Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop (CTMW)

STU

Acquire the tools you need to develop protocols and become a funded, principal investigator for imaging clinical trials during the Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop (CTMW).

During this intensive, highly successful course, participants will gain insight into writing trials that evaluate novel imaging or image-guided interventions and will learn how to design sound clinical trials and protocols.

Experienced faculty members will lead interactive didactic sessions, one-on-one mentoring and small-group discussions with trial experts and biostatisticians. Plus, faculty will prepare participants for the course ahead of time.

Workshop dates and location 

Jan. 4–10, 2025
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites
Santa Monica, CA

Onsite stay is required. Funding for travel and hotel stay is the responsibility of the student. There is no course registration fee.

Applications are closed

The application deadline for the 2025 workshop has passed. The 2026 workshop application form will be available by April 2025.

Proposed topics

  • Principles of clinical study design
  • Statistical methods for imaging studies
  • Taxonomy of imaging-based trials
  • Trial design in the era of big data and AI
  • Sponsorship, economics and data quality
  • Mentorship and career development

Applicant criteria

Applicants will undergo a rigorous selection process. Successful applicants are:

  • MD and PhD investigators who are mid- and junior faculty, fellows and postdocs in radiology, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine
  • Residents with dedicated time and funding set aside for research
  • Currently in or plan to enter a career track that will permit them to be a principal investigator on a clinical trial
  • Participants must be RSNA members at the time of the workshop.

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation provides up to four travel awards for selected interventional radiology participants (sponsored applicants must be SIR members.)

Course directors

  • Susanna I. Lee, MD, PhD
  • Chaya Moskowitz, PhD 

Accreditation Statement

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Contact us

Please direct all workshop questions to dor@rsna.org and we will be happy to assist you. 

Explore more RSNA opportunities

Gain the skills and knowledge to advance your career and be at the forefront of radiology with our in-depth workshops.
NIH grantsmanship
Learn how to write a grant proposal for the NIH.
Writing a competitive grant proposal
Learn how to write an outstanding grant proposal.
Advanced Course in Grant Writing (AGW)
Get hands-on experience assistance in writing grant applications.