RSNA journals: Trainee Editorial Boards

Boost your knowledge with trainee-focused journal articles and free educational content created by RSNA journals Trainee Editorial Boards (TEB). Find short video summaries of original research articles, Tweetorials, visual abstracts, podcast episodes and more. New content is published weekly.

Radiology: In Training
RadioGraphics (RG TEAM)
Radiology: Artificial Intelligence TEB
Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging TEB
Radiology: Imaging Cancer TEB

TEB involvement opportunities

Invest in the future of radiology research and education by volunteering for a TEB position.

As a TEB member, you’ll create educational content and learn about editing, reviewing and promoting articles for RSNA’s premier peer-reviewed journals. You’ll also participate in editorial board meetings, providing you with opportunities to network with peers and leaders alike.

Applications are open

The 2024 application cycle is open.

Applications will be accepted through May 5 (11:59 p.m. CT).

Application process

Please read through all program details and then use the links at the bottom of this page to apply to your program of choice.

  • Please apply to only your first-choice trainee board. Applications sent to multiple trainee boards will not be accepted.
  • During the application process, you will be able to select your preferences for other opportunities.
  • All candidates will be notified whether their application has been accepted or declined in early June.
  • All Trainee Editorial Board terms begin July 1.

All TEB members are required to join RSNA upon acceptance. Trainee/student memberships are free! Join today and explore the additional benefits of an RSNA membership on our Join RSNA page.

TEB qualifications, submission requirements and activities

Learn about each journal’s TEB below.

Radiology (Radiology: In Training)
Radiology: In Training
Term One year
Qualifications

Residency, fellowship, graduate degree program or postdoctoral fellowship in:

  • Radiology
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Imaging sciences

Applicants should have strong critical-thinking skills, a mastery of written English, experience in scientific writing and a solid knowledge of research design and basic biostatistics. An established social media presence is encouraged.

The Radiology: In Training term of service is one year. After completion of the first year, eligible trainees will be invited to serve for a second year.

Submission requirements
  • Current CV, including a list of professional social media accounts
  • Link to a Tweetorial and/or In A Minute video (one to two minute video) created by you. Content should be based on a Radiology journal publication. For current examples, review the Radiology: In Training page.
  • Statement of interest, including your qualifications and how this opportunity may benefit your career (two to three paragraphs)
  • Signed letter of support from the program director or from the chair of the department where the applicant will be working during the editorial term    
Trainee board activities
  • Mentored peer review (four or more Radiology manuscripts). Trainee members will be paired to work one-on-one with peer-review mentors.
  • Independent peer review (two to three Radiology: In Training manuscripts)
  • Create social media content based on Radiology publications (four to five pieces of content)
    • Tweetorials
    • In A Minute videos
  • Periodically join Radiology editorial board weekly meetings to help select manuscripts for publication 
  • Solicit and provide peer review of Radiology articles such as:
    • Images in Radiology
    • Original Research
    • Research Letters
    • Radiology: In Training Research in Practice and Radiology: In Training Perspectives
  • Participate in monthly trainee board meetings with Radiology and Radiology: In Training editors 
RadioGraphics (RG TEAM)
RadioGraphics (RG TEAM)
Term One year
Qualifications

Residents or fellows at any level of training in:

  • Diagnostic radiology
  • Interventional radiology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Nuclear medicine

Medical students, graduate/post-doctoral students, international trainees and others will also be considered.

Submission requirements
  • Current CV
  • Statement of interest, including your qualifications and how this opportunity may benefit your career (two to three paragraphs)
  • An idea for a trainee-focused RG TEAM initiative, promotion, content organization or trainee-authored editorials that you can help develop with the RG TEAM. Submit your proposal as a PDF attachment.
Trainee board activities
  • Develop projects to promote and organize RadioGraphics content
  • Author trainee-focused editorials, and Cases from the Cooky Jar
  • Participate in regular video conferences with the RadioGraphics editor and RG TEAM editors
  • Trainees will additionally be offered the opportunity to participate in abstract panel reviews at the RSNA annual meeting.
Radiology: Artificial Intelligence TEB
Radiology: Artificial Intelligence TEB
Term Two years
Qualifications

Relevant residency, fellowship, graduate degree program or postdoctoral fellowship in one or more of these eligible medical disciplines:

  • Diagnostic radiology
  • Interventional radiology
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Radiation oncology

Or in an AI-related scientific discipline, such as:

  • Medical physics
  • Biomedical informatics
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Computer science
Submission requirements
  • Current CV
  • Statement of interest, including your qualifications and how this opportunity may benefit your career (two to three paragraphs)
  • Copy of one publication representative of your work
Trainee board activities
  • Learn about peer review, biostatistics, research design and journalistic ethics
  • Review up to 12 manuscripts per year
  • Contribute to Radiology: Artificial Intelligence editorial content, editor’s blog, and/or social media
  • Participate in monthly TEB teleconferences
  • Periodically join the editor and deputy editors’ weekly teleconference to help select manuscripts for publication
  • Attend the journal’s Editorial Board meeting during the RSNA annual meeting
Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging TEB
Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging TEB
Term One year
Qualifications Residents, fellows, masters/PhD students and post-doctoral fellows in:
  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Imaging sciences
Submission requirements
  • Current CV
  • Statement of interest indicating your qualifications and background (two to three paragraphs)
  • Link to a Tweetorial or online educational video you created
  • Copy of one publication representative of your work
  • Recommendation letter from your program director indicating proficiency in the training program and background/interest relative to the Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging TEB
Trainee board activities
  • Edit, review and promote imaging research
  • Mentored peer review (expectation: up to four reviews per year)
  • Create social media content (Tweetorials, author interview videos or podcasts)
  • Create journal content relevant to trainees (opinion piece on trainee experience in research, clinical practice, ethics or health policy)
  • Participate in monthly TEB meetings
Radiology: Imaging Cancer TEB
Radiology: Imaging Cancer TEB
Term One or two years
Qualifications

Relevant residency, fellowship, graduate degree program or postdoctoral research position.

Trainees should have specific interests in:

  • Cancer imaging and image-guided therapy, including:
    • Diagnosis
    • Treatment
    • Technology and technology development
    • Machine learning
    • Health disparities
    • Policy
Submission requirements
  • Current CV
  • Statement of interest (two to three paragraphs)
  • Copy of one publication or abstract representative of your work
  • Statement from a faculty member who will serve as a mentor during your term on the TEB
Trainee board activities
  • Learn about peer review, research design, scientific editing and promoting radiology research.
  • Peer review (up to 12 manuscripts per year)
  • Participate in podcasts, social media content creation, commentary
  • Author two or more research highlights
  • Participate in weekly Radiology: Imaging Cancer editorial board meetings