2023 CMR Board Exam Review Course
Introduction
The 2023 CMR Board Exam Review Course is a specialized cardiovascular imaging educational program developed by Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance to prepare physicians and cardiovascular imaging specialists for the newly introduced Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) examination administered by the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement.
This comprehensive review course delivers focused education in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), covering patient preparation, imaging protocols, acquisition techniques, image interpretation, post-processing, and clinical application of CMR across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.
The curriculum integrates:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
- CMR board review
- Ischemic heart disease imaging
- Nonischemic cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease imaging
- Cardiac mass evaluation
- Vascular CMR
- CMR protocols and acquisition
- Post-processing techniques
- Advanced cardiac imaging interpretation
into a structured board-focused educational experience.
Course Overview
📚 Program: 2023 CMR Board Exam Review Course
🏛️ Presented by Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
📅 Meeting Dates: April 1–2, 2023
🎥 Included Content
- Video lectures
- PDF course materials
🎓 Educational Format
- Expert-led didactic lectures
- Case-based cardiovascular imaging education
- Protocol review sessions
- Board-focused CMR interpretation training
- Clinical scenario discussions
The course is specifically designed to align with the CBCMR examination blueprint and competency standards.
Educational Focus
The program focuses on:
- CMR examination protocols
- Cardiovascular MRI interpretation
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Ischemic heart disease imaging
- Nonischemic cardiomyopathy evaluation
- Congenital heart disease CMR
- Cardiac masses
- Vascular magnetic resonance imaging
- Post-processing and quantitative analysis
- Evidence-based cardiovascular imaging
The curriculum emphasizes practical competency in performing and interpreting CMR studies.
CBCMR Board Examination Preparation
A major component of the course focuses on preparing participants for the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance examination.
Covered Areas
- CBCMR examination objectives
- Protocol selection strategies
- CMR image interpretation
- Clinical scenario-based decision making
- Technical CMR performance principles
- Post-processing competencies
The educational structure is designed to strengthen both theoretical knowledge and practical board-readiness.
CMR Protocols & Examination Performance
Dedicated educational sessions review how to perform and optimize cardiovascular MRI studies.
Topics Include
- Appropriate protocol selection
- Patient preparation for CMR
- Image acquisition techniques
- Workflow optimization
- Clinical protocol adaptation
- Advanced cardiovascular MRI methods
Participants gain practical understanding of performing CMR studies across diverse clinical settings.
Ischemic & Nonischemic Heart Disease Imaging
The course provides extensive instruction in myocardial disease evaluation using CMR.
Educational Topics
- Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- Myocardial infarction assessment
- Viability imaging
- Nonischemic cardiomyopathies
- Myocarditis
- Infiltrative heart disease
The sessions emphasize diagnostic interpretation and clinical application of advanced myocardial imaging.
Congenital, Vascular & Cardiac Mass Imaging
Specialized sessions explore additional advanced applications of cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
Covered Areas
- Congenital heart disease CMR
- Cardiac tumor and mass evaluation
- Vascular magnetic resonance imaging
- Structural cardiovascular abnormalities
- Complex congenital anatomy
- Multimodality imaging integration
The curriculum highlights the broad utility of CMR across multiple cardiovascular disease states.
Cardiac Anatomy, Function & Physiology
The educational program includes focused review of cardiovascular structure and function assessment.
Topics Include
- Ventricular function analysis
- Cardiac anatomy interpretation
- Hemodynamic assessment
- Physiologic imaging evaluation
- Quantitative cardiac measurements
- Functional cardiovascular analysis
Participants strengthen foundational and advanced cardiac MRI interpretation skills.
Post-Processing & Quantitative Analysis
A critical component of the course reviews post-processing workflows and image analysis.
Educational Themes
- CMR post-processing techniques
- Quantitative image analysis
- Functional assessment software
- Flow analysis
- Tissue characterization
- Reporting and interpretation standards
These sessions reinforce practical image analysis skills required for both clinical practice and board certification.
