Veterinary Radiology Review - Topic: Thoracic Radiographic Interpretation

Monday, September 14, 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

About this session

Thoracic Radiographic Interpretation

This interactive case-reading session invites participants to work through radiographic images alongside experienced radiologists. Using cases drawn from real practice, the presenters will walk through their approach to evaluating radiographs, covering image technique, interpretation, and case synthesis. Throughout the session, there will be ample time for discussion and questions, giving attendees the chance to test their own reasoning against the experts'.

Who you'll hear from

Speakers

Assaf Lerer, BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVR

Assistant Clinical Professor, Imaging, Cornell CVM

Ziyuan Dong, DVM

Imaging Resident, Cornell

What you'll take away

By the end of this session you'll be able to:

1Assess radiographic image quality by evaluating technical factors such as positioning, exposure, and patient preparation, and recognize how technique affects diagnostic accuracy.

2Apply a systematic approach to interpreting radiographs, identifying normal anatomy and distinguishing it from significant abnormal findings.

3Synthesize radiographic findings with clinical context to develop a prioritized differential diagnosis and guide next steps in patient management.

At a glance

Format

CE Presentation

Length

Approx. 90 minutes

Where

Virtual

Contact

NYSVMS · staff@nysvms.org · (518) 869-7867

Agenda

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Thoracic Radiographic Interpretation — Assaf Lerer, BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVR, Ziyuan Dong, DVM

Speaker biographies

Assaf Lerer, BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVR

Dr. Lerer obtained his bachelor’s degree with honors (2003) and his Master of Science degree (2005) from the Ben-Gurion University in Israel. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Hebrew University in Israel in 2010. Following that, he moved to Canada and completed one year rotating small animal internship at the Ontario Veterinary College, in Guelph. Following his internship, Dr. Lerer practiced for a year and a half as a small animal emergency veterinarian in Ontario and Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Lerer worked as a clinical associate in the radiology department of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatchewan and as a lecturer at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada before moving to Ithaca, New-York for his residency at Cornell University. In 2020, Dr. Lerer completed his four-year residency and started a joint position in Antech Imaging Services and Cornell University. Currently Dr. Lerer lives in Ithaca with his wife, son, daughter and their four dogs.