Radiology Education: Page 82

ASRT launches meeting for RT educators

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is accepting applications for its first Leadership Academy for Educators, July 10-12, 2003.

February 2, 2003

ASRT fund issues grants for RA programs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The research and education fund of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists has awarded $25,000 grants to each of four schools in order to launch radiologist assistant (RA) programs.

February 2, 2003

MRI of the Shoulder

This book is well written, thoroughly referenced, and superbly illustrated. The authors take care to avoid the pitfall of showing only classic "easy-to-see" presentations.

January 28, 2003

Rads rankled by MGH plan to send scans to India

Should radiology images acquired in the U.S. be sent to overseas locations for primary interpretation? The question has been simmering for years, but boiled over when Massachusetts General Hospital announced a plan to set up a primary-read center in India to view inpatient exams.

January 23, 2003

Imaging passage to India sparks outsourcing controversy

At a time when radiology manpower is at an all-time low and imaging volume is at an all-time high, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is just one of several sites seeking to export work to regions where time-zone differences extend the virtual workday.

January 22, 2003

German study finds low mammography awareness

Women in Germany are often unaware of the need for mammography screening between the ages of 50-69, and many forgo regular screening even though they are in an age group at high risk for developing breast cancer.

January 16, 2003

Online CME helps residents prove their mettle

By Shalmali Pal

A group from the University of Arkansas tout online CME as the best one-stop shopping for residents who must meet graduate medical education requirements for mastering medical information online as well as independent learning.

January 14, 2003

SalaryScan Survey hits midway mark

If you haven’t filled out our SalaryScan Survey -- and we know there are still a few of you out there -- you’ll be relieved to know that there’s still time. We’re halfway through the data collection period for this year’s survey, which will be open until January 31.

January 14, 2003

Time to take stock in your future

The New Year is traditionally a time for personal assessment and evaluation, an opportunity to review progress toward long-term goals. What better time, then, to evaluate your salary package to see if you’re being adequately compensated?

January 7, 2003

MRI shows mettle in staging pediatric NHL

Could MRI assume a more prominent role in the staging of pediatric non-Hodgkins lymphoma? It’s possible, according to research by a group from The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

January 2, 2003

Home for the holidays

Home for the holidays? A perfect time to pay your AuntMinnie a holiday visit!

December 24, 2002

Breast Ultrasound: A Systemic Approach to Technique and Image Interpretation

This book is great for novice sonologists, radiologists starting breast ultrasound, residents, and fellows. However, some of the information is outdated.

December 22, 2002

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