The Radiology Update

2025-26 Course Objectives

After completing The 2025-26 Radiology Update you should have acquired the knowledge that will better enable you to:

• Appreciate the diagnostic and treatment value of cholangiocarcinoma imaging
• A Compartment based approach to Spinal Pathology  - Coming Soon
• Improve recognition of imaging findings associated with pediatric non-accidental trauma, including musculoskeletal injuries, high-risk abdominal findings, and neuroimaging features, to aid in timely and accurate diagnosis. 
• Understand thoracic aorta disease imaging
• Understand MRI findings for pancreatic disorders and diseases
• Enhance understanding of the role of artificial intelligence in neuroimaging to improve the detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of neurological conditions 
• Improve the ability to recognize and interpret imaging findings in pediatric genitourinary emergencies, including urinary tract infections, obstructive uropathies, ovarian and testicular torsion, and other non-traumatic, non-oncologic conditions. 
• Understand the rationale as well limitations and risks of LDCT lung cancer screening
• Understand inflammatory bowel disease and its imaging
• Understand the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the imaging enterprise, including its applications in workflow optimization, radiology reporting, quality assurance, and clinical decision support.
• Enhance the ability to recognize and interpret imaging findings in neonatal emergencies, including intracranial hemorrhage, respiratory distress, cyanosis, and bowel obstruction, to facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention. 
• Understand HRCT evaluation and imaging manifestations of Interstitial Lung Disease
• More effectively utilize imaging techniques to diagnose benign liver lesions
• Understand imaging findings for diffuse liver disease and malignant liver lesions
• Better understand temporal bone anatomy on CT and improve recognition of key pathologies to aid in accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making
• Understand the appropriate clinical application and current use criteria of CMR and CTC evaluation of heart disease
• Understand the role of MRI in prostate management
• Utilize imaging to identify female infertility caused by GYN abnormalities and cancers
• Improve the ability to recognize and differentiate incidental head and neck findings on imaging, ensuring appropriate follow-up and management. 
• Improve the understanding of parathyroid imaging, including anatomy, localization techniques, and the role of CT in preoperative planning for primary hyperparathyroidism.