Welcome
Educational efforts in radiology reach out from many different organizations to provide much needed training and education across the globe. Yet, many of these resources go untapped because they are not well-known outside of the individual organizations providing them. The goal of the International Radiology Outreach Resources (IROR) web page is to integrate information about existing international educational and outreach efforts by the RSNA, ACR and subspecialty societies, as well as other medical and relief agencies throughout the globe. The site provides a brief description of the programs offered and the electronic link to obtain more detailed information. For more information about adding an organization and program to this site, please contact Fiona Miller fmiller@rsna.org 630-590-7741.
George A. Taylor, MD
Chair, RSNA Committee on International Relations and Education
International Radiology Outreach Resources
The following table includes links to information on radiology-related programs that impact developing or newly developed countries. Information is current at time of posting. For a calendar of international meetings, please click here: CALENDAR
Please click here to access the Committee on International Relations and Education program brochure.
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RSNA
International Visiting Professor Program
http://www.rsna.org/International/CIRE/ivpp.cfm |
International Visiting Professor Program: This program supports small teams of visiting professors to lecture at national radiology society meetings of developing nations, as well as at selected host institutions with radiology residency training programs. |
RSNA
Derek Harwood-Nash International Fellowship
http://www.rsna.org/International/CIRE/dhnash.cfm
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Derek Harwood-Nash International Fellowship: This 6-12 week fellowship is targeted to international scholars 3-10 years out of training, who are embarking on a career in academic radiology and who demonstrate that their specific educational goals can be met most appropriately by a course of study in a North American institution. |
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RSNA
Introduction to Research for International Young Academics
http://www.rsna.org/International/CIRE/iyaseminar.cfm
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Introduction to Research for International Young Academics: Developed to encourage young radiologists outside of the USA and Canada to pursue careers in academic radiology, this program is targeted to residents, fellows, and radiologists up to 2 years beyond training. |
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RSNA
Education Materials and Journal Award Program
http://www.rsna.org/International/CIRE/award.cfm
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Education Materials and Journal Award Program: Radiology teaching institutions, including medical libraries, in developing nations are able to apply for materials from the RSNA Education Resources Catalog and/or free subscriptions to the RSNA journals. |
RSNA R&E Foundation
2009 International Grants
http://www.rsna.org/Foundation/Grants.cfm |
RSNA R&E Foundation Research Seed Grant, Education Scholar Grant and RSNA/AUR/APDR/SCARD Radiology Education Research Development Grant: Applications are accepted from individuals throughout the world. Please visit the RSNA R&E Foundation web page for eligibility criteria and application deadline dates.
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| The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)
http://www.aapm.org/international/
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AAPM is an international organization providing a variety of programs and resources for medical physicists, students, and related medical and scientific professionals throughout the world. Qualified medical physicists from developing countries can join AAPM as Developing Country Educational Associates (DCEA) at no cost. AAPM offers a large collection of resources, including the International Scientific Exchange Program (ISEP) short courses, the Partners in Physics Program and the Exchange Scientist Program.
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American College of Radiology (ACR)
https://internationalservice.acr.org |
ACR International Volunteer Service (ACRIVS): provides a marketplace for donors and facilities to match their needs and supplies and to provide access to its members and other visitors interested in providing assistance to countries outside the United States. |
The International Society of Radiology (ISR)
http://www.isradiology.org/ |
ISR concluded its second International Virtual Congress of Radiology on April 24, 2009 and brought radiologists of the world together through electronic communication with instantaneous transmission of images. The Congress presented a large venue, from progress in everyday practice, advances in molecular imaging, to the latest advances in image-guided interventions. |
International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)
http://www.isrrt.org |
ISRRT is the only society representing radiographers and medical radiation therapists from around the world and is recognized as an Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in official relations with the World Health Organzation (WHO).
ISRRT holds world congresses every two years. Information on the congresses as well as other associated programs can be accessed from its website.
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://oia.cancer.gov/programs-funding.shtml
(Provides information regarding international funding opportunities.)
http://www.nci.nih.gov/nci-international-portfolio
(The National Cancer Institute's international portal.) |
NCI Coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. |
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
http://www.rcr.ac.uk |
RCR offers various awards and travelling fellowships, such as the Rohan Williams Travelling Professor Fellowship, as well as the Sir Howard Middlemass Travelling Professorship.
In addition, the RCR provides information regarding running exams in overseas centers. |
Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR)
http://www.pedrad.org/displaycommon.cfm?an= |
Teleradiology interface between hospitals within developing nations and the SPR with the purpose of sharing and commentary pertaining to interesting case material.
Development of educational materials from both ACR and SPR to contribute to developing countries' academic institutions through books, CD's or DVD's.
Assist those seeking positions for temporary work or teaching/lecturing positions in developing nations. Assist in funding for work in developing countries.
Web page support for teaching file access.
Web page support for alternative international outreach organizations.
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Radiology Mammography International
http://www.radiologymammography.org/
http://www.radiologymammography.org/Projects.htm |
Radiology Mammography International is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mammography and breast cancer education needs of developing and underserved regions all around the world through technical assistance, donations, and hands-on training.
