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(ATLANTA) -- CNN recently published an article on how Kayt Sukel had an orgasm in the MR scanner. Kayt Sukel is a passionate science writer and the author of "Dirty Minds: How our brains influence love, sex and relationships" - an edgy, irreverent book that examines all the ways our neurons can wreak havoc with our hearts.

Kayt starts by saying "Let me just get this…

Follow or join the discussion at the AIUM Journal Club about dermatologic ultrasound at the following link:

AIUM JOURNAL CLUB

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Molecular Imaging Fellowship - starting July 2012

Nuclear Medicine Service, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, is accepting applications for a two-year fellowship in molecular imaging. The two-year program will include one year of clinical experience and one year of research. The program will provide extensive experience in molecular imaging including PET/CT and SPECT/CT, novel nuclear oncology imaging tracers and therapy, CT and MRI. Dedicated and…

New areas for sonography!

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Ultrasound Scalp, Hair and Eyelashes

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is deeply troubled by implications of a recent CNN report involving the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification examinations. While the ABR and the ACR are separate and independent organizations, the College is comprised of board-certified radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists, and therefore has a legitimate interest in the CNN portrayal of radiology board…

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS: Board certification and fellowship training, current professor with proven record of academic success, and ability to oversee all aspects of department management. Our team consists of 12 faculty and 12 residents. Department faculty are dedicated to providing clinical, teaching and research achievement. Our nationally accredited residency program is recognized for excellence. The Department provides contractual services to Offutt Air Force Base-Strategic…

ABR’s EXAM SECURITY

By Gary J. Becker, MD, ABR Executive Director

In the many comments on the CNN story on test recall questions, the same questions are being asked. It is important that we make clear the following points:

radRounds would like to wish all the residents taking the American College of Radiology (ACR) In-Service Exam the best of luck! You will do well without studying (some at least) and definitely don't need exam recalls!

-radRounds Team

Are you taking the ACR In-Training Examination as a radiology resident?

Here are some FAQs:

Diagnostic Radiology In-Training Exam (DXITTM) FAQs

Exam information:

The duration of the exam is 4 hours. The number of exam questions is confidential.

Exam fee information:

The cost of exam is $160 per resident but typically covered by the residency program. To expedite process of check payment, please…

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The Department of Radiology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University Medical Center invites applications for a clinical faculty position in Breast Imaging / Body Imaging. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities will include patient care, active participation in resident and fellowship education, and participation in clinical and/or basic research. Position includes all aspects of breast imaging and…

The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in either the non-tenure clinician-educator track or the tenure track. Track and rank will be commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will be accomplished in the area of Radiology. Expertise in the specific area of Musculoskeletal Imaging is required. Responsibilities include leading an internationally recognized program…

PBS NewsHour performs an in-depth documentary reviewing backscatter airport scanner technology regarding cancer risk. Both sides of the argument are presented with interviews from TSA officials, inventors of the technology, and scientists who question the safety of backscatter radiation in airport security screening.…

I would like to share these two web sites about skin ultrasound: www.sonoskin.com and www.skinultrasoundschool.com

While the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -- in response to American College of Radiology data and a furious response from the imaging community -- revised the multiple procedure payment reduction for interpretation of imaging from 50 percent to 25 percent, the 25 percent cut is still unfounded and potentially dangerous. The unanticipated…