Education and funding

Dive Into Expert-Led Live Case Reviews

Sharpen your skills with RSNA’s Live Case Reviews, available exclusively on EdCentral. These 15-minute, education sessions let you explore interesting and challenging cases across multiple subspecialties. 

Upcoming sessions include:

• April 9, 9 a.m. CT: Elena Ochoa‑Albiztegui, MD, presents three breast imaging cases.
• April 14, 9 a.m. CT: Lea M. Alhilali, MD, reviews three neuroimaging cases.
• April 28, 4 p.m. CT: Juan D. Guerrero‑Calderon, MD, explora tres casos de imagen mamaria (solo en español).

Learn more about all upcoming education events.

Prepare for an Academic Radiology Career

Application Deadline: July 15

Applications are now open for three RSNA programs designed to foster interest in academic radiology and provide specialized training for researchers at every career stage. Participants will gain hands-on experience and connect with established clinical radiology researchers who can serve as mentors and future collaborators.

Introduction to Academic Radiology (ITAR)
This program focuses on the importance of research in diagnostic radiology and the excitement of academic careers in radiology. The ITAR program:

Participants will be able to connect with successful clinical radiology researchers, future colleagues, and potential mentors. A $1,000 award will be given to the participants' departments to offset expenses.

Learn more and download the application form.

Introduction to Academic Radiology for Scientists (ITARSc)
This expansion of the ITAR program is targeted to postdoctoral fellows and junior researchers in the imaging sciences and biomedical engineering. Postdoctoral fellows and early-stage researchers in these specialties who received their degrees within the past six years are invited to apply. Program objectives:

• Introduce participants to the scope of research in the radiologic sciences.
• Highlight the important role of postdoctoral degrees in the radiologic sciences.
• Identify keys to success for postdoctoral scientists in imaging research.
• Introduce participants to successful radiology researchers who may serve as future mentors.

The program consists of a combination of dedicated programming for ITARSc participants and shared sessions with participants of the ITAR program. Selected participants will receive a $1,000 stipend to offset travel and hotel costs, and complementary RSNA annual meeting registration.

Learn more about ITARSc and apply. 

Introduction to Academic Radiology for Junior Faculty (ITARJF)
Faculty members who have been out of training for no more than five years and who are interested in becoming involved in radiology research either as a principal investigator (PI), co-PI or collaborator are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants must be active members of RSNA and shouldn’t be a current or former PI on external grant awards. One or two seats will be allocated to eligible international applicants.

Program objectives include:

• Introducing junior faculty to the many opportunities available for conducting research in radiology and demonstrate its importance in radiologic sciences.
• Preparing junior faculty to participate in research as a PI, co-PI or collaborator.
• Providing junior faculty opportunities to further enhance their research training through more advanced research training workshops and courses.
• Provide junior faculty with an opportunity to meet future research colleagues and mentors.

The ITARJF program will consist of pre-recorded sessions and live content. Participants will receive a $400 stipend to offset travel and hotel costs.

Learn more about ITARJF and apply. 

Advance Your Grant Writing Skills

RSNA headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Application Deadline: July 15

Applications are open for the Advanced Course in Grant Writing (AGW). This hands-on experience guides participants through the preparation and submission process of applying for a grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation or equivalent funding institution.

AGW includes four 1½-day sessions:

• Session I – Sept. 10–11 (in-person)
• Session II – Nov. 5–6 (virtual)
• Session III – Feb. 11–12, 2027 (virtual)
• Session IV – Apr. 22–23, 2027 (in-person)

Accepted participants are responsible for travel expenses for each in-person session. There are no course fees.

Learn more and apply.

Improve Patient Outcomes with the Radiology Health Equity Channel

The Radiology Health Equity channel is a valuable resource for radiologists seeking to improve patient outcomes and advance inclusive imaging practices. 
Available exclusively on EdCentral, it features curated learning opportunities designed to support equitable care across diverse patient populations.

Explore key topics through five dedicated subchannels:

• Improving Access, Quality and Outcomes
• LGBTQAI+ Patient Care
• Community Partnerships & Engagement
• Research Practices
• AI and Innovation

Discover the 80+ courses, webinars, videos and articles available now on EdCentral.

Elevate Resident Skills and ABR Exam Preparedness

Beginning in 2028, the American Board of Radiology (ABR) will reinstate the Diagnostic Radiology Oral Exam. To help program directors and radiology educators prepare their students for this change, RSNA developed Beyond the Boards: Innovative Approaches for Today’s Radiology Educator.

This self-directed course features expert-led modules to help educators prepare confident, practice-ready clinicians.

• Module 1 introduces the structure, rationale and implementation of the oral exam.
• Module 2 builds on this foundation with practical strategies for integrating oral board preparation into existing curricula, emphasizing case-based learning and critical thinking.
• Module 3 supplies best practices for teaching and assessing trainees, incorporating technology, and learner-centered techniques to enhance communication, critical thinking and exam preparedness.

Access all three modules to boost your program's success.