RSNA/AUR/APDR/SCARD Radiology Academic/Leadership Courses

Revitalizing the Radiology Research Enterprise

Dates: Fall 2011 (Date TBD)

Location: Oak Brook, IL
Sponsoring Organization: RSNA

Description: A 1½-day workshop for representatives from departments of radiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine. The program will focus on strategies for developing and expanding research programs in radiology and radiation oncology departments. A combination of presentations, case studies, and group discussions will be used.

The purpose of this program is to:

• Nurture radiology cultures that highly value research
• Educate radiology department leaders in how to develop research programs
• Educate radiology leaders in methods that will identify, develop, mentor and reward radiologic and radiation oncologic scientists for research in imaging and image-guided therapy
• Focus on topics that are of generalized interest, but to be especially directed towards academic radiology departments that are not currently in the top tier relative to existing extramural funding.

Target Audience: Academic radiologists and research staff
Format: Classroom presentations; small group sessions
CME: Category 1
Fee: No fee.
Further info: Fiona Miller, Radiological Society of North America
E-mail: fmiller@rsna.org
Phone: 630-590-7741
Fax: 630-571-7837
Address: RSNA
Department of Research
820 Jorie Blvd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Web page: http://www.rsna.org/Research/educational_courses.cfm