SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2026 (Videos)
Comprehensive Cardiac MRI Board Review for the CBCMR Examination
Prepare with confidence for the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) examination through the SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2026. Developed by the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), this focused educational program provides a high-yield review of essential cardiac MRI concepts, imaging protocols, and board-style content aligned with the latest examination blueprint.
Designed by internationally recognized leaders in cardiovascular magnetic resonance, this course offers an efficient and practical review of the knowledge required for board certification while strengthening everyday clinical interpretation skills. Whether you are preparing for the CBCMR examination or looking to refresh your expertise in cardiovascular MRI, this program delivers concise, expert-led instruction based on current standards of practice.
Updated specifically for the 2026 CBCMR Board Examination, the course emphasizes modern imaging techniques, evidence-based protocols, and clinical applications relevant to contemporary cardiovascular imaging.
Product Details
- Course: SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course
- Provider: Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR)
- Release Year: 2026
- Format: 2 On-Demand Videos
- Language: English
- Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Course Overview
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) has become one of the most important non-invasive imaging modalities for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease. As clinical applications continue to expand, physicians preparing for board certification must possess a thorough understanding of cardiac anatomy, MRI physics, image acquisition, tissue characterization, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease, and structural heart disorders.
The SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2026 provides a concise yet comprehensive review of the core concepts required for successful performance on the CBCMR examination. Developed by the world’s leading experts in cardiac MRI education, the course focuses on high-yield topics, board-style review strategies, and practical imaging principles that can also be applied directly to clinical practice.
Participants benefit from a flexible, on-demand learning experience while joining an international community of cardiovascular imaging professionals dedicated to excellence in cardiac MRI.
Course Highlights
- Official SCMR educational content
- Updated for the 2026 CBCMR examination
- High-yield board review
- Expert-led cardiac MRI education
- Cardiovascular MRI fundamentals
- Evidence-based imaging protocols
- Flexible on-demand learning
- Practical clinical applications
- Board-focused review strategies
- International faculty expertise
What You’ll Learn
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Review core concepts tested on the CBCMR Board Examination.
- Strengthen understanding of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging principles.
- Apply standardized cardiac MRI protocols in routine clinical practice.
- Recognize imaging findings associated with common cardiovascular diseases.
- Improve diagnostic interpretation using evidence-based CMR techniques.
- Enhance board examination preparation through focused, high-yield review.
- Integrate current cardiovascular MRI recommendations into patient care.
Comprehensive Topics Covered
Cardiac MRI Fundamentals
Review the essential principles of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, including image acquisition, protocol selection, cardiac anatomy, tissue characterization, and image interpretation.
Board Examination Preparation
Focus on the highest-yield concepts and examination topics covered by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR), helping participants prepare efficiently for certification.
Clinical Cardiac MRI Applications
Strengthen your understanding of the role of CMR in evaluating ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, myocarditis, infiltrative disorders, valvular disease, and structural heart abnormalities.
Imaging Protocols
Review standardized imaging techniques and protocol optimization for comprehensive cardiovascular assessment using modern cardiac MRI technology.
Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Imaging
Learn current recommendations, best practices, and guideline-based applications that improve diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Apply core principles of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.
- Review high-yield concepts relevant to the CBCMR certification examination.
- Optimize cardiac MRI protocol selection and image interpretation.
- Recognize common cardiovascular pathologies using advanced CMR techniques.
- Incorporate evidence-based cardiac MRI practices into routine clinical care.
- Improve confidence in both board examination performance and daily cardiovascular imaging interpretation.
Educational Features
- Official SCMR Board Review
- Updated 2026 CBCMR Content
- World-Class Cardiac MRI Faculty
- High-Yield Exam Preparation
- Practical Clinical Applications
- Evidence-Based Imaging
- Flexible On-Demand Learning
- Board-Oriented Review
- International Cardiovascular Imaging Expertise
Why This Course Stands Out
The SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2026 is developed directly by the world’s leading professional society dedicated to cardiovascular magnetic resonance. Unlike general cardiac imaging courses, this program specifically targets the knowledge and competencies required for CBCMR certification while reinforcing practical skills used in daily cardiovascular imaging practice.
Its concise format, focused educational content, and expert faculty make it an excellent resource for physicians seeking an efficient yet comprehensive review of modern cardiac MRI.
Target Audience
This educational activity is ideal for:
- Cardiologists
- Cardiovascular Imaging Specialists
- Cardiac Radiologists
- Radiologists
- Cardiology Fellows
- Radiology Fellows
- Internal Medicine Physicians with Cardiac Imaging Interest
- Cardiovascular MRI Trainees
- Physicians preparing for the CBCMR Board Examination
Why Choose This Course?
