Member updates
International Fellowship Available
RSNA is accepting applications for its Derek Harwood-Nash International Fellowship, a program that offers faculty members from international institutions the opportunity to study at North American institutions.
To qualify, applicants must be RSNA members from outside of the U.S. and Canada and meet the following requirements:
- Have a focus in academic radiology, holding a faculty position for three to 10 years before the fellowship begins
- Demonstrate how your specific education goals can be met during a course of study in North America
- Specify how the knowledge you gain will benefit and improve the practice at your home institution and the greater community
- Be proficient in English
All travel and living arrangements will be made by selected fellows. RSNA will provide a stipend to cover travel and modest living expenses for a six- to 12-week period. To apply, visit RSNA.org/DHN.
Last Chance to Register for Türkiye Spotlight Course
Join us in person where the continents meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, for Top Presenters from RSNA: Expert Insights on Emergency and Abdominopelvic Imaging. This RSNA Spotlight Course will explore the latest in body radiology.
Come engage with world class speakers and your global peers while enjoying the sights at this popular and accessible tourist destination. Learn ways to improve patient triage and care, build better image interpretation skills and diagnostic confidence, and deepen your understanding of the latest approaches to imaging and clinical workflow optimization.
The course takes place June 28-29. Learn more now.
Brain Aneurysm AI Challenge Planned
Get your models ready! The new RSNA AI Challenge focused on saccular aneurysms in the brain is launching in late June.
Organized by a task force comprised of RSNA member neuroradiologists and AI experts, the upcoming challenge will task researchers to develop best-in-class machine learning models to detect and classify brain aneurysms.
A specially curated dataset is planned and will contain data from institutions on almost every continent. Two main challenge phases will include training and evaluation. Learn about RSNA AI Challenges and watch for launch details at RSNA.org/AI-Challenge.
Find New Opportunities with RSNA Career Connect
Enhance your professional expertise and take your next professional step with help from RSNA. We offer a variety of tools and resources to assist you at any stage in your career.
Find the job or fellowship perfect for you with RSNA Career Connect. Search for opportunities by geographic location or career level. Upload your resume to allow potential employers to easily match your profile with open positions. Learn more now.
Get Quality Data for AI Applications
The RSNA Medical Imaging Resource for AI (MIRA) data repository provides annotated medical imaging data sets to support AI-focused research.
MIRA’s datasets were assembled for RSNA’s ongoing series of AI challenge competitions and are made available at no cost for non-commercial research.
Datasets published on MIRA include:
- RSNA Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection (RSNA-IHD)
- RSNA Pulmonary Embolism Detection (RSNA-PED)
- RSNA Screening Mammography Breast Cancer Detection (RSNA-SMBC)
- RSNA Cervical Spine Fracture Detection (RSNA-CSF)
- RSNA Abdominal Traumatic Injury CT (RATIC)
To download a MIRA dataset, you will first need to provide your email address and indicate your acceptance of the terms of use. Learn more and access this high-quality resource at Imaging.RSNA.org. If you need assistance, contact informatics@rsna.org.
SAR Announces Gold Medalists
The Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) awarded gold medals to J.G. Fletcher, MD, John R. Leyendecker, MD, and Desiree E. Morgan, MD.
Dr. Fletcher is a professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where he serves as co-founder and medical director of the CT Clinical Innovation Center. He received the RSNA Honored Educator Award in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Dr. Leyendecker is a diagnostic radiologist who serves as a professor and vice chair of clinical operations in the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Morgan is a professor and is the vice chair for education in the Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Chung Named Chair
Christine B. Chung, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. Dr. Chung has served as interim leader of the department since December 2023. Her prior leadership roles include director of the UCSD Musculoskeletal Research group and vice chair for academic affairs in the department.
Yousem Awarded ASNR Gold Medal
The American Society of Neuroradiology awarded its 2025 gold medal to David M. Yousem, MD, MBA. Dr. Yousem is the associate dean for professional development and a professor in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Known worldwide for his visionary approach to teaching, Dr. Yousem was recognized as an RSNA Outstanding Educator in 2018.
UND Names Martin-Macintosh Chair
Erica Martin-Macintosh, MD, has been named chair of the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Radiology. Dr. Martin-Macintosh earned her medical degree at UND and completed a diagnostic radiology residency, followed by a nuclear radiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, MN. She will fulfill her role as chair while continuing radiology practice in Fargo, ND.
Moseley Earns ARRS Award
Tanya Moseley, MD, was awarded the American Roentgen Ray Society’s (ARRS) Distinguished Educator award. Dr. Mosely is chief of breast imaging at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Recognized for her dedication to transforming radiology education and leadership, Dr. Moseley serves as co-chair of the joint RSNA/American College of Radiology Public Information Website committee responsible for RadiologyInfo.org.
IN MEMORIAM
Lawrence Ross Muroff, MD
Renowned clinician, educator and mentor, Lawrence Ross Muroff, MD, died March 27 in Tampa, FL. He was 82.
Dr. Muroff earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston. A year later, he started at the Bureau of Radiological Health in Rockville, MD. He completed his radiology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York.
A respected leader, Dr. Muroff served for 20 years as director of MR, CT and nuclear medicine at University Community Hospital, and as president of a 45-member radiology practice, both in Tampa. He is also credited as a founder and leader of radiology educational organizations including Educational Symposia and Imaging Consultants.
Dr. Muroff was clinical professor of radiology at both the University of Florida and University of South Florida colleges of medicine. He is remembered as a prolific writer and speaker and received gold medals from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Florida Radiological Society.
An active participant in many radiology organizations, Dr. Muroff served on several RSNA committees, was a frequent faculty member at the RSNA Annual Meeting and generously supported the RSNA R&E Foundation.
An Essential Tool in Your Career Toolkit
Just as you rely on the right tools to make precise diagnoses, your RSNA membership is an essential tool in your career toolkit.
RSNA provides key resources, supporting you from early career stages to ongoing professional growth. In addition to delivering educational programs, research access and networking opportunities, we help you stay informed about available employment opportunities through Career Connect.
Our platform connects you with jobs, mentors and career advice to help you navigate each phase of your career.
As the specialty of radiology evolves, we are committed to championing diversity in the field by fostering an inclusive environment through initiatives like scholarships, education and mentoring for underrepresented groups.
This commitment strengthens the radiology workforce, ensuring it reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Your RSNA membership gives you access to countless tools and opportunities. We’re here to empower you to excel in your practice and contribute to a more dynamic and inclusive future for the profession. Learn more now.