Rectal Cancer Staging: A Competency-Based Assessment of MR Imaging Proficiency
Learn how to adopt and implement evidence-based MRI protocols, standardized reporting, and patient-focused shared decision making
- Interpret all relevant stages of locally advanced rectal cancer using optimal MR interpretation guidelines
- Utilize structured/synoptic reporting for rectal cancer MRI
- Interpret post-treatment rectal cancer MR for response assessment
- Provide optimal imaging technique for evaluation of rectal cancer
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Item Details
Learning Objectives:
- Adopt and implement high-quality and evidence-based MRI performance and interpretation protocols
- Detect and interpret all relevant stages of locally advanced rectal cancer
- Interpret post-treatment rectal cancer MR for optimal response assessment
- Utilize structured/synoptic reporting for rectal cancer MRI
- Practice a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team approach for shared decision making in rectal cancer care
CME Released: December 2017
CME Expires: October 2020
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credits awarded for this enduring activity are designated "SA-CME" by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and qualify toward fulfilling requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment.
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Contributing Authors:
· Marc Gullub, MD, FACR, FSAR
· Mukesh Harisinghani, MD, FACR
· Gregory dePrisco, MD
· Randy Ernst, MD
· Harmeet Kaur, MD
· David Kim, MD, FACR, FSAR
· Shannon Sheedy, MD
ACR Disclosure Policy / Conflict of Interest
In compliance with ACCME requirements and guidelines, the ACR has developed a policy for review and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, and a method of resolution if a conflict does exist. The ACR maintains a tradition of scientific integrity and objectivity in its educational activities. In order to preserve this integrity and objectivity, all individuals participating as planners, presenters, moderators and evaluators in an ACR educational activity or an activity jointly sponsored by the ACR must appropriately disclose any financial relationship with a commercial organization that may have an interest in the content of the educational activity.
Disclosures
David Kim, MD, FACR: Virtuo CTC – Co-Founder; Cellectar – Shareholder; Elucent – Shareholder
The remaining contributors and ACR staff have attested that they have no relevant financial interests to disclose.