MGB National Radiologic Technology Week
2020 Lecture Series
The Mass General Department of Radiology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is proud to support our technologists by hosting the website for the 2020 Mass General Brigham National Radiologic Technology Week. You are the heart and soul of this department.
“Activity Approved by ASRT.”
This program meets the requirements of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and each presentation ranges from 0.5 – 1.0 Category A CE credit.
MRI in Prostate Cancer (1 ASRT cat. A credits)
Focus: MRI
Lecturer: Mukesh Harisinghani MD
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will give an overview of why MRI is needed in prostate cancer, how MRI helps in prostate cancer, and the key
challenges with MRI in prostate cancer
New Promising Radiopharmaceuticals (1 ASRT cat. A credits)
Focus: Nuclear Medicine
Lecturer: Hina Shah MD
Time: 12pm – 1:00pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This talk will provide an overview of new radiopharmaceuticals and their utilities. Theranostics and its role in
management of cancer patients will also be discussed, as well as the future of these tracers in clinical practice
Spectroscopy Made Simple (1 ASRT cat. A credits)
Focus: MR
Lecturer: Alex Lin
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This talk will review the basic concepts of MR spectroscopy and how they can be used to optimize spectral acquisition
and provide quality control. Attendees will learn the protocols for acquiring data in focal lesions and other neurological
disorders using both single voxel spectroscopy and chemical shift imaging. Reconstruction for MRS data and display it for
rapid diagnosis will also be discussed.
Toxic and Foreign Body Ingestion and Inhalations: Imaging Evaluation of Emergency Department
Patients with Suspects and Unsuspected Ingestions of Toxic Material (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Multi-modality
Lecturer: Laura L. Avery MD
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
Attendees of this lecture will become familiar with the radiological appearances of various foreign bodies and toxic
ingestions. This talk will provide information to help improve time to recognition, understand the pathophysiology of
injury, and increase familiarity with treatment algorithms when applicable.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (1 ASRT cat. A credits)
Focus: Neuro-Interventional
Lecturer: Joshua A. Hirsh MD FACR FSIR FSNIS
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
During the course of this lecture, attendees will learn more about the technical aspects of vertebral augmentation and
understand the mortality consequences of compression fractures. Newer minimally invasive spine procedures we are
performed at MGH will also be described.
Pediatrics: Considerations when Imaging Children (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Multi-modality – Pediatric
Lecturer: Michael Gee MD, PhD
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will review the different imaging modalities available for children, highlight special considerations when
imaging children, and discuss algorithms for choosing the appropriate imaging modality in children.
Rebroadcast: Ultrasound of Abdominal Hernias (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Ultrasound
Lecturer: Felipe Franco MD
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
During this lecture we will define abdominal wall hernias, review epidemiology, types and classification,
and the basic anatomy of abdominal wall hernias. The sonographic appearance of abdominal wall hernias, the suggested
exam protocol, potential complications, and post-treatment appearance will also be discussed.
Anatomy in IR (0.5 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Interventional Radiology
Lecturer: Michael Stecker, MD
Time: 7am – 7:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar & Group Viewing in BWH CWN
Group Viewing Location: BWH CWN 825.2 (please email Angela Schiavone by 11/10/2020, if you’d like to attend)
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will review anatomy important to IR procedures. The venous and arterial arteries as well as the organs that
relate to them will be discussed. Recognition of this anatomy is critical for bleeds and embolization
Pregnancy and Radiation Exposure – Patient and Employee Perspective (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Radiation Protection
Lecturer: Mark Walsh
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This talk will provide an overview of the allowable limits for fetal occupational exposure, fetal medical exposure, and
general exposure limits for pregnancy. Current literature on exposure effects will be reviewed.
Imaging in COVID-19 (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Multi-modality
Lecturer: Anita Sharma, MD
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
The talk will describe current guidelines on imaging patients with suspected COVID-19 infection, review the Imaging
features of COVID-19 Pneumonia on Chest radiograph and CT, and discuss the changes in workflow patterns in CT during
the pandemic.
