Radiology conferences for junior doctors and medical students
Free and low-cost radiology conferences to attend and/or present at for junior doctors or medical students
Conferences allow attendees to present their work and keep up to date with the latest research, as well as helping you to build your portfolio by demonstrating interest in Radiology.
Conferences are an opportunity to learn more about the specialty of clinical radiology, enhance your learning and network with others in the field
There are several local (UK-based) and international Radiology conferences that happen annually, most of which encourage students and junior doctors to attend by offering free or subsidised registration.
Free conferences
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CIRSE – Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
https://www.cirse.org/events/cirse-annual-congress
Cost: Free for students
Location: Varies (Europe)
Date: Annually in September- Largest interventional radiology (IR) conference in the world
- Student programme available
- Travel bursary available for European nationality (including UK) students
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European Conference on Embolotherapy
Cost: Free for students
Location: Varies (Europe)
Date: Annually in June- Dedicated embolisation conference to learn about the latest advances in the field of embolisation and expand its indications
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ECIO - European Conference on Interventional Oncology
Cost: Free for students
Location: Varies (Europe)
Date: Annually in April- Dedicated conference to learn about the latest advances in the field of interventional oncology
Low cost conferences catered for students/junior doctors
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NIRS - National Interventional Radiology Symposium
Cost: Low-cost for students and junior doctors
Location: London
Date: Annually in September- Dedicated interventional radiology event for medical students and foundation doctors
- Subspecialty insights and hands-on workshops
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RIISE - Radiological Imaging & Intervention Symposium Edinburgh
https://riise89970440.wordpress.com
Cost: Low-cost for students and junior doctors
Location: Edinburgh
Date: Annually in April- UKs foremost event for medical students and foundation doctors interested or considering future careers in radiology and interventional radiology
- Student-run project aiming to raise the profile of radiology careers
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SRT - Society of Radiologists in Training Annual Educational Conference
Cost: Low-cost for students and junior doctors
Location: Varies (UK)
Date: Annually in May- Programme designed entirely with trainees in mind and speakers are invited based on their ability to provide engaging and enjoyable teaching to trainees
- Strongly supported by the RCR, issues relevant to radiology trainees will also be discussed
Not free, but have student discounts
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Firstly most if not all conferences will offer some sort of discount to students and/or junior doctors so look at their websites for pricing details. Below are a selection of the main radiology conferences to consider.
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RCR ASM - Royal College of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting
Cost: Reduced cost for students and junior doctors
Location: Liverpool (UK)
Date: Annually in October- Three lecture streams and two workshop streams per day
- ePoster and proffered paper competitions
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UKIO - UK Imaging and Oncology Congress
Cost: Reduced cost for students and junior doctors
Location: Liverpool (UK)
Date: Annually in June- UKIO is the permanent amalgamation of the UKRC and the former UKRO conferences
- The largest multidisciplinary imaging and oncology conference in the UK
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BSIR ASM - British Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting
Cost: Reduced cost for students and junior doctors
Location: Varies (UK)
Date: Annually in November- UKs Interventional Radiology Conference
