SBI Live Webinar: A Successful Dense Breast Screening Program

This session explores the critical role of ABUS and AI in enhancing early cancer detection among women with dense breast tissue. Highlighting the limitations of mammography in this population, the lecture emphasizes the importance of complementary modalities to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. Discover how advanced technologies are reshaping breast cancer screening, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.  Come with your questions for the live Q&A! Enjoy complimentary registration for this live webinar.

Presented by:  Georgia Spear, MD

Speaker's Bio: Dr. Georgia G. Spear is the Chief of Breast Imaging at Northwestern Medicine and a Professor of Radiology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. A recognized leader in breast imaging, she leads multiple research studies as principal investigator, with a strong focus on advancing early breast cancer detection and improving access to care. Dr. Spear is dedicated to shaping healthcare policy through her involvement in local, state, and national committees, including the ACR Screening Leaders Group and as the ACR representative to the NAPBC. Additionally, she represents Illinois on advocacy issues for the American College of Radiology. In 2019, Dr. Spear co-chaired the Chicago International Breast Course and has continued to impact the field through numerous scholarly publications and presentations. She is the co-author and co-editor of a forthcoming textbook on Automated Breast Ultrasound for Screening and Diagnosis, expected to be released in early 2026. Board-certified in radiology, Dr. Spear completed her residency and fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident. She earned her MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. Dr. Spear’s work in advancing breast imaging technology has been featured on prominent news outlets, including WGN, NBC New York, and ABC

CME Information

Earn up to 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM

Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learner Notice

Acknowledgement of Financial Commercial Support- No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Acknowledgement of In-Kind Commercial Support No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Satisfactory Completion

Learners must complete an evaluation survey to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. You must attend the entire webinar as partial credit is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Society of Breast Imaging . Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians- Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

The following table of disclosure information is provided to learners and contains the relevant financial relationships that each individual in a position to control the content disclosed to Amedco. All of these relationships were treated as a conflict of interest, and have been resolved. (C7 SCS 6.1-6.2, 6.5)

All individuals in a position to control the content of CE are listed below.

Instructions on how to attend live webinar and claim credit:

This webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Attendance is complimentary, but registration is required.

To register, please click on  Register Now. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email after you have registered with the zoom link to attend the live webinar.

After the webinar concludes, you may claim CME credit by:

•  Logging into your SBI account and visiting http://sbi-online.peachnewmedia.com  

• Go to "My Programs" section 

• Click on the webinar title 

• Complete the evaluation form at the end 

• Access your certificate under "My Credit" in the left menu