Member updates
RSNA Seeks Nominations for 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 RSNA Board of Directors.
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.
RSNA Across Africa Events Coming in 2026
In 2026, RSNA will host two events focused on cultivating global partnerships and improving health equity, access, safety and patient care in Africa. These events will bring together leading radiologists, physicists, diplomats, educators, hospital administrators and industry personnel.
The first event will take place Sept. 4–5 in Cape Town, South Africa, with a follow-up event held during RSNA 2026 in Chicago. A limited number of travel awards will be available for eligible participants residing in Africa. Interested participants are encouraged to apply by Jan. 31, 2026.
Learn more and apply now. For more information, contact international@rsna.org.
Discover the Power of RSNA ATLAS
RSNA’s newly launched Annotated Library of AI Systems (ATLAS) is a central hub where the imaging AI research community can share and explore information about AI models and datasets.
Developers are encouraged to publish cards detailing key model and dataset attributes.Users can search, compare and learn from a growing collection of AI resources.
Start exploring RSNA ATLAS today and see how it’s advancing transparency and innovation in medical imaging AI.
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.