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.
William W. Mayo-Smith, 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
2010 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 |
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 will host its third International Virtual Congress of Radiology beginning April 1, 2011 and will bring radiologists of the world together through electronic communication with instantaneous transmission of images. The Congress will present 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) has developed a new E-learning course, free of charge, that is divided into three modules:
teaching and learning in environments related to medicine, web-based learning, and tools used in e-learning.
http://www.isradiology.org |
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/ |
Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota (FSFB) and the Center for Interactive Digital Education in Radiology (CIDER) joined together to provide teaching tools to aid in the understanding of pulmonary radiology for the medical community-at-large, focusing in particular on the needs of junior members-in-training. Visit the website, updated monthly.
http://www.fsfbcider.org/site/ |
The International Radiology Quality Network (IRQN), formed in 2002 by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology (RANCZR), this website promotes quality in radiology through collaboration, mutual assistance, and experience sharing.
http://www.irqn.org/ |
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 |
Medical Imaging Partnership is a non-profit organization engaged in promoting better health through imaging by providing medical imaging equipment, training and education in medical diagnostic imaging to all developing countries around the world.
http://medicalimagingpartnership.org |
International 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: Website which offers general radiology and case discussion Vodcasts, along with opportunities for subspecialty quizzes.
http://hotseat.radlinks.ca/welcome.php |
radRounds: Based on the time-honored tradition of "Radiology Rounds," a tool for radiology education and collaboration for radiologists and medical imaging professionals.
http://www.radrounds.com/ |
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/ |
University of California, San Diego - Dr John Hesselink has developed an on-line neuroradiology tutorial featuring case studies.
http://spinwarp.ucsd.edu/NeuroWeb/ |
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/ |
International Radiology Exchange: 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.
http://www.iradx.org/ |
SonoWorld: A portal to a wide array of ultrasound resource materials, including articles, lectures and cases.
http://www.sonoworld.com/ |
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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SPOTLIGHT:
The Diagnostic Imaging for Clinics and Small Hospitals website has been designed to help those planning or radiologists currently involved in providing primary care diagnostic imaging to underserved communities. The main component of the web site is a reference manual, Diagnostic Imaging in the Community, A Manual for Clinics and Small Hospitals, authored by Dr. Philip Palmer and Dr. Gerald Hanson, internationally recognized experts on establishing X-ray and ultrasound services in developing countries. Please visit the web site at http://www.dicsh.info for specific information.
The International Society of Radiology (ISR) has developed an E-learning course, free of charge, that is divided into three modules: teaching and learning in environments related to medicine, web-based learning, and tools used in e-learning. For more information, visit: http://www.isradiology.org
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for the International Medical Fund for Higher Education Grant. This opportunity is intended to fund individuals in Pediatric Radiology or related research disciplines outside the USA. Interested candidates must hold an MD degree or equivalent, who seek to advance their expertise in Pediatric Radiology and related clinical research. The scope of possible projects include observing clinically related pediatric radiology activities or involvement in pediatric radiology research projects.
The successful grant recipient will spend up to two months at the Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. For an application and more details, please contact: Soroosh Mahboubi, MD, FACR at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr Mahboubi's e-mail address is: mahboubi@email.chop.edu
MEETING SPOTLIGHT:
The Sociedad Cubana de Imagenologia will be hosting its third Cuban Imaging Congress from June 21 - 24, 2011 in Havana City. Please visit: http://www.sld.cu/sitios/imagenologia/ for meeting details.
The Ecuadorian Society of Radiology and Imaging will be holding its congress meeting October 13 - 15, 2011 in Guayaquil. The society will be celebrating its 60th anniversary during this meeting. For details and information, please visit the society's website.
The 5thSAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Congress of Radiology will take place February 16 - 19, 2012 in Dharan, Nepal. For details and information, please visit the meeting website.
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.
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Dr. Alisa Gean, IVP to Mexico, assists with the morning readout of neuroradiology cases at the Hospital Universitario "Dr. J.E. Gonzalez" in Monterrey, Mexico.
CAN YOU HELP?
UNIVERSITY CENTRAL HOSPITAL, KIGALI
Dr Michael Miller of the University Central Hospital in Kigali is in need of a radiologist who would be available to teach for 4 weeks. Expenses would be paid through the University of Colorado. Please click here for further details.
HOSPITAL CENTER OF HOPE
Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, managed by HOPE worldwide, is in need of radiologists and technologists who are willing to volunteer two weeks or more of their time. Click here for details that describe this volunteer opportunity. For further information, please contact Dr Michael Paling at: mpaling06@yahoo.com
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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