Session Title: "Attention to Detail: High-Resolution Bone Imaging and Bariatric Surgery"

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:  

• To understand the quantification and interpretation of bone quality assessment parameters
• To understand the benefits of 3D volumetric bone imaging over traditional 2D assessment
• To understand standard high resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) analysis techniques and explore advanced analysis options
• To illustrate the clinical consequences of bariatric surgery on the skeleton using advanced imaging techniques

This activity is intended for: Faculty and faculty trainees.
Course Director: Miriam A. Bredella, MD

Presenters:
Galateia Kazakia, PhDAssociate Professor in Residence in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco
Elaine Yu, MD, MMSc, Assistant Professor in Medicine, Endocrine Unit, MGH/HMS

Course Director: Miriam A. Bredella, MD

For questions regarding the registration process, please contact Partners Office of Continuing Professional Development at partnerscpd@partners.org.

You may print individual certificates throughout the year; your cumulative list of sessions attended is accessible on your transcript.

ACCREDITATION

Mass General Brigham is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.