The radiologists and medical professionals are coming to town, and the health care vendors will be plying their wares at the annual RSNA meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago. As has become the standard, RSNA 2023 will be accessible in person and virtually.
Sunday, November 26, kickstarts the week, offering sessions on AI and breast imaging, 3D printing, and Alzheimer’s neuroimaging. As with previous RSNA meetings, a handful of sponsored events are sure to pique interest, such as “From Careerism to Professionalism: A Personal and Institutional Imperative” by the RSNA Professionalism Committee. The RSNA Resident and Fellow Committee’s event, “Contract Review and Negotiation for Trainees” hits a similar beat.
The President’s Address, “Leading Through Change,” will be delivered by Matthew A. Mauro, MD, succeeded by the opening session, “History Never Repeats Itself, But It Does Often Rhyme,” with Howard B. Chrisman, MD, presenting.
On Monday, November 27, order sessions on cardiac CT, Crohn’s disease imaging, and DICOM images for AI research with a side of pediatric neuroradiology and patient-centered care. Chow down on sponsored sessions, such as “Pearls and Pitfalls of Social Media in Radiology” by the RSNA Resident and Fellow Committee and “Shift Work and Mental Health Among RTs” by the RSNA Associated Sciences Consortium.
Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, will present the day’s plenary session, “Leading Through Technology: Valuing Artificial and Human Intelligence.” The day rounds out with an imaging interpretation session, offering those in attendance the opportunity to test their knowledge on an array of topics such as neuroradiology, abdominal imaging, and cardiothoracic radiology, presented by a panel of experts moderated by C. Douglas Phillips, MD.
Tuesday, November 28, brings sessions on breast imaging, prostate MRI, and molecular imaging, AI education best practices, and Fast 5 presentations by select speakers, all focusing on the theme of this year’s meeting, “Leading Through Change.” Some sponsored sessions tag along as well to provoke thought and engage attendees, including “Supporting Patients With Neuro Diverse Needs Within Radiology” and “Diversity in Access to Breast Imaging,” both sponsored by the RSNA Associated Sciences Consortium.
“The Future of Healthcare Delivery: Considerations for Patients and Providers,” the plenary session of the day, presented by Vin Gupta, MD, promises exciting and insightful discussion.
Tune in for sessions on overcoming staff shortages, gastrointestinal imaging, AI in ultrasound, and coronary CT angiography on Wednesday, November 29, the final day of exhibits. Don’t touch that dial, or you’ll miss the day’s sponsored sessions, including “Who Is Paying for Radiology Education?” by the American Association for Women in Radiology and “Health Equity in Radiology: Research” by the RSNA Research and Development Committee and RSNA Health Equity Committee.
Wednesday comes bearing two plenary sessions, “Oncology Imaging and Interventions: The Radiology Jeopardy,” if you want an intellectually stimulating challenge. “Understanding and Revitalizing the Radiology Workforce,” presented by Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS, follows and is sure to keep the energy flowing.
Don’t pack your bags just yet. Though the exhibit hall is closed on Thursday, November 30, RSNA 2023 has more up its sleeve. There are sessions on AI in pediatric radiology, genitourinary imaging, quality improvement informatics tools, and oncologic imaging, which are sure to shock and amaze. Sponsored sessions include “AI in Medical Imaging — The Pathway to Translation” by the RSNA Research and Development Committee and “Mentorship, Sponsorship and Coaching: Not Just for Early Career” by the RSNA Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
RSNA 2023 goes out with a bang thanks to the RSNA/AAPM Symposium, “Together We Can Make a Difference,” focusing on radiologist and physicist collaboration in tech developments and medical imaging. The event will be presented by Ramset Badawi, PhD; Simon R. Cherry, PhD; and Lorenzo Nardo, MD.
— Josh Hildebrand is the assistant editor of Radiology Today.