A Multidisciplinary Approach to Breast Health: Caring for and Advising your Patients

Greenville, SC US
April 27, 2024

Overview

Breast health has evolved into a sophisticated and specialized field, necessitating comprehensive education for primary care providers. This educational initiative aims to enlighten them on the array of services available, providing insights into the management and intervention strategies, and fostering an understanding of how to support patients throughout this process. The educational content will highlight when referrals are essential and when routine outpatient clinical management suffices for common breast complaints. A goal will be clarifying the distinct roles of breast imagers, breast surgeons, oncologists, and breast health nurse practitioners in patient care. The curriculum will delve into various aspects of breast health, covering both benign and malignant breast diseases. Topics will include an overview of breast imaging, indications for screening, diagnostic mammography, breast imaging-guided biopsies, breast MRI, and the management of high-risk patients. Additionally, the educational activity will encompass surgical oncologic management and present oncologic options available for breast cancer. By equipping primary care providers with this comprehensive knowledge, we aim to enhance their ability to deliver informed and timely care to patients experiencing breast health issues, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Target Audience

  • Practicing Physicians
  • Affiliated Mental Health Staff
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

After this session, participants should be able to deliver informed and timely care to patients experiencing breast health issues, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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Competencies this activity addresses: 
Interprofessional communication
Medical knowledge
Roles/responsibilities
Teams and teamwork
Values/ethics for interprofessional practice
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.25 Attendance
Registration opens: 
02/27/2024
Claim credit by: 
05/29/2024
Event starts: 
04/27/2024 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
04/27/2024 - 12:30pm EDT
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Breast Health: Caring for and Advising your Patients

USC SOMG Learning Studios

7:30 - 8:00 a.m.Breakfast
8:00 - 8:05 a.m.WELCOME

Rajshri Shah, MD

8:05 - 9:35 a.m.BASICS OF BREAST IMAGING

Rajshri Shah, MD
Drew Epling, MD

Screening

  • Indications for screening including a discussion of current recommendations.
  • Provide clarity on the historical controversies surrounding mammography screening and underscore the crucial role it plays in the healthcare of our patients
  • Difference between Tomosynthesis (3D ) vs 2D digital mammography
  • Categories of breast density
  • Birads lexicon
  • Screening MRI and Ultrasound

Diagnostic Imaging

Understand indications of diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, biopsy, and MRI

Callback from screening mammogram:     

  • Mammography: Asymmetries, masses, and calcification
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • Procedures: Ultrasound-guided biopsy and stereotactic biopsy
  • MRI - diagnostic and biopsy
  • Pre-operative localization
  • Other diagnostic imaging indications:
    • ​​​​Palpable lump and Breast Pain
    • Bloody nipple discharge
    • Breast infection
    • Male Breast
9:35 - 9:50 a.m.Question / Answer and Break
9:50 - 10:10 a.m.PATHOLOGY

Overview of the spectrum of breast cancer pathology
David Schammel, MD

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT OF BREAST CANCER
  • Surgical management options for breast cancer
    Wendy Cornett, MD, MHS, FACS
  • Oncologic options for breast cancer
    Joe Stephenson, MD
  • Summarize post-surgical radiation management and options
    Shirnett Matthews, MD
11:10 - 11:30 a.m.BREAK
11:30 - 11:55 a.m.MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE PANEL: Patient management after diagnosis of cancer.

Surgery - Wendy Cornett, MD, MHS, FACS
Radiology - Krista Timmerman, MD
Pathology - David Schammel, MD
Oncology - Joe Stephenson, MD
Rad Onc - Shirnett Matthews, MD

11:55  - 12:15 a.m.THE HIGH-RISK PATIENT: Patient assessment and management

LeAnn Perkins, FNP-BC, DipACLM

12:15 - 12:30 p.m.Questions / Closing Comments
 
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
United States
USC SOMG
Image of USC SoMG Building in Fall

Parking:

Entrance 2 off of Grove Road

Located directly behind the medical school in parking garages P1 & P2 (see highlighted route below)

*Handicap parking is limited but is available directly in front of the medical school. 

WITH ALT GMH Map-Parking USC SOMG

Rooms: Learning Studio (Rooms 105 & 106)

*These are located on the first floor of the medical school building.

WITH ALT USC SOMG Entrance Elevators Learning Studio 2

SPEAKERS:

Wendy Cornett, MD, MHS, FACS

Associate Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville 

Department of Surgery - Surgical Oncology

 

Drew Epling, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville

Department of Radiology, Section of Breast Imaging

 

Shirnett Matthews, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville 

Department of Radiation Oncology

 

David Schammel, MD

Chairman, Department of Pathology

Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville

 

LeAnn Perkins, FNP-BC, DipACLM

Family Nurse Practitioner

Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional 

Prisma Health - Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship 

 

Rajshri Shah, MD

Assistant Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville

Department of Radiology, Section of Breast Imaging

 

Olivia Sinopoli, PA-C, MMS, CLC

Breast Health Center

 

Joe Stephenson, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville

Medical Director, Center for Integrative Oncology Services

 

Krista Timmerman, MD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, USC School of Medicine Greenville

Department of Radiology, Section of Breast Imaging

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.25 Attendance
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