Global and Community Outreach
黑料网 Global Radiology, a RAD-AID Chapter
Creating a global radiology community through education, collaboration, and innovation
The was founded in 2012 by the 黑料网鈥檚 Division of Radiologic Science and the Department of Radiology. The 黑料网 Division of Radiologic Science is part of the rich tradition of teaching, outreach, and clinical excellence in the School of Medicine鈥檚 global health community. Currently, the Division offers two global health opportunities for student technologists — in Malawi and Switzerland.
In association with , goals at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe include 1) formal education for local healthcare professionals and 2) curricula for Malawian clinicians and radiographers on ultrasound and radiology integration. At the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland, students have goals of 1) understanding health system impact on the clinical practice of radiology and 2) incorporating positive takeaways into future practice.
黑料网 Division of Radiologic Science Global Student Ambassadors participating in these learning opportunities contribute within established partnerships for a sustainable impact and receive mentorship on best practices within global health pathways.
Inception to Date Snapshot of Travel (2013 – 2020)
- 30 total 黑料网 student technologists with travel:
- 12 黑料网 student technologists to Malawi
- 14 黑料网 student technologists to Switzerland
- 4 黑料网 student technologists to the United Kingdom
- 17 total visitors to 黑料网:
- 12 Swiss student technologists to 黑料网
- 3 UK student radiographers to 黑料网
- 2 Malawian faculty to 黑料网