Member updates
Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging
Registration is open for a dynamic new program designed to expand access to high-quality cancer imaging and strengthen patient care across the African continent.
RSNA’s Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging takes place Sept. 4–5 in Cape Town. The program will bring together radiologists, trainees, industry personnel and global health leaders. It will feature interactive, practical, case-based learning focused on cancers with significant impact in Africa, including breast, lung, prostate and brain disease.
Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain structured approaches to complex cases, explore innovative workflows adaptable to diverse practice settings, and exchange solutions to shared challenges.
A second, half-day program will take place during RSNA 2026, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.–12 p.m., at McCormick Place in Chicago. Learn more and register today.
Share Your Solutions in RSNA’s Imaging Sustainability Challenge
The environmental impact of medical imaging is an increasingly important issue with significant implications for global health. As radiology departments look for ways to support sustainable, cost-conscious care, the RSNA Environmental Sustainability Committee is launching its new Imaging Sustainability Challenge. The competition was created to advance the adoption and sharing of sustainable practices across radiology.
This inaugural event invites radiology departments, divisions and multidisciplinary teams to submit real-world examples of sustainability initiatives, whether newly implemented or well established. This year’s theme, Aligning Care, Cost and Sustainability, will showcase projects demonstrating how sustainability can support patient care while improving operational efficiency and responsible resource stewardship.
Individuals and teams are encouraged to submit initiatives that summarize their approach, rationale and impact or anticipated impact. Selected efforts may be highlighted through RSNA channels to help elevate practical, scalable solutions and encourage shared learning across the radiology community.
The challenge runs July 22–Sept. 30. Learn more and submit your projects today!
Applicants Sought for Medical Student Task Force
Applications are open for RSNA’s Medical Student Task Force (MSTF), a group of medical students from around the world who are passionate about radiology and committed to expanding student engagement in the specialty.
MSTF members help promote radiology education, mentorship, volunteerism and research while contributing to projects such as the Med Student Pulse newsletter and annual meeting programming. The task force has helped drive meaningful engagement among medical students, including growth in RSNA medical student membership and annual meeting participation.
Applicants must be RSNA members and enrolled in medical school for the full calendar year. Apply by Sept. 30. Learn more and apply today!
Fast 5 Seeks Bold Voices
Looking for a high-visibility way to share your voice at RSNA 2026? Fast 5 offers radiologists a standout opportunity to take the stage at the annual meeting and present a bold idea in a dynamic, fast-paced format. Reimagined as a Discovery Theater presentation, Fast 5 is designed to spotlight fresh perspectives, thought leadership and compelling non-clinical topics that matter to the profession.
It’s an exciting chance to speak live at RSNA, expand your professional reach and be recognized among your peers. Interested applicants should keep a close eye on RSNA’s social media channels for submission instructions, important deadlines and reminders throughout the application period.
The submission window opens Sept. 8. Fast 5 is more than a presentation. It’s a platform to showcase your ideas, elevate your professional presence and be part of the energy of the annual meeting. Don’t miss your chance to be seen, heard and remembered.
Model Submissions Open for Knee MRI AI Challenge
Model submissions are being accepted for the 2026 RSNA Knee MRI AI Challenge, the first RSNA challenge to use both images and radiology report text to train and test AI models. The dataset includes knee MRI exams from 19 institutions worldwide, paired with corresponding multilingual radiology reports.
Using this combined approach, the challenge will explore the use of multimodal data to train and evaluate models. It aims to develop tools that can reliably identify abnormalities and support more consistent, timely care.
The competition closes Oct. 22. Learn more and submit your models now.
Stay Connected with RSNA
RSNA is making it easier than ever to stay connected. In addition to email updates, members can now receive timely RSNA information through WhatsApp and SMS messaging. These new mobile alerts will deliver important announcements, helpful resources and membership updates directly to your phone, helping you stay informed wherever you are.
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Villanueva-Meyer Named Chair
Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Radiological Sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OU Health) in Oklahoma City.
Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is a neuroradiologist who previously served as associate professor of radiology, vice chair of quality and technology, and medical director for radiology quality and safety at the University of California, San Francisco.
Kohi Appointed Chair
Maureen Kohi, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, effective Oct. 12.Dr. Kohi is an interventional radiologist from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she has served as chair of the Department of Radiology and system executive medical director of enterprise imaging since 2020.
Make the Most of Your Radiology Training
Wherever you are in your training, RSNA offers resources to help you learn, grow and prepare for the next career step. Through complimentary Standard membership, trainees can access education, journals, career tools and professional development opportunities designed to support every stage of training.
Use RSNA trainee resources to:
- Explore curated education on EdCentral.
- Access RSNA’s six premier journals.
- Build skills in patient-centered care, ethics, AI and leadership.
- Prepare for exams with resident-focused learning tools.
- Support scholarly activity through case collections, workshops and volunteer roles.
- Find funding, fellowships and job opportunities.
- Save with discounted annual meeting registration
Find the education, mentorship, research, leadership and career resources you need to thrive throughout training and beyond. Explore all trainee resources.