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Clinical Radiology
Volume 12 No 4
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September 2016
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The College Annual Scientific Meeting
(ASM) is fast approaching and following
on from the excellent session in
Adelaide last year, the Trainee Learning
Day looks to be another exciting
opportunity for trainees to expand
their knowledge and get helpful tips
and tricks on navigating the Part 2
exams and research components of the
curriculum.
Kicking off the Friday will be the
Branch of Origin session where young
researchers from each Branch will give
a short presentation on their research
topic to be judged by a panel of experts.
To the victor goes the spoils of a free
trip to the RSNA meeting in Chicago to
represent the College and present their
winning project at the biggest medical
conference in the world.
The Trainee Learning Day proper will
follow with sessions on viva exam
techniques and a host of subspecialty
topics. There will be a new session on
the written report examination with a
team of examiners providing critique on
a selection of exam answers. Questions
will be uploaded to Radiopaedia in the
lead up to the ASM and trainees will
have the opportunity to write their own
practice answers to these questions.
There will also be a session on late-night
emergency reporting as well as a session
on identifying and delivering a research
project by the Director of Radiology at
the University of Cambridge (see box
below).
Perhaps the most significant and
important part of the ASM schedule
will be the Trainee and Junior
Consultants Reception held at Clifford’s
Grill and Lounge at the Watermark
Hotel on Friday evening. To facilitate
interdisciplinary dialogue, the evening
will be a combined radiology and
radiation oncology reception, providing
opportunities to network with other
trainees and young Fellows from
Australia and New Zealand.
See you in the Gold Coast!
Dr Jules Catt
Chair, Radiology Trainees Committee
Radiology Trainees Update
Returning after its inaugural launch in 2014, the Clinical
Radiology Research Forum, presented by the RANZCR
Clinical Radiology Research Committee, aims to
support trainees embarking on Project 2 or applying for
grants and publishing their manuscripts by providing
information on the successful planning, implementation
and delivery of research.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity and learn
from our leading radiology researchers and previous
grant recipients, including international guest speaker,
Prof Fiona Gilbert from University of Cambridge who
is an active researcher and Head of the Department of
Radiology; and Prof David Ball, recent Editor of JMIRO.
The sessions will outline how to identify and deliver on
a research project, publication requirements and how to
get your manuscript across the line.
The current Clinical Radiology Curriculum consists of
Projects 1 and 2. The projects will soon be replaced
by only one ‘advanced’ project, subject to approval by
the Curriculum Assessment Committee and Clinical
Radiology Education and Training Committee. Trainees
will be given clarity on this ‘advanced’ project—what it is,
its requirements and assessments at the forum.
The event will also be of value to Directors of Training.
Clinical Radiology Research Forum
Friday 14 October at the Annual Scientific Meeting
Thinking about your Project 2 proposal or RANZCR Research Grant application?
Thinking about how to publish your manuscript and looking for some advice?