Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is a non-profit organization that represents 31 radiologic subspecialties from 145 countries around the world. We provide high-quality educational resources, including continuing education credits toward physicians’ certification maintenance, host the world’s largest radiology conference and publish five top peer-reviewed journals.

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RSNA’s imaging guidelines for COVID-19 demonstrate value, but highlight CT’s limitations

The consensus guidelines are associated with a high specificity, new research confirmed. 

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RSNA partners with SIIM to develop online imaging informatics course

The weeklong course will include live lectures, group discussions and more.

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Registration now open for RSNA 2021 in Chicago following COVID-19 hiatus

The world’s largest medical imaging conference will return to Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 28, after the pandemic forced its in-person cancellation in 2020. 

RSNA’s $30M policy did not insure against COVID-19 cancellation, judge rules

The society was seeking coverage for losses related to last year's annual meeting, but a federal judge said the event insurance clearly excluded communicable diseases.

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RSNA affirms commitment to in-person meeting in 2021: ‘Ready to get back to Chicago’

The announcement comes the same day HIMSS said it will require attendees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if they want to attend its Las Vegas conference in August.  

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Standardized reporting can elevate radiologists’ top product from single-use to reusable asset

In a talk during RSNA's annual meeting, one expert urged the specialty to forge its own path, before it's forced to follow others.

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RSNA in review: Radiologists ready to make the most of AI

At RSNA 2017 in Chicago, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technologies were everywhere. Attendees rushed to learn as much as possible about AI, countless educational sessions touched on the topic and exhibitors made sure to mention it in their booths as much as possible. I wouldn’t quite say AI took over the show like some have suggested, but it did make quite an impression on everyone walking through the doors of McCormick Place.

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RSNA 2017: 3 tips for effective leadership in radiology

Management skills within healthcare, specifically in radiology, are critical to success. More important than management, however, is leadership, as it means always doing the right thing rather than just doing things correctly.

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