COMP - Imaging Lecture Series 2024-2025
The Virtual Medical Imaging Lecture Series is designed to serve our diverse membership (both in modality and geography) and will present a mix of fundamentals, cutting edge research, and new imaging technologies. Series Lead, Dr. Peter Watson of McGill University Health Centre will moderate each interactive lecture which will feature talks from internationally renowned faculty.
Don't miss out on this imaging-focused continuing education opportunity!
Format:
- English
- Virtual on Zoom
- 60-minute lecture
Participation is open to everyone, with discounts available for COMP members and those interested in purchasing the entire series!
Registration
Single-lecture registration only $60 for COMP Members and $85 for non-members. COMP Members can get all 5 lectures for only $210 and $310 for non-members. Students are required to login to their membership to access free registration.
Lecture Series Schedule
October 21, 2024 1-2pm ET |
Operating a Value-driven Medical Physics Consulting Practice in Canada: Perspectives and Experiences |
November 25, 2024 1-2pm ET |
Safety Considerations for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ives Levesque, McGill University Magnetic resonance imaging is often described as the “safe” modality, largely due to the absence of ionizing radiation. But, magnetic field interactions give rise to multiple hazards that have led to serious incidents. While modern MR systems are designed with many features that enhance patient and staff safety, safety in the MR environment ultimately relies heavily on human factors to mitigate risk. In this presentation, I will briefly review some basic principles of MR safety before delving into my activities in this area. I will describe my efforts in clinical MR safety at the McGill University Health Centre, touching on policy, procedures, training, and patient screening. Following this I will describe my research activities in MR safety. These include (1) a recent review of patient screening practices at the Department of Radiation Oncology of the McGill University Health Centre, (2) work of AAPM Task Group 334 on MR safety considerations for radiation therapy accessories, (3) the quantitative assessment of MR safety guidance based on the hierarchy of hazard controls, and (4) a comparative review of environmental assumptions commonly seen in clinical MR safety guidance. |
January 27, 2025 1-2pm ET |
Xinchi Hou, University of British Columbia |
February 24, 2025 1-2pm ET |
Framing Risk and Benefit in Medical Imaging Rebecca Milman, University of Colorado School of Medicine Much of modern clinical medical imaging is a continuous evaluation of benefits and risks associated with various exams. While most would agree that there are clear benefits and risks, these are often difficult to quantify. This presentation will delve into how benefits and risks are often discussed, the limited quantitative data currently available, and the uncertainty in existing knowledge. Finally, we will explore the effect this has on policy and clinical practice, including the use of dose metrics, patient shielding, and patient interactions. |
March 31, 2025 1-2pm ET |
Advancing Gynecological Imaging: The Role of Hybrid AI in Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis |
Member Fee
Full Series | $210.00 | ||
Single Session | $60.00 | ||
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Non-Member Fee
Full Series | $310.00 | ||
Single Session | $85.00 | ||
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