European Society of Radiology

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "European Society of Radiology"

Milton Fowler
6 years ago
Views:

1 European Society of Radiology the world s biggest radiological society Luis Donoso ESR 1 st Vice-President Congress of the Danish Society of Radiology January 29, 2015, SAS Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Copenhagen/Denmark

The European Society of Radiology a single, strong institution aiming to promote radiology and to highlight its importance in medicine worldwide uniting all research and educational resources to

2 The European Society of Radiology a single, strong institution aiming to promote radiology and to highlight its importance in medicine worldwide uniting all research and educational resources to raise standards in radiology treatment for patients 62,793 individual members from 155 countries (as of Aug. 27, 2014) 44 European national member societies 15 European subspecialty and allied sciences member societies 43 non-european national member societies

3 Most recent achievements Membership record: 60,000 members worldwide reached on June 25, 2014 ECR Live: over 3,000 viewers at ECR 2014 ECR on Demand: ECR contents available online throughout the year European Radiology / Insights into Imaging / EPOS TM / EURORAD Increase in publications and downloads; impressive increase of ER impact factor from in 2012 to in 2013, confirming that ER is Europe's no. 1 journal in general radiology enewsletters: ESR News (sent monthly to all members), ESR@Work (bi-monthly institutional newsletter) Recent ESR publications in I³: Renewal of radiological equipment (Sept. 2014);; International Summit 2014: Organisation of clinical ultrasound in the world (Nov. 2014) Increase in international relations

4 Most recent achievements elearning platform: Full release at ECR 2015 European Training Curriculum for Radiology: Supported by 66 National Societies (European and non-european) and 15 Subspecialty Societies; updated version to be released by ECR 2015 ESR Visits and Outreach: Assessment visits performed in Umeå/SE, Kaunas/LI and Split/HR by the ESR s European Training Programme Assessment (ETAP) Subcommittee in 2014; further institutions to follow in Learning Centres: Following the success of the learning centre established in Barcelona, additional centres in Vienna and Bogotá will be opened very soon; the establishment of other centres is still under consideration.

5 Most recent achievements Paedatric DRL Tender: Workshop on European Diagnostic Reference Levels for Paediatric Imaging scheduled for October 15-17, 2015 (Lisbon/Portugal) EMA Task Force: established in 2012 to better coordinate ESR s activities and positions with regard to contrast media related topics and to liaise more effectively with the European Medicines Agency and other relevant bodies GSRQS: Next Global Summit on Radiological Quality and Safety of ACR and ESR: October 10-11, 2015, Barcelona EuroSafe Imaging Campaign: Call for Action launched in September 2014; implementation of 9 of 12 action items in progress

6 Most recent achievements Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers: The ESR establishes collaboration with the RSNA s Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers Alliance (QIBA) with the aim to define the structure of a future alliance for the standardisation of imaging biomarkers in Europe with a focus on clinical validation. ESR/RSNA Structured Reporting Initiative: The ESR and the RSNA have agreed to collaborate on this initiative. Existing content could be translated by the ESR National Societies; the ESR Subspecialties and Allied Sciences Societies could create their own reporting templates as well. CDS: ESR experts work on European imaging referral guidelines starts in November 2014, in partnership with American College of Radiology and National Decision Support Company Imaging Observatory: online library of quantitative imaging data; expanded to include statistics on the United States as well as an imaging equipment age profile and market data for Europe in 2014

7 Most recent achievements ESR Call for a European Action Plan for Medical Imaging: The ESR officially launched the Call for a European Action Plan for Medical Imaging to improve quality of care and patient safety on November 4, 2014 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The Action Plan is endorsed by 41 national societies of radiology (incl. 26 EU Member States) as well as by all 15 European subspecialty societies of ESR. International Day of Radiology: new record: 125 participating societies from 66 countries celebrated the third edition on November 8, 2014 on main theme brain imaging (proposed by PAGMI), in collaboration with Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR); cooperation with ESNR and ESTRO as well as EFNA and SAFE for a book on brain imaging

