The RPOP website has been updated as:

1. Joint Position Statement on the IAEA Patient Radiation Exposure Tracking

2. Joint ICTP-IAEA Training in Radiation Protection for Patients, Trieste, Italy, 1 -5 October 2012

3. Short summary of meeting on appropriateness criteria in diagnostic imaging

4. Statement in Support of the "Triple A" Concept for Radiation Protection of Patients

5. Latest literature

New Somerset Hospital, Greenpoint has an 18hr/week Radiology sessionist post available.

The hospital is extremely busy with currently only one radiologist performing the duties.

US, CT, screening and plain film only are utilized.

Post urgently needs to be filled by 1st May 2012.

To apply please contact:

Dr Qonita Said-Hartley

Cell: 0726020158/ 021 4026249/3

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Equipment wanted

The following analogue equipment is needed for rural a practice (equipment to be in good working order):

1. Mammography machine. Must be CR compatible.

2. Bucky table, with cassettes. A Vertex-U unit will also be in order.

3. All associated accessories, if available, example darkroom accessories.

Please call 082 414 2727 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I am a South African qualified Radiologist presently working overseas but am urgently seeking a position as a long term locum or assistant in South Africa.

I am registered with the HPCSA, IMC, RCSI ( Radiology), GMC and Bahrain Medical Council.

CV and references can be forwarded upon request.

Available from June 2012.

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The RPOP website has been updated as:

1. New training material on radiation protection for Doctors using fluoroscopy outside radiology (Urologists, Gastroenterologists, Orthopedic surgeons etc.)- Free download

2. New page on diagnostic reference levels in CT

3. American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) issues a position statement on use of Bismuth shielding

4. Greek and Macedonian version of Posters on Radiation protection in fluoroscopy

5. Newsletters or Networks:
Radiation protection of Children-Asian network, Issue#3
Radiation protection in gastroenterology-Latin American network-Issue #3
Radiation protection in cardiology- Asian network-Issue#10

6. Latest literature

Please visit http://rpop.iaea.org for more information.

RSNA 2012 Introduction to Research for International Young Academics (IRIYA) Program Nomination Deadline – April 15, 2012

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is currently accepting nominations for the RSNA 2012 Introduction to Research for International Young Academics (IRIYA) Program. The focus of this program is to encourage young radiologists from countries other than the United States and Canada to pursue careers in academic radiology. Eligible candidates are residents and fellows currently in radiology training programs, or radiologists not more than two years out of training, who are beginning or considering an academic career (research or teaching). Nominations must be made by the candidate’s department chairperson or training director. Fluency in English is required.

NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR THE IRIYA PROGRAM: APRIL 15, 2012

Attached is a nomination form for the 2012 IRIYA Program. Please forward the form to Radiology Program Directors and Department Chairs in your country and encourage participation. Questions pertaining to this program should be addressed to Diane Tokarski by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further details please click on the link below

2012_iriya_form (121.5 kB)

RSSA/SASPI Paediatric Imaging Congress - 9 -11 November 2012

The following 2012 RSSA Travel Award and Poster Prizes will be awarded at the RSSA/SASPI Paediatric Imaging Congress :

The RSSA Travel Award

The R 40,000.00 prize is for the best paper presented by a registrar or junior radiologist not more than 5 years qualified (the presenter must be a RSSA member). The winner must use to prize money to attend an overseas course or congress of own choice within a year and submit a report that will be published in the SAJR.

Poster Awards

RSSA First Prize R15,000

RSSA Second Prize R10,000

RSSA Third Prize R5,000

Please visit http://www.rssasaspi2012.co.za/abstract-submission for more information on the submission on abstracts

The topics for submission are unrestricted.

The deadline for submission is 13 August 2012.

Prof Leon J van Rensburg

RSSA Congress Chair.

Call for Abstracts

Participants are invited to submit original abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations by 13 August 2012. Only online submissions will be accepted.

IMPORTANT DATES

Final deadline for submission of abstracts 13 August 2012
Confirmation of acceptance 20 August 2012

GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

There will be a session for presenting the best 6 free papers/oral presentations. Each presentation will be 10 minutes (8 minutes presentation and 2 minutes for questions). The presentations will be judged by a panel consisting of national as well as international radiologists. Junior radiologists and registrars will also qualify for the RSSA Travel Award of R40,000 for the best paper.

There will also be a scientific and poster exhibition with prizes of R15,000.00, R10,000.00 and R5,000.00 respectively.

Authors are requested to conform to the guidelines for submission of abstracts. The abstracts must be submitted in English. All abstracts will be reviewed and may be selected for oral or poster presentation or may be rejected. The maximum length for an abstract is 250 words.

The time allotted for poster presentations is 7 minutes (5 minute presentation and 2 minutes for questions). English will be the language for all oral and poster presentations. Notification of acceptance or rejection by the Local Scientific Committee will be e-mailed to the presenting author at the address given on the abstract by 20 August 2012.

We strongly encourage submitting authors to register for the conference via the online registration system simultaneously with the abstract submission.

Detailed information guidelines and recommendations for oral and poster presentations, as well as time allotment, date, hour, and venue, will be sent in due time to fully registered authors, by the early bird deadline of 28 September 2012.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Create an account with your individual username and password on the conference website.
2. You will receive an automated email in which there is a link to confirm your account (please check your spam folder too).
3. Log in using your individual username and password and submit your abstract online.
4. Abstracts may be submitted online only until the deadline 13 August 2012.
5. Abstracts sent by mail, direct e-mail, or fax will not be accepted.

On the 8th February 2012, The Board of Healthcare Funders erroneously de-registered approximately 900 practice numbers from the Practice Code Numbering System (PCNS). Click here to view the apology letter BHF Apology Letter (148.12 kB)

Should you have been affected please urgently contact the Board of Healthcare Funders client services no: 0861 30 20 10.

RADIOLOGIST WANTED – initially as an associate, with a view to partnership (replacing a retiring partner).

Proficiency in general radiology, general US, MR, CT and Mammography required.

Special ability or training in musculoskeletal ultrasound or interventional work would be an added advantage.

All modalities used, apart from nuclear medicine.

Starting date ~ September 2012.

Please contact Kauffman and Partners, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, via email at

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A Radiologist position is available at the George Hospital in the Cape Province.

Please contact Mike Vonk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.