Educational Experience
The course combines:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance education
- Board-focused review
- Cardiac MRI interpretation
- Protocol optimization
- Myocardial disease imaging
- Congenital heart disease CMR
- Vascular MRI education
- Quantitative cardiovascular imaging
The educational structure emphasizes practical clinical application and CBCMR certification preparation.
Who Should Attend
This course is valuable for:
- Cardiologists
- Radiologists
- Cardiovascular imaging specialists
- CMR fellows
- Cardiology fellows
- Advanced cardiac imaging trainees
- Physicians preparing for CBCMR certification
- Clinicians performing cardiovascular MRI
The curriculum supports both foundational and advanced competency in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.
Why This Course Stands Out
Dedicated CBCMR Board Preparation
Specifically aligned with the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance examination objectives.
Comprehensive CMR Curriculum
Covers the full spectrum of cardiovascular MRI performance and interpretation.
Strong Clinical Application Focus
Emphasizes practical imaging workflows and real-world clinical decision-making.
Advanced Multidisciplinary Imaging Education
Includes ischemic, nonischemic, congenital, vascular, and structural heart disease imaging.
Expert-Led Cardiovascular MRI Training
Delivered by leaders in cardiovascular magnetic resonance and advanced cardiac imaging.
Clinical Value
The 2023 CMR Board Exam Review Course delivers advanced cardiovascular imaging education through integrated coverage of:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
- CMR board review
- Cardiac MRI protocols
- Ischemic heart disease imaging
- Nonischemic cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease imaging
- Cardiac masses
- Vascular MRI
- Functional cardiac assessment
- Post-processing and quantitative analysis
- Advanced cardiovascular imaging interpretation
- Evidence-based cardiac MRI practice
The combination of expert faculty instruction, comprehensive CMR protocol education, advanced imaging interpretation, and board-focused review makes this course highly valuable for clinicians preparing for CBCMR certification and advanced cardiovascular MRI practice.
TOPICS
Session 1: Basics of MRI
Speakers:
- Vanessa Ferreira MD [ view bio ] Peter Kellman PhD[ view bio ] Chrisptopher Macgowan[ view bio ] Charlotte Manisty MD, PhD[ view bio ] Vanessa Orchard MSc[ view bio ] Kevin Steel DO, FSCMR[ view bio ] Damian Tyler PhD[ view bio ] RESOURCES:
Welcome Address
Introduction of CME Board Exam Prep Course
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Video #1 Basic MRI Physics
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Video #2 Basic Pulse Sequences for MR Imaging
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Video #3 Principles of Fast Imaging
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Video #4 MRI safety
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Video #5 CMR and Devices – Patient Preparation, Safety and Artifacts
Session 1 Live Q&A.mp4
- Basic MRI 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 Patient-Specific Protocols
Speakers:
- Alison Fletcher FSCMR[ view bio ] Dinesh Kalra MD, FSCMR[ view bio ] Steve Leung MD, FSCMR[ view bio ] Saul G. Myerson MD[ view bio ] Kevin Steel DO, FSCMR[ view bio ] RESOURCES:
- Video #1 Cine Imaging
- Video #2 LGE Imaging
- Video #3 CMR Stress Perfusion Imaging
- Video #4 CMR for Flow Quantification
- Video #5 Optimizing Image Quality and Troubleshooting
- Video #6 Recognizing and Minimizing Common Artifacts
- Session 2 Live Q&A.mp4
- Cine Imaging
- LGE
- Stress Perfusion Imaging
