Mahoney
I am delighted to join so many of my colleagues again in Chicago as we “Redefine Radiology.” Now that we can again meet safely in person, I believe we all are excited to take in everything that RSNA 2021 has to offer.
Like so many aspects of our personal and professional lives today, planning for RSNA 2021 was much different than past meetings. While RSNA always prioritizes the health and safety of our attendees seriously, the protocols we’ve instituted this year are more extensive and comprehensive than ever before. With the institution of vaccinations and masking requirements, we look forward to safely interacting in this most important week in radiology.
We have an amazing program in place for you to learn about new research and innovations in medical imaging, to enhance and refresh your skills with a multitude of educational sessions, and to network with your colleagues.
I encourage you to attend the plenary sessions beginning on Sunday afternoon with my President’s Address, immediately followed by patient experience expert and author, James Merlino, MD. Additional thought-provoking talks by leaders and visionaries in our profession, including James Brink, MD, Michele Johnson, MD, Christine Porath, PhD, and Iris Gibbs, MD, will be featured throughout the week.
The COVID-19 pandemic cast a spotlight on health inequities throughout the world and the critical importance of diversity and inclusion. From its diverse lineup of presenters, faculty and awardees to a program brimming with DEI-focused sessions, courses and exhibits, RSNA 2021 will highlight the important diversity and health equity issues affecting our profession—and the care of our patients—and offer expert guidance and tools for attendees to foster DEI culture and initiatives in their practices.
RSNA 2021 will offer more than 50 scientific presentations, lectures, courses and exhibits on DE&I throughout the week. Courses include "Moving Beyond the Gender Binary: Exploring the Gender Spectrum and Diversity in Patient Care, Education, and Research," "Inclusion as a Key to Success of Diversity Efforts" and "Trailblazers in Health Equity: Lessons Learned & Leadership Opportunities to Advance Health Equity in Radiology and Beyond." Many of the offerings ask radiologists, educators and administrators to reflect on their own practices and improve diversity, equity and inclusion across all subspecialties of the medical imaging field. I encourage you to seek out these timely and critically important presentations and discussions.
The popular Fast 5 Session on Monday afternoon features five speakers taking five minutes each to present creative ideas and emerging possibilities. The innovative, non-clinical topics were selected by popular vote. Follow the conversation at #RSNAFast5.
In the Technical Exhibit Halls, you can experience all the innovative products and services being demonstrated by more than 500 exhibitors. Peruse exhibits onsite and visit our virtual exhibitors online to learn exciting new solutions available for your radiology practice.
Don’t miss the Imaging AI in Practice demo to learn how AI can be embedded into the diagnostic radiology workflow. The interactive exhibit will enable attendees to learn what is possible, identify the right questions to ask, and learn how to introduce and scale AI into radiology practices. The expansive AI Showcase also features industry programming, as well as the 2021 AI Challenge winners, who will present their methods and results of the COVID-19 Detection Challenge and the Brain Tumor Segmentation Challenge.
RSNA 2021 offers an array of scientific and educational programming created specifically for residents and fellows. Highlighted by the annual RSNA Resident and Fellow Symposium and other sessions provide networking opportunities to help trainees expand their connections across the specialty.
There are far too many fantastic sessions and exhibits for me to highlight here, so visit Meeting Central (Meeting.RSNA.org) to plan your RSNA 2021 agenda. And throughout the week, stay tuned to Daily Bulletin and #RSNA21 for updates, highlights and reports on this impressive program.
It has been an honor to serve as your president this year and I look forward to seeing you around the halls of McCormick Place!
Mary C. Mahoney, MD
RSNA President
