Member updates
Nominate a Leader Making a Real Impact
The RSNA Outstanding Community Impact Award recognizes and celebrates an individual in the radiologic sciences who has made exceptional contributions to patient care and health care delivery through service to the community.
Self-nominations are welcome, and colleagues may also nominate deserving candidates.
Nominations are due April 10 at 5 p.m. CT.
Learn more about award criteria and eligibility details.
Board of Directors Nominations Due March 20
RSNA’s Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for qualified candidates to serve in open Board of Director positions with terms beginning in December 2026.
The RSNA Board of Directors is a highly skilled group of individuals committed to improving the future of radiology. To help ensure inclusion of diverse perspectives and needed expertise, the Board will seek candidates who exemplify a commitment to fostering innovation in the field, inclusive collaboration in leadership and advancing the Society’s mission. Nominees must meet Board criteria and should demonstrate thought leadership, adaptability and strategic vision.
Nominations are due March 20, 5 p.m. CT. The Nominating Committee will review the nominations and recommend a slate of candidates to the Board. Eligible members will vote on the final slate of candidates during the annual business meeting later this year.
Nominate yourself or encourage another qualified candidate to submit a nomination.
Learn more about the open Board positions and candidate eligibility requirements.
Advocates for Medical Imaging Research Head to Capitol Hill
On March 24, the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research will host Future of Health: Medical Imaging Research Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The event brings together imaging societies, including RSNA, for a unified day of education and advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Representatives from RSNA will participate in coordinated congressional meetings to deliver a strategic, unified message highlighting the critical importance of sustained federal funding for medical imaging research.
Watch RSNA’s social media for updates and photos from this important initiative.
Interested in Learning More About Federal Policy for Radiology?
If you are looking for timely news on federal policy affecting the radiology community, sign up to receive RSNA’s Washington Update. This newsletter, launched by RSNA Government Relations, is a monthly update that keeps radiology professionals informed about fast-moving federal policy changes. It also highlights how RSNA is advocating on behalf of members with U.S. legislators.
The latest issue covers U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval processes, AI regulation and federal funding for medical imaging research.
Learn more about RSNA Government Relations and sign up for the newsletter.
Take the Next Step in Your Career
RSNA Career Connect supports every stage of your professional journey. Search available jobs, showcase your CV for potential employers and set up alerts for when new opportunities become available.
You can also access articles, tips and expert guidance on how to advance your career.
Visit the site today to explore tools and resources to help you find your next great opportunity.
First MSK AI Challenge Targets Knee MRI
Preparations have begun for an upcoming RSNA AI Challenge focused on knee MRI. Launching this summer, the competition will be the first to focus on musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging and incorporate radiology reports. The challenge will feature an international dataset of knee MRI exams and corresponding reports spanning more than 10 languages from over 13 sites worldwide.
RSNA AI Challenges engage the radiology community to generate large-scale imaging datasets annotated by expert radiologists.
Learn more about AI Challenges and watch for launch details.
RSNA.org: Your Resource for AI Innovation
Discover how RSNA is advancing the practical and ethical use of AI in radiology on the new Artificial Intelligence page at RSNA.org. Explore education, research initiatives, curated datasets and collaboration opportunities designed to support intelligent patient care.
Whether you’re a radiologist, researcher or health care professional, you’ll find valuable tools and insights to help you responsibly and effectively integrate AI into your daily practice.
Learn more about latest advancements and join a community dedicated to shaping the future of medical imaging.
Rapelyea Named Chair
Jocelyn Rapelyea, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Radiology at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. She has served as interim chair since March 2025.
Dr. Rapelyea joined GW in 1996 as a radiology resident, followed by a fellowship in breast imaging. She became a professor of radiology at GW in 2017.
A committed educator, Dr. Rapelyea previously served as a radiology residency program director at GW and continues to serve as a co-coordinator of resident education in breast imaging.
Dr. Rapelyea is an associate editor of Radiology: Imaging Cancer.
Advancing Radiology Through Research and Innovation
RSNA empowers you to advance radiology through grant funding, professional development and cutting-edge research, all driving discovery and shaping the future of health care.
Here are some of the ways we put that support into action:
- RSNA Ventures, our mission-aligned subsidiary, is accelerating the development and adoption of radiological technologies through strategic partnerships that advance patient care.
- Six premier, peer-reviewed journals deliver high-impact discoveries and recent developments across the field.
- Our newly launched RSNA Annotated Library of AI Systems (ATLAS) promotes transparency and innovation in medical imaging AI by providing a centralized resource for publishing and discovering AI model and dataset cards.
- The R&E Foundation supports impactful research and education through vital funding for investigators at all career stages.
- The RSNA Annual Meeting brings together the global radiology community to share the latest research, education and advances in imaging technologies.
- Through access to our state-of-the art programs and career-supporting resources, members like you lead, innovate and improve patient care.