Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance CMR Board Exam Review Course 2026

Description

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+ Target Audience: cardiologists, radiologists, and medical physicists
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The 2026 SCMR Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Board Review Course is a comprehensive, intensive program developed by the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. It is meticulously designed to prepare physicians and technologists for the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) examination. The course delivers an in-depth review of cardiovascular magnetic resonance principles, spanning from fundamental MRI physics and safety guidelines to advanced clinical applications, including the assessment of ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, valvular diseases, and congenital anomalies. Through expert-led lectures, interactive case-based reviews, and board-style question sessions, attendees will solidify their foundational knowledge and refine their diagnostic acumen for both clinical practice and board certification.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic and advanced MRI physics, including pulse sequences, spatial encoding, and parametric mapping.

Identify and mitigate common CMR artifacts to optimize image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

Evaluate and quantify left and right ventricular function, valvular hemodynamics, and flow measurements.

Apply CMR appropriately in the diagnosis and management of ischemic heart disease, non-ischemic cardiomyopathies, pericardial diseases, and cardiac masses.

Interpret complex CMR data sets for the evaluation of adult and pediatric congenital heart disease.

Implement strict CMR safety protocols, including the appropriate use of gadolinium-based contrast agents and scanning procedures for patients with implanted cardiovascular devices.

Target Audience
Who Should Participate:

Cardiologists

Radiologists

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Technologists

Cardiology and Radiology Fellows in Training

Medical Physicists

Researchers and Scientists in the field of cardiovascular imaging

Best for cardiologists, radiologists, and medical physicists.
Topics
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below
Day 1 – April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Session 1: Basics of MRI

Welcome address

Basic MR physics

Basic pulse sequences for MR imaging

Principles of fast imaging

MRI safety

CMR and devices-patient preparation, safety and artifacts

Session 2: Select and perform protocols

Cine imaging

LGE imaging

CMR stress perfusion imaging

CMR for flow quantification

Parametric Mapping

Optimizing CMR image quality and trouble-shooting during acquisition

Recognizing and minimizing common CMR artifacts

Session 3: CMR in ischemic Heart Disease and Beyond

CMR for assessing acute coronary syndromes

Acute myocarditis and the Lake Louise Criteria

Pericardial disease

CMR for cardiac involvement in systemic diseases and infections

CMR for asssesing cardiac masses and tumors

Day 2 – April 26, 2026 (Sunday)
Session 4: Nonischemic heart disease

CMR for assessing HCM

CMR for assessing Sarcoid and ARVC

CMR for infiltrative and storage heart disease

CMR for assessing DCM and non-compaction

CMR for iron overload Cardiomyopathy

CMR for differentiating athlete’s heart from cardiomyopathies

Session 5: Valvular heart disease and congenital heart disease

CMR for valvular heart disease

Common congenital Heart Disease

Complex congenital heart disease

Understanding shunts on CMR

Session 6: Vascular diseases

CMR for assessment of aortic diseases

CMR for assessment of pulmonary arteries and veins

CMR for assessment of coronary arteries

CMR for assessment of peripheral vascular disease

Extracardiac and extravascular findings.