Pediatric radiology course (Level I-II) 2017
The second edition of the Inter-University Central-European Course “Essentials in pediatric radiology and imaging” will be organized in Bucharest (Romania), June 20-23, 2017. This is an European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) initiative, run as an inter-university project, supported by ESPR and the Pediatric Radiology Group of the Romanian Radiological Society (GRP-SRIM) as a cooperation between the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) “Carol Davila” in Bucharest / Romania and the Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz (MUG) / Austria.
The Romanian College of Physicians (CMR) has credited the course with 23 CME credits, for the CMR members (Letter of confirmation nr. 3190/20.04.2017)
Course language: English.
The course is mainly aimed for young radiologists who want to commit themselves in a significant proportion to pediatric radiology and work in intermediate-level hospitals where such a need exists and is not yet addressed. Focus countries – Romania and other countries in the region: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine… Eligibility criteria as well as the order of application will be taken into account to select the applicants.
Information about VISAS to enter Romania: Click HERE!
Registration fee: 100 E. ESPR supports a reduced fee for radiologists in training (proof requested): 50 E. The fee covers the coffee breaks and lunches. Teaching activities and Syllabus will be granted by the organizers. Romanian participants will pay in local currency (450/225 RON, and for GRP members 400/200 RON).
Theory-only participants: A limited number of very young specialists (or last year residents) in clinical specialties, employed at the “Grigore Alexandrescu” Hospital, may be accepted to participate at the theory lectures, but NOT at the practical parts of the course that are organized in small groups (hands-on or workshops), these being reserved to full-course participants (radiologists). Theory-only participants are accepted in the limit of the number established for each department (names and e-mails of selected participants are to be send by each head of department at contact@radiologie-pediatrica.ro not later than June 12-th). These participants will receive a link for registration and payment of a 100 RON fee (covering teaching materials and coffee breaks). They will NOT receive CME credits.
Venue: Emergency Hospital for Children “Grigore Alexandrescu”
Bucuresti (Romania), Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara, Nr. 30-32 GPS info Lat: 44.45203 Long: 26.09172 . It is located at 5 min walk from the Victoriei Place, where you can arrive from the Main/Nord Railway-station by Subway or from the Bucharest-Otopeni Airport by bus 783. The venue (course secretariat) is at the “Big Amphitheater” of the hospital, in the old building of the hospital (entrance on the same side with ER).
You have to make the travel arrangements and book the accommodation on your own. Do not make any travel arrangements until you receive the answer at your application (that is if you were selected or not), unless the cancellation will be possible by the end of April! By the contrary, it is recommended to book your hotel, but be aware to select an option of free cancellation till end of April! Hotels near the venue: Capital Plaza ****, Minerva ****, Michelangelo ***. See other hotels here!
A few grants for travel and accommodation (200 E or 350 E) will be provided by ESPR for very-low-income countries, on a first-come first-served basis. You may apply for this grant by filling the dedicated section in the registration form. A proof of overall income is requested (Revenue tax declaration / Salary sheet / Proof of salaries /…). Be aware that participants have to pay everything in advance and the reimbursement will be made only after the end of the course; proof of costs will be necessary.
RESOURCES/DOWNLOADS/LINKS
Download the Final Program -FULL PARTICIPANTS !
Download the Final Program -THEORY ONLY PARTICIPANTS !
Download the Course Flyer 2017 !
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Deadline for application: February 28. Selection of applicants till March 15; you will be informed by us immediately there-after – check your e-mails! Registration and fee payment for selected applicants must be received not later than April 15. Registration and fee payment for places left free (a waiting list will be made): not later than April 20. Payments will be possible on-line with any major bank-card.
To apply for the course, fill-in the APPLICATION FORM ! [Sorry, deadline reached!]
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For questions, eMail us at: contact@radiologie-pediatrica.ro
Industrial SPONSORS are invited to participate, promote their products, help with logistics and support some costs for the course participants (a list will be provided at a later state).
We thank our partners that already offered their help!
