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Program Summary

As new technological advances in Magnetic Resonance & Ultrasound continue to impact how healthcare professionals diagnose and treat sports related injuries; this program from RSNA 2017 features the following topics and speakers. Each provides insight into how these modalities are transforming patient care. Also included is a live USD scanning session with Dr. Jacobson, where he provides a detailed description of his scanning techniques.

The Future of MR in MSK
Presented by Christine B. Chung, M.D.

Unique Ultrasound Solutions in MSK and Sports Medicine
Presented by Jon A. Jacobson, M.D.

Effective Date: January 16, 2018
CME Expiration Date: January 15, 2020
CE Expiration Date: February 29, 2020
Format: Self Instructional - Audio Visual with Slides
Educational Credits:
Two (2) AMA/PRA Category 1 CME Credit™
Two (2) ARRT Category A CE Credit
Two (2) AHRA CRA Credit
Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours

This program was originally presented live at RSNA 2017 and sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) and supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Toshiba America Medical Systems (now Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.).

Target Audience & Cost

This program is intended for: Radiologists, Other MD's, Radiologic Technologists, Radiology Administrators and related Imaging Professionals.

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this CME activity the healthcare provider should be able to:

1. Describe imaging techniques that can reduce scan time without decreasing image quality.
2. Describe how the infrastructure of MSK tissue provides a rationale for the development of a qualitative pulse sequence.
3. Be familiar with the normal appears of tendons under USD
4. Recognize the common MSK pathology seen on USD
5. Describe applications where dynamic USD is used in MSK imaging.

No special educational preparation is required for this CME/CE Activity!

Speakers

Christine B. Chung, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
University of California San Diego

"As an academic radiologist, I am truly dedicated to the triumvarate of research, teaching and clinical service. My time at UC San Diego Health has afforded me the opportunity to have ample experience in each. I am fortunate to be a part of the best clinical musculoskeletal radiology department in the world. In addition, as the director of the Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Group, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with world class physicists, pathologists, orthopedic surgeons and bioengineers. Our work focuses on cartilage imaging and tissue characterization with MR imaging."

Jon A. Jacobson, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
University of Michigan

Jon A. Jacobson, MD is a Professor of Radiology and Director of the Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology in the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jacobson is a board-certified musculoskeletal radiologist whose research interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound and MRI. His academic achievements include over 200 peer-reviewed publications and over 1100 invited national and international lectures or workshops. Dr. Jacobson has been a visiting professor on 39 occasions, is active in various medical societies, reviews for several journals, and has received numerous teaching and mentoring awards. Dr. Jacobson is the author of the textbook “Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound,” which is now in its second edition.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy

IAME requires everyone who is in a position to control the content of a CE/CME activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This information is utilized to 1) determine if a conflict exists, 2) resolve the conflict by initiating a content validation process, and 3) advise learners of this information. Any individual who refuses to (or chooses not to) disclose relevant financial relationships will be disqualified from participating as an instructor, planner or manager and cannot have control of or responsibility for the development, management, presentation or evaluation of a CE/CME activity certified by IAME.

Disclosures

IAME received an educational grant in support of this program from Toshiba America Medical Systems (now Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.).

Dr. Chung discloses no relationships with Toshiba America Medical Systems (now Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.) or any other commercial supporter.

Dr. Jacobson discloses no relationships with Toshiba America Medical Systems (now Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.) or any other commercial supporter.

No individual at IAME who had control over the content of this program has relationships with Toshiba America Medical Systems (now Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.) 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 2 AMA/PRA Category 1 CME Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Radiologic Technologists (Pending Review & Approval):
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for two (2) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators (Pending Review & Approval):
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for two (2) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Asset Resource Management (AM), Operations Management (OM) and Fiscal Management (FM).

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

Method of Participation/Criteria for Success

CME Credits
To receive CME credits for participating in this CME activity you must successfully complete the online post examination with a passing score of 70% or higher.

CE Credits
To receive CE credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing score click Continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate button displayed from within your MyAR Archives page.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.