November 2 – 3, 2024
The Partners in Progress: Improvement and Innovations in Advanced Imaging symposium offers two distinct registration options. For those who wish to attend the event physically and are located in the vicinity, the Live in Person ticket is available. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend in person, there is also a Virtual ticket option for remote participation.
Saturday
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome | Kecia Thompson, MSHA, MRSO & Ashley McCoy Thomas, MSHA, CHQS, R.T.(R)(CT), LSSGB |
| 9:10 – 9:40 | Advancements in Breast Imaging | Stefanie B. Zalasin, M.D., M.S. |
| 9:40 – 9:50 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 9:50 – 10:20 | Advancement in Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound | Bailey Cato MBA, RDMS, RVT |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | CT Photon Counting- New Technology that provides high-Quality Patient Care | Hope Lake RT(R)(CT) |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Q & A and Break | |
| 11:15 – 11:50 | Neuroradiology Applications for Dual Energy-CT | Desmin M. Milner, M.D. |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 12:00- 12:30 | Culture of Excellence and Enhance Quality of Patient Care | Ashley McCoy Thomas, MSHA, CHQS, R.T.(R)(CT), LSSGB |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch | |
| 1:30 – 2:20 | Revolutionizing research with a personal touch | Evan Hudson, BS, CHES |
| 2:20 – 2:30 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | The Impact of PET Imaging on Diagnosis and Treatment | Lucas Riley, CNMT |
| 3:00 – 3:10 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 3:10 – 3:40 | Clinical Advantages of Low-Field MRI | Jessica Smitherman RT(R)(M)(MR) |
| 3:40 – 4:00 | Q & A and Break | |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | Ensuring Continued Quality of Clinical AI Tools: A Collaborative Approach Part 1 | Katrina Bell |
| 4:30 – 4:35 | Transition | |
| 4:35 – 5:05 | Ensuring Continued Quality of Clinical AI Tools: A Collaborative Approach Part 2 | Jordan Perchik, MD |
| 5:05 – 5:15 | Q & A | |
| 5:15 – 5:20 | Closing Remarks |
Sunday
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:50 | Imaging and Workflow Approaches to Sustainability in Iodinated Contrast Utilization | Mahmud Mossa-Basha, MD |
| 9:50 – 10:00 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 10:00 – 10:50 | MRI Contrast Agents and Their Impact on Diagnosis | Mahmud Mossa-Basha, MD |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Q & A and Break | |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Evolving world of cardiac CT including PCCT and CT-FFR | Satinder P. Singh, M.D., FCCP, FNASCI, FSABI |
| 11:50 – 11:55 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 11:55 – 12:25 | Syngovia Virtual Cockpit | Christopher S. Horsley |
| 12:25 – 12:30 | Q & A | |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch | |
| 1:30 – 1:40 | Clinical Interventional Radiology | Junaid Raja, M.D., MSPH, M.S. |
| 1:40 – 1:45 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 1:45 – 2:35 | Bridging the gap between clinical care and technical precision | Carolyn Etheridge BSN. RN. R.T.(R) |
| 2:35 – 2:40 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 2:40 – 3:40 | Advanced Applications in MRI | Jeff Madison, MSHA, R.T.(R)(MR), MRSO |
| 3:40 – 3:50 | Q & A and Break | |
| 3:50 – 4:20 | Innovations of Improving Staffing to Enhance Patient Care | LaMichael Heard, MBA |
| 4:20 – 4:25 | Q & A and Transition | |
| 4:25 – 5:15 | The Synopsis of a Breast Imaging Patient’s Journey | Shelly Bachman R.T. (R) (M) (ARRT) |
| 5:15 – 5:20 | Q & A and Closing Remarks |
Program Description / Statement of Need:
In an effort to provide physicians, technologists and other healthcare professionals involved in medical imaging with the most up-to-date information, this 2-day program will communicate updates and trends in MR, PET & CT imaging with an emphasis on overall patient care. Imaging exams play a crucial role in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and injuries. The comparison of multiple modalities will allow for all healthcare professionals to gain will a better understanding of the considerations needed for patient monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment. This educational program will cover multiple objectives within each modality to allow for learners to expand their knowledge and understanding.
