Announcement and Call For Abstracts
Combined Spring Meeting
March 23rd & 24th 2012
Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny
Submission of abstracts for Posters is now invited.
Abstracts should be prepared using Microsoft Word. The abstract, which should not exceed 250 words in length, should be divided into: title (in bold), all authors names (first name initial, surname), department, institution name and location. Use the following titles for the main text of the abstract: Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusion. Abstracts should be written in Times New Roman, font size12, single line spacing, with no formatting. Abstracts not conforming to this submission format will not be accepted.
Please submit two versions of each abstract. The first should detail the authors, and the institution, with the name of the presenting author underlined. The second should be completely anonymised.
Please ensure that your full mailing address and contact details such as mobile phone, fax and e-mail are also included. Please do not give an unattended office number.
The space available for each poster is 121 x 121 cm (4ft x 4ft). Posters should be prepared in a ’portrait’ format.
Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail. Please send all submissions to radiologyscientific@rcsi.ie. The closing date, which is strictly final, is 2pm on Friday 20th January 2012.
Dr Declan Sheppard
Chairman
Scientific Committee
Registration Form
Spring Meeting Programme 2012
IMRIM 2012
Make a note in your diary – Saturday, January 28th 2012.
What ? The Irish MR Imaging Meeting (IMRIM). This is the third annual meeting of the amalgamated PPCE/Imaging and MR Users group meetings
What is it? The only Irish meeting for radiology, radiography and physics specialists interested in MRI.
What is it about? This one-day lecture series will cover MRI imaging from the physics, to protocol design and clinical applications with experts from here and abroad. It is aimed at trainees and those in full time practice, those in clinical and research posts and will cover basic to state of the art applications.
Topic for 2012 Body MRI
Where? Carton House Hotel.
Accommodation:
The Faculty has negotiated rates for the night of the 28th January 2012. Please indicate that you are attending IMRIM when making your reservation.
€130.00 per room per night based on single occupancy B & B
€145.00 per room per night based on double / twin occupancy B & B
Carton House Contact Details:
t. +353 (0) 1 5052000
f. +353 (0) 1 6517703
e. reservations@cartonhouse.com
When? Saturday, January 28th, 2012.
Posters We would be keen to encourage posters on scientific and educational quality assurance or audit related MRI topics to be submitted from MRI physics, radiography and radiology specialists.
We have negotiated attractive rates for those who might want to stay in Carton House the night before or after the meeting.
Download
Registration Form
IMRIM Programme
Abstract Submission Form
Faculty of Radiologists National Training Programmes in:
1. Diagnostic Radiology
2. Radiation Oncology
Registered Medical Practitioners with at least 2 years clinical experience, are invited to apply for Specialist Registrar posts in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology. The courses will commence in July 2012 and are organised by the Faculty of Radiologists of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and participating Hospitals.
Salaries are at Specialist Registrar grade in accordance with the Department of Health regulations. Consideration will be given to candidates interested in flexible training in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology.
Application Procedure
The application process has now closed.
Information for Applicants
Please download HSE Job Specification for NCHD Posts HERE
Please download HSE NCHD Terms and Conditions HERE
Tel: 01-4022476 / 4022139, Email: radiology2@rcsi.ie
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Faculty of Radiologists Higher (Post Fellowship) Training Programme in Radiology
This programme will commence in July 2012 and is organised by the Faculty of Radiologists, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and participating Hospitals. Possession of the Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
On offer, as part of the Post Fellowship Training Programme: Neuroradiology (Diagnostic and Interventional), Paediatrics, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, MSK, CT PET and Cross-Sectional Imaging (including Ultrasound, CT and MRI).
Salaries are at Specialist Registrar grade in accordance with the Department of Health regulations.
Applicants are required to have completed 4 years of accredited training prior to commencement of Radiology post. A Radiology fellowship level qualification or equivalent, although not essential, is preferable. Candidates must have undergone regular satisfactory assessments as part of their training.
Application Procedure
The application process has now closed.
Information for Applicants
Please download HSE Job Specification for NCHD Posts HERE
Please download HSE NCHD Terms and Conditions HERE
Please download Job Descriptions
Please download Post Ranking Form
Tel: 01-4022476 / 4022139, Email: radiology2@rcsi.ie
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Faculty of Radiologists in Ireland Professional Competence Scheme
The Department of Health has recently enacted Section 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007. This places a statutory obligation on all registered medical practitioners to participate and engage in continuous professional development and indicate maintenance of standards of professional competence.
Full details & downloads
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Press Briefing
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Faculty of Radiologists, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
Launch of National Quality Assurance Programme in Radiology: Patient-Centred Quality Assurance Framework with Radiology Departments which Routinely Reviews Performance and Drives Improvement in Key Quality Areas
Tuesday, 21 September, 2010
The National Quality Assurance Programme in Radiology
The National Quality Assurance Programme in Radiology, led by the Faculty of Radiologists, RCSI in collaboration with NCCP, DQCC and RCPI issued Guidelines for the implementation in September 2010 at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Faculty of Radiologists, RCSI. The Guidelines are available at Faculty of Radiologists. Faculty News . Recent News.
