Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Title: Breast Density
Presenter: April L. Cox, D.O.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Understand the four types of breast density.
2) Understand the risks associated with dense breast tissue.
3) Understand how breast density affects breast cancer screening and other supplemental screening techniques.
4) Understand current legislation regarding breast density.
Faculty Disclosure Declaration Statement
This presenter has no conflict of interest or disclosure to declare of any financial interest or other relationship with any commercial entities discussed in this educational presentation.
Accreditation Statement
This educational presentation was developed according to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation standards of the accreditation requirements for category 1 CME sponsors of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Policy Statement
If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the IOA office at (317) 926-3009 or send an email message to info@inosteo.org. All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.
Breast Density (1.69 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Cox currently is Medical Director of Radiology at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She also is Lead Interpreting Physician of the Good Samaritan Breast Center, which holds the American College of Radiology Breast Center of Excellence designation. After attending medical school at the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (UPKYCOM) in Pikeville, KY, Dr. Cox went on to complete her diagnostic radiology residency at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI, and then completed a body imaging fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Radiology, American Osteopathic College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, and Radiological Society of North America. She has held leadership positions both locally and nationally. Dr. Cox also has been recognized for her outstanding contributions by Women in Medicine as a Top Doctor. She has lectured on many topics including breast cancer screening with the desire to educate patients and colleagues on screening guidelines and advancing modalities..