8 New initiative: Danish Society of Radiology meets ESR ESR approached its European National Societies as regards an ESR National Society meets ESR session at their national congresses in order to further strengthen and improve the relationship between the two societies Very welcomed by the ESR National Societies Danish Society of Radiology meets ESR is the 7 th session in this new programme; Thursday, January 29, 2015, : Chair: Annika Langkilde (Denmark) Presentation of ESR Luis Donoso (Spain) Oncologic PET imaging with novel tracers Daniele Regge (Italy) Sessions to follow in 2015: Slovakia, Sweden, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, The Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania; 2016: Poland, Spain

10 ESR members from Denmark

11 Danish Society of Radiology An ESR Institutional Member Society Institutional Members a) The National Societies of Radiology of European countries as defined by the Executive Council b) European Subspecialty Societies of Radiology and European Allied Sciences Societies whose activities are associated with radiology or an allied discipline One representative each as member of the Education, Research and Quality, Safety and Standards Committees, as well as of the National Societies or Subspecialty and Allied Sciences Societies Committee respectively Up to two representatives of each Institutional Member shall have the right of participation in but no voting right at the ESR General Assembly except in so far as they are Full Members in good standing of ESR

12 ESR individual membership types (2015) Full Membership - via the ESR website: EUR 11 per year - or get in touch with (society)* Active radiologists residing within the boundaries of Europe Full Allied Sciences Membership (EUR 11 per year) Professionals of allied sciences (such as radiographers, hospital managers, physicists, etc.) residing within the boundaries of Europe Corresponding Membership: free of charge Radiologists and radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe. Membership in Training - for Radiology Residents (EUR 11 per year) European radiologists in training who are registered on a formal training programme officially recognised by an institutional national member society. - for Professionals of Allied Sciences in Training (EUR 11 per year) European professionals of allied sciences in training registered on a formal training programme with activities at least in part related to radiology or an allied discipline.

13 The advantages of ESR membership Reduced registration fees for ECR 2015 (provided that ESR membership was paid and approved by August 27, 2014) Coverage of Article Processing Charges for accepted articles in Insights into Imaging Free electronic access to European Radiology (plus monthly contents alert via ) Opportunity to submit to EURORAD, the largest peer-reviewed online teaching database of radiology - myesr.org/eurorad MyUserArea Exclusive option to participate in: European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR): examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents) All activities of the European School of Radiology (ESOR) Free receipt of various communications Get in touch with your society and ask to be included in the list of members for the ESR Individual Membership 2015

and senior radiologists (complex cases) in 11 organbased sections Online portal for scientific and

14 The largest peer-reviewed database of radiological teaching files worldwide Over 5,000 published cases Case reports for medical students (simple cases), residents in radiology (everyday cases) and senior radiologists (complex cases) in 11 organbased sections Online portal for scientific and educational poster presentations 18,000 electronic exhibits from ECR and from other congresses

ESR members 6 issues of the electronic journal Insights into Imaging

15 ESR Journals Free for all ESR Members 12 issues of the journal European Radiology per year with year-round free online access for ESR members 6 issues of the electronic journal Insights into Imaging freely available through OpenAccess and no publication fee for ESR members

16 ESR Education on demand (= e-learning platform) ESR Education on demand has been created as a multi-functional tool (not only for self assessment, but for e-learning, video and PPT storage, etc.) Premium content, online all year long: selected material structured according to the ETC edited and reviewed Each module has learning objectives/ material / test / literature list, and generates a certificate Certificate will also confirm e-cme (once applicable for E-learning) Target groups: general radiologists, residents Dynamic, contents will be added on a continuous basis (by Editorial board) Release at ECR 2015

17 Platforms: ESR Education on demand

The European Congress of Radiology The annual meeting of the ESR 23,484 participants from 130 countries 8,497 industry representatives 11,601 professional delegates 3,474 ECR

18 The European Congress of Radiology The annual meeting of the ESR 23,484 participants from 130 countries 8,497 industry representatives 11,601 professional delegates 3,474 ECR Live Viewers 300 exhibitors 2,368 scientific and educational exhibits 1,070 scientific papers 706 invited lectures 109 Satellite Symposia lectures (sponsored by the industry)

19 (Professional Delegates)

20 ECR 2014

21 Attendees from Denmark ECR

22 Abstract Submission from Denmark ECR

23 European School of Radiology The European School of Radiology (ESOR) is an established and growing institution of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) in the field of education, in its eighth year of action. myesr.org/esor

