DocmedED 2026 UC San Diego Presents Post Graduate Radiology Course

Released: 03/01/2026

This teaching activity will focus on differential diagnosis across a wide range of entities throughout the body, addressing topics within all radiology subspecialties. The curriculum is organized into targeted sessions that emphasize key diagnostic challenges, incorporating summaries of new discoveries and advancements in radiology. Sessions will also include discussions on related image-guided interventions, image optimization, and case review, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of current radiology practices and emerging trends.

Target Audience ▼

The course is designed for board certified radiologists, in private or academic practice. This course is also appropriate for trainees at various levels in diagnostic imaging and other practicing physicians desiring insight into the current roles of imaging in a managed care environment. In addition, allied health care professionals seeking an update on recent advances in radiology will also benefit from this course.

Educational Objectives ▼

At the completion of this teaching activity, you should be able to:

Demonstrate improved skills in performing and interpreting radiologic procedures.
Develop an organized approach to establishing an accurate differential diagnosis.
Discuss the latest in diagnostic methods.
Discuss emerging technologies and cost-effective utilization of imaging methods.
Review the current radiation dose saving recommendations and guidelines.
Demonstrate an increased awareness of radiation risks and appropriate use criteria for imaging procedures.

+ Topics:

CT Evaluation of Small Bowel Obstruction – Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
Renal Infection Thru Infarction: What You Need to Know – Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
CT Evaluation of Hepatic Masses: A Focused Approach to Signs and Enhancement – Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
The Incidental Adrenal Mass: Strategies in Imaging & Management – Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
The Role of AI in the Early Detection of Cancer: Challenges and Opportunities – Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
Where’s the Baby? First Trimester Sonography with SRU Lexicon Updates – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
Is Your Job Killing You? The Dangers of Sitting – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
The Danger Zone: Error Rates Rise Daily: When & Why – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
Straightforward Spine: Presurgical Spine Evaluation – Marin A. McDonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Straightforward Spine: Postsurgical Spine Evaluation – Marin A. McDonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Sinister Spine: Spinal Infections – Marin A. McDonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Stability, STIR and SINS: Imaging Metastatic Disease in the Spine – Marin A. McDonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Making Sense of the Sinuses – Marin A. McDonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Can You Spot What Others Missed? Neuro Missed Cases – Adam Robinson, M.D.
What’s the Matter with White Matter Diseases – Adam Robinson, M.D.
Is There A Good Head on Those Shoulders? – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
Target Area Approach to Arthritis: Hand, Wrist, Foot, and Ankle – Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex of the Wrist: Complex but Not Triangular – Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Macroinstability of the Glenohumeral Joint – Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Degenerative and Inflammatory Disorders of the Axial Skeleton – Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Ride The Wave: Duplex Doppler Through the Body – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
Great Balls of Fire: Scrotal Sonography Update – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
Test Your Skills: US Quiz Cases – Katherine M. Richman, M.D., FACR
Full Circle: Pulmonary Vascular Disease – David L. Levin, M.D., Ph.D.
What Lurks in the Lung? Lung Cancer Including Screening – David L. Levin, M.D., Ph.D.
What Lurks in the Lung? Other Thoracic Malignancies – David L. Levin, M.D., Ph.D.
Fever, Cough, & Infiltrate: Oh My! Lung Infections – David L. Levin, M.D., Ph.D.
Not To Be Missed: Interesting Chest Cases – David L. Levin, M.D., Ph.D.
The Endometriosis Enigma: US and MR Imaging of Endometriosis – Julie Y. An, M.D.
What is That??? Devices in the Female Pelvis – Julie Y. An, M.D.
How Did We Miss That? Missed Findings in Body Imaging – Julie Y. An, M.D.
What You Don’t See CAN Hurt You: Radiation Biology & Risks – Quinn C. Meisinger, M.D.
Defend Yourself Against the Invisible Enemy: Tips to Protect You and Your Patient From Radiation – Quinn C. Meisinger, M.D.