Radiology Education: Page 17

Why I don't like 'trainees'

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

The naming system for radiologists is broken, at least in the U.K., where "trainee" is a rubbish word to describe registrars, Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes in his latest column. Mention "trainee" and we think of a pimply teenager, and the term is confusing and belittling, he thinks.

October 21, 2014

DRG unveils workshops on clinical research

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The German Radiological Society (DRG) is organizing a third "Researchers for the Future" (FFZ) season in cooperation with the Academy for Further Training in Radiology.

October 5, 2014

Statistics plain and simple: Is there such a thing?

By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD

The lively debate over screening mammography has highlighted the importance of statistics, but many authors use the wrong methods, draw general conclusions from a small number of case studies, and confuse correlation and causation. The Maverinck investigates.

July 29, 2014

ESC, LSE to offer new cardiovascular degree

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The London School of Economics (LSE) Health and the European Heart Academy of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) have launched a new Master's of Science program for professionals working in cardiovascular sciences.

July 24, 2014

RCR updates continuing professional development scheme

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has updated its continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.

July 1, 2014

Royal College gets tough on overseas teleradiology

By Philip Ward

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has called for changes in how overseas doctors working for teleradiology companies are regulated. RCR officials have issued a 13-point position statement and met with the U.K. General Medical Council, Care Quality Commission, and Department of Health.

June 10, 2014

U.K. RCR reveals plans for new training event

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) will be holding a two-day Training the Trainers course for clinical oncologists and clinical radiologists on 24-25 June in London.

May 6, 2014

Do we all have to be Matisse to achieve research success?

By Dr. Anagha Parkar

French artist Henri Matisse was driven by immense enthusiasm for his work, but "mere mortals" need real incentives to get involved in areas like research. The age of the pure, idealistic (underpaid) researcher has now passed, according to guest columnist Dr. Anagha Parkar.

April 8, 2014

Jane Adam: Audits aren't boring and they must be done

By Dr. Christiane Nyhsen

Audit is perceived by many as the boring counterpart to the more exciting "proper" research. But audit is important and will be even more so in the future, according to Dr. E. Jane Adam, chairperson of the European Society of Radiology's Professional Organisation Committee. She explains why everybody must undertake audits and advises on how they can be planned and published.

March 26, 2014

Pearls from Paul Parizel on how to present successfully

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Transforming a lecture from purely the provision of scientific information to a memorable and entertaining learning experience is a challenge for every speaker, but the trick is to find the angle and use that angle to build a bridge to the audience, said ECR 2014 honorary lecturer Dr. Paul Parizel, PhD.

March 25, 2014

Top tips from Maria Argyropoulou on winning posters

By Dr. Christiane Nyhsen

Fancy improving your CV by presenting a poster at a major congress like ECR? Dr. Maria Argyropoulou, EPOS editor and a member of the Postgraduate Educational Programme for ECR 2014, explains how different posters can be created and how to find a topic. She also provides insight into planning and presenting award-winning posters.

March 18, 2014

Top tips from Adrian Dixon on brushing up your CV

By Dr. Christiane Nyhsen

VIENNA - Seeking advice on CVs and job interviews? Who better to ask than Dr. Adrian Dixon, long-ser­ving Cambridge professor and dedicated teacher, researcher, and mentor, as well as former editor in chief of European Radiology.

March 11, 2014

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