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Breast MRI merges the two-dimensional morphologic assessment of mammography with the soft-tissue signal characterization of MRI, adding the distinct advantage of angiogenesis evaluation.

By definition, cancers invoke new blood-vessel growth -- a feature that is exploited by contrast-enhanced MRI. It also sets the modality apart in the range of tools used to diagnose and stage breast cancer. Yet learning the MRI appearance of different histologies, and differentiating them from benign causes of tissue enhancement, is a nuanced and complex task.

This course incorporates a detailed synopsis of breast MRI science, technique, and interpretation based on more than 20,000 cases of experience. It also explains its place within the milieu of total breast imaging and care. Numerous “live” case discussions are included to supplement the course lectures.

The Phoenix Society's World Burn Congress is an annual international conference that brings together more than 650 burn survivors, their families, caregivers, burn care professionals and firefighters. It is a forum in which we encourage and facilitate the sharing of stories, provide support and increase knowledge of burn recovery. For many it is the first opportunity to meet and share with others who have experienced a burn trauma.

The conference also serves as a wonderful learning experience for burn care professionals to better understand the issues that impact burn survivors' lives. Many firefighters that have attended, talk about the closure it brings for them as they witness burn survivors and their families living meaningful lives.

The three days of the World Burn Congress are filled with inspirational stories of survival, courage and personal growth. Many have described their experience at WBC as both a powerful and life changing experience.

BREAST MODULE: 16.25 CME

Breast MRI merges the two-dimensional morphologic assessment of mammography with the soft-tissue signal characterization of MRI, adding the distinct advantage of angiogenesis evaluation.

By definition, cancers invoke new blood-vessel growth – a feature that is exploited by contrast-enhanced MRI. It also sets the modality apart in the range of tools used to diagnose and stage breast cancer. Yet  learning the MRI appearance of different histologies, and  differentiating them from benign causes of tissue enhancement, is a nuanced and complex task.

This course incorporates a detailed synopsis of breast MRI science, technique, and interpretation based on more than 20,000 cases of experience. It also explains its place within the milieu of total breast imaging and care. Numerous “live” case discussions are included to supplement the course lectures.

ORTHOPAEDIC MODULE: 25 CME

MRI continues  to advance diagnostics in the musculoskeletal axis with improvements in magnets, coils, and more importantly increased understanding of the available equipment and applications. Our orthopaedic MRI workshop reviews bone and soft tissue lesions, upper and lower extremities, sports injuries and pathologic disorders for the imaging clinician. Discussion of technique, pulsing sequences, indications and applications ensures that this course provides information useful for day-to-day practice, as well as current examples of more unusual findings.