This three-day course, part of the ERASMUS Course (EMRI) on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), offers specialized training in Female and Breast MR-Imaging in the vibrant city of Vienna, Austria. Formal lectures and interactive case-based workshops provide a balanced and practical learning experience. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform, interpret, and report female pelvic and breast MRI examinations, with a strong focus on imaging techniques, normal and pathological findings, and current clinical guidelines.
Key Objectives
- Interpret MRI findings using standardized clinical decision-support systems such as O-RADSTM and BI-RADSTM
- Apply structured reporting to improve diagnostic clarity and consistency
- Understand and optimize MRI protocols, including strategies to avoid common pitfalls
- Identify and characterize a wide spectrum of female pelvic and breast diseases
- Strenghten hands-on diagnostic skills through interactive case-based workshops
Course Venue
Gesellschaft der Ärzte – Billrothhaus
Frankgasse 8
1090 Vienna
Program
The course has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for 19.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
The course has been determined as compliant with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice (EMT-26-08119).
The course has been accredited by the Austrian College of Radiologists with 35 DFP credits.
Thursday, July 2 2026
9:00 – 17:00
Registration
- Welcome/Introduction; A. Rockall (UK); T. Helbich (AT)
- Pelvic protocol; R. Forstner (AT)
- Endometriosis; I. Thomassin-Naggara (FR)
- Endometrial cancer: update; R. Woitek (AT)
Coffee Break
- Adnexal Masses: O-RADS MRI Protocol, Principles and Practice; I. Thomassin-Naggara (F)
- Acute pelvis, including in pregnancy; A. Rockall (UK)
- Fertility preservation in gynae cancer; R. Forstner (AT)
- Advanced ovarian cancer; Woitek (AT)
Lunch
- Workshops 1 & 2 (2 rotations a 90 min)
- Rotation 1: Thomassin-Naggara (F)
- Rotation 2: Forstner (AT)
17:00 Welcome Reception
Friday, July 3 2026
9:00 – 17:00
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- Fibroids and adenomyosis; A. Rockall (UK)
- Myometrial mass: benign or malignant; I. Thomassin-Naggara (FR)
- Congenital anatomical variations; R. Forstner (AT)
Coffee Break
- Indications for Breast-MRI? N. Pirringer-Pötsch (AT)
- The best Breast-MRI protocols; P. Baltzer (DE/AT)
- Structured reporting with BIRADSTM; N. Pirringer-Pötsch (AT)
- How to organize a BIRADSTM category; P. Baltzer (DE/AT)
Lunch
- Workshops 3 & 4 (2 rotations a 90 min)
- Rotation 3: A Rockall (UK)
- Rotation 4: P. Baltzer (DE/AT)
18:00 ERASMUS Course Dinner
Saturday, July 4 2026
8:30 – 17:00
Test
- Breakfast cases with Romeo and Julia; R. J. Milos (RO/AT), V. Romeo (IT)
- How to manage BIRADSTM 4 and 5 lesions?; P. Clauser (IT/AT)
- Response evaluation with Breast-MRI: a case-based review; P. Baltzer (DE/AT)
Coffee Break
- Incidental findings at Breast-MRI; N. Pirringer-Pötsch (AT)
- Screening with Breast-MRI: a cased-based review; T. Helbich (AT)
- Preoperative staging: a cased-based review; V. Romeo (IT)
- MR-guided breast interventions; T. Helbich (AT)
Lunch
- Workshops 5 & 6 (2 rotations a 90 min)
- Rotation 5: T. Helbich (AT), V. Romeo (IT)
- Rotation 6: R. J. Milos (RO/AT), V. Romeo (IT)
Program Download
Accreditation
- The course has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for 19.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
- The course has been determined as compliant with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice (EMT-26-08119).
- The course has been accredited by the Austrian College of Radiologists with 35 DFP credits.
The course has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for 19.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
The course has been determined as compliant with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice (EMT-26-08119).
The course has been accredited by the Austrian College of Radiologists with 35 DFP credits.
Organisation and Details
Organization
A. Rockall (UK) & T. Helbich (AT)
Course Venue
Gesellschaft der Ärzte – Billrothhaus
Frankgasse 8
1090 Vienna
Course Registration and Information
Karin Neckar
- Register via Email: kontakt@breastimagingacademy.org
- Register Online: EMRICOURSE.ORG
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
Registration Fee
Consultant/ Accredited radiologist: € 990,-
(Early fee until 01.06.2026: € 850.-)
Radiology/resident trainee : € 790,-
(Early fee until 01.06.2026: € 650.-)
VAT (20%) included
Fee includes:
course participation, e-syllabus, coffee-breaks, lunches and reception
Bank Details
Bank Austria
Schottengasse 6-8, 1010 Wien
Kontoinhaber: T. Helbich / K. Neckar
IBAN: AT85 1200 0100 2263 8588
BIC: BKAUATWW
Faculty
P. Baltzer
(DE/AT)
P. Clauser
(IT/AT)
R. Forstner
(AT)
T. Helbich
(AT)
R. J. Milos
(RO/AT)
N. Pirringer-Pötsch
(AT)
V. Romeo
(IT)
A. Rockall
(UK)
I. Thomassin-Naggara
(FR)
Cancelation Policy
a. In case of cancellation by the participant
- Registrations cancelled more than 60 days before the event will be refunded 80% of the registration fees.
- Registrations cancelled less than 60 but more than 30 days before the event will be refunded 50% of the registration fees.
- Registrations cancelled less than 30 days before the event will not be eligible for a refund.
b. In case of cancellation or postponement by the organizing committee due to exceptional circumstances (e.g. COVID-19 outbreak,…)
- Participants will have the choice either to be refunded or to transfer their registration fee for the same module to be held later.
- In case of cancellation, the organizer will envisage to organize a virtual meeting alternative.