This Image Reporting Module is aimed at radiologists, oncologists and other specialists who are interested in boosting their clinical competences in the interpretation and identification of different patterns from rectal cancer MRI cases in order to better plan radiation therapy.
Description
This Image Reporting Module is aimed at radiologists, oncologists and other specialists who are interested in boosting their clinical competences in the interpretation and identification of different patterns from rectal cancer MRI cases in order to better plan radiation therapy. The module consists of 5 interesting real cases related to the topic, carefully prepared by Dr. Roberto Garcia Figueiras.
The simulator enables participants to practise in a real environment which replicates the work of specialists who work with diagnostic imaging techniques. It is a "learning by doing" learning environment which helps users to learn from both their mistakes and correct answers when interpreting the images; once each case has been completed, the user will receive the answers immediately, with comments both on the structured report and on the images in order to reinforce the entire learning process.
By achieving 66% correct answers in each module, you will receive 2 CME credits from EACCME.
Learning objectives
- Learn to perform a methodological and standardised reading of the CT and MRI scan images for rectal cancer.
- Recognise the imaging date and assess the staging of rectal cancer.
- Learn to identify the relevant local anatomy in order to adequately simulate and plan the radiation therapy for rectal cancer.
Level
Level II - General radiologist
Additional info
| Estimated duration: | 120 min |
| Date created: | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Date of EACCME review: | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date of EACCME expiration: | 21 Feb 2025 |
Technical requirements
The training platform runs entirely in the browser but the online PACS places a considerable load on the hardware and internet connection when viewing and loading cases.
| Hardware | Tablets * | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory (RAM): | 2 Gigabyte | 8 Gigabyte | 16 Gigabyte |
| Processor (CPU): | Dual core 1.85 Ghz | Dual core 2 Ghz | Quad core 2.5 Ghz |
| Internet connection | Minimum | Recommended | |
| Speed: | 10 Mbps | 25 Mbps | |
| Software | Tablets | Desktop | |
| Browser: | Safari * | Chrome ** | |
- * Tested with Safari on iPad 9.7 (2017), should also work on Android with Chrome. User interface not optimized for smaller screens. Large cases (more than 600 images) are not able to be opened on tablet or mobile devices due to memory constraints.
- ** Firefox, Edge and Safari also work but might not provide an equally smooth experience. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Lecturers
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Roberto Garcia Figueiras M.D. Ph.D.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Head of Radiodiagnosis University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela
Dr. Garcia Figueiras has focused his work on Oncology Imaging and functional and molecular imaging techniques and their application to different tumour types (colorectal, renal, prostate and pancreatic cancer) and oncological therapies (immunotherapy and target therapies). Doctoral thesis (Cum Laude and extraordinary award) Multiple papers in national and international congresses, 16 book chapters and 75 published articles devoted primarily to Oncology Imaging. He has obtained 21 awards from different scientific societies, including RSNA, ECR, ESGAR, ESUR, ESTI, SERAM or SGR. He is a speaker at the main radiological congresses (RSNA, ECR, ESGAR, ESUR, SERAM, SEDIA, SEICAT) and in multiple radiological courses and medical specialties dedicated to the oncological field. He is currently the head of the Radiodiagnosis service at the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela since 2016.