Member updates
Opportunities Await at the Virtual Career Fair
Join radiology professionals and employers from across the field at the RSNA Virtual Career Fair, taking place Jan. 29, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. CT.
Job seekers can explore career opportunities and connect directly with leading organizations, while employers can meet qualified candidates ready to make an impact.
Nominees Sought for RSNA Board of Directors
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 open from Feb. 3 to 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 call for nominations.
Ruben del Castillo, MD (right), receives his 2025 Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award from Andrew Loblaw, MD (left), professor of Radiation Oncology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Roentgen Award Nominations Open
Nomination Deadline: March 1
RSNA is accepting nominations for the Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award. The award recognizes residents and fellows who have made significant contributions to their departments’ research efforts.
Previous recipients of this award have been selected based on evidence of their contributions in the form of research published in peer-reviewed journals, work presented at regional and national meetings, research grants received or other department contributions.
Nominations are limited to one resident or fellow per program in radiology, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine per year. The program director or department chair selects the nominee for each program.
The RSNA R&E Foundation provides an award plaque for the department to display and a personalized award to present to the selected recipient.
Learn more and submit a nomination today!
Outstanding Community Impact Award Nominations Open Soon
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.
Presented at the RSNA annual meeting, this prestigious award shines a spotlight on leaders whose work strengthens communities and advances the reach of radiology beyond the imaging suite.
We invite nominations of individuals who can demonstrate measurable and sustainable impact to their communities through an initiative or partnership they created or through a history of efforts in enhancing patient care and health care delivery.
Self-nominations are welcome, and colleagues may also nominate deserving candidates.
The nomination window will be open from March 4 through April 10 at 5 p.m. CT.
Learn more about award criteria and eligibility details.
Advance Cancer Imaging Across Africa
Registration opens soon for the Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging, a new program developed by RSNA in partnership with GE HealthCare.
Focused on health care access and equity throughout Africa, the program convenes thought leaders through two events taking place this year.
- Cape Town, South Africa - Sept. 4–5
- Chicago – Half-day program during RSNA 2026 taking place Nov.29–Dec.3.
These interactive sessions will bring together global experts to examine shared challenges and develop sustainable solutions. Leading radiologists, physicists, diplomats, educators, hospital administrators and industry professionals from all over the world will be invited to participate as both audience members and active collaborators.
Additional program details will be available soon. Sign up for program updates now.
Your Central Hub for AI Resources
RSNA’s Annotated Library of AI Systems (ATLAS) makes it easier than ever for the imaging AI research community to share and explore information about AI models and datasets.
This searchable hub allows researchers and developers to publish standardized cards that highlight key attributes of a growing collection of AI resources, advancing transparency, accountability and trust in AI research.
Discover how RSNA ATLAS is transforming the way imaging AI is shared. Start exploring today!
MSK Radiologists Needed for Knee MRI Challenge
Support the development of next-generation AI tools for knee MRI interpretation. RSNA is seeking musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologists to contribute their expertise to the upcoming RSNA Knee MRI AI Challenge.
Launching later this year, the competition will be the first RSNA AI Challenge to focus on MSK and incorporate radiology reports.
Participants will help by assisting with report review, image review or annotation efforts for a newly curated international dataset of knee MRI exams and corresponding reports spanning more than 10 languages from over 13 sites worldwide.
Contact informatics@rsna.org with questions or sign up here to get involved. Learn more about RSNA AI Challenges now.
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.
Transform Your AI Expertise with RSNA
As an RSNA member, you gain access to exclusive resources, education and collaborations to help you harness the capabilities of medical imaging AI and improve patient care.
With RSNA, you can:
• Explore cutting-edge research and emerging AI applications through RSNA’s leading peer-reviewed journals, like Radiology and Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.
• Access diverse learning opportunities, including the AI Certificate Program, which contains multiple on-demand courses designed to improve your knowledge and skills in medical imaging AI.
• Discover the recently launched Annotate Library of AI Systems (ATLAS), a central hub where the imaging AI research community can share and explore information about AI models and datasets.
• Participate in RSNA AI Challenges to test your skills against global peers, gain visibility and help advance real-world radiology solutions.
• Apply for R&E Foundation grant funding to support your own innovative projects.
• Connect and collaborate with AI-focused colleagues at the RSNA annual meeting—the premier destination for imaging AI research and education.
Maximize the value of your RSNA membership and stay at the forefront of AI innovation in medical imaging. Learn more now.