Introduction to Academic Radiology for Junior Faculty (ITARJF)

The Introduction to Academic Radiology for Junior Faculty (ITARJF) is a two-day workshop held during the RSNA annual meeting, providing junior faculty with an introduction to the many opportunities available for conducting research either as a principal investigator (PI), co-PI or as a collaborator.

ITARJF workshop dates and location

Dec. 2–3, 2024; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Applications are closed

The application deadline for the 2024 workshop has passed. The 2025 workshop application form will be available by April 2025.

Workshop topics

Lessons Learned — Q&A with Early Career Faculty
Fundamentals for a Site-PI (Includes IRB and contracting issues)
Why (and How) to be a Good Research Collaborator
Ask the Chairs—Chair Perspectives on Junior Faculty Research

ITARJF programming will consist of a combination of pre-recorded sessions and live content. Some sessions will be shared with participants of the Introduction to Academic Radiology (ITAR) workshop.

Selected ITARJF participants will receive a $500 award (through their respective departments) to offset travel costs to the RSNA annual meeting.

Please note: Some workshop topics may change.

Learning objectives

Introduce junior faculty to the many opportunities available for conducting research in radiology and demonstrate its importance in radiologic sciences.
Prepare junior faculty to participate in research as a PI, co-PI or collaborator.
Introduce junior faculty to further opportunities to enhance their research training through more advanced research training workshops and courses.
Provide junior faculty with an opportunity to meet future research colleagues and mentors.

Course directors

Brent D. Griffith, MD
Tina D. Tailor, MD

Applicant criteria

This workshop is intended for:

Faculty members no more than five years out of training
Faculty members who are interested in becoming involved in imaging research either as a PI, co-PI or collaborator
RSNA members from the United States or Canada

Candidates must agree to participate in all functions associated with the program. A limit of one applicant per department will be considered.