11 Must-Attend Sessions for Rad Techs at RSNA 2022
11 Sessions a Rad Tech Must Attend at RSNA 2022
The world’s largest medical imaging conference is just around the corner. Are you bewildered about what sessions are unique to your needs as a rad tech? This guide walks you through 11 sessions and events to look forward to at the RSNA 2022 annual meeting.
- Plenary Sessions
- Special RSNA events
- RSNA 2022 Showcases AI
- Rad Techs Educational Programs
- Socialize at RSNA 2022
- Final Words
The 108th Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting kicks off on Sunday 27th of November and concludes on Thursday 1st of December. It will be held, as usual, at the McCormick Place in Chicago and virtually as well. The meeting will host more than 1000 sessions and events. So, this beckons the question: which of these events should you attend?
Plenary Sessions in RSNA 2022
There are various plenary sessions scheduled during the conference. While these sessions may be important, they can coincide with other interesting ones that cater specifically to rad techs. Our recommendation for you is to focus on the following two plenary sessions.
Start your conference journey by attending the President’s address that will take place on Sunday at 4 PM. While this session may not specifically be addressed to radiologic technologists, the President’s address will be an important introduction to RSNA 2022’s theme: Empowering Patients and Partners in Care.
The next session you shouldn’t miss is “Designing Radiology for Patients, Communities, and the Planet” which will be held on Tuesday. Primarily this session covers the broader effects of radiology and how our actions and day-to-day work affect our patients, community, and the whole world.
Special RSNA 2022 Events
Another highlight of the RSNA 2022 will be its special events. In the first event, explore the latest developments in healthcare policies in the “Medicare and U.S. Healthcare Policy: A National Conversation” session. This one is scheduled for the 29th of November at 1:30 PM.
A second event you should look forward to is the “Fast 5” which will take place at the Arie Crown Theater. This session was initiated back at the RSNA 2017 annual meeting. Five different speakers will be presenting their non-clinical topics in a fast-paced five-minute session. Keep in mind that out of all the topics that were submitted, these speakers were the lucky ones who were chosen for the event. So, make sure to grab this opportunity and learn five new ideas related to empowering patients from the 2022 version of “Fast 5”.
Finally, the last special event for you to consider is called “Building Connections across the Americas. Addressing Access to Radiology”. Get involved in this 4-hour interactive session that focuses on finding solutions for the healthcare access issues in the Americas. Give your take on how to help patients get the proper radiology care that they deserve.
RSNA 2022 Showcases AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the center of the medical future. That’s why you will find a full Artificial Intelligence showcase at the RSNA 2022 meeting. We advise you to check the AI Showcase daily to get your fill of AI education and innovation. Go to the AI Theater inside the Showcase and catch a glimpse of the most cutting-edge technologies presented by a variety of top companies. Stay tuned for our AI in radiology article which will be released later this month.
Tips: If you haven’t yet registered for the event, check out the different prices for registration here. You can either stay home and attend the conference virtually, experience the meeting live, or use the in-person/virtual mix option and plan a full trip to Chicago with your friends and colleagues. Pick the package that best suits your needs.