Whether you are preparing for the CBCMR Board Examination or simply wish to strengthen your expertise in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, the SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2026 provides focused, high-yield education from internationally recognized experts. Updated for the latest certification standards, this program helps participants improve both examination readiness and real-world clinical performance in cardiac MRI.
Day 1 – Saturday, April 25, 2026
Session 1: Basics of MRI
| Time (PDT) | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:10–8:30 | Basic MR Physics | Chris Francois |
| 8:30–8:50 | Basic Pulse Sequences for MR Imaging | Ibrahim El Sayed |
| 8:50–9:07 | Principles of Fast Imaging | Subha Raman |
| 9:07–9:27 | MRI Safety | Rebecca Mills |
| 9:27–9:50 | CMR and Devices: Patient Preparation, Safety & Artifacts | Charlotte Manisty |
| 9:50–10:35 | Q&A | Faculty Panel |
| 10:35–10:50 | Break | — |
Moderators
- Kanae Mukai
- Vimal Raj
Session 2: Select and Perform Protocols
| Time (PDT) | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:53–11:15 | Cine Imaging | Deborah Kwon |
| 11:15–11:34 | LGE Imaging | Jadranka Stojanovska |
| 11:34–12:01 | CMR Stress Perfusion Imaging | Amit Patel |
| 12:01–12:21 | CMR for Flow Quantification | Michael Salerno |
| 12:21–12:40 | Parametric Mapping | Gaby Weissman |
| 12:40–12:55 | Optimizing CMR Image Quality & Troubleshooting | Priya Chudgar |
| 12:55–13:14 | Recognizing & Minimizing Common CMR Artifacts | Prachi Agarwal |
| 13:14–14:00 | Q&A | Faculty Panel |
| 14:00–14:15 | Break | — |
Moderators
- Ashish Aneja
- Yuchi Han
Session 3: CMR in Ischemic Heart Disease and Beyond
| Time (PDT) | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 14:18–14:50 | CMR for Assessing Acute Coronary Syndromes | Purvi Parwani |
| 14:50–15:09 | Acute Myocarditis and the Lake Louise Criteria | Vanessa Ferraira |
| 15:09–15:23 | Pericardial Disease | Faisal Nabi |
| 15:23–16:00 | Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Diseases & Infections | Jeremy Collins |
| 16:00–16:21 | Cardiac Masses and Tumors | Manish Motwani |
| 16:21–17:05 | Q&A | Faculty Panel |
| 17:05 | Adjourn | — |
Moderators
- Anthon Fuisz
- Elsie Nguyen
Day 2 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
Session 4: Non-Ischemic Heart Disease
| Time (PDT) | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:03–8:19 | CMR for Assessing HCM | Ibrahim Saeed |
| 8:19–8:47 | CMR for Assessing Sarcoid and ARVC | Chetan Shenoy |
| 8:47–9:10 | CMR for Infiltrative & Storage Heart Disease | Amit Patel |
| 9:10–9:25 | CMR for Assessing DCM & Non-Compaction | Steffen Petersen |
| 9:25–9:45 | CMR for Iron Overload Cardiomyopathy | Vineeta Ojha |
| 9:45–10:02 | Differentiating Athlete’s Heart from Cardiomyopathies | Matt Martinez |
| 10:02–10:47 | Q&A | Faculty Panel |
| 10:47–11:00 | Break | — |
Moderators
- Amit Patel
- Ron Jacob
Session 5: Valvular & Congenital Heart Disease
| Time (PDT) | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 11:03–11:34 | CMR for Valvular Heart Disease | Joao Cavalcante |
| 11:34–11:54 | Common Congenital Heart Disease | Kanwal Farooqi |
| 11:54–12:10 | Complex Congenital Heart Disease | Francesca Raimondi |
| 12:10–12:33 | Understanding Shunts on CMR | Lars Grosse-Wortmann |
| 12:33–13:15 | Q&A | Faculty Panel |
| 13:15–13:30 | Break | — |
Moderators
- Roberta Catania
- Michael Dilorenzo
Session 6: Vascular Diseases
| Time (PDT) | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 13:33–13:54 | Assessment of Aortic Diseases | Karen Ordovas |
| 13:54–14:16 | Pulmonary Arteries and Veins | Anna Shmukler |
| 14:16–14:36 | Assessment of Coronary Arteries | Mark Fogel |
| 14:36–14:55 | Peripheral Vascular Disease | Dipan Shah |
| 14:55–15:16 | Extracardiac & Extravascular Findings | Ming Yen NG |
| 15:16–16:00 | Q&A | Faculty Panel |
| 16:00 | Adjourn | — |








