Member updates
It’s Your Community—Get Involved!
From short-term volunteering to participating on a board or committee, there are many ways to get involved with RSNA. We have opportunities that fit every member’s schedule.
You can help shape the Society and contribute to the field while:
- Helping identify health care trends that move the profession into the future.
- Sharing your knowledge, passion,
- unique perspective and expertise.
- Strengthening leadership skills.
- Expanding your personal and professional
- circle.
- Learning new skills.
- Broadening your knowledge.
- Promoting diverse representation within the profession.
Whether you have a few hours a month or can contribute more, you can get involved in the RSNA community and make a difference. Learn more at RSNA.org/Volunteer.
3D Models Sought for RSNA 2024
The RSNA 3D Special Interest Group (SIG) is seeking 3D printed anatomical models and anatomical guides for inclusion in a showcase at RSNA 2024. The showcase will allow members of the 3D SIG to share their experience, innovations and challenges and will serve as a hub for meeting others interested in 3D printing.
The 3D SIG will host a daily event at the annual meeting highlighting different 3D printed cases each day and providing hands-on interaction with the models. Visitors may also vote for their favorite 3D printed model in the Top Model Competition.
For more information, including details about model submissions, contact 3DSIG@rsna.org.
Vapiwala Named ASTRO President-Elect
Neha Vapiwala, MD, was named president-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Dr. Vapiwala is the Eli Glatstein Professor and vice chair of education in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She also serves as dean of admissions for the Perelman School of Medicine.
Dr. Vapiwala served on the ASTRO board of directors as secretary/treasurer and chaired the organization’s finance/audit committee. Before serving on the ASTRO board, she was president of the Association of Directors of Radiation Oncology Programs.
IN MEMORIAM
Melvin E. Clouse, MD
Emeritus chair of the Department of Radiology and former director of radiology research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Melvin E. Clouse, MD, died July 25 in Boston. He was 90.
Dr. Clouse served for 23 years as chair of the Department of Radiology at New England Deaconess Hospital and at BIDMC. He enjoyed a distinguished career that spanned over five decades and was focused on the pursuit of cutting-edge research and clinical contributions to cardiovascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Clouse is credited with introducing less invasive diagnostic imaging and interventional techniques and had over 235 scholarly articles published in peer reviewed journals.
Over the years, Dr. Clouse served RSNA in several areas including chairing annual meeting subcommittees and serving as annual meeting plenary and session moderator and faculty. In addition to being a significant contributor to the R&E Foundation, Dr. Clouse was also a valued Foundation volunteer.
Get the Most Value Out of RSNA 2024
The biggest week in radiology is coming—register now and get ready to experience all that RSNA 2024 has to offer. The annual meeting provides ample opportunities for building your network and building your career.
Did you know that you can save more money on meeting registration by upgrading your RSNA membership to Standard or Full Access before you register? In fact, Full Access membership includes free registration for RSNA 2024, in person and Virtual Access, plus entry to the Full Access Membership Lounge, a dedicated information desk with staff ready to answer your questions, barista crafted coffee drinks, snacks and refreshments, complimentary coat check and a comfortable seating area with device charging convenience.
For complete package benefits and pricing, review options at RSNA.org/Membership. For more information about RSNA 2024: Building Intelligent Connections and to register, visit RSNA.org/MeetingCentral.
Contact Customer Service at 1-630-571-7873 or customerservice@rsna.org to upgrade your membership.