Congratulations to the @CanRadJournal for ranking 60th in the Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Medical Imaging category. Shoutout to the entire staff, including Dr. Bruce Forster, Senior Deputy Editor, and Alison Harris, Associate Editor, for their hard work behind the scenes!

Exploring technological advancement in medical imaging is a core mission here at VI - and the NHS/RCR Global AI conference sounds like an opportunity to do just that. Shoutout to all the partners, including @CARadiologists, who helped realize this event. Looking forward to it!

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Machan for receiving the Order of Canada. A clinical practitioner at VGH, associate professor at UBC, and pioneer in the development of the paclitaxel coated stent, he continues to innovate while guiding others on their paths to success.

We want to extend a special congratulations to VI Drs. Nicolaou, Andrews, Ho, Chang, and Zwirewich for receiving UBC Long Service Awards. This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated years of their careers to advancing and supporting UBC’s academic mission. Well deserved!

“Canadian Radiology: 2024 update” details the research and clinical initiatives driving Canadian radiology institutions. Learn about the VGH Radiology Department’s current interests, including DECT and the role of AI with machine learning. Link below! doi.org/10.1016/j.diii…

Among his many roles, including UBC Professor of Radiology, Dr. Bruce Forster is a valued member at VI. Listen to Radiology Across Borders's podcast to hear more about Bruce Forster along with his ideas on AI implementation and the training of future radiologists. buff.ly/3VWcQTe

Looking to read a good article on DECT? Co-authored by five of our radiologists, "Dual-energy CT applications in musculoskeletal disorders" details current and potential utilizations of DECT within the environment of MSK radiology. Published in the British Journal of Radiology!

Imaging plays an indispensable role in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries – and what better way to look after our teams than with these outstanding radiologists? Shoutout to Dr. Bruce Forster for his exceptional work over in Paris! Bruce Forster

Signed up for ERAD 2024? This UW CME conference explores the imaging appearance of trauma and stroke through the perspectives of leading experts in Emergency Radiology. Looking forward to Dr. Savvas Nicolaou's discussion on “WBCT- What the Surgeon Wants to Know”. Savvas Nicolaou, MD

Looking for a good read? Check out "Assessing sex and gender equity in submission guidelines of radiology journals”. Co-authored by some of our VI team, this article identifies and addresses a lack of SAGER guideline endorsement within radiology journals. doi.org/10.1016/j.ejra…

Make sure to register for UBC Radiology's 14th annual VIR Conference. Join us to hear from many of our fantastic rads as they review imaging technologies, techniques, therapies, and protocols to help enhance diagnostic accuracy in various applications. Looking forward to it!

Browsing Abdominal Radiology? Have a look at “The importance and future of prostate MRI report templates: improving oncological care”. An interesting read that highlights the benefits of using disease-state-specific templates in imaging reports. Silvia Chang link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Promoting sustainability in radiology is more crucial than ever – not only for reducing our environmental impact but in minimizing its effect on our patients, staff and services. An inspiring statement from the team at @CARadiologists, including VI rad & CAR VP Alison Harris

Looking forward to the upcoming Canadian Society of Abdominal Radiology (CSAR) webinar, featuring VI radiologist and CSAR Co-Founder/Past-President Dr. Silvia Chang as moderator. A perfect opportunity to hear from accomplished radiologists on select topics in abdominal imaging.

Check out our article on Advances in IR Technology for the Treatment of Knee OA. An engaging read that evaluates the use of novel IR procedures as alternatives to surgery in managing pain, improving function, and delaying total knee arthroplasty. doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.…

Want to learn more about chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis (CNO)? Check out this research article that reviews the clinical/radiological presentations and pearls that facilitate its diagnosis. An insightful publication by some of our VI rads and fellows! doi.org/10.1016/j.crad…

Is RDN efficient in treating hypertension? Featuring VI's Dr. Lindsay Machan, "Money-maker or meritable: Is renal denervation out of retirement?" provides an overview of the latest arguments that support, criticize, and question its utility. Find it in Interventional News!

Want to learn more about the applications of AI in radiology? Check out this article on the performance of Chat GPT-4 in the ARRT Radiography Certification Exam. An exciting perspective on the potential of using AI as an educational tool in radiologic technology. Faisal Khosa