Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Basics

UPCOMING COURSES 
January 25-26 2025
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PREVIOUS COURSES 
February 10-11 2024

COURSE OVERVIEW

This 2-day course, “Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging Basics” is intended to provide learners (cardiac imagers who are mostly radiologists and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists) with an overview of common diseases encountered that benefit from CMR for diagnosis and management guidance. Course content will also include description of common imaging sequences and their added value, common pitfalls in interpretation, structured reporting templates and tips and tricks for image optimization. The format of the course combines didactic lectures with hands-on learning or simulation where learners can review anonymized CMR cases with live coaching, mentorship and feedback from the course director and teachers. The format of the course was determined by a needs survey sent to learners who already expressed desire in attending a CMR course and during the planning meeting that occurred on November 18th, 2023.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for radiologists, specialist physicians and MRI technologists interested in learning about cardiac MRI.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Improve the knowledge and skills of community radiologists to allow them to competently and independently report cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) cases.
2. Improve the knowledge and skills of magnetic resonance technologists so that they can perform post-processing of images to assist the community radiologists to independently report CMR cases.

After course completion, learners will be able to:

1. List the common MR imaging findings of common disease entities and conditions and describe a reasonable differential diagnosis.
2. List imaging findings that are helpful to differentiate the disease entities or conditions in the differential diagnosis.
3. Describe common pitfalls and interpretation errors relating to CMR.

ACCREDITATION, CERTIFICATION, AND REGISTRATION
Accreditation and Certification

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1:
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, up to a maximum of 2.0 hours for Section 1 credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 3 (Self-Assessment):
This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 10.0 hours for Section 3 credits.

Registration
The fee for this course is $2000 for physicians and $1000 for technologists and includes course material and daily continental breakfast. Discounts are available for CAR, OAR and Royal College members.
Note: for registration by fax or mail please contact the office of CEPD for a printable registration form.

Cancellation Policy
A $100 administrative fee will be retained if you cancel your registration for any reason. To receive a refund of the remainder of the balance, please provide written notice two weeks before the beginning of the course; thereafter, no refunds will be made. The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Tuition fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded; however the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.

Accommodation
For accommodation, please visit the Toronto Tourism website:  http://www.seetorontonow.com/.  Many hotels will honour a discounted U of T rate, if available, so please mention when booking.

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 108 Chestnut Street, is close to Toronto General Hospital. To reserve at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel,  (remember to ask for the U of T rate):

Website: www.torontodoubletree.com 
Phone:  416-977-5000
Toll-free:  1-800-668-6600
E-mail:  reservations@torontodoubletree.com 

FACULTY

Dr. Elsie T. Nguyen, BSc, MD, FRCPC, FNASCI
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging
University of Toronto Vice Chair on SIDE (Support, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity)
University of Toronto Cardiothoracic Imaging Division Lead 
Elsie.Nguyen@uhn.ca

Dr. Mini Pakkal, FRCR
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging
University of Toronto, Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist, Director of Cardiac Education
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
Mini.Pakkal@uhn.ca

Dr. Felipe S. Torres, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging
University of Toronto, Department of Medical Imaging
Staff Radiologist, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging Division
Joint Department of Medical Imaging
felipe.torres@uhn.ca