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.

The Mini-Fellowship in Advanced MRI Spine is for those doctors who have completed the MRI Credentialing program and want to advance their training in MRI Spine interpretation and neuroradiology. This program is an advanced study of MRI spine interpretation imaging sequences of multiple pathologies, including disc, demyelinating, and metastatic diseases. After a rigorous course of study of research findings in MRI applications, diagnostics, technology, and comorbidities, in some instances, a correlation of other imaging modalities will be made to reinforce interpretation. 

This 3-part program includes 8 hours of live training with Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ, Neuroradiology. This course offers 40 chiropractic continuing education credits recognized by Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, and PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. The course is administered through the Academy of Chiropractic. 

PART 1 Research Topics:                                                            22 Hours

Advanced spinal MRI imaging topics. The candidate must study 15 contemporary research articles related to MRI physics, utilization, disc pathology, intradural pathology, extradural pathology, morphology, sequencing, anomalies, anatomy and take 15 examinations related to the above topics. 

PART 2 Live Study:                                                                         8 Hours

The candidate must sit before Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ, Neuroradiology and review 60 MRI sequences (over 2500 images) and identify disc bulges, circumferential, radial and transverse fissures, varices, and herniations inclusive of the following types: protrusion, extrusions (sequestered and migrated/comminuted extrusions). MRI sequencing for accurate interpretation with contemporary nomenclature and reporting.

PART 3 Publish a Case Report:                                                 10 Hours

The candidate must publish an original "case report" where MRI has impacted either a diagnosis, prognosis or treatment plan in clinical practice. This paper must include images, appropriate references and will be peer-reviewed panel through the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the National Institute fo Health. The candidate must author the article and utilize the following guideline:

Case reports present the details of real patient cases from medical or clinical practice. Cases may contribute significantly to the existing knowledge on the field or showcase fewer novel results. The report is expected to discuss the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a disease. A goal of case reports is to make other researchers aware of the possibility that a specific phenomenon might occur.

Case reports are limited to 20 references and contain the following sections: abstract, introduction, case presentation, discussion, conclusions, references.

Fee: $3,000