Connect and Learn: Residents and Fellows at RSNA 2025

The annual meeting features networking events like the Residents Reception and a welcoming Residents Lounge, where residents can connect with peers across the specialty.

A variety of sessions also explore early career development topics to support professional growth.

Residents Lounge

RSNA members in training and non-member trainees are welcome to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments while networking with peers.

Residents Lounge Hours

Sunday:  9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Monday–Wednesday:  7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Thursday:  7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt

Join the excitement at the annual meeting and discover more about RSNA while exploring McCormick Place! Track down hidden items, test your knowledge and be one of the first ten participants to finish.

Don’t miss your chance to have fun and score some amazing prizes. Follow @RSNATrainees on X to access the Scavenger Hunt details.

Daily Dose

Strengthen your skills with cases written by medical students and presented in a visual format, complete with answers, explanations and teaching points. Cases can be viewed throughout the day at the Daily Dose kiosk in the Residents Lounge.

Opportunities by Day

Sessions held in Residents Lounge unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, Nov. 30

• The Kids Are Alright: Gen Z Perspectives on Learning, Career, Inclusivity and Wellness, 9 a.m. N226

• MRI Safety, 9:45 a.m., Discovery Theater

• Perspectives on Contract Review and Negotiation: What Lawyers Want Doctors to Know, 10:30 a.m., S402

• Radiology Reimagined Demo, 11:30 a.m., Booth 5104

• Day in the Life of a Radiology Resident, 1 p.m.

• How do Radiologists Arrive at a Diagnosis?, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 1

• Rapid Fire Cases for Residents: MSK, Neuro, Body, 8 a.m., E350

• Women in Radiology, 9:30 a.m.

• Root Cause Analysis Simulation for Beginners (Sponsored by the RSNA Quality Improvement Committee), 11 a.m.

• Trainee Editorial Boards: A Q&A Session, 11 a.m., Discovery Theater

• Kahoot! Radiology Competition for Medical Students, 12:15 p.m.

• Program Director Panel: Q&A Session, 1:45 p.m.

• Preparing for the 2025 Radiology Job Market: Tools for Success, 3:15 p.m.

• Seeing Beyond the Image: Radiology Through the Lens of Art and Storytelling (Sponsored by the Association of Academic Radiology Arts & Humanities Special Interest Group), 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

• VIP Meet & Greet, 12:30 p.m.

• Resilience in Radiology: Navigating the Path to Success with AMGs and IMGs, 1:45 p.m.

• Building an Academic Career: A Trainee Focused Discussion, 3 p.m., Discovery Theater

• RSNA/ACR Residents Reception, 4 p.m., Connections Center

Wednesday, Dec. 3

• Preparing for Oral Boards: Strategies and Exemplar Case-Taking Skills, 9:30 a.m., E353B

• Roundtable Speed Mentoring for Medical Students, 11 a.m.

• Leadership Essentials 101: Building the Future of Radiology, 1:30 p.m.

• Radiology in Training: All your questions answered (Sponsored by the RSNA Radiology Trainee Editorial Board), 3 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Resident Competition (presented by RG Team), Thursday, 9:30 a.m., S406B

For More Information

Register to attend RSNA 2025.

Learn more about the RSNA 2025 plenary lineup.

Access the RSNA 2025 Session Catalog. 

Check out the RSNA 2025 social and networking events.