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SPR 2023 Body MRI Course

Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (EDT) to Friday, October 6, 2023 at 4:15 PM (EDT)

Event Details

The Course Program can be found (here).

Course Directors:
Sudha A. Anupindi, MD, FSAR
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Johnathan R. Dillman, MD, MSc
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Hoping For On-Demand Access?
The Course will be recorded and converted into an on-demand activity later this year. All registrants for the live online course will also have access to the recordings at no additional cost.

Technical Requirements:
This live online course will be delivered using the Zoom Meeting platform which will be accessed through the SPR Online Education Center - XPress. Zoom meeting access, activity evaluation and credit claiming will all be available within the SPR 2023 Body MRI Course product available within XPress one week before the start of the Course.

Overview:
This live online course will feature two days of didactic and interactive presentations to discuss workflow, safety, performance, interpretation, and troubleshooting of chest, abdomen and pelvis MRI examinations emphasizing the latest developments and techniques. We will provide opportunities for participants to interact with out experts via break-out rooms and case-presentations. Content presented will also discuss the value and complementary role of MRI in conjunction with other imaging modalities for particular pediatric diseases.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this program includes pediatric and adult radiologists, fellows, residents, and technologists who are involved with performing or interpreting pediatric MR imaging studies.

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the use of routine body MRI techniques and methods for improving the medical and surgical care of pediatric patients.
2. Review advanced body MRI techniques and methods that are being increasingly applied in pediatric body MRI, including quantitative imaging.
3. Recognize the importance of sharing knowledge and clinical experiences regarding pediatric body MRI.
4. Understand role of MRI (including advantages and disadvantages) compared to other imaging modalities (e.g., CT, ultrasound) used in pediatric radiology.

Statement of Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State Medical Society and The Society for Pediatric Radiology. The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Michigan State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.