SPR 2022 Journal CME activities are available for completion. 

March 2022

This talk demonstrates the problems with the current technique for performing upper gastrointestinal tract studies in infants and children and will provide some solutions, including a modified UGIS technique. 

Now more than ever, we are faced with the reality that clinical/imaging knowledge is necessary but insufficient to being an excellent radiologist. This course is targeted to the new class of pediatric radiology fellows, but will also be of value to the radiologists across the experience spectrum.  The goal of this Course is to prepare pediatric radiology fellows with non-interpretive skills for the many roles in which radiologists serve referring physicians and their patients: consultant, manager, leader, researcher, educator, and patient advocate.

As a member of the SPR, you now have free access to the on-demand version of Dealing with Conflict and Microaggressions in the Workplace, presented by Ms. Lisa Neale.

Let's remain hypervigilant to pediatric bowel emergencies that present to the Emergency Department
Review common diagnostic dilemmas in appropriate age groups and imaging approaches.
Remember the differential diagnosis to keep in the forefront of your mind when imaging pediatric abdominal pain and vomiting.

CME Credits = 1.25 

Speakers:

Dual Energy and Nonsedation Thoracic CT Protocols - Dr. Jordan Rapp 
Lung MRI Including UTE and Hyperpolarized Gas - Dr. Jason Woods 
CT and MRI for Pulmonary Embolus Evaluation - Dr. Abbey Winant 
State-of-the-Art Imaging Techniques for Cardiac and Lymphatic Evaluation - Dr. David Biko 

SPR 2022 Improving Pediatric Radiology Protocols Course (On-Demand)

CME Release Date: May 16, 2022 CME Expiration Date: May 15, 2025

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

1.  Review the technical principles underlying advances in CT, MRI, and US.
2. Describe how to introduce indication-specific protocols incorporating novel technology to pediatric care.
3. Recognize the pros and cons of novel imaging modalities.
4. Discuss ways in which novel technology adds value to pediatric imaging.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Radiology and the Society for Pediatric Radiology. The American College of Radiology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The American College of Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

TECHNOLOGIST ACCREDITATION STATEMENT  The American College of Radiology (ACR) is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) to sponsor and/or review Continuing Education programs for Radiologic Technologists and Radiation Therapists.

TECHNOLOGIST CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT  The American College of Radiology designates this educational activity as meeting the criteria for up to 15 Category A credit hour of the ARRT.

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR at info@acr.org.

SAM CREDITS Qualified on October 27, 2021, this activity meets the American Board of Radiology criteria for a self-assessment (SAM) activity and is designated for up to 15 SAM credits toward the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT In order to successfully complete the activity, participants must participate in the live online meeting and complete the activity evaluation. Once each component of the activity is complete, participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity and download the appropriate credit certificate from the credit claiming components of the activity on the "Contents" tab. The deadline to claim credit is 30-days from the start of the course (2/28/2022). Once the deadline has passed, the credits will be transferred to the CME Gateway (SPR Members Only). You are encouraged to claim credit early.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS The American College of Radiology (ACR) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ACR are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months.  All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ACR in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ACR to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ACR.

The following planners, managers, and faculty have the following identified relevant financial relationships:

Aashin Bhatia, MD, MS - Guerbet (Consulting Fee)

Jonathan Dillman, MD, MSc - Perspectum Ltd (Contracted Research)

Ellen Grant, MD, MSc - Aspect Imaging (Consulting Fee)

Mary-Louise Greer, MBBS - AbbVie (Investigator-initiated Research); Alimentiv (Research Consultant)

Mai-Lan Ho, MD - Siemens Healthineers Scholar Grant (Contract Research); Italfarmaco Imaging DMD (Research Grant)

Andrew Trout, MD - Lantheus (Consulting Fee); Canon, Siemens, Perspectum (Contracted Research)

Jason Woods, PhD - Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Polarean Inc. (Consulting Fee); Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Contract Research)

The following planners, managers, moderators, faculty, staff and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

Maddy Artunduaga, MD
Susan Back, MD
Alejandra Bedoya, MD
David Biko, MD
Sarah Bixby, MD
Michael Callahan, MD
Govind Chavhan, MD DABR
Jungwhan John Choi, MD
Felice D'arco, MD
Hisham Dahmoush, MBBCh
Monica Epelman, MD
Michael Gee, MD, PhD
Safwan Halabi, MD
Victor Ho, MD
Misun Hwang, MD
Ramesh Iyer, MD, MBA
Delma Jarrett, MD
Camilo Jaimes Cobos, MD
Edward Lee, MD
Yi Li, MD
Prakash Masand, MD
Mariana Meyers, MD, FAIUM
Grace Mitchell, MD, MBA
Cara Morin, MD, PhD
Jie Nguyen, MD, MS
Hansel Otero, MD, FAAP
Grace Phillips, MD
Sanjay Prabhu, MD, FRCR
Jordan Rapp, MD
Cynthia Rigsby, MD
Caroline Robson, MBChB
Jesse Sandberg, MD
Susan Sotardi, MD
Mahesh Thapa, MD, Med, FAAP
Jennifer Vaughn, MD
Stephan Voss, MD, PhD
Arastoo Vossough, PhD, MD
Abbey Winant, MD
Edward Yang, MD, PhD
Tina Young Poussaint, MD, FACR
Jenny Raju (Staff)
Alexis LaCount (Staff)
Julie Bauml, MD  (Reviewer)
Vinod Maller, MD (Reviewer)

To view the SPR 2022 Improving Pediatric Radiology Protocols Course (On-Demand) homepage, click here.

CME Credits = 1.25 

Speakers:

Enhanced and Noncontrast MRA Techniques - Dr. Grace Mitchell 
CT and MRI for Pulmonary Embolus Evaluation - Dr. Prakash Masand 
Pros-Cons of Modalities Discussion - Dr. Cynthia Rigsby 

CME Credits = 1.25 

Speakers:

MR Urography: Protocols, Quantitative Analysis, and Interpretation - Dr. Hansel Otero
Fetal Body MR Protocols at 1.5T and 3T - Dr. Mariana Meyers
Safety Considerations Related to Intravenous Contrast Agents (US/CT/MRI) - Dr. Ramesh Iyer 
Risks of CT Ionizing Radiation and MRI Sedation - Dr. Michael Callahan 

CME Credits = 1.25 

Speakers:

SPECT-CT, PET-CT and PET-MRI: Oncologic and Infectious Applications - Dr. Stephan Voss 
Whole-body MRI: Oncologic and Infectious Applications - Dr. Mary-Louise Greer 
Imaging Protocols for Oncology Patients (e.g. Disease Surveillance, Treatment Toxicity - Dr. Cara Morin
Pros-Cons Modality Discussion - Dr. Stephan Voss