Privilege Viewer - Privilege Detail - Interpretation of CMR studies: Cardiac MRI Specialized training designed to provide the skills necessary to independently interpret CMR imaging studies General criteria • Board certification in cardiovascular medicine, radiology, or nuclear medicine or completion of an accredited cardiovascular medicine, radiology, or nuclear medicine training program and board eligible • Basic knowledge, clinical training and experience in at least one other cardiovascular imaging modality • Holding a valid unrestricted medical license In order to interpret cardiovascular MRI (CMR) studies within the Hillcrest healthcare system the physician must comply with training guidelines specified by either the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance or the American College of Cardiology. The specifics of the training are listed below. CMR training should be in both cardiac MRI and vascular MRA (magnetic resonance angiography). The vascular MRA studies shall include all extracranial MRA. Maintenance of overall CMR Skills: • Continuing Medical Education in CMR for at least 20 hours every 2 years • Primary interpretation of at least 100 cases every 2 years