Case-Based Imaging Review 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 — Breast Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 2 — Cardiovascular Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 3 — Genitourinary Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 4 — Gastrointestinal Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 5 — Chest Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 6 — Ultrasound — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 7 — Musculoskeletal Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 8 — Vascular and/or Interventional Radiology — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 9 — Nuclear Medicine — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 10 — Pediatric Imaging — 2 SA-CME Credits
Module 11 — Neuroradiology — 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 practicing radiologists with an interest in honing their diagnostic skills.

Statement of Need:
The 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:
Upon completion of this course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills to:
      Develop differential diagnoses for conditions in 11 radiology subspecialties.
        Recognize the imaging and clinical features that allow for refinement of differential diagnosis, allowing for a more specific diagnosis.
          Recognize some commonly encountered imaging artifacts in the subspecialties and describe why they occur and the techniques to avoid them.
            Outline management decisions affecting a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios.


Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
The following authors have indicated that they do not have a financial relationship with a commercial organization that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter being presented, or with any commercial organization that has provided funds for the educational activity:
  • V. Aaron
  • B. Adrada
  • J. Baker
  • J. Baldwin
  • K. Baugnon
  • S. Bhalla
  • S. Bhatt
  • D. Biko
  • N. Chauvin
  • J. Chung
  • C. Cox
  • K. Cummings
  • N. Dahiya
  • S. Destounis
  • C. Deurdulian
  • M. Elezaby
  • M. Feldman
  • M. Gulati
  • N. Hansen
  • T. Henry
  • A. Huang
  • P. Huynh
  • E. Ignacio
  • A. Kielar
  • J. Kohr
  • C. Lee
  • R. Liddell
  • P. Liu
  • M. Manning
  • J. Mark McKinney
  • F. Minja
  • T. Moseley
  • D. Naeger
  • S. Naidu
  • R. O’Malley
  • K. Ordovas
  • J. Otjen
  • J. Pierce
  • S. Pruthi
  • N. Saad
  • D. Saul
  • A. Shah
  • L. Shah
  • F. Souza, J. Stephenson
  • S. Wells
  • D. Wessell.

The following faculty and authors have indicated they have a disclosure of commercial interest:
  • S. Behr is recipient of consulting fee and research grant from GE Healthcare.
  • J. Christensen is recipient of consulting fee from Riverian Technologies, LLC.
  • K. Fink's spouse is recipient of salary support from Bracco Diagnostics Inc. and Guerbet LLC.
  • M. Heller is recipient of royalties from Amirsys Inc.
  • S. Hobbs is recipient of book royalties from Wolters Kluwer Health.
  • A. Kennedy is recipient of book royalites from Amirsys Inc. and Elsevier.
  • J. McConoathy is recipient of consulting honorarium from Siemens healthcare and Blue Earth Diagnostics. He also received research support and honorarium from Eli/Lilly Avid Pharmaceuticals
  • J. Reid is recipient of book royalties from Oxford University Press.
  • C. Walker is recipient of book royalties from Amirsys Inc. and Elsevier.


Member Price:
$695.00
NonMember Price:
$945.00

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: June 1, 2016
Date of expiration: May 31, 2022
Estimated time to complete the activity: 22 hour(s)