Special Focus Session

SF 18c - Training, education, and diversity in cardiovascular imaging 2025: where do we stand today?

March 1, 09:30 - 11:00 CET

10 min
Chairperson's introduction
Monika Radikė, Liverpool / United Kingdom
15 min
How to train radiologists for the increased workload?
Maja Hrabak Paar, Zagreb / Croatia
  1. To learn about the current trends of cardiovascular imaging workload in the context of radiology training.
  2. To highlight the needs, resources, and opportunities for high-quality cardiovascular radiology training.
  3. To understand the importance of an adequately trained cardiovascular radiology workforce for improving patient outcomes.
15 min
The trainee's view
Nicola Fink, Munich / Germany
  1. To learn about the needs and challenges trainees face in cardiovascular radiology training.
  2. To highlight the views and evidence on high-quality cardiovascular radiology training from the future radiologist generation.
  3. To understand the role of radiologists in training as a workforce in the field of clinical cardiovascular radiology and research/innovation.
15 min
Imaging heart disease in women
Michelle Claire Williams, Edinburgh / United Kingdom
  1. To learn about gender and sex discrepancies in cardiovascular disease and its outcomes.
  2. To appreciate the role of radiology in diagnosing heart disease in women.
  3. To understand the role of radiologists in the application of evidence-based for improving patient outcomes.
15 min
Special focus on diversity and women representation
Birgitta K Velthuis, Utrecht / Netherlands
  1. To learn about the status of diversity and women's representation in cardiovascular radiology.
  2. To highlight the needs of diverse patient and staff groups in cardiovascular radiology.
  3. To understand the barriers involved in the representation of diverse groups and women in cardiovascular radiology.
20 min
Panel discussion: How do we promote equal access and resources to all patients and doctors?