Invitations to participate in the programme have been sent to all hospitals. Half day workshops for Radiologists for the practical implementation and to facilitate dialogue on the guidelines are scheduled for Dublin, 14th March and Cork, 28th March 2011. If you would like to attend and have not received an invitation please contact louisecasey@rcpi.ie. The workshops will have 4 CME credits. In addition to carrying out the quality assurance activities, the implementation of the QA programme also involves an IT component to capture and analyse data. The development of an IT solution for the programme is underway with HSE ICT.
The Faculty of Radiologists, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is developing a National Quality Assurance Programme in Radiology in collaboration with the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). This initiative aims to drive the development of high quality health services and enhance patient care.
The vision of this programme is the development of a patient-centred Quality Assurance (QA) framework within each radiology department. This will include routine reviews of performance in key quality areas using appropriately benchmarked targets. The programme will thus help assure the provision of accurate, timely and complete radiology reports in all departments nationally, with a resultant benefit for patient care. The QA programme is intended to assure Irish patients that they are treated by radiologists practicing to the highest international standards. Implementation of the programme, which has been underway since January 2010, will focus on the following activities:
- production of quality assurance guidelines by the Faculty of Radiologists, RCSI;
- development of a supporting IT infrastructure by the HSE;
- implementation of the guidelines by each radiology department; and
- creation of national benchmarks.
The Faculty has now developed the guidelines for the implementation of this programme in radiology departments. It is envisaged that these guidelines will support the establishment of a QA framework within each participating radiology department. The Faculty intend to implement these guidelines on a phased basis in collaboration with participating radiologists and radiology departments.
Commenting on the programme Mr Tony O'Brien, Deputy Director of the NCCP, congratulated the Faculty of Radiologists for the initiative it has taken. "The involvement of the NCCP in this initiative illustrates the close working relationship between the programme and the professional bodies. Such relationships are key to improving standards and ensuring such high standards are in place across all our hospitals and cancer centres. This particular initiative will enhance radiology services nationally and embed quality standards. This can only contribute to increasing patient and public confidence. It is also to be welcomed that our radiology departments will be benchmarked against national and international standards."
Speaking about the programme, Dr Risteárd Ó Laoide, Dean of the Faculty of Radiologists, RCSI, commented: "The highly professional work of radiologists in Ireland should be recognised and commended; however we should all be cognisant that we can never eliminate error completely. It is essential that systems are in place to ensure error is kept to an absolute minimum and that standards of quality are continually monitored, maintained and improved. The Faculty is therefore strongly committed to leading this important initiative which will help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care."
Mr Tony O'Brien, Deputy Director, NCCP, and Dr Risteárd Ó Laoide, Dean of the Faculty of Radiologists, RCSI will launch the guidelines for the National Quality Assurance Programme in Radiology on 24th September 2010. Media are invited to attend a press briefing and obtain a copy of the guidelines at 11.45am in the Robert Smith room, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.
Download QA Guidelines - PDF
Information Governance Policy QA - PDF
Media Contact:
Louise Casey
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Frederick House
19 South Frederick Street
Dublin 2
Telephone: + 353 1 8639773
Fax: +353 1 6724707
www.rcpi.ie
Notes for Editor
RCPI
The mission of The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) is to develop and maintain high professional standards in specialist medical practice in order to achieve optimum patient care and to promote health nationally and internationally. Through its Faculties and Committees, RCPI has responsibility for the postgraduate education and training of doctors in Ireland in 25 medical specialties. RCPI is fully committed to playing a full and proactive part in the transformation of the health service, as evidenced by its involvement in many strategic initiatives with the Medical Council, the Health Services Executive, the Department of Health and Children, and other Irish postgraduate medical training bodies.
NCCP
The National Cancer Control Programme of the HSE is setting out the future of cancer treatment in Ireland. Implementation of the National Cancer Control Programme will involve the transfer of all major cancer treatment to the eight designated Specialist Cancer Centres. These centres will provide treatment for all forms of cancer, involving diagnostic, surgical, medical (systemic) and radiation oncology services.
The delivery of systemic therapy services (medical oncology/chemotherapy) will continue to be delivered at a number of agreed locations linked- under protocol - to the new centres. Patient support and palliative care services will also be provided at local level to ensure ease of access.
The National Cancer Strategy - A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland- published in 2006, recommended that Cancer Centres should be networked together in Managed Cancer Control Networks and also that there should be a broad aim of equipping each of the HSE's four regions with broad self sufficiency of services in relation to the more common forms of cancer.
Specialist Cancer Centres will be located and networked within each of the four HSE administration regions. Successful Cancer Centre models internationally were examined as part of the process of designating the eight centres in this country.
Faculty of Radiologists, RCSI
The Faculty of Radiologists at the Royal College of Surgeons is the Professional and Academic Body of Clinical Radiologists in Ireland. It offers specialist training and post graduate examinations in Radiology. The Faculty's objectives are to advance the science, art and practice of Radiology and its allied sciences and to promote education, study and research in Radiology. The Faculty is made up of Fellows and Members, the President and Vice-President being ex-officio members.
For over two hundred years RCSI has played a major role in medical education and training in Ireland. Founded in 1784 to train surgeons, a medical school was later established in 1886. Today RCSI has schools of Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing and healthcare management. In addition to Undergraduate education RCSI delivers postgraduate training and education through its Faculties of Radiology, Dentistry, Sports & Exercise Medicine and the school of Postgraduate Studies. The RCSI Research Institute is one of Ireland's foremost research centres.
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