Importance of Acetabular Imaging in Total Hip Replacement (0.5 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Radiography
Lecturer: Jed Prescott, DePuySynthes
Time: 2:30pm – 3pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will outline the evidence-based importance of intraoperative x-rays for improving outcomes in total hip
replacement. The nuances of “sitting” vs “standing” positions regarding the pelvis and how each can be used to make
the best possible intra-op decisions regarding acetabular component positioning will also be reviewed.
Can’t Miss Radiology Diagnoses for Technologists (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Multi-modality
Lecturer: Jen Uyeda MD
Time: 7am – 8am
Location: Zoom Webinar & Group Viewing in BWH Abrams
Group Viewing Location: Contact Bryan Czajkowski by 11/8/20 if you’d like to attend the group viewing in the Abrams
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
Radiologists rely heavily on the expertise of radiology technologists to obtain diagnostic images patients across various
imaging modalities including x-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MR. Moreover, it is imperative for the safety and well-being of
patients that radiology technologists be familiar with the imaging appearance of life-threatening and emergent
diagnoses across commonly utilized imaging modalities. Familiarizing themselves with the appropriate use of imaging
and various indications for imaging in the acute setting is crucial for optimal patient care.
Breast Imaging: Introduction to Ultrasound (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Breast Imaging
Lecturer: Irfan Haider MD
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This is an introductory lecture on Breast Ultrasound. We will cover the basics of ultrasound along with a brief look at the
physics of ultrasound. We will cover various breast pathologies which lend to evaluation with ultrasound. Finally, we will
review some cases that reflect the operator driven nature of ultrasound.
Building an Emergency Coronary CTA Service (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Multi-modality
Lecturer: Brian Ghoshharja MD
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will discuss challenges and barriers to creating change in a large academic medical center. The role of
coronary computed tomography in acute chest pain will be reviewed as well the lessons learned.
Rebroadcast: MR Spectroscopy (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: MR
Lecturer: Alex Lin
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This talk will review the basic concepts of MR spectroscopy and how they can be used to optimize spectral acquisition
and provide quality control. Attendees will learn the protocols for acquiring data in focal lesions and other neurological
disorders using both single voxel spectroscopy and chemical shift imaging. Reconstruction for MRS data and display it for
rapid diagnosis will also be discussed.
Radiation Dose: Some Fun and Not So Fun Facts (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Radiation Protection
Lecturer: Raj Gupta MD
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This talk will review sources of radiation, radiation measurement, and what we need to watch out for in imaging.
MSK Procedures: Arthrograms, Epidurals, and More (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: MSK Procedures
Lecturer: Jad Husseini, MD
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will provide a review of MSK procedures and different image-guided techniques for performing them,
including fluoroscopy, CT, and MR. The usefulness of CT and MRI arthrography in patient diagnosis and subsequent
treatment will also be discussed.
Radiation Protection: Los Alamos Criticality Accident Case Study (1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Radiation Protection
Lecturer: Jennifer O’Riorden
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This lecture will give the audience a historical and scientific overview of the Los Alamos Criticality Accidents which
occurred in the late 1940’s during the height of the race to develop atomic/nuclear weapons. Many of the lessons learned
from these accidents shaped regulations on how radiation is handled and utilized today. This lecture will shift to reiterate
the importance of Radiation Protection measures when working with ANY amount of radiation.
Rebroadcast: Improving the Imaging Experience for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients
(1 ASRT cat. A credit)
Focus: Diversity and Inclusion
Lecturer: Justin Stowell MD
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
This talk from 2020 MGB Diversity week will focus of how radiology personnel can expect to care for the growing
transgender and gender diverse (TGD) populations. Imaging for surgical evaluation, sensitivity toward TGD patients,
knowledge of gender-affirming therapies, and strategies for maximizing patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy will
also be reviewed.
All photos were taken pre-COVID-19.
