Philips and ISRRT - Radiographer of the Year contest

We’ve got a winner! The ISRRT DoseWise Radiographer of the year for 2016 is…

IM Seyoung, winner of DRoTY 2016, is currently a Radiological Technologist at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea.

His case demonstrates the potential dose management opportunities for both patient and operator during the transcatheter closure of an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in adults, after a change in the cine-fluoroscopy rate. In this retrospective study, IM Seyoung tested his hypothesis that a change in the cine-fluoroscopy rate from 15 frames/sec to 7.5 frames/sec should indicate a benefit in absorbed dose for the both lenses and thyroid without procedural difficulty.

Unfortunately IM Seyoung is unable to attend RSNA to present his winning case in person. Please enjoy a review of the case as it is presented here.

View his case

You hold the knowledge… share it

The date for case submission has past – this year’s contest is now closed. A winner will be announced shortly.

To recognize the ongoing efforts of radiographers and to promote radiation dose management awareness around the world, Philips and ISRRT host the annual “DoseWise Radiographer of the Year”. This contest offers an opportunity for radiographers to present best practices and share critical knowledge.

A panel of experts from ISRRT is currently judging this year’s submissions to select the imaging case that best demonstrates exceptional dose management practice.

We’ve received some excellent and innovative cases, which (upon review) we will post here as best practice examples. By sharing knowledge everyone working in the field of radiology benefits – you, your patients, your staff, and your institution.

DoseWise is a Philips radiology philosophy consisting of educational tools, protocols, software, and hardware and is part of our ALARA thinking.

Learn how DoseWise can help you develop ever more efficient protocols

What is the DoseWise Radiographer of the Year contest all about? Take a look at this short video and get ready to submit your entry in 2017…

Column – Kelly L. Golkin
Medical Imaging CT Clinical Specialist

Read all about dose management in this column, written by expert Kelly L. Golkin from WellStar Health System, USA.

A look into WellStar's radiation dose management program

Radiation dose management does not have to be daunting. A column by Kelly Golkin, Medical Imaging CT Clinical Specialist at WellStar Health System.

The Importance of Ongoing Staff Education and Training

Continuing staff training and education in healthcare is critical. Read more on how Kelly makes it part of her job to educate and train the CT Technologists she works with.

Contest specifics

The award
The award

The DRoTY award

The DoseWise Radiographer of the Year, or ‘DRoTY’ award, is presented annually for the imaging case that best demonstrates exceptional dose management practice.

A panel of experts from ISRRT will judge all entries and select the single best case. The winning radiographer will be provided with airfare and entry to RSNA2016 and the opportunity to present their concept to their peers.
Why participate
Why participate

Dose management is important to all of us. By participating in the ISRRT DRoTY contest, you will be furthering investigation into this critical discipline. The contest also offers tangible benefits to you:

• Collaboration with peer specialists from around the world
• An opportunity to showcase your project and share best practices
• The chance to be recognized publicly for your efforts at RSNA2016
Entry criteria
Entry criteria

Eligibility
You must be a practicing radiographer and a citizen of an ISRRT Member Country or an Associate Member of the ISRRT.

Entry Period
August 2016 through October 21, 2016. The winner can be selected from any ISRRT member country.

Official rules to participate
Find the official rules here for full details.

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