Course Director: Emily M. Webb, MD
Credit Hours: 23.75

The Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, is pleased to present its annual postgraduate course in diagnostic imaging near Yosemite National Park. This week-long course is designed for the radiologist in clinical practice. It is intended to provide an overview and update on clinically relevant topics in diagnostic imaging, as well as an up-to-date assessment of the clinical uses of imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and sonography in the diagnosis of varied diseases. Ample time will be available for informal discussions with the course faculty.

Educational Objectives
In this course, the participant will gain an understanding of the appropriate use of basic and advanced radiologic techniques, including MDCT, CTA, MRI, and ultrasound in different clinical settings, and in the diagnosis of abdominal, cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neurologic diseases. Practical uses of imaging techniques will be stressed.

At the completion of this course, the attendee will be able to:

1. Identify and diagnose common lung diseases and idiopathic interstitial pneumonias using HRCT;
2. Compare imaging features of benign and malignant liver masses utilizing CT and MR;
3. Discuss the current evidence based recommendations for the use of intravenous contrast and avoidance of contrast induced nephropathy;
4. Identify the normal anatomy and pathology related to MRI of the hip;
5. Apply multi-modality approaches and current imaging techniques in the diagnosis of pancreatic, biliary, and renal diseases;
6. Utilize CT enterography for the evaluation of varied small bowel diseases;
7. Identify spine tumors at MR and accurately recognize potential imaging pitfalls;
8. Perform and interpret CTA for evaluation of coronary artery disease;
9. Cite critical fi ndings in the imaging evaluation of liver, renal, and pancreatic transplants;
10. Perform MR imaging of osteochondral pathology and repair procedures;
11. Utilize both ultrasound and pelvic MRI to identify and characterize ovarian masses and adnexal pathology;
12. Discuss the imaging fi ndings of basal ganglia disorders;
13. Apply a practical approach to the localization, characterization, and diagnosis of primary retroperitoneal masses.

FACULTY: Cynthia T. Chin, MD; Heike Daldrup-Link, MD; Brett M. Elicker, MD; Thomas M. Link, MD; Liina Poder, MD; Emily M. Webb, MD; W. Richard Webb, MD; Benjamin M. Yeh, MD

Virtual Colonoscopy Workshop
May 30-31, 2008 - CLOSED
UCSF China Basin Research Center

Course Director: Judy Yee, MD
Credit Hours: 12.25

UCSF Course Faculty: Judy Yee, MD; Rizwan Aslam, MD; Luis Landeras, MD.

This workshop will present to both the academic and practicing radiologist the fundamentals and latest techniques of non-invasive colon cancer screening. By the end of the course, registrants will have reviewed at least 50 proven virtual colonoscopy cases

At the end of the workshop, the registrant should be able to:
- Demonstrate a familiarity with other colon cancer screening methods
- Obtain optimal colonic distention and cleansing for a maximally diagnostic virtual colonoscopy
- Perform, interpret and report a virtual colonoscopy exam in a time-efficient manner

Faculty: Judy Yee, MD; Rizwan Aslam, MD; Luis Landeras, MD.

Lecture Topics
- Colon Cancer Screening: Overview
- VC Examination and Prerequisites
- VC Technique and Protocols
- VC Interpretation and Pitfalls
- VC Accuracy
- VC Reporting and Reimbursement
- Future Directions That Will Impact Your Practice
- Hands-on Workstation Training

Enrollment is limited to 22 registrants.

Brain, Body, Bone: Imaging Fundamentals on the French Riviera
June 22-27, 2008
Palais de la Mediterranee, Nice, France

Course Co-Directors: Thomas M. Link, MD, Fergus V. Coakley, MD
Credit Hours: 23.5

Interventional Radiology Review
September 15-19, 2008
UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco

Course Director: Dr. Robert K. Kerlan, Jr. MD, Chief
Credit Hours: 30.5

The Interventional Radiology Review 2008 is designed to be a review of both basic vascular and non-vascular interventional radiologic procedures as well as emerging areas of interventional radiologic practice. The review will cover all common interventional radiologic procedures and will focus on indications, pre-procedural assessment, technical aspects of the procedure, as well as post-procedural follow-up. The course should be suitable for radiologists actively practicing interventional radiology and individuals desiring a comprehensive review prior to taking re-certification examinations or the certificate of added qualification.

Virtual Colonoscopy Workshop
September 19-20, 2008
UCSF China Basin Research Center

Course Director: Judy Yee, MD
Credit Hours: 12.25

UCSF Course Faculty: Judy Yee, MD; Rizwan Aslam, MD; Luis Landeras, MD.

This workshop will present to both the academic and practicing radiologist the fundamentals and latest techniques of non-invasive colon cancer screening. By the end of the course, registrants will have reviewed at least 50 proven virtual colonoscopy cases

At the end of the workshop, the registrant should be able to:
- Demonstrate a familiarity with other colon cancer screening methods
- Obtain optimal colonic distention and cleansing for a maximally diagnostic virtual colonoscopy
- Perform, interpret and report a virtual colonoscopy exam in a time-efficient manner

Faculty: Judy Yee, MD; Rizwan Aslam, MD; Luis Landeras, MD.