24 ESOR the goals to raise the scientific profile of radiological education to assist in harmonising radiological training in Europe to kick off an interest for subspecialisation in radiology to support the development of subspecialty fellowships in radiology through structured training to serve professional development by continuing radiological education to extend and coordinate educational activities in radiology in Europe and worldwide

25 7 Years of ESOR Facts & Figures 11,900 participants 162 courses, seminars and tutorials 180 training centres 220 mentors/tutors 355 lecturers 357 training grants 1,820 course grants

26 Education in Partnership mobilise resources available for education ESR Industry Subspecialty societies National Societies Institutions Reference training centres Renowned faculties/speakers/tutors and mentors Residents/board-certified radiologists and allied specialists long-term commitment in radiological education

27 ESOR - International provider of education Europe Middle East Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Asia China, Korea Latin America Brazil, Chile, Mexico

28 European and International Affairs ESR s European Affairs activities ensure proper representation of ESR s interests and mission at the European institutions and recognition of ESR as a major stakeholder in European healthcare politics. monitor European legislative processes and policy developments of relevance to the profession of radiology and identify topics that require engagement by ESR. participate in relevant EU stakeholder consultations and develop ESR position papers and statements as appropriate and needed.

29 European Affairs Key topics European legislation on electromagnetic fields Radiation protection (Imaging referral guidelines, Clinical Decision Support, EuroSafe Imaging Campaign, EC Tender projects) ehealth Recognition of professional qualifications Medical devices legislation Data protection legislation Clinical trials legislation Health-related research, Horizon 2020 Personalised Medicine

30 European and International Affairs ESR has formal relations with a number of international and European organisations, including WHO, IAEA, UNSCEAR, HERCA (bilateral meetings, participation in conferences, consultation processes etc.) ESR is a member of multi-stakeholder alliances in a number policy areas ESR collaborates and entertains formal relations with numerous professional and scientific organisations in radiology and related disciplines in Europe and beyond ESR signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 15 bodies (ACR, AOSR, CAR, CAR*, CSR, JRS, KSR, EPMA, EFRS, EORTC, ERS, ESTRO, IRIA, MELODI, RSNA) and 4 Letters of Intent (EMAN, ESTRO, MEDRAPET, COCIR) * Colombian Association of Radiology

EuroSafe Imaging Campaign Officially launched at ECR 2014 with dedicated session and poster exhibition Mission: to strengthen radiation protection

with various stakeholders including patients Planned activities Outreach and communication (Friends of EuroSafe Imaging) Training materials and

31 EuroSafe Imaging Campaign Officially launched at ECR 2014 with dedicated session and poster exhibition Mission: to strengthen radiation protection using a holistic, inclusive approach Aims Promoting appropriateness in medical imaging Promoting the use of up-to-date equipment Joining forces with various stakeholders including patients Planned activities Outreach and communication (Friends of EuroSafe Imaging) Training materials and radiation protection sessions Development of safety criteria and certification scheme Together for Patient Safety More information at

100 subscribed Network Member institutions Thematic working groups: cancer, chemistry, cell imaging, biomedical image analysis,

32 European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research A service organisation for scientists driven by scientists Key facts EIBIR services Established by ESR Involved shareholder organisations: CIRSE, COCIR, EANM, EFOMP, EORTC, ESMI, ESMRMB, ESPR, ESTRO, EuSoMII, EFRS Appr. 100 subscribed Network Member institutions Thematic working groups: cancer, chemistry, cell imaging, biomedical image analysis, assessment of imaging in medicine, paediatric imaging, image guided radiotherapy, research infrastructure Get involved in EIBIR!

33 Register at

34 Keep up with the ESR on our website: myesr.org and on facebook.com/myesr twitter.com/myesr youtube.com/myesr

CALL FOR A EUROPEAN ACTION PLAN FOR MEDICAL IMAGING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE AND PATIENT SAFETY

CALL FOR A EUROPEAN ACTION PLAN FOR MEDICAL IMAGING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE AND PATIENT SAFETY myesr.org QUALITY & SAFETY Improving and harmonising quality and safety in medical imaging across Europe