2019 Chicago International Breast Course
Hands-on workshops that focus on performance and interpretation of handheld and automated whole breast ultrasound, elastography, DBT-guided biopsy, and ultrasound-guided intervention will increase attendees’ confidence in embracing these new techniques.
Please join us for one of the most highly sought-after breast imaging meetings that for many years has attracted the best and brightest physicians and other healthcare practitioners. We look forward to welcoming you and your company to the 2019 Chicago International Breast Course.
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Define screening controversies and address the current state of breast cancer screening;
- Describe multimodality approaches to breast cancer screening and early diagnosis;
- Review the current American College of Radiology’s breast imaging practice parameters;
- Gain confidence and competence in supplemental ultrasound screening using hand held and automated devices;
- Apply risk strategies to management, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer;
- Define principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and applications to breast imaging practices;
- Develop personalized and coordinated breast care to optimize patient outcomes.
- 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 27.25 Participation
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The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone who is in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This includes any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 12 months, including financial relationships of a spouse or life partner that could create a conflict of interest. Mechanisms are in place to identify and resolve any potential conflict of interest prior to the start of the activity.
Additionally, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
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 the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, the International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education (ICPME), and NorthShore University HealthSystem. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please Note: The credit claiming process will close three months after the conference end date. Requests to claim credit after three months will be subject to additional fees.