2021 Advanced Imaging Update for the Primary Care Provider
February 22 - March 7, 2021
This virtual program will educate and update providers on ordering the appropriate imaging exams, with updates on various modalities available for diagnostic use and review appropriate and cost-effective imaging options for many common outpatient conditions. This program is primarily designed to refine the ordering of diagnostic imaging studies for enhanced quality of care and effective use of radiology. Proposed topics to be covered are CT lung screening, the use of Kyphoplasty and when to order, Breast imaging updates, contrast vs no-contrast, "how and what to order" updates and when to order a PET /CT as a non-oncologist.
Target Audience:
Primary Care Providers; Internal Medicine and FP; Physicians & APP's
Part II - High Risk breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
John Plemmons, MD, and Rachel Burke, MD, give their updates on breast cancer screening and patient management, with a focus on the high risk population.
Medical Director, Sentara Norfolk General Breast Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Part III - Imaging Ordering for Common Patient Complaints
Sarah Shaves, MD, reviews the various types of imaging studies including X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, nuclear medicine and their utilities; looking at current screening guidelines and online resources available to assist the provider.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Part IV - Emergence of the IDTF and the Impact on Image Ordering
LTC (Ret) Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, discusses the how to best utilize advanced imaging (CT, MRI, and Ultrasound) in Evaluating Common Musculoskeletal Conditions.
LTC (Ret) Peter Van Geertruyden, MD
Medical Center Radiologists, Inc.Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Uniformed University of the Health Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
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