Your Roadmap to CBCMR Success Starts Here.
The 2026 SCMR Cardiac MRI Board Review Course — the gold-standard preparation designed by world leaders in cardiovascular MR.
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About the Course
Comprehensive, Exam-Focused, Expert-Led
The SCMR Board Review Course provides a complete, clinically relevant foundation in cardiovascular MRI, aligned with the 2026 CBCMR exam blueprint. Learn from SCMR’s world-class faculty and build the mastery, confidence, and strategy you need to pass.
COURSE DIRECTORS | |||
| Dr Purvi Parwani |  | Dr. Jadranka Stojanovski |  |
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE | |||
| Dr. Ming Yen Ng |  | Dr. Amit Patel |  |
| Dr Kanae Mukai |  | Dr Elsie Nguyen |  |
| Rebecca Mills |  | ||
Curriculum at a Glance
| 25 April, 2026 | Start Time (PDT) | End Time (PDT) |
| Session 1: Basics of MRI | 8:00 AM | 10:50 AM |
| Break | 10:50 AM | 11:20 AM |
| Session 2: Select and perform protocols | 11:20 AM | 2:20 PM |
| Break | 2:20 PM | 2:50 PM |
| Session 3: Ischemic and nonischemic heart disease | 2:50 PM | 5:50 PM |
| Adjourn for the day | ||
| 26 April, 2026 | Start Time (PDT) | End Time (PDT) |
| Session 4: Nonischemic heart disease, pericardial disease, cardiac masses | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Break | 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Session 5: Valvular heart disease and congenital heart disease | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Break | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Session 6: Vascular Disease | 3:00 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Adjourn | ||
What You’ll Learn
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don’t
MR Physics & Safety
Simplified explanations of MR physics, safety, and artifact management tailored for cardiac imaging.
Disease Imaging
Systematic approaches to evaluating ischemic, congenital, valvular, and cardiomyopathic disease.
Quantitative MRI
T1/T2 mapping, perfusion, flow, strain, and emerging parametric tools.
Protocol Optimization
Practical guidance on sequence selection, acquisition parameters, and troubleshooting.
Case Intrepretation
Up-to-date review of SCMR guidelines and reporting standards for real-world interpretation.
Exam Strategy
High-yield question review, test-taking tactics, and case-based learning aligned with CBCMR question formats.
Why Choose SCMR
The SCMR Advantage
- Built by the world leaders in cardiac MR education.
- Updated for 2026 CBCMR exam content.
- Interactive, flexible, and globally accessible.
- Join a worldwide community of imaging professionals.
Course Details
Course Snapshot
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Apr 25-26, 2026 |
| Format | Hybrid: Live Virtual + On-Demand |
| Registration Opens | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Registration Fee | SCMR Members: $300, Non-Members: $350 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Offered by | Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) |
Call to Action
Take the Next Step Toward CBCMR Certification
Reserve your seat in the 2026 SCMR Cardiac MRI Board Review Course — and prepare with confidence.
Master the exam. Advance your practice. Lead in CMR.
