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