The online system to submit abstracts for RSNA 2009 is now open. The submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. Central Time on April 15, 2009. Abstracts are required for scientific papers, scientific posters and education and applied science exhibits.

To submit an abstract online, go to RSNA.org/abstracts. For more information about the abstract submission process, contact the RSNA Program Services Department at 1-877-776-2227 within the U.S. or 1-630-590-7774 outside the U.S.

Becker Featured in Online Meeting Videos

Visitors to the annual meeting Web site, RSNA2009.RSNA.org, will find promotional videos featuring 2009 RSNA President Gary J. Becker, M.D. In a series of videos to be released over the next several months, Dr. Becker will address such topics as abstract submission, registration and CME credit.

RSNA 2008 Sets Records

More than 59,000 people attended RSNA 2008, which saw record attendance in a number of categories. A record 10,772 RSNA members attended the annual meeting, including a record 2,920 resident members and 145 medical student members.

RSNA 2008 saw a record 9,397 international attendees. Attendance from Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, U.K., China and Spain also set records.