Michael Linver, MD
Director of Mammography Emeritus and Clinical Professor of RadiologyX-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC and University of New Mexico School of MedicineMain Content
Breast Imaging Boot Camp with Tomosynthesis
Unlock expert insights and boost your confidence in mastering breast imaging interpretation.
Registration Details
March 19–21, 2025
Reston, VA
Up to 30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
In-Person
$5000 per course. Discounted rates available for ACR members and trainees.
This course is designed to provide practicing radiologists with intensive, hands-on experience in breast imaging.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide practicing radiologists with intensive, hands-on experience in breast imaging. Throughout the three-day program, participants will develop their interpretive expertise in the evaluation of mammography studies through hands-on interpretation of over 240 digital screening, diagnostic mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis cases at their own individual workstation. Participants will enhance their perceptive skills with direct assistance from a panel of expert radiologists.
This course satisfies the following MQSA and ACR® Accreditation requirements:
- Re-establishing continuing experience requirements of the MQSA.
- Initial qualifications for Full Field Digital Mammography under MQSA.
- This course meets the eight hours of initial training in breast tomosynthesis as required by the FDA.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Utilize perception skills for detection of cancer at digital mammographic screening.
- Interpret digital mammographic screen-detected findings.
- Demonstrate skills to minimize the call-back rate for normal/benign findings at mammographic screening.
- Describe the application of computerized techniques as an aid in mammographic interpretation.
- Recognize diagnostic work-up of screen-detected findings and symptomatic patients.
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Schedule
Course Co-Directors
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Course Faculty
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Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR
Breast Imaging SpecialistRochester, NY
Jessica Leung, MD
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterMichael Linver, MD
Director of Mammography Emeritus and Clinical Professor of RadiologyX-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC and University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Michelle McDonough, MD
Mayo Clinic Florida RadiologyHotel and Travel Information
Recommended Hotel
Westin Reston Heights
11750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Room Rate:
- 2025 rates: $134–$164/night for single/double + taxes and fees
Please note: See below for the direct reservation booking link. If you prefer to make your reservation by phone, please call 800-627-7468 and reference the mini code for your course.
Reservation deadline: Fourteen (14) days prior to each course.
Deposit: First room night deposit or guarantee with a major credit card.
Cancellation: Please notify the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival.
- Rooms are available at the rates listed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made after the reservation deadline for each course will be accepted on a space-available basis.
- If you have trouble receiving the ACR Education Center rate using the link, please contact ACR Meeting Services at meetingservices@acr.org.
| Location | Date | Reservation Link | Mini Hotel Code |
| Reston, VA | Jan. 29 –31, 2025 | Book Hotel | BB1 |
| Reston, VA | March 19 –21, 2025 | Book Hotel | IM3 |
| Reston, VA | July 16–18, 2025 | Book Hotel - link to be announced later | TBD |
| Reston, VA | Sept. 17–19, 2025 | Book Hotel — Link to be announced | TBD |
| Reston, VA | Nov. 5–7, 2025 | Book Hotel — Link to be announced | TBD |
Air Transportation
The Westin Reston Heights is located just 10 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel.
If you need assistance booking your flight, please contact Corporate Travel Planners (CTP Travel) at 888-317-7814. A travel agency fee will apply to all reservations.
Ground Transportation
Best course ever! Great opportunity to work with the experts on a one-to-one basis who were all really friendly.
Certificate
Attendees who interpret a minimum of 240 digital mammography examinations will be awarded a Certificate of Proficiency stating the actual number of mammographic examinations read under the direct supervision of an interpreting physician, which will count towards meeting the physician interpretive requirements for MQSA qualification and certification maintenance.
Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the American College of Radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, MOC Program Participants may record self-assessment programs or simulation activities developed and accredited by the American College of Radiology in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ACR encourages the participation of all people. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ACR.
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