Hologic RSNA 2018 Workshops

Hologic is committed to providing high quality and clinically relevant medical education opportunities. We are pleased to offer a series of interactive and hands-on educational programs at RSNA 2018.

Hologic will not be offering pre-registration online. However, if you would like to receive a friendly reminder one week before the event, along with a printable workshop schedule, please visit https://hologicrsna.com.

CME Symposium

Contrast Enhanced Mammography: Incorporating CEM Into Your Clinical Practice
Bhavika Patel, MD
Mayo Clinic | Phoenix, AZ

Monday, November 26 | 8:30am–9:30am

This CME accredited symposium will focus on the implementation and advancement of utilizing contrast enhanced mammography (CEM) to advance your clinical confidence. Areas of discussion include:
  • Requirements for building contrast-enhanced mammography into your practice
  • Proper patient selection for utilizing CEM
  • Evaluation and interpretation of CEM as a diagnostic tool
During this session the faculty will present cases ranging from simple cases to more challenging cases to further illustrate the significance of this modality.

CME Link:https://cine-med.com/cem-rsna2018/

In support of improving patient care, Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Ciné-Med designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Breast Biopsy Workshops

The following sessions are not accredited for CME.

A Clinical Perspective on Increasing Confidence Synthesized 2D Imaging Technology
Jacqueline Holt MD, FACR

Christiana Care Health System | Newark, DE

Sunday, November 25 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
Wednesday, November 28 | 12:00pm–1:00pm

Clinical perspective of Synthesized 2D Imaging Technology to increase reading confidence. This session includes a facilitated review of relevant cases.

This session is limited to 20 attendees.


Breast Density Assessment: Beyond Radiologist Visual Assessment
Regina Hooley, MD
Yale University School of Medicine | New Haven, CT

Sunday, November 25 | 3:30pm–4:00pm
Tuesday, November 27 | 4:00pm–4:30pm

A brief session for radiologists interested in learning more about implementing Breast Density Assessment Software. Including decreasing inter/intra-reader variability and increasing confidence in selecting appropriate patients that may need additional screening.

This session is limited to 35 attendees.


Improving Tomosynthesis Read-times, While Maintaining Clinical Performance
Linda Greer, MD
HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center | Phoenix, AZ

Monday, November 26 | 12:00pm–1:00pm
Tuesday, November 27 | 2:30pm–3:30pm

Discussion and case review focuses on Hologic’s new innovations to improve workflow efficiency, without sacrificing clinical outcomes.

This session is limited to 20 attendees.


Integrating Contrast Enhanced 2D Imaging into Your Practice to Optimize Patient Care
Matt Covington, MD
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology At Washington University/Barnes Jewish | St Louis, MO

Wednesday, November 28 | 10:30am–11:30am

Explore the benefits of adding contrast enhanced mammography to your practice. Discussion will highlight:
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Patient contraindications
  • Alternative to bMRI
This session is limited to 35 attendees.


Triaging Dense Breast Patients in Clinical Practice
Regina Hooley, MD
Yale University School of Medicine | New Haven, CT

Sunday, November 25 | 12:00pm–12:30pm
Tuesday, November 27 | 12:00pm–12:30pm

The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is the only mammogram that is FDA approved as superior for women with dense breasts, compared to 2D alone.1,2 Attend this 30 minute session to learn how to triage women with dense breasts using 3D Mammography™.

This session is limited to 35 attendees.


True Patient Comfort: Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam and SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System
Claudia De Moral, MD
Diagnóstico Integral Vallarta | Mexico

Sunday, November 25 (In Spanish) | 4:30pm–5:00pm
Wednesday, November 28 | 3:00pm–3:30pm

A clinical perspective on the implementation of Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam and the SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System without compromising image quality, exam time, dose or workflow. This session includes clinical feedback and tips to increase patient comfort.

This session is limited to 35 attendees.

Breast Biopsy Workshops

The following sessions are not accredited for CME.

The Clinical Benefits of Tomosynthesis Guided Breast Biopsy
Lars Grimm, MD
Duke University Medical Center, Breast Imaging | Durham, NC

Monday, November 26 | 3:00pm–4:00pm

Clinical experience of the 3D™ prone biopsy system and the benefits to the patient followed by hands on demonstration of the Affirm® Prone Biopsy System.

This session is limited to 12 attendees.


Tomosynthesis Guided Prone Breast Biopsy Solutions
Daniel Eduardo Lehrer, MD
Cerim, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sunday, November 25 (In Spanish) | 10:30am-11:30am
Monday, November 26 | 1:30pm–2:30pm

Clinical benefits of tomosynthesis guided biopsy which includes a hands-on demonstration of the Affirm® Prone Biopsy System and the Brevera® Breast Biopsy System.

This session is limited to 12 attendees.


Tomosynthesis Guided Prone Breast Biopsy Solutions in a Community Practice
Harriet Borofsky, MD
Sutter Health – Mills-Peninsula Med Ctr | Burlingame, CA

Tuesday, November 27 | 10:30am–11:30am
Wednesday, November 28 | 1:30pm-2:30pm

Clinical benefits of tomosynthesis guided biopsy which includes a hands-on demonstration of the Affirm® Prone Biopsy System and the Brevera® Breast Biopsy System.

This session is limited to 12 attendees.


Advancements in Real-time Breast Specimen Imaging
Linda Greer, MD
HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center | Phoenix, AZ

Sunday, November 25 | 2:30pm–3:00pm
Monday, November 26 | 4:30pm–5:00pm

Learn how real-time breast specimen imaging can streamline workflow efficiency through specimen verification and automated post-biopsy specimen handling with the Brevera® Breast Biopsy System.

This session is limited to 35 attendees.


Hologic’s Biopsy Solutions Portfolio - A Clinical Perspective
Harriet Borofsky, MD
Sutter Health – Mills-Peninsula Med Ctr | Burlingame, CA

Tuesday, November 27 | 1:00pm–2:00pm

Experience Hologic’s portfolio of breast biopsy products to meet your full biopsy suite needs under the guidance of an experienced radiologists and clinical education specialists.

This session is limited to 12 attendees.


 

Sessions are not accredited for CME.
Registration on-site during RSNA at Hologic’s Workshop Booth #5524, South Hall is highly recommended as space is limited.

Don't forget to visit the Hologic exhibit in the South Hall at Booth #2511 to experience the Future of Breast Health.

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The Genius™3D Mammography™ exam (a.k.a. Genius™ exam) is acquired on the Hologic® 3D Mammography™ system and consists of a 2D and 3D™ image set, where the 2D image can be either an acquired 2D image or a 2D image generated from the 3D™ image set. The Genius™ exam is only available on the Hologic® 3D Mammography™ system.

References:1.FDA submissions P080003, P080003/S001, P080003/S004,P080003/S005 2.Friedewald SM, Rafferty EA, Rose SL, et al. Breast cancer screeningusing tomosynthesis in combination with digital mammography. JAMA 2014 Jun 25;311(24):2499-507.

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