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Teaching Resources
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The International Society of Radiology (ISR) GO RAD (Global Outreach-Radiology) launched in August, 2009, this website provides free access to a growing collection of current and practical radiology articles from some of the world's most prestigious radiology journals.
http://www.isradiology.org/gorad |
RadiologyEducation.com is a digital library which provides free access to many radiology educational resources.
http://www.radiologyeducation.com/ |
Radiology Mammography International is dedicated to supporting the mammography and breast cancer education needs of developing and underserved regions all over the world through technical assistance, donations and hands-on training.
http://www.radiologymammography.org |
IInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides free online radiation protection training material in the areas of diagnostic and interventional radiology, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and prevention of accidental exposure in radiotherapy.
Link to free material |
MyPacs.net: A free service provided to the international community, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health for training and decision support.
http://www.mypacs.net |
McGill University, Canada: Basic plain film and cross-sectional anatomy for students.
http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/radiology/ |
Harvard University: Open Course ware - Core Clerkship in Radiology
http://mycourses.med.harvard.edu/ocw_rbview.asp?course=RD500M%2E3 |
Albert Einstein Medical Center: Radiology teaching resources and tutorials, cases aimed at medical students and radiology residents-in-training with a very good section for students
http://www.learningradiology.com/ |
Sprawls Educational Foundation: The programs of the SEF provide educational resources and materials to improve the quality of education, primarily in the developing countries. However, the Open Online Resources are available to all institutions, instructors, and students.
http://www.sprawls.org/ |
University of Virginia: Online teaching resource intended for residents of radiology.
http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/courses/rad/ |
Med Pix™: Medical Imaging Database containing peer reviewed radiology teaching files, an imaging atlas and online seminars.
http://rad.usuhs.mil/medpix/medpix.html?mode=default |
CT Is Us: A website created and maintained by The Advanced Medical Imaging Laboratory (AMIL) of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Medical imaging with a focus on spiral CT and 3D imaging is featured.
http://www.ctisus.com/index.html |
Click here for links to non-US radiological societies.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: SonoWorld, the "Global Source for Ultrasound" is a portal to a wide array of ultrasound resource materials, including articles, lectures and cases. For more information, please visit SonoWorld's website.
Through the establishment of CENTERS OF HEALTHSM, International Medical Equipment Collaborative (IMEC) provides doctors and nurses in impoverished countries with the medical tools they need to deliver vital health care services to their nation's poor
Can You Help? Project information
International Radiology Exchange - Established in April, 2008, this non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts was formed by radiologists and internal medicine physicians to assist overseas non-profit medical organizations and physicians in the areas of image interpretation, consulting and education. To learn more, please visit the International Radiology Exchange website. ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Visiting Professors Find Modern Radiology Departments in China
(from February 2009 RSNA News)
E-Mentoring Program Takes Radiology Education Global
(from August 2008 RSNA News)
Uganda Visit Inspires Ongoing Contribution
(from January 2008 RSNA News)
MEETING SPOTLIGHT:
RAD-AID Conference on Radiology & Imaging Technology for Developing Countries
November 2, 2009 at Johns Hopkins Medical Campus. The first of its kind, this one-day conference will bring together the perspectives of nongovernmental organizations (NGOS), government agencies, health care relief organizations, radiologists and other health care providers, businesses, technology engineers, and public health experts to discuss and develop solutions to ongoing shortages of radiology and medical imaging in third world countries. For further information, please visit the RAD-AID webpage.
3rd International Cancer Control Congress
November 8 - 11, 2009 in Como, Italy. The purpose of this congress is to promote and foster a global community of practice through enabling extensive participation and dialogue between countries and societies with wide and varying experiences in cancer control. For further information, please visit the 3rd International Cancer Control Congress web page.
13th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR 2010)
March 20 - 23, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan. "Radiology, the Core of Healthcare" is the theme of this meeting. This meeting is organized in conjunction with the 4th Congress of Asian Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (ASCI 2010), to take place March 19 - 20, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan. For further information, please visit the ACOR 2010 web page.
26th International Congress of Radiology (ICR 2010)
April 9 - 12, 2010 in Shanghai, China. "Better Radiology, Better Healthcare" will be the theme for ICR 2010. For further information, please visit the ICR 2010 web page .
PHOTO GALLERY  Dr. Annina Wilkes, IVP to Honduras, reviews cases at the Social Security Institute in Tegucigalpa. 
Dr. Raquel del Carpio-O'Donovan, IVP to China, reviews cases with students at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in Guangzhou.
CAN YOU HELP?
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Doctors Without Borders is seeking a French-speaking radiologist for a 3-week visit to assist in Lubutu. For information, please contact Dr Cara Kosack at: Cara.Kosack@msf.org
GLOBAL ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT FOUNDATION
The Global Ultrasound Equipment Donation Foundation directed by Barry B. Goldberg, M.D., has received a donation of 50 Philips HDI5000 and 50 Siemens Acuson 128XP machines. Unfortunately, there are not enough ultrasound transducers to equip these machines for sending to needy centers in developing countries around the world. Often, RSNA members trade in machines and the transducers are left behind; therefore, Dr. Goldberg is requesting the RSNA members to see whether they have any transducers that fit the HDI5000 or Acuson 128XP machines for donation. Since this is a nonprofit foundation, a tax credit could be given. Please notify Dr. Goldberg via e-mail (barry.goldberg@jefferson.edu) or by phone (215-990-9003) if you wish to make a donation. The foundation will assume any shipping costs to our equipment warehouse.
OPERATION MEDICAL LIBRARIES
To help establish medical libraries and expand existing collections in conflict regions, donated medical texts are being sent to war zones in Afghanistan and Iraq. Click here to learn more about Operation Medical Libraries.
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