The RSNA Introduction to Research for International Young Academics program encourages young radiologists from countries outside the U.S. and Canada to pursue careers in academic radiology. The program consists of a special seminar held during the RSNA annual meeting.

Eligible candidates are residents and fellows currently in radiology training programs or radiologists not more than two years out of training who are beginning or considering an academic career. Nominations must be made by the candidate's department chairperson or training director. Fluency in English is required. Nomination forms can be found at RSNA.org/IRIYA.

World Congress on Interventional Oncology

June 25–28 • Beijing International Convention Center, China

The World Congress on Interventional Oncology (WCIO) will provide a scientific and educational forum where international experts from multiple disciplines can advance the future of cancer therapy by exploring the potential combination of minimal invasive strategies with traditional and other new therapeutic procedures.

WCIO welcomes all oncology specialists who are interested in learning more about collaborating with other specialties in caring for patients using image-guided technology. In addition to the scientific sessions, a technical exhibition will be offered.

RSNA is represented on the WCIO planning committee. For more information about WCIO, go to www.chinamed.com.cn/wcio2009.

RSNA Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop

January 9–15, 2010 • Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Arizona • Applications due June 8

Over the course of this 6½-day workshop, each trainee will be expected to develop a protocol for a clinical study, ready to include in an application for external funding. Participants will learn how to develop protocols for the clinical evaluation of imaging modalities. A dynamic and experienced faculty will cover topics including:

Principles of clinical study design
Statistical methods for imaging studies
Design and conduct of multi-institutional studies
Sponsorship and economics of imaging trials
Regulatory processes

Applicants will undergo a competitive selection process for entrance into the course. Once admitted, trainees will participate in advance preparation, didactic sessions, one-on-one mentoring, small discussion sessions, self-study and individual protocol development. Familiarity with basic concepts and techniques of statistics and study design is required of all applicants.

Applications are available online at RSNA.org/CT2010. For more information, contact Fiona Miller at 1-630-590-7741 or fmiller@rsna.org.

RSNA-Sponsored Sessions at the Association of University Radiologists (AUR) Annual Meeting

May 12–15 • Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel, Arlington, Va.

MERC Workshop

Part of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) Program, this workshop is targeted to clinicians and other educators who want to learn research skills enabling collaborative participation in medical education research projects.

RSNA Medical Imaging Resource Center (MIRC®) Session

"Introduction to RSNA's Teaching File Software: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Setting It Up, Capturing Cases or Simply Using It for Board Review" will be presented by Eliot Siegel, M.D., Micah Adams, B.A., Naomi Saenz, M.D., and Tara Morgan, M.D.

Also at AUR, Catherine C. Roberts, M.D., will moderate the AUR-RSNA Quality Keynote, presented by Stephen J. Swensen, M.D., and Kevin B. Weiss, M.D., M.P.H.

More information about all sessions is available at www.AUR.org.

RSNA Eyler Editorial Fellowship

Application Deadline—May 1

Candidates are sought for the RSNA Eyler Editorial Fellowship, sponsored by the RSNA Publications Council and the Committee on International Relations and Education (CIRE).

Named after William R. Eyler, M.D., a former editor of Radiology, the fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for a mid-career radiologist to further his/her experience in radiologic journalism. Working with the editors of Radiology and RadioGraphics and RSNA publications staff, the fellow will learn about manuscript preparation, peer review, manuscript editing, journal production, printing and electronic publishing.

For more information regarding eligibility requirements and to apply, go to RSNA.org/Publications/editorial_fellowships.cfm.