Lecture Topics
- Colon Cancer Screening: Overview
- VC Examination and Prerequisites
- VC Technique and Protocols
- VC Interpretation and Pitfalls
- VC Accuracy
- VC Reporting and Reimbursement
- Future Directions That Will Impact Your Practice
- Hands-on Workstation Training

Enrollment is limited to 18 registrants.

Women’s Imaging in Wine Country 2008
October 12-17, 2008
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn - Sonoma, California

Course Director: Aliya Qayyum, MD
Credit Hours: 23.5

Women’s health continues to be a targeted area of medical care and research, which is reflected by sub-specialization within private and academic institutions, and the formation of societies and journals such as the Society for the Advancement of Women’s Imaging and the Journal of Women’s Imaging. Sub-specialty training within diagnostic radiology devoted to diagnosing and treating conditions unique to women, and the importance of an educational forum with emphasis on women’s health, are well-established.

This course is designed for practitioners within radiology and other medical or surgical specialties with a special interest in women’s imaging. The overall goal of this program is to review current standards of practice and update new developments in the imaging diagnosis of gynecologic, obstetric, breast and musculoskeletal disorders.

Core concepts and future directions will be addressed, including breast and gynecologic MRI and imaging of osteoporosis. Practical applications will be highlighted with emphasis on optimal imaging approach, diagnostic impact and pitfalls. Topics covered will include benign and malignant gynecologic imaging, fetal imaging, breast imaging (including digital mammography, MRI-guided biopsy, role of sonography) and osteoporosis. Attendees will have increased knowledge of current imaging technology and protocols applicable to women’s imaging.

At the completion of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the role of imaging in the diagnosis and screening of ovarian cancer;
2. Diagnose and list the pitfalls of benign and malignant gynecologic conditions employing appropriate use of diagnostic sonography and MRI;
3. Understand the correlative imaging characteristic between gynecologic sonography and MRI and their respective roles;
4. Employ diagnostic pearls and pitfalls in obstetric sonography;
5. Describe the role of sonography in evaluating pelvic pain in the non-pregnant woman;
6. Recognize sonographic features of early pregnancy complications;
7. Describe the role of sonography in breast imaging;
8. Describe the current applications and limitations of breast MRI and digital mammography;
9. Describe diagnostic techniques to measure osteoporosis and list pitfalls of osteoporotic fractures;
10. Understand current utility of cardiac CT and role of lung cancer screening.

Faculty: Aliya Qayyum, MBBS (abdominal); Peter Callen, MD (ob-gyn/ultrasound); Fergus Coakley, MD (abdominal); Christopher Flowers, MBBS (breast); Ruth Goldstein, MD (ob-gyn/ultrasound); Bonnie Joe, MD, PhD (abdominal/breast); Thomas Link, MD (skeletal); Karen Ordovas, MD (thoracic); Liina Poder, MD (ob-gyn/ultrasound); Lori Strachowski, MD (ob-gyn/breast).

Self-Assessment: Review for Practicing Radiologists
October 20-24, 2008
San Francisco, California

Course Director:
Credit Hours:

Diagnostic Radiology Seminars
October 26-31, 2008
Fairmont Kea Lani - Wailea, Maui

Course Director: Mark Wilson, MD
Credit Hours: TBD

Breast Imaging in the Desert (with Digital Mammography)
November 10-14, 2008
La Quinta Resort - Palm Springs, California

Course Director: Bonnie N. Joe, MD
Credit Hours:

Imaging Warm-Up in the Caribbean
December 07-12, 2008
Westin Resort, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Course Director: Rajiv Sawhney, M.D.
Credit Hours: TBD

Virtual Colonscopy Workshop
December 12-13, 2008
UCSF China Basin Research Center

Course Director: Judy Yee, MD
Credit Hours: 12.25

UCSF Course Faculty: Judy Yee, MD; Rizwan Aslam, MD; Luis Landeras, MD.

This workshop will present to both the academic and practicing radiologist the fundamentals and latest techniques of non-invasive colon cancer screening. By the end of the course, registrants will have reviewed at least 50 proven virtual colonoscopy cases

At the end of the workshop, the registrant should be able to:
- Demonstrate a familiarity with other colon cancer screening methods
- Obtain optimal colonic distention and cleansing for a maximally diagnostic virtual colonoscopy
- Perform, interpret and report a virtual colonoscopy exam in a time-efficient manner

Faculty: Judy Yee, MD; Rizwan Aslam, MD; Luis Landeras, MD.

Lecture Topics
- Colon Cancer Screening: Overview
- VC Examination and Prerequisites
- VC Technique and Protocols
- VC Interpretation and Pitfalls
- VC Accuracy
- VC Reporting and Reimbursement
- Future Directions That Will Impact Your Practice
- Hands-on Workstation Training

Enrollment is limited to 18 registrants.