2015 Radiology Review: A Didactic Approach to Case-Based Learning Online Course

Course Directors: Sanjeev Bhalla, MD and Lonie Salkowski, MD


Approach to Diagnosis: A Case Based Imaging Review ("Review Course") is designed to prepare initial and recertifying radiologists for the Diagnostic Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology Subspecialty Exams. This course is designed at its core to offer knowledge every competent practicing radiologist needs to know in order to treat patients competently and confidently. Needs sources include the ABR exam blueprints, prior attendee course evaluations, clinical practice guidelines, peer reviewed literature, and expert defined needs.

In-Training Members will receive a discounted price of $349 after login.  


Module 1 — Vascular and/or Interventional Radiology — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 2 — Gastrointestinal Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 3 — Genitourinary Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 4 — Breast Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 5 — Neuroradiology — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 6 — Ultrasound — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 7 — Musculoskeletal Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 8 — Pediatric Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 9 — Chest Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 10 — Nuclear Medicine — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 11 — Cardiovascular Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits

Target Audience:
The target audience for this activity includes in-training radiologists preparing for exams and active practice, as well as for practicing radiologists with an interest in honing their diagnostic skills.

Statement of Need:
Approach to Diagnosis: A Case Based Imaging Review (“Review Course”) is designed to prepare initial and recertifying radiologists for the Diagnostic Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology Subspecialty Exams. This course is designed at its core to offer knowledge every competent practicing radiologist needs to know in order to treat patients competently and confidently. Needs sources include the ABR exam blueprints, prior attendee course evaluations, clinical practice guidelines, peer reviewed literature, and expert defined needs.

Goals and Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
  1. Develop differential diagnoses for conditions in eleven radiology subspecialties;
  2. Recognize the imaging and clinical features that allow for refinement of differential diagnosis allowing for a more specific diagnosis;
  3. Recognize some commonly encountered imaging artifacts in the subspecialties, describe why they occur and techniques to avoid them; and
  4. Confidently make management decisions affecting a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios.


Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
ARRS staff involved with this activity have nothing to disclose. Below is a listing of activity's contributors and planners' disclosures:

Module 1: Vascular and/or Interventional Radiology
  • S. Naidu has nothing to disclose
  • J. McKinney has nothing to disclose
  • E. Ignacio has nothing to disclose
  • M. Gipson has nothing to disclose
  • N. Saad has nothing to disclose
Module 2: Gastrointestinal Imaging
  • M. Feldman has nothing to disclose
  • P. Liu has nothing to disclose
  • N. Hansen has nothing to disclose
  • R. O'Malley has nothing to disclose
  • S. Wells has nothing to disclose
Module 3: Genitourinary Imaging
  • C. Moreno has nothing to disclose
  • S. Erickson has nothing to disclose
  • M. Heller has nothing to disclose
  • F. Souza has nothing to disclose
  • M. Gulati has nothing to disclose
Module 4: Breast Imaging
  • T. Moseley has nothing to disclose
  • J. Kohr has nothing to disclose
  • H. Rahbar has nothing to disclose
  • D. Lane has nothing to disclose
  • C. Neal has nothing to disclose
Module 5: Neuroradiology
  • S. Pruthi has nothing to disclose
  • M. Strother has nothing to disclose
  • F. Minja has nothing to disclose
  • K. Baugnon has nothing to disclose
  • K. Fink's spouse is a site co-investigator for and receives salary support from Bracco Diagnostics, Guerbet, LLC and Bayer Healthcare
Module 6: Ultrasound
  • D. Rubens has nothing to disclose
  • S. Bhatt has nothing to disclose
  • M. Horrow has nothing to disclose
  • N. Dahiya has nothing to disclose
  • A. Kennedy has nothing to disclose
Module 7: Musculoskeletal Imaging
  • D. Wessell has nothing to disclose
  • E. Vinson has nothing to disclose
  • J. Stephenson has nothing to disclose
  • J. Pierce has nothing to disclose
  • J. Baker has nothing to disclose
Module 8: Pediatric Imaging
  • S. DiPerna has nothing to disclose
  • J. Reid has nothing to disclose
  • Y. Sato has nothing to disclose
  • K. Feinstein has nothing to disclose
  • J. Tsai has nothing to disclose
Module 9: Chest Imaging
  • J. Chung has nothing to disclose
  • K. Olsen has nothing to disclose
  • C. Cox receives royalties from Wolter Kluwer Health and speakers' fees from the Osler Institute
  • S. Hobbs receives royalties from Wolter Kluwer Health
  • C. Walker receives royalties from Amirsys Inc., and Elsevier
Module 10: Nuclear Medicine
  • D. Naeger has nothing to disclose
  • V. Aaron has nothing to disclose
  • J. McConathy has nothing to disclose
  • S. Behr has nothing to disclose
Module 11: Cardiovascular Imaging
  • K. Cummings has nothing to disclose
  • J. Christensen has nothing to disclose
  • K. Ordovas has nothing to disclose
  • A. Shah has nothing to disclose
  • T. Henry has nothing to disclose


Member Price:
$695.00
NonMember Price:
$1,399.00

Accreditation Statement
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.

Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 22 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



Date of issuance: July 27, 2015
Date of expiration: July 26, 2021
Estimated time to complete the activity: 22 hour(s)