- CMR for flow quantification
- Optimising image quality and troubleshooting
- Recognising and minimising common artefacts
- SCMR BOARD REVIEW COURSE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE session 2 .ppt
Session 3: Interpret CMR Exams: Ischemic and Nonischemic Heart Disease
Speakers:
- Erica Dall’Armellina MD, PhD[ view bio ] Vanessa Ferreira MD, PhD[ view bio ] Matthias G. Friedrich MD[ view bio ] Faisal Nabi MD[ view bio ] Ntobeko Ntusi MD, PhD[ view bio ] Vikas Rathi MD[ view bio ] RESOURCES:
- Video #1 CMR for T1 and T2 Mapping
- SCMR BOARD REVIEW COURSE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Session 3
- Video #2 CMR for Assessing Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Video #3 Acute Myocarditis and Lake Louise Criteria
- Video #4 Pericardial disease
- Video #5 CMR for cardiac involvement in systemic diseases and infections
- Video #6 CMR for Assessing Cardiac Masses and Tumors
- Session 3 Live Q&A.mp4
- CMR for T1 and T2 Mapping
- Assessing Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Acute Myocarditis and Lake Louise Criteria
- Pericardial Diseases.pdf
- CMR for IASRD
- CMR for assessing Cardiac Masses and Tumors.pdf
Session 4: Interpret CMR Exams: Nonischemic Heart Disease, Pericardial Disease, Cardiac Masses
Speakers:
- Andrew Ertel MD[ view bio ] Marianna Fontana MD, PhD[ view bio ] Pier Giorgio Masci MD[ view bio ] Viviana Maestrini MD, PhD[ view bio ] Karen Ordovas MD[ view bio ] Steffen Petersen MD[ view bio ] RESOURCES:
- Video #1 CMR for Assessing HCM
- Video #2 CMR for assessing DCM and ARVC
- Video #3 CMR for Infiltrative and Storage Heart Disease
- Video #4 CMR for assessing non-compaction Cardiomyopathy
- Video #5 Iron Overload
- Video #6 CMR for Differentiating Athletes Heart from Cardiomyopathies
- SCMR BOARD REVIEW COURSE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE session 4 .pptx
- Session 4 Live Q&A.mp4
- CMR for Assessment of HCM
- CMR for Assessing DCM and ARVC.pdf
- CMR for Infiltrative and Storage Heart Disease
- Assessing Non-compaction cardiomyopathy.pdf
- CMR for Iron Overload
- CMR for Differentiating Athlete’s Heart from Cardiomyopathies
Session 5: Valvular Heart Disease and Congenital Heart Disease
Speakers:
- Sonya V. Babu-Narayan MD, PhD, BSc[ view bio ] Kristian Mortensen[ view bio ] Saul G. Myerson MD[ view bio ] Rachel M. Wald MD[ view bio ] RESOURCES:
- Session 5 Live Q&A.mp4
- Video #1 CMR for Valvular Heart Disease
- Video #2 CMR for Basic Congenital Heart Disease
- Video #3 CMR for Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- SCMR BOARD REVIEW COURSE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE session 5
- Video #4 CMR for Shunts
- CMR for Valvular Heart Disease
- CMR for Basic Congenital Heart Disease
- CMR for Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- CMR for Shunts
Session 6: Interpret CMR Exams: Vascular Diseases
Speakers:
James Carr MD[ view bio ] Marco Francone MD, PhD[ view bio ] Chris Kramer MD[ view bio ] Karen Ordovas MD[ view bio ] Alessia Pepe MD, PhD[ view bio ] RESOURCES:
- Session 6 Live Q&A.mp4
- Video #1 CMR for Assessing Aortic Diseases
- Video #2 CMR for Assessing Pulmonary Arteries and Veins
- Video #4 – CMR for Assessing Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Video #5 – Extracardiac and Extravascular Findings
- Video #3 CMR for Assessing Coronary Arteries
- SCMR BOARD REVIEW COURSE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE session 6 .pptx
- CMR for Assessing Aortic Diseases
- CMR for Assessing Pulmonary Arteries and Veins
- CMR for Assessing Coronary Arteries
- CMR for Assessing Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Extracardiac and Extravascular Findings









