SIIM 2018 Recap: Supporting Women in Radiology
Thank you for joining us to show support for Women in Radiology while at SIIM18. We had over 120 people join us for the event hosted by RADxx and Ambra Health.
RADxx Networking Event
Thanks for coming out in full force to our networking event to connect the present and future of RADxx.
If this is what a #RADxx event looks like. Can we call this a movement yet? #SIIM18 pic.twitter.com/PEJr2JtIiW
— Ambra Health (@ambrahealth) May 31, 2018
So proud of the amazing superwomen in #radiology (including @rshrestha1). You all rock.#RadXX #HeForShe #SIIM18 #pinksocks @DrGMcGinty @asset25 @AmyKotsenas @cherylkc @CincyKidsRad @FalgunChokshiMD @mpanner @judywawira [Pls tag others!] pic.twitter.com/GCF9ejaVz4
— Rasu Shrestha MD MBA (@RasuShrestha) June 1, 2018
Roundtable
The discussion was led by Dr. Amy Kotsenas and Dr. Tessa Cook. The group divided up into tables and each group shared some of the unique struggles they had felt as women in the industry including frequently being the only woman in a meeting, encouraging more young women to enter math and science-based fields, and overall work-life balance.
Amazing turnout for the #RADxx roundtable! We still have a few seats if you’d like to join us – Baltimore 1/2 #SIIM18 pic.twitter.com/g3UAstmq66
— Tessa Cook MDPhDCIIP (@asset25) June 1, 2018
.@DrGMcGinty shares the #RADxx founding story at #SIIM18 round table led by @AmyKotsenas @asset25 pic.twitter.com/gfd6eTRA3Y
— Ambra Health (@ambrahealth) June 1, 2018
“Don’t be afraid to encourage diversity in your organization.” #SIIM18 #RADxx pic.twitter.com/KbkCYLe3hX
— Ambra Health (@ambrahealth) June 1, 2018
Following the roundtable session, Dr. Tessa Cook was interviewed by Aunt Minnie.
Watch the full replay below:
Collaboration was a key theme at this year’s show and while collaboration among vendors and technology is critical, there is something to be said for human collaboration as well.
Time and time again, we have seen that when different perspectives come together, ideas are shared that may not have come up previously.
This was the original foundation of #RADxx, a movement started by Ambra Health and Dr. Geraldine McGinty that focuses on networking and mentorship opportunities for leading women in radiology, informatics, and IT management of radiology systems.
We couldn’t continue these initiatives without the support of the community, thank you to all!
-Ambra Health & RADxx
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