Breast Imaging: Curriculum
This fellowship consists of in-depth training in all aspects of breast imaging. Over 40,000 examinations are performed annually in the Division of Breast Imaging. State-of-the-art equipment includes FDA approved Full Field Digital Mammography, dedicated mammography units, 4 ultrasound breast scanners with the highest resolution transducers and Doppler capabilities, prone digital biopsy table with vacuum assisted core biopsy capabilities and a high field MRI with dedicated breast coil.
Ample opportunities are provided to gain experience in core biopsy techniques with over 600 core biopsies performed yearly with both vacuum assisted stereotactic core biopsies and ultrasound core biopsies. Approximately 400 wire localization procedures are performed using digital and mammography techniques. Other procedures include fine needle aspirations, galactography, and axillary lymph node biopsy.
For more information on Breast Imaging, contact the Division Director of Breast Imaging, Mark Helvie, M.D.
