The MRI Spine Interpretation Course is designed to take a doctor from no knowledge of MRI's to being able to understand how they work and how to interpret spinal MRI's. Our goal is to give you the tools and knowledge base to become expert in interpreting spinal MRI studies. 100's of doctors in multiple disciplines have already taken this course and can now successfully interpret spinal MRI studies.

This certification course is 10 hours, done in 6 parts, with the longest module being 2 hours. Where accepted nationally, this course offers both 10 "online" chiropractic continuing education credits certified by the New York State Department of Education and 10 Category 1 AMA PRA credits certified by the State Univeristy of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Module 1: MRI History and Physics - 2 hours

Module 2: MRI Anatomy and Protocols - 2 hours

Module 3: MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis - 2 hours

Module 4: MRI Spinal Pathology - 2 hours

Module 5: MRI Methodology of Analysis - 1 hour

Module 6: MRI Clinical Application - 1 hour

FEE $495

Below is the description of each course and the citations/language for your curriculum vitae.

Instructors
Each doctor's CV's can be found by clicking on "Faculty" on the top toolbar

Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiology
Magdy Shady MD Neurosurgeon-Board Certified, Neuro-Trauma Fellow
Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP Chiropractor
Terry Button PhD, DABR Medical Physicist

Module #1: MRI History and Physics

This module, presented by Terry Button, PhD, Medical Physicist and Mark Studin DC, Chiropractor, reviews the history of MRI from 1943 until the present. It goes on to explain, in very specific detail, MRI physics and how an image goes from magnetic energy to an MRI image. This module sets the foundation for understanding how to interpret MRI images. 
 

After completion of this course, you can add the following to your curriculum vitae:

MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010

Instructors
Terry Button PhD, DABR Medical Physicist  
Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP Chiropractor 

Module #2: MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols

After completion of this course, you can add the following to your curriculum vitae:

MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010

MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010

Instructors
Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiologist
Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP Chiropractor  

Module #3: MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis

This module was created by Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist and Mark Studin DC, Chiropractor and discusses all types of disc pathology utilizing the parameters of the American Society of Neuroradiology for disc pathology inclusive of herniation, protrusion, extrusion, bulging and sequestration. It discusses the specifics of each and how to differentially diagnose each entity. The course also teaches how to understand and visualize stenosis spondylolysis and spondylolesthesis.

 After completion of this course, you can add the following to your curriculum vitae:

MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010

Instructors
Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiologist 
 Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP Chiropractor 

Module #4: MRI Spinal Pathology

This module was created by Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist and covers tumors, infection of the bone and surrounding spinal related tissue. It discusses the views required to visualize different pathology.

After completion of this course, you can add the following to your curriculum vitae:

MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010

Instructors
Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiology 
Mark Studin DC, FASB,(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP Chiropractor

Module #5: MRI Methodology of Analysis

This module was created by Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist and outlines a detailed approach to MRI interpretation. Dr. Peyster gives you a sequence of analysis of views to ensure that you cover the entire spinal related area to ensure an accurate diagnosis. 

After completion of this course, you can add the following to your curriculum vitae:

MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010

Instructor
Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiology

Module #6: MRI Clinical Application

This module was created by Magdy Shady MD, Neurosurgeon and Dr. Mark Studin DC, Chiropractor and discusses the clinical application of spinal MRI in the trauma setting. This is the first time in any healthcare related educational setting that clinical indications for spinal manual therapy in the form of adjusting or manipulation with a herniated disc or any other space occupying lesion is offered with finite protocols for the treating doctor. This program discusses the relationship of the cord, nerve root and lesion. The course also explains the various types of spinal related surgeries for disc commonly offered and the outcomes of each.

After completion of this course, you can add the following to your curriculum vitae:

MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010

Instructors
Magdy Shady MD Neurosurgeon-Board Certified, Neuro-Trauma Fellow
Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP Chiropractor