Abstract: A method includes receiving a selection of a scan protocol for the scan of a subject and obtaining localizer images including an anatomic landmark of interest of the subject acquired with the MRI system. The method includes automatically detecting the anatomic landmark of interest in localizer images and determining a geometry plan of the scan including extents of the anatomic landmark of interest. The method includes automatically determining a coverage of the scan to include the anatomic landmark of interest and to match the extents of the anatomic landmark of interest. The method includes obtaining limits on adjustments scan time and one or more image quality parameters for the scan protocol. The method includes generating an updated scan protocol by automatically adjusting one or more parameters of the scan protocol based on the scan protocol, the limits on adjustments, and the coverage of the scan.