BREAST IMAGING IN THE BIG APPLE
- Medical_Professionals
- Medical_students
- Nurses
This course provides a balanced overview of more traditional breast imaging, blended with the newest state-of-the-art breast imaging techniques and modalities. Special attention will be given to Breast MRI, Digital Mammography, and Breast Ultrasound, as well as the newly evolving technologies of Tomosynthesis and Whole Breast Ultrasound. Patient communication and medicolegal issues will also be addressed.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
Review the basic principles of screening mammography for detecting early breast cancer.
Outline the current applications of breast ultrasound in diagnostic, screening, and interventional settings for earlier detection and accurate diagnosis of breast cancer.
Describe the major aspects of breast MR, including imaging techniques, image interpretation, biopsy techniques, and current indications, as an evolving new weapon in the war on breast cancer.
Discuss the current medical and legal concerns regarding the missed breast cancer, in an effort to improve early detection of breast cancer.
Delineate the current and future application of information about breast density and its role in determining individualized approaches to breast cancer screening.
Appreciate the evolving roles of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Whole Breast Ultrasound, and Contrast-Enhanced Digital Mammography in Breast Cancer Detection.
Target Audience
This course is intended for all radiologists with a special interest in breast imaging. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized expert teachers of breast imaging with a broad breadth of experience and knowledge in this field.
USD
2017-08-22
Group registrations not allowed
Accompanying persons not allowed
We don’t accept Online Abstracts
The Hotel Wales
1295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10128
(917) 639-4870
Group Room Rate:
Classic Queen Room $349.00
Carnegie King Suite $399.00
Premium Suite $419.00
Two Double Bedded Suite $419.00
The iiCME- Breast Imaging in the Big Apple Group 2017 rates are now available online. Our guest have the option of booking their reservations with the link below or calling off site reservations at 1866.925.3746.
Group Code – 217467
HTML Link: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=15229&Chain=6158&arrive=12/3/2017&depart=12/7/2017&adult=1&child=0&group=217467
Cut Off Date
The Cut off date for reservations is Saturday, November 3, 2017. Reservation request after the cut-off date will be based upon availability and booked at the best available rate.
CHECK IN/ CHECK OUT
Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
The Hotel Wales features the following complimentary amenities:
24hr beverage service
Coffee
Tea
Business Center including internet access and faxes
24hr Fitness Studios
Room rates are exclusive of applicable NY Sales Tax (14.75%), NY City Occupancy Tax which is currently $2.00 (Standard Room) and $4.00 (Suite) per room/per night, and Hotel Unit Fee of $1.50. The reservation cut-off date for group rates is November 3, 2017, after the cut-off date reservations will be based upon availability and book at the most available rate. Individuals have two days (48 hours) by 3:00 pm to cancel their reservation without penalty. After this time, guest will be subjected to one nights room and tax.
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International Institute for Continuing Medical Education
Phone: 205-467-0290
Email: IICMEMAIL@GMAIL.COM
International Institute for Continuing Medical Education
Phone: 205-467-0290
Email: IICMEMAIL@GMAIL.COM