The World Congress on Interventional Oncology (WCIO) is 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 interested in learning more about collaborating with other specialties in caring for patients using image-guided technology. The congress includes scientific sessions and a technical exhibition.

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

RSNA Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop

January 9–15, 2010 • Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Arizona • Application Deadline—June 8

Over the course of this 6½-day workshop, each trainee will 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/AUR/ARRS Introduction to Academic Radiology Program

Application Deadline—July 15

Sponsored by RSNA, the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) and Association of University Radiologists (AUR), this program introduces
second-year residents to academic radiology, demonstrates the importance of research in diagnostic radiology, illustrates the excitement of research careers and introduces residents to successful clinical radiology researchers. Successful applicants will be assigned to either a seminar held during RSNA 2009 or the ARRS annual meeting in 2010.

More information and an application/nomination form are available at RSNA.org/Research/educational_courses.cfm

RSNA Derek Harwood-Nash International Fellowship

Application Deadline—July 1

International radiologists three to 10 years beyond training are invited to apply for this 6- to 12-week fellowship at a North American institution. One or two fellows will be selected.

The application for this program is available at RSNA.org/international/CIRE/dhnash.cfm. For more information, contact Fiona Miller at fmiller@rsna.org or 1-630-590-7741.