diagnostic_imaging) has announced the addition of the "Diagnostic Imaging Review: For Residents, Fellows and Radiologists" training to their offering.

UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging Review highlights the fundamentals of the ten major radiology subspecialties by: presenting formal didactic lectures on organ systems and practical techniques, featuring multiple case sessions for each subspecialty, and incorporating recent technical and clinical advances pertinent to current practice. In addition to formal didactic lectures on practical techniques and organ systems, this program features multiple case sessions covering each of the diagnostic specialties.

Jeanne M. LaBerge, MD, Professor of Radiology and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Mt. Zion Medical Center is the course director.

Main topics of the program include:

Nuclear Medicine
Ultrasound
Interventional and Cardiac
Breast Imaging
Pediatrics
Neurology
Musculoskeletal
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Pulmonary
Thoracic

Learning Objectives:

After viewing this activity, participants should be able to discuss:
Current concepts and recent advances in diagnostic radiology
The techniques of ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional radiology
Interventional modalities and their appropriate uses
Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying human disease
The fundamentals of the following specialty areas: Breast, Interventional, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Musculoskeletal, Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatrics, Thoracic, Ultrasound

Accreditation Statement

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.

Credit Designation

UCSF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 42.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The total credits are inclusive of 11.25 in CT, 12.0 in MR, 6.25 in Ultrasound, and 3.75 in breast imaging.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/32f4f0/diagnostic_imaging

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