Advanced MRI Spine Interpretation Mini-Fellowship

*Please note this course is only available for CE on PACE and Auto Approved States.  If your state requires an application to have a course added it will not be approved in that state.

**CME Approved 

Advanced MRI Spine Interpretation + Neuroradiology Training (40 CE Credits)

If you’ve completed the MRI Credentialing Program and want to reach the next level in MRI spine interpretation, this Mini-Fellowship delivers the advanced neuroradiology training you’ve been looking for.

You’ll develop the skills to interpret complex MRI spine sequences across multiple pathologies—disc disease, demyelinating disorders, and metastatic disease—using contemporary nomenclature and clinically relevant sequencing.

✅ 8 hours of live training with Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ (Neuroradiology)
✅ 40 chiropractic continuing education credits (Cleveland University-Kansas City + PACE/FCLB recognized)
✅ A structured 3-part curriculum that includes research mastery, live image review, and a publishable case report

Fee: $3,000

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for:

• Doctors who have completed the MRI Credentialing Program

• Providers who want deeper proficiency in advanced MRI spine interpretation

• Clinicians who want stronger diagnostic confidence and better clinical correlation

• Doctors aiming to elevate documentation, case reporting, and professional credibility

What You’ll Be Able to Do After the Mini-Fellowship

By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:

• Interpret advanced spinal MRI sequences with greater confidence and accuracy

• Identify and classify disc pathology including:

  • disc bulges

  • circumferential, radial, and transverse fissures

  • protrusions

  • extrusions (including sequestered, migrated, and comminuted extrusions)

• Recognize intradural and extradural pathology with clinically relevant context

• Apply contemporary MRI sequencing principles to reinforce accurate interpretation

• Correlate findings with other imaging modalities when appropriate

• Produce an original case report demonstrating MRI’s clinical impact on:

  • diagnosis

  • prognosis

  • treatment planning

Program Overview (3-Part Structure)

This is a rigorous, outcomes-driven program built to advance real-world clinical application—not just theory.

PART 1 — Research Topics (22 Hours)

Master the evidence base and modern MRI applications.

You will study 15 contemporary research articles across key MRI spine domains, including:

• MRI physics and technology

• utilization and diagnostic decision-making

• disc pathology

• intradural pathology

• extradural pathology

• morphology and sequencing

• anomalies and spinal anatomy

• comorbidities and interpretation influence

You’ll then complete 15 examinations that assess knowledge and reinforce retention.

PART 2 — Live Study with Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ, Radiology, Neuroradiology (8 Hours)

Live neuroradiology training with intensive case review.

You will sit with Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ (Neuroradiology) and review:

• 60 MRI sequences

• 2,500+ images

• Disc and vascular findings including:

  • bulges

  • fissures (circumferential/radial/transverse)

  • varices

  • herniations with modern classification and reporting

This portion emphasizes:

• sequencing strategy for accurate reading

• contemporary nomenclature

• reporting clarity for clinical and professional use

PART 3 — Publish a Case Report (10 Hours)

Demonstrate real clinical impact through publishable scholarship.

You will publish an original case report showing how MRI impacted:

• diagnosis

• prognosis

• treatment plan

Your paper must include:

• images

• appropriate references (limit 20)

• peer review by panel through:

  • BMJ (British Medical Journal) Group and Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences

Required Case Report Format

Case reports must include:

• abstract

• introduction

• case presentation

• discussion

• conclusions

• references

Case reports highlight real patient findings and contribute to clinical knowledge by showcasing important phenomena, expected presentations, and meaningful diagnostic or treatment implications.

Continuing Education Credits & Recognition

This course includes 40 chiropractic continuing education credits, recognized by:

• Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic

• PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards

The program is administered through the Academy of Chiropractic.

Why This Mini-Fellowship Stands Out

Advanced, Not Introductory

This is specifically built for credentialed doctors ready to go beyond basics—into advanced sequencing, pathology recognition, and reporting precision.

Live Neuroradiology Training

Learn directly from Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ, with a structured review of thousands of images—focused on what matters clinically.

Real Research + Real Reading + Real Publication

This is not “watch and pass.” It’s a true education pathway: evidence-based study, intensive live review, and peer-reviewed writing.

Tuition

Fee: $3,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to complete the MRI Credentialing Program first?

Yes. This Mini-Fellowship is intended for doctors who have already completed the MRI Credentialing program and want advanced training.

How many live training hours are included?

8 hours live with Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ (Neuroradiology).

How many CE credits do I receive?

You will receive 40 chiropractic continuing education credits recognized by Cleveland University-Kansas City and PACE/FCLB.

What kinds of cases and pathologies are included?

Advanced MRI spine interpretation across multiple pathologies, including disc disease, demyelinating disease, metastatic disease, and both intradural/extradural conditions.

What is required for the case report?

You must author an original case report demonstrating how MRI impacted diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment planning. It includes images, appropriate references, and peer review.

Ready to Advance Your MRI Spine Interpretation?

If you’re already MRI-credentialed and want advanced neuroradiology-guided spine interpretation training—with 40 CE credits—this Mini-Fellowship is your next step.

➡️ Enroll in the Mini-Fellowship in Advanced MRI Spine

Instructions: Once you purchase the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.com

ACCREDITATION

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 University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Department.

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PLANNING COMMITTEE & SPEAKER DECLARATIONS

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Standards for Commercial Support require that presentations are free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. The following planners and presenter(s) have disclosed financial interest/arrangements or affiliations with organization(s) that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of their presentation(s). Only the current arrangements/interests are included. *Planning Committee

Activity Director and Instructor: Mark Studin DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM  – Nothing to Report

ACCME Standards of Commercial Support of CME require that presentations be free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. When discussing therapeutic options, faculty are requested to use only generic names. If they use a trade name, then those of several companies should be used. If a presentation includes discussion of any unlabeled or investigational use of a commercial product, faculty are required to disclose this to the participants.