Professional Challenges: Shaping our Professional Future Session

PC 16 - Shortage of radiologists: myth or reality?

March 6, 16:00 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Peter Mildenberger, Mainz / Germany
15 min
The EU-REST project: current workforce status and guidelines for the future
Adrian Brady, Cork / Ireland
  1. To understand the EU-REST project's purpose, conduct and outcomes.
  2. To consider the new guidelines for the EU radiologist workforce availability.
  3. To appreciate what needs to be done to have these guidelines implemented.
15 min
Radiologist's perspective in US
Geraldine B. McGinty, New York / United States
  1. To learn how the US health system is addressing workforce issues in radiology.
  2. To appreciate the importance of coordinated planning and governance in addressing workforce issues.
  3. To understand how individual radiologists can contribute to shaping the future.
15 min
A look at Asia and Middle East
Laura Oleaga Zufiria, Barcelona / Spain
  1. To learn about differences in radiology training.
  2. To appreciate the importance of international communication in harmonising and advancing radiology training.
  3. To understand the potential of diplomas – the role of EDiR for Asia and the Middle East.
15 min
A look into the future of radiologists
Merel Huisman, Nijmegen / Netherlands
  1. To learn about the expectations of young radiologists.
  2. To appreciate the importance of learning to balance speed and quality.
  3. To understand the importance of AI in training and clinical practice.
25 min
Panel discussion: Is it still worth becoming a radiologist?