Breast MR

ACR Education Center to transition from on-site training in 2026.

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Registration Details

Date:

May 18–19, 2026

Location:

Reston, VA

Credits:

Up to 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Format:

In-Person

Cost:

$3000 per course for ACR Members. Additional discounts available for select member types. Late fees may apply.

The May course is sold out. A waitlist is available – To be added to the list, please call 800-373-2204 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If you are located outside of the United States or Canada, please call 703-648-8900.

This 100-case, two-day course is designed to provide practicing radiologists with an intensive, hands-on experience in reading breast MR.

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Course Overview

Join an intensive, two-day breast MR interpretation course, featuring dynamic lectures from esteemed experts and hands-on, self-paced case reviews for an immersive learning experience. Elevate your skills in breast MR interpretation with this comprehensive course designed to improve your detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Develop a practical, expert approach to both screening and diagnostic studies, while gaining specialized knowledge in breast implant evaluation and lymph node assessment. Learn advanced protocols and techniques to produce high-quality breast MR images that meet current standards. On the second day, participate in a hands-on workshop focused on MRI-guided biopsy, further enhancing your clinical expertise.

Through the proprietary ACR® Case Engine at a dedicated workstation, you’ll explore imaging interpretations for over 120 Breast MRI studies, covering conditions ranging from DCIS to post-neoadjuvant treatment response assessments. These case studies mirror real-life scenarios, enabling you to bridge theory with better practice. Faculty will outline their approach to cases and highlight fundamental concepts, emphasizing key insights and potential challenges. In addition, dedicated case interpretation sessions will provide an environment for you to refine your expertise and gain confidence in breast MRI interpretation.

Experience personalized learning with our course's favorable faculty-to-learner ratio, allowing for in-depth discussions with leading experts and peers. Gain valuable insights beyond textbooks, preparing you for real-world challenges in breast imaging. This immersive educational experience is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your field.

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

Assess the clinical role of breast MRI in patient selection and in improved detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Accurately and efficiently interpret and report on breast MRI exams in accordance with the ACR BI-RADS® MRI module.
Describe evidence-based guidelines for breast MRI use in the screening and diagnostic settings.
Understand the description of additional breast findings and axillary lymph node assessment in the setting of known malignancy.
Evaluate for and describe implant integrity.
Assess imaging protocols and techniques to produce high-quality breast MRI images in keeping with current recommended standards.
Describe the technique for MRI-guided biopsy.

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Schedule

Time	Topic
7am	Workstation Introduction
8am	Lecture: A Practical Approach to Image Interpretation
9am	Supervised Case Review
10am	Break
10:15am	Supervised Case Review
11am	Lecture: Appropriate Use of BI-RADS Assessment Categories in Current Cancer Patients
11:30am	Supervised Case Review
Noon	Lunch
12:30pm	Supervised Case Review
1pm	Lecture: Indications — Screening
1:30pm	Supervised Case Review
2:15pm	Lecture: Indications — Diagnostics
2:45pm	Break
3pm	Supervised Case Review
3:15pm	Lecture: Implant Evaluation
3:30pm	Supervised Case Review
4:30pm	Lecture: Evaluation and Management of Lymph Nodes
5pm	Supervised Case Review
5:30pm	Cocktail Reception
6pm	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
8pm	ACR Education Center Closes

Time	Topic
7am	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
8:30am	Lecture: MRI Guided Breast Biopsy
9am	Physician-Led Biopsy Demo
11:30am	Supervised Case Review
Noon	Lunch
12:30pm	Self-Review of Cases
1:30pm	Lecture: High-Quality Protocols and Practice
2:30pm	Supervised Case Review
2:45pm	Break
3pm	Supervised Case Review
4pm	Optional Time for Self-Review of Cases
5pm	Course Concludes

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Course Directors

Meet the course directors teaching this course.

Wendy DeMartini, MD

Professor, Interim Vice Chair of Clinical Faculty AffairsBreast Imaging Division, Department of Radiology, Stanford University

Roberta Strigel, MD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of RadiologyUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Lilian Wang, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiology (Breast Imaging)Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Course Faculty

Meet the faculty teaching this course.

Lilian Wang, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiology (Breast Imaging)Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Wendy DeMartini, MD

Professor, Interim Vice Chair of Clinical Faculty AffairsBreast Imaging Division, Department of Radiology, Stanford University

Bonnie Joe, MD, PhD

University of California, San Francisco

Carol Lee, MD

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Hotel and Travel Information

Recommended Hotel

Westin Reston Heights

11750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Room Rate:

2025 rates: $134–$164/night for single/double + taxes and fees

Please note: See below for the direct reservation booking link. If you prefer to make your reservation by phone, please call 800-627-7468 and reference the mini code for your course.

Reservation deadline: Fourteen (14) days prior to each course.

Deposit: First room night deposit or guarantee with a major credit card.

Cancellation: Please notify the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival.

Rooms are available at the rates listed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made after the reservation deadline for each course will be accepted on a space-available basis.
If you have trouble receiving the ACR Education Center rate using the link, please contact ACR Meeting Services at meetingservices@acr.org.

Location	Date	Reservation Link	Mini Hotel Code
Reston, VA	Jan 26 - 27, 2026	Book Hotel	RR1
Reston, VA	March 23 - 24, 2026	Book Hotel	RY3
Reston, VA	May 18 - 19, 2026	Book Hotel	RB5

Air Transportation

The Westin Reston Heights is located just 10 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel.

If you need assistance booking your flight, please contact Corporate Travel Planners (CTP Travel) at 888-317-7814. A travel agency fee will apply to all reservations.

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Ground Transportation

The Silver Line Metro Station at Wiehle-Reston East is just a few minutes from the ACR Education Center and connects Reston to Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, and the greater DC metro area.

Complimentary daily shuttle bus service will be provided between the Westin Reston Heights and the ACR Education Center for all registrants. The Education Center is located at 1892 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA, 20191.

Day	Depart Westin	Arrive ACR Ed Center	Depart ACR Ed Center	Arrive Westin	Depart ACR Ed Center for IAD
Day 1	6:50am	7am
Day 1	7am	7:10am
Day 1	7:20am	7:30am
Day 1	7:40am	7:50am
Day 1	8am	8:10am
Day 1	8:20am	8:30am
Day 1			5:30pm	5:45pm
Day 1			6pm	6:15pm
Day 1			6:30pm	6:45pm
Day 1			7pm	7:15pm
Day 1			7:30pm	7:45pm
Day 1			8pm	8:15pm
Day 2	6:50am	7am
Day 2	7am	7:10am
Day 2	7:20am	7:30am
Day 2	7:40am	7:50am
Day 2	8am	8:10am
Day 2	8:20am	8:30am
Day 2					2:45pm
Day 2					3:30pm
Day 2					4:15pm
Day 2					5pm

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The case bank and volume of cases over the 2-day course were an excellent way to gain more experience and feel more comfortable with breast MRI interpretation. The expert staff present to field questions was also a fantastic resource.
Curtis Black, MD

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The format utilized at the Education Center is hands down the most effective way to learn and far superior to standard review courses.
Course attendee

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

Accreditation Statement

The American College of Radiology^® (ACR^®) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Through an agreement between the American College of Radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, MOC Program Participants may record self-assessment programs or simulation activities developed and accredited by the American College of Radiology in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The ACR encourages the participation of all people. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ACR.

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Breast MR

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