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Editor-In-Chief
Dr Allan Wycherley
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Alex Zandstra
Bertha Harvey
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In this edition
5 President’s Message
6 COVER STORY Challenges and
Opportunities in Clinical Radiology
Engaged Members
9 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting
10 Member Profiles
Research
15 A Career in Research
16 Research Grants in Action
Profile and Presence
17 InsideRadiology
19 Targeting Cancer
Access to Quality Service
21 Choosing Wiseley
Quality Practice
23 Peer Review – A Learning Opportunity
24 Radiation Oncology Practice Standards
26 Health and Safety at Work
27 App Reviews
29 RaER Case Study
Quality Training
31 Exam and Assessment Review Update
32 RANZCR Courses and Workshops
35 Training Site Accreditation
36 Trainee Liaison Officer
Clinical Radiology
37 Message from the Dean 38 Trainee News
39 Chief Censor
Radiation Oncology
45 Message from the Dean 47 Chief Censor
49 Trainee News
General Interest
53 New Zealand Branch 54 Australian
Branches 57 From the Archives
61 Meetings and Events
If you feel there is a lot going on at the College
right now, there is, and this edition of Inside
News provides insight into what’s keeping
us all so busy.
We start with the President’s message,
which presents the findings of research
conducted last year into the perceptions of
clinical radiology in the community.
Our cover story is an opinion piece by
Prof John Slavotinek on the challenges and
opportunities in clinical radiology, which all
members will find interesting.
The College was a founding member of the Australian Choosing
Wisely campaign—a global movement to improve health care. The
second wave of the campaign was launched recently and it provided
us with the opportunity to promote our efforts to improve the
appropriate use of imaging.
The College has a goal of having our Radiation Oncology Practice
Standards mandated in Australia and New Zealand and a newly
formed working group will ensure there is progress in this area.
The Specialty Training Unit is working towards implementation of the
recommendations of the exam and assessment review. There are also
many other training activities and developments currently taking place.
In addition to all the above, work continues on the MBS Review, the
Faculty of Clinical Radiology governance review and our College-run
courses and conferences, and we update you on progress in these areas.
Our members are central to our ability to achieve our goals, and we
highlight several individuals who have contributed their time to the
College and their profession.
Thank you to all members who have shown interest in contributing to
Inside News, keep your ideas coming.
Allan Wycherley
Editor-in-Chief