Program Information:

This program was originally broadcast live, as part of a Webinar series hosted by Applied Radiology. The program is supported through an unrestricted educational grant from HOLOGIC.

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

Learning Objectives:

After participating in this webinar you should be able to:

1. Describe how the synthesized C-View mammogram is generated and how it should be used in conjunction with tomosynthesis imaging.
2. Describe the relative radiation doses of conventional combination tomosynthesis imaging versus tomosynthesis imaging utiizing the synthesized C-View mammogram.
3. Describe potential applications of C-View imaging in combination with tomosynthesis for screening and diagnostic mammography.

Disclosures

Dr. Elizabeth A. Rafferty, discloses that she is the recipient of a research grant for the investigation of tomosynthesis imaging from Hologic within the last year.

Dr. Aron J. Belfer, discloses that he has acted as a consultant and been a member of an Educational Board for Hologic in the last year.

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 click continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate link displayed from within your MyCE Archives page.

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Part One: The Evolution of Mammography

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

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