Rad Techs Educational Programs in RSNA 2022
Several educational sessions at RSNA 2022 are highly relevant to radiologic technologists. We have gathered them up for you in the following table where we highlight all the related educational sessions:
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- Special events
- Education Program
- Plenary Sessions
- Social events
| Sunday Nov. 27, 2022 | Session name |
| 04:00 pm | President’s Address and Opening session Location: Arie Crown ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| Monday Nov. 28, 2022 | Session name |
| 08:00 am | Feeling Crispy? How To Stay Cool in The Burnout Climate Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 09:30 am | Design Insights Drive the Patient Experience Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 11:00 am | Wait!! What?! An MRI System is Going WHERE???? Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 01:30 pm | A Hefty Ransom: Facing the Ongoing and Increasing Threat of Ransomware Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| Basic Physics Lecture for the RT Location: E352 ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
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| 03:00 pm | Shielding: The Continued Discussion Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 04:30 pm | Developing a System Wide, Multi-year Imaging Capital Plan Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| Tuesday Nov. 29, 2022 | Session name |
| 06:30 am | Fun Run Location: Arvey Field ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 08:00 am | Learning From the Pandemic Using Simulation Tools to Support Excellence in Training Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 09:30 am | Career Ladders: Navigating Your Way Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 10:30 am | Fast 5 Location: Arie Crown ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 11:00 am | ASRT@RSNA: Leading Medical Imaging Like a Start-Up Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| Designing Radiology for Patients, Communities, & the Planet Location: Arie Crown ARRT A+ Credits: – |
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| 01:30 pm | ASRT@RSNA: Imaging Transgender Patients: What the Radiologic Technologist Needs to Know Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| Medicare and U.S. Healthcare Policy: A National Conversation Location: E450A ARRT A+ Credits: – |
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| 03:00 pm | ASRT@RSNA: Compassionate Communication – Keeping Patients at the Heart of Practice Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| Wednesday Nov. 30, 2022 | Session name |
| 08:00 am | ASRT@RSNA: Radiation Safety Culture and You Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 09:30 pm | ASRT@RSNA: Making the Invisible Visible: Bringing Intimate Partner Violence in Focus Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 11:00 am | ASRT@RSNA: Delivering a Superior Patient Experience Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 01:00 pm | Building Connections Across the Americas: Addressing Access to Radiology Location: S102AB ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 01:30 pm | ASRT@RSNA: A Case for Fluoroscopy Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| Machine Learning in Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials and Clinical Practice Location: E450A ARRT A+ Credits: – |
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| 02:00 pm | Last Call at the Exhibit Halls Location: Grand Concourse ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 03:00 pm | ASRT@RSNA: R(AI)DIOLOGY: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and its Radiologic Future Location: N230B ARRT A+ Credits: 1 |
| 09:00 pm | RSNA After Dark Party Location: TAO Chicago ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| Tuesday Dec. 1, 2022 | Session name |
| 11:00 am | Cutting Edge (Photon Counting CT) Location: Learning Center Theater ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 12:15 pm | Cutting Edge (Molecular Imaging) Location: Learning Center Theater ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 12:45 pm | Cutting Edge (Artificial Intelligence) Location: Learning Center Theater ARRT A+ Credits: – |
| 01:30 pm | Science Session with Keynote: Chest Imaging (Artificial Intelligence and Dose) Location: N228 ARRT A+ Credits: – |
The above-mentioned educational sessions cover a wider range of different topics, from radiation protection and fluoroscopy to artificial intelligence. Get to know what’s new in portable MRI, follow it with a career advancement session, then go through a fluoroscopy case with your colleagues.
Another must-see session is “Imaging Transgender Patients: What the Radiologic Technologist Needs to Know” scheduled for 1:30 PM on Tuesday. Providing proper patient care is a crucial part of being a Rad tech, and thus a crucial part of the RSNA 2022 conference. Understanding the intricacies of working with transgender patients will go a long way toward their adequate patient care. For a more comprehensive overview of patient care in radiology check this complete YouTube playlist, or take our 11.25 CE credits course.
Tips:Check out this link to learn more about RSNA’s childcare services, lactation suites, special aid, and accessibility programs.
Socialize at RSNA 2022
While all the events and sessions that we covered are educational and research-heavy, RSNA 2022 also introduces three social events to spruce up your experience and lighten your mood. These will include a short run along Lake Michigan, a food and beverage-laden walk around the exhibit hall, and a party at one of Chicago’s elite clubs.
Join the 5k fun run which will take place on Tuesday at 6:30 AM. This mini-marathon, which starts at Avery Field in South Grant Park, will take you along the spectacular shoreline of Lake Michigan. Your effort and contribution will go for a good cause, supporting the RSNA Research & Education Foundation.
If your style calls for a bit less physical intensity and a bit more drinks, the RSNA got you covered with the “Last Call at the Exhibit Halls”. This event will take place on Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM as the last day of technical exhibitions.
The last social event of RSNA 2022 will be the after-dark party. This ticketed, open-bar event will take place at a Chicagoan nightclub called TAO. Relax, enjoy your time, and party the night away. Or don’t? However, remember that there is still a full day of sessions left for you to attend. Hopefully – hangover free.
Final Words
Make sure to get the most out of this event. The RSNA 2022 annual meeting can be a great opportunity for you to learn new topics, catch up on the latest innovations, and meet influential people in your industry. This is the kind of event that allows you to meet like-minded people, expand your circle of friends, and have an overall enjoyable and rewarding experience.
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