What Radiology Residents Need to Know: Breast Imaging

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Dr. Priscilla J. Slanetz is Professor of Radiology at Boston University School of Medicine and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Radiology at Boston University Medical Center.  As a practicing breast imager and educator for over 25 years she brings extensive experience clinically and educationally.  With over 260 published manuscripts she has also held multiple clinical and educational leadership positions.  Dr. Vandana Dialani is a distinguished breast radiologist with extensive experience in clinical practice education and research. As Chief of Breast Imaging at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Co-Director of the Breast Center Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging her expertise is globally recognized through invited lectures and presentations. A respected leader and mentor she has trained numerous residents and fellows conducted hands-on sessions for image-guided biopsies and new technologies in breast cancer detection. Dr. Dialani has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers addressing issues such as imaging predictors of cancer recurrence and management guidelines for breast abnormalities. Her patient education work has improved breast cancer screening and significantly reduced anxiety associated with image-guided biopsies. Dr. Dialani is passionate about reducing burnout among breast radiologists and focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative work environment.