Winter Imaging in Jackson Hole 2017

Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Describe the common challenges in interpreting whole body and brain PET/CT. Describe thoracic radiologic procedures for clinical cancer management. Describe the imaging anatomy and protocols that are necessary to arrive at a diagnosis of intracranial diseases. Explain the performance and processing of MRI and CT studies designed to depict anatomy and pathology. Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Apply quality improvement strategies to the practice of interventional radiology, with a focus on increasing efficiency, communication, and collaboration. Develop differential diagnosis that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course. Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT and their current roles and limitations in clinical practice. Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants.