Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop (CTMW)

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.

2026 workshop dates and location

Jan. 10–16, 2026
Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place
Jupiter, FL

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

Applications are open

Applications are currently being accepted. Review the proposed topics and applicant criteria below and apply by July 15.

Proposed topics

Principles of radiology study design
Review of statistical concepts for radiology
Taxonomy of imaging trials
Guideposts for AI and predication algorithms in imaging
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.

Course directors

John Chen, MD, PhD
Chaya Moskowitz, PhD

CTMW workshop testimonials

2023 participants

"I had almost no research background when I first started as a junior faculty member, and the CTMW was my first formal training in research methodology. With the lessons I learned, I was able to get my first intramural grant and really kick start my academic career!"

"For anyone seriously considering prospective clinical imaging research, there is no better way to provide the necessary groundwork than the CTMW program. With the support and guidance of the small group faculty members, I was able to complete my first clinical trial protocol. After completing the course, I secured external funding for the project and have begun to implement this protocol at my home institution. I cannot recommend this course enough!"