NEURORADIOLOGY MINI-FELLOWSHIP IN MRI SPINE

40 Credit Hours

*CE Credits are for Doctors of Chiropractic.

**CME Credits are for Medical Doctors and Doctors of Chiropractic and only approved for 42 CME Credits

***Please note this course is not approved for credits in the state of California.

***Please note this course is only approved for 8 credits in the state of Oklahoma. This course is also only approved for CE credit through 8/21/25.  After that there is no CE avaialble. 

****Please note this course is only approved for 10/42 credits in the state of Texas.

Mini-Fellowship in Neuroradiology - MRI Spine

Hybrid Advanced MRI Spine Interpretation + Neuroradiology Training (1:1 Mentorship)

If you’ve completed the MRI Spine Credentialing course and you’re ready to elevate your diagnostic precision, this Mini-Fellowship is your next step.

The Mini-Fellowship in Neuroradiology is an advanced hybrid program combining:

• Rigorous research-based study

• Live, one-on-one MRI sequence review

• Publication of an original case report

• Direct mentorship with a Harvard-trained neuroradiologist

This program is designed for doctors who want to master contemporary MRI spine interpretation, improve diagnostic confidence, and elevate clinical credibility through published work.

Who This Program Is For

This Mini-Fellowship is ideal for doctors who:

✅ Have completed the MRI Spine Credentialing course
✅ Want advanced training in MRI spine interpretation and neuroradiology
✅ Want to strengthen diagnostic accuracy using multiple sequences and contemporary nomenclature
✅ Want to publish a peer-reviewed clinical case report
✅ Prefer a structured program with direct mentorship, not passive learning

What You’ll Be Able to Do When You Finish

By the end of the Mini-Fellowship, you will be able to:

• Interpret spinal MRI across multiple sequences with greater speed and accuracy

• Identify and report pathology using contemporary nomenclature

• Differentiate disc pathology and clinically relevant findings with higher precision

• Recognize key comorbidities and morphological patterns impacting diagnosis and prognosis

• Publish a case report demonstrating how MRI changed clinical decision-making

Program Format (Hybrid)

Total time: 40 Hours

Hybrid includes self-study + exams + live 1:1 mentorship + publication

PART 1 — Research Intensive (22 Hours)

Deep Evidence-Based Training in Advanced MRI Topics

You’ll study 15 contemporary research articles and complete 15 examinations covering:

• Modic Changes

• Disc and Referred Pain

• MRI and Cervical Musculature

• Kinetic MRI Imaging

• Neurological Innervation

• MRI and Injury Mechanisms

• Discogenic Pain

• Annular Tears and Fissures

• Asymptomatic Herniations

• MRI physics and utilization

• Intradural pathology

• Extradural pathology

• Morphology, sequencing, anomalies, and anatomy

Purpose: Build advanced clinical reasoning grounded in modern research and MRI interpretation science.

PART 2 — Live 1:1 Mentorship with Neuroradiology Review (8 Hours)

Learn to Identify Critical Findings Across Full MRI Sequences

You will sit directly with Robert Peyster, MD (CAQ, Neuroradiology) to review:

• 60 MRI sequences

• 2,500+ images

You will identify and differentiate:

• Disc bulges

• Annular fissures (circumferential, radial, transverse)

• Varices

• Herniations, including:

  • Protrusions

  • Extrusions

  • Sequestered extrusions

  • Migrated / comminuted extrusions

You will also train in:

• Appropriate MRI sequencing for accurate interpretation

• Contemporary nomenclature and reporting standards

Purpose: Move beyond theory into true neuroradiology-level pattern recognition and reporting precision.

PART 3 — Publish a Peer-Reviewed Case Report (10 Hours)

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

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

• Treatment planning

Your paper will include:

• Images

• References

• Peer review by a panel of peers for acceptance

The Academy of Chiropractic will handle the publication process; the candidate authors the content.

Case Report Guidelines

Case reports must include:

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Case presentation

• Discussion

• Conclusions

• References (maximum 20)

Peer Reviewed:

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

Purpose: Establish clinical credibility, contribute to the profession, and document advanced diagnostic competency.

Course Objective

Create an accurate diagnosis of spinal MRI using multiple sequences.

Faculty & Leadership

Robert Peyster, MD

Radiology | Neuroradiology | CAQ
(Harvard-trained neuroradiologist)

Mark Studin, DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP

Advanced spine education and clinical standards leadership

Tuition

Fee: $3,000

Enrollment & Scheduling

This is a personalized hybrid program with live 1:1 mentorship.

? Please call Dr. Studin to arrange the Mini-Fellowship:
631-786-4253

Why Doctors Choose This Mini-Fellowship

Because they don’t want “more information.” They want mastery.

This program is built for real-world interpretation skill, evidence-based decision-making, and published outcomes—guided directly by neuroradiology expertise.

FAQs

Do I need to complete MRI Spine Credentialing first?

Yes. This Mini-Fellowship is designed for doctors who have already completed the foundational MRI spine credentialing training and want advanced neuroradiology-aligned education.

Is this fully online?

It’s hybrid. Part 1 is self-study and exams. Part 2 is live, one-on-one mentorship. Part 3 includes writing and publishing a case report with peer review and publication support.

How long does it take to complete?

The full program totals 40 hours, but completion pace depends on your schedule and the timing of your live session and case report submission.

What makes this different from standard MRI training?

Most programs stop at theory. This Mini-Fellowship includes:

• rigorous research mastery

• 1:1 live neuroradiologist mentorship

• interpretation across 2,500+ images

• and publication of an original case report

Will I receive documentation of completion?

Yes—completion documentation is typically provided after all three parts are satisfied, including successful peer review acceptance of the case report.

Ready to Advance Your MRI Interpretation Skill?

This is neuroradiology-level mentorship and training—designed specifically for doctors who want clinical accuracy, confidence, and credibility.

? Call Dr. Studin to arrange your Mini-Fellowship: 631-786-4253

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 42.0 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, 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.

ACCME Original Launch Date: February 9, 2022 Termination Date:February 9, 2025