Target Audience:
The content of this CME/CE Symposium is intended for healthcare professionals including Radiologists and other Physicians, Technologists, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, and other healthcare professionals.
CME/CE Accreditation:
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This MRI program has also been submitted for approval of up to 12.0 hours of category A CE technologist credit as designated by The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a live activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium. To receive the maximum amount of credit hours, you must attend all sessions. Verification of attendance policies will be in place for each lecture.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its live activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. Additionally, in the event a relevant financial relationship does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the relevant financial relationship is mitigated in order to ensure the integrity of the CME/CE activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
| Name | Title/Position |
|---|---|
| Shelly Bachman R.T. (R) (M) (ARRT) | Dual Ultrasound/Mammography Technologist, UAB Medicine |
| Katrina Bell | Diagnostic Imaging Specialist (CT) at UAB Medicine |
| Bailey Cato MBA, RDMS, RVT | Imaging Manager, Ambulatory Ultrasound, UAB Medicine |
| Carolyn Etheridge BSN. RN. R.T.(R) | Interim Radiology Enterprise Nurse Manager, UAB Hospital |
| LaMichael Heard, MBA | Vascular Interventional Technologist |
| Christopher S. Horsley | MR Compliance Specialist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Department of Radiology, UAB |
| Evan Hudson, MAEds, BS, CHES | Clinical Research Coordinator II |
| Hope Lake RT(R)(CT) | CT Compliance Specialist, UAB Medicine |
| Jeff Madison, MSHA, R.T.(R)(MR), MRSO | MRI Manager Main Campus, UAB Medicine |
| Ashley McCoy Thomas, MSHA, CHQS, R.T.(R)(CT), LSSGB | UAB Medicine, Senior Quality Management Analyst/Educator- Radiology |
| Desmin M. Milner, M.D. | Chair for UAB Radiology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Director, Medical Student Education, Assistant Professor, Neuroradiology |
| Mahmud Mossa-Basha, M.D. | Professor of Radiology, Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Co-Director of the Research, Vascular Imaging Lab, Adjunct Professor of Neurology & Electrical Engineering University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington |
| Jordan Perchik, MD | Assistant Professor, Abdominal Imaging and Informatics Department of Diagnostic Radiology UAB |
| Junaid Raja, M.D., MSPH, M.S. | Assistant Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology, Associate Program Director, Integrated IR Residency Program |
| Lucas Riley, CNMT | PET Technologist Lead, O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| Satinder P. Singh, M.D., FCCP, FNASCI, FSABI | Chief, Cardiopulmonary Radiology; Director, Cardiac CT; Clinical Director, Cardiac MRI; Co-Director, Combined Cardiopulmonary and Abdominal Imaging Fellowship, Professor, Radiology and Medicine (Division of CV Disease) |
| Jessica Smitherman RT(R)(M)(MR) | MRI Supervisor, UAB Medicine |
| Kecia Thompson, MSHA, MRSO | Director of Radiology, UAB Highlands- UAB Medicine |
| Stefanie Zalasin MD, MS | Assistant Professor Breast Imaging, Assistant Director UAB Radiology Breast Imaging Fellowship, Department of Radiology, Heersink School of Medicine |
1. Describe properties of available GBCAs and how they matter in the selection of an MR contrast
agent.
2. Explore advances in MRI which have been particularly helpful as it relates to breast MRI.
3. Understand the evolving world of cardiac CT.
4. Review current and future AI algorithms used in medical imaging including tools for image reconstruction, patient triage, radiology reporting, tumor measurements, and opportunistic screening.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham AL 35233
