The future of radiology in the NHS: Top topics for ST and consultant interviews

13th December 2016 8:30 - 17:30 (GMT+00:00) GMT

A one-day interview course specifically designed for radiology registrars applying to UK consultant or fellowship posts and FY1-2 or speciality level trainees applying for radiology specialist trainee posts.

Educational aims:
To provide preparation for interviews and to update participants about recent NHS changes and management issues facing future trainees.

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Call for abstracts:
We are looking for abstracts for poster presentations relating to all areas of medical imaging and radiotherapy including educational, case reports, audits and research.

Abstracts should be submitted by 5pm Friday 28 October 2016 online here

Please note, we will only accept one poster submission per presenting author. If you wish to submit any further abstracts, these will only be considered if you are a co-author and the presenting author is registered for the event.

Registration fees
BIR member Plan 1 £145
BIR member Plan 2 £110
BIR Trainee member £65
BIR Retired/Student member £55
Non-member £250

Venue

Speakers

Bayer

The NHS faces many challenges today around the increasing need for governance to demonstrate best patient care within increasing financial constraints. Bayer’s Radiology business is well placed to be the partner in helping trusts to address these challenges. With market-leading contrast media and power injector systems, Bayer is able to offer innovative patient care and with the addition of its informatics platform, it can support radiology departments in driving protocol standardisation and easily accessible audit data that enable departments to meet further challenges faced around contrast and radiation dose management. 01635 563999 www.radiology.bayer.co.uk

Philips Healthcare

Philips Healthcare is a leading supplier of diagnostic imaging systems and related services. Following the recent programme of acquisitions the company offers a comprehensive porfolio of healthcare products including conventional X-ray systems, dedicated systems for cardiovascular and interventional procedures; CT and MRI scanners, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy planning, echocardiography, digital ultrasound, patient cardiac monitoring equipment and PACS. www.medical.philips.com

Siemens Healthcare

The healthcare market is in ongoing transition and we see healthcare providers worldwide drive consolidation, an increasingly "industrial" logic of healthcare delivery, and a shift from treating illness to managing health – ultimately looking for ways to improve outcomes while reducing costs. We aspire to be the partner to help achieve this goal. To live up to our ambition, we are determined to answer the questions that drive your business development. To overcome lack of specialised staff, ensure consistent outcomes across an organisation, increase competitiveness, avoid profitability risks, and implement growth strategies, we are your partner that you can rely on to stand out with clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and financial profitability. www.siemens.co.uk/healthcare