RSNA News - May 2005
Program and Grant Announcements
New!
PowerRAD 2005
RSNA is sponsoring a one-day workshop designed for radiologists, radiologic technologists and support personnel. The course, directed by Paul J. Chang, M.D., will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2005, at RSNA Headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill.
During this workshop, attendees will learn to convert analog and digital radiology images into electronic formats for presentations, case files and personal teaching files, and to edit images and text using lecture software. RSNA will provide attendees with the use of a desktop computer.
This course includes:
- Practical hands-on experience and personalized instructions
- Conference material binder
- CD-ROM software
6.5 CME credits available
For more details or to register, go to www.rsna.org/education/shortcourses, or contact the RSNA Education Center at (800) 381-6660 x 3747 or at ed-ctr@rsna.org.
Planning for the Filmless Transition
RSNA and the Society for Computer Applications in Radiology (SCAR) are sponsoring this one-day course that will be held on June 1 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida. Topics include:
- Changing Expectations
- Workflow Analysis
- Assembling the PACS Team
- Practical Guide to Vendor Selection and PACS Purchase
- Design Considerations for the Filmless Imaging Department
- Survival Guide for Teleradiology and PACS Security
- Developing an Enterprise-wide PACS Solution
6.5 CME credits available
For more information, go to www.scarnet.net/2005RadiologyCourse.html
Business Strategies for Radiology Leaders
Register online at www.rsna.org/education/shortcourses for this three-day, RSNA course designed for radiologists in leadership positions and for radiology business managers. The course will be held July 29–31 at the InterContinental Chicago hotel.
Topics include:
- Strategic Planning
- Radiology Department Budgeting
- Business Infrastructure
- Contracting with Managed Care Entities
- Contracts Between Radiology Groups and Their Group Members and Hospitals
- Turf Battles in Radiology
- Joint Ventures Between Hospitals and Radiology Groups
- Self-Referral in Diagnostic Radiology
- Marketing a Radiology Practice
The course, directed by Lawrence R. Muroff, M.D., also explores obstacles facing today’s radiology practices—financial issues, strategic planning, billing, compliance, contracts and legal matters—and ways to successfully navigate these challenges.
21 CME credits available
For more information, contact the RSNA Education Center at (800) 381-6660 x 3747 or at ed-ctr@rsna.org.
Methods in Clinical Cancer Research
This limited-attendance workshop provides the essentials of effective clinical trial design. Sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research, the workshop is designed for clinical fellows and junior faculty clinical researchers in all subspecialties including radiology and radiation and surgical oncology. The workshop will be held July 30–August 5 at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in Vail, Colorado.
31.5 CME credits available
For more information, go to www.vailworkshop.org
Program Deadlines
RSNA Outstanding Researcher, Educator Awards
The deadline is June 15, 2005, to submit an application for the 2005 Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Educator awards. These awards recognize and honor senior physicians or scientists who have made a career of significant contributions to the field of radiology or radiologic sciences through research and/or education. The awardees will be announced during the opening session of RSNA 2005.
To download nomination forms, go to: www.rsna.org/research/foundation/application.html
Introduction to Research
The deadline is July 15, 2005, to submit an application for the Introduction to Research Program. Cosponsored by RSNA, Association of University Radiologists and American Roentgen Ray Society, the program introduces second-year residents to research, demonstrates the importance of research in diagnostic radiology, illustrates the excitement of research careers, and introduces residents to successful clinical radiology researchers.
For more information or for an application, go to www.rsna.org/research/grantwriting/index.html
