Program Information:

This program was originally broadcast live, as part of a Webinar series produced by IAME and hosted by Applied Radiology.

This program has been supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Hologic

Learning Objectives

After completing this course the participant should be able to:

1. Analyze the application of digital breast tomosynthesis to the screening mammography environment in terms of recall rates and cancer detection.
2. Determine how digital breast tomosynthesis can affect diagnostic workup.
3. Integrate the concepts of digital breast tomosynthesis via select benign and malignant case examples.

Disclosures

Faculty
Liane Philpotts, MD - Consultant for Hologic
Melissa A. Durand, MD - Has no disclosures to report.

Reviewer
Michael Linver, MD - Has no disclosures to report.

No individual at IAME who had control over the content of this program has relationships with Hologic or any other commercial supporter.

Accreditation:

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA/PRA Category 1 CME Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.

Claiming CE Credit:

To receive CME credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination. Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing grade of 70% or higher a letter of credit will be available for printing.

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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: PART I. Where We Are and Where We Are Going

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PART I. Panel Discussion with Q&A's (Pre-Recorded)

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