1. Early Detection of Breast Cancer in
the Primary Care Setting
Friday, October 12, 2012

2. Course Director
Ralph T. Wynn, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology, Columbia
University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York
Columbia University Medical Center Faculty &
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Staff
Elise Desperito, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Lauren C. Friedlander, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Victoria Lee Mango, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Program Description & Objectives
Conflicting screening mammography guidelines continue to confuse primary
care providers and patients regarding the proper use of mammography for breast
cancer screening. This program is intended for primary care providers who need
continuing education on this and other issues regarding breast cancer surveillance.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
• Define proper ordering practices for breast imaging services.
• Identify high risk patients and risk assessment tools.
• Identify proper age groups for screening mammography.
• Identify risk factors for breast cancer.
• Identify risk assessment tools which are available to the patient and referent.
• Identify the mammographic signs of breast cancer.
• Discuss current state-of-the-art minimally invasive needle biopsy diagnosis.
Acknowledgement
This course is funded by a grant from:
The Avon Foundation

3. Friday, October 12, 2012
8:15 a.m. Registration; Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Ralph T. Wynn, M.D.
9:20 a.m. Natural History of Breast Cancer
Ralph T. Wynn, M.D.
9:45 a.m. Basics of Mammographic Interpretation
Elise Desperito, M.D.
10:15 a.m. Breast Ultrasound and MRI
Lauren C. Friedlander, M.D.
10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion
11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:15 a.m. Common Breast Clinical Symptoms
Victoria Lee Mango, M.D.
11:45 a.m. Risk Assessment
Elise Desperito, M.D.
12:15 p.m. High Risk Screening
Ralph T. Wynn, M.D.
12:45 p.m. Panel Discussion
1:15 p.m. Adjourn; Networking Lunch
Accreditation/Designation of Credit
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a
maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim
only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME credits from activities presented by ACCME accredited providers may
be used toward American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Category 2-A
requirements.

4. Additional Information
Contact: Center for Continuing Medical Education
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, Unit 39
New York, NY 10032
Telephone: (212) 305-3334
Fax: (212) 781-6047
e-mail: cme@columbia.edu
http://ColumbiaCME.org
Registration
Space is Limited. Early Registration is Encouraged.
By Mail:
Complete the registration form and mail to:
Columbia University
College of Physicians & Surgeons
Center for Continuing Medical Education
630 West 168th Street, Unit 39
New York, NY 10032
By Fax:
Registrants may fax the registration form to:
(212) 781-6047
On-line:
http://columbiacme.org
Telephone registrations and/or
cancellations are not accepted.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons fully complies
with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.
Any participant with special needs must submit a written request to our office at
least one month prior to the course date.

5. Meeting Location
The Education and Conference Center of the
Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Parking is available at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
Medical Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington
Avenue and West 165th Street.
Tuition
Tuition is free. Registration for the program includes the academic presentations,
continental breakfast and lunch. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon
receipt of the registration form.
Registration Form
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Breast Cancer
(Please print or type)
Last Name Degree
First Name Middle Initial
Address
City State Zip
Daytime Phone Daytime Fax
e-mail
Please note: Your e-mail address is used for critical information about the course including: registration
confirmation, course evaluation and certificate. Please be sure to include an e-mail address you check
daily or frequently.
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6. Columbia University
College of Physicians & Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, Unit 39
New York, New York 10032
Early Detection of Breast Cancer
in the Primary Care Setting
Friday, October 12, 2012