ECR 2019
The ECR is recognised as the official annual scientific meeting in medical imaging for radiographers by both the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR).
ECR 2019 will offer a comprehensive and perfectly tailored programme for radiographers in various stages of experience.
Participants can expect a custom-made scientific programme, special fees and support programmes and a dedicated abstract submission category.
Please click here to view the official ECR 2019 poster and timeline.
September 3, 2018: Online registration opens - early fee of just €99 for radiographers who are ESR members by the end of August 2018. For membership application click here.
ECR 2019 Abstract Submission
Abstract submission for ECR 2019 is closed.
Shape your Skills (Radiographer support programme)
The 'Shape your Skills' programme is offered and financed exclusively by the ESR in an effort to promote continued professional development among radiographers (radiological technologists).
It supports radiographers by granting them free registration for the ECR and a hotel accommodation voucher.
Application for Shape your Skills for ECR 2019 is closed.
Invest in the Youth (Trainee support programme)
The 'Invest in the Youth' programme supports 1,000 young professionals in training by giving them free registration for the ECR and a hotel accommodation voucher.
Are you a student radiographer under the age of 30? Then you are eligible to apply!
Application for Invest in the Youth for ECR 2019 is closed.
The Voice of EPOS
The Voice of EPOS gives the authors of the best posters the possibility to present their posters in moderated sessions at ECR.
Special sessions are dedicated exclusively to radiographers, providing a wealth of topics relevant to radiographers' daily work.
Apart from Topic Sessions, The Voice of EPOS features Language Sessions where selected authors can hold their presentations in their mother tongue.
EPOS (Poster) abstract submission for ECR 2019 is closed.
Radiographers’ Programme
The ECR is recognised as the official annual scientific meeting in medical imaging for radiographers by both the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR). ECR 2019 offers a comprehensive and perfectly tailored programme for radiographers in various stages of experience.
- EFRS Radiographers’ Basic Sessions (BR)
- Refresher Courses (Topic: Radiographers) (RC)
- Special Focus Sessions (SF)
- Professional Challenges Session (PC)
- Coffee & Talk (open forum) Sessions (C)
- EFRS meets Denmark
- ISRRT meets Africa
- Case-based Diagnosis Training
- Joint Sessions with related Societies
- Scientific Sessions
Women in Focus at ECR 2019
Women in Focus will provide a platform for a diverse range of speakers to share their inspiring experiences, offer constructive advice and debate the often-difficult issues surrounding gender and healthcare. Tackling issues such as female leadership, mentoring, the generational progression of women in medicine, and work in challenging environments, this series of sessions will explore and celebrate the crucial role that women play in healthcare on a daily basis, whilst offering advice and insights to all attendees.
With an interactive session style, including live audience polling and extended panel discussions, Women in Focus promises to be one of our most exciting events at the congress this year. The programme will take place on February 28 and March 1 and two special coffee breaks with live music and refreshments will take place after the first session of each day.
ECR 2018 Radiographer attendance
We are happy to announce a record attendance of 2,177 radiographers from 75 countries at ECR 2018!
This marks a 9% increase compared to ECR 2017.
To have a look at the country statistics, please click here:
TOTAL radiographer attendance at ECR 2018 (fully trained radiographers incl. radiography students)
Overall radiography student attendance at ECR 2018
Overall attendance of fully trained radiographers at ECR 2018
Radiographers Go To ECR 2018
Seven colleagues from Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital (Netherlands Cancer Institute) take us with them on their trip to the European Congress of Radiology 2018 in this video diary.
ESR/EFRS Radiographer Awards at ECR 2018
We sincerely congratulate all winners of the ECR 2018- ESR/EFRS Radiographer Awards!
Best Radiographer Paper Abstract Award:
- Mr. Omar Muharemovic, DK
- Mrs. Signe Scheffmann Olloni, DK
- Ms. Gunvor Gipling Waade, NO
Each recipient received a printed certificate, free registration for ECR 2019, and a free one‐year online subscription to Radiography, the official journal of the EFRS.
Magna Cum Laude Radiographer Poster Award:
- Mr. Raymond Lee, CN
- Dr. Tomokazu Numano, JP
- Ms. Rachel Motyer, IE
Each recipient received a printed certificate, free registration for ECR 2019, and a free one‐year online subscription to Radiography, the official journal of the EFRS.
Best Radiography Student Abstract Award:
- Mr. David Sipos, HU
The recipient received a printed certificate, a Sacher cake, and a free one‐year online subscription to Radiography, the official journal of the EFRS.
The Radiographer Awards' Ceremony took place onThursday, March 1, 13.30-14.00 in the Radiographers' Lounge (-2 Lower Level, Austria Center Vienna) where Prof. Hamm, ESR President and ECR 2018 Programme Planning Committee Chair, and Dr. Jonathan McNulty, EFRS President, officially handed over the certificates.
Best Scientific Paper Award:
- Mr. Rok Us, SI
This award was announced in April 2018. The recipient was identified based on the adjudication of all presentations delivered across the Scientific Sessions within the Radiographers programme at ECR 2018. The recipient received a certificate, free registration for ECR 2019, and an Open Access Waiver for Radiography, the official journal of the EFRS.
ESR Membership
ESR membership includes various exclusive benefits.
The ESR offers 3 different membership types for radiographers:
Full Membership for Professionals of Allied Sciences
for radiographers residing in Europe
€ 11 per year
Membership in Training for Professionals of Allied Sciences
for radiographers in training
€ 11 per year
Corresponding Membership
for radiographers or radiographers in training residing outside Europe
free of charge
ESR Friends
NEW and FREE OF CHARGE for undergraduate radiography students! Sign up as ESR Friend and benefit from the following advantages:
Benefits for ESR Friends
- Coverage of Article Processing Charges for accepted articles in Insights into Imaging and European Radiology Experimental.
- Free electronic access to European Radiology (plus monthly contents alert via e-mail), Europe's no. 1 general radiological journal.
- Opportunity to submit to EURORAD, the largest peer-reviewed online teaching database of radiology - myESR.org/eurorad.
- Free access to all contents of Education on Demand, the ESR e-learning platform, including the possibility to earn e-CME.
- Access to your personalised and secured account: MyUserArea.
- Free receipt of various communications.
Education for radiographers
The following ESR's educational services are free of charge for ESR members and offer a variety of contents which are also suitable for radiographers:
ECR Online
ECR Online Watch all radiographer sessions from ECR 2018 - free of charge
Online media
Education on Demand The ESR's e-learning platform
EURORAD Database for radiological case reports
EPOS Poster database
Journals
European Radiology Europe's no. 1 journal for general radiology
Insights into Imaging Education and strategies in European radiology
European Radiology Experimental The newest member of the ESR journal family
Involvement of radiographers in our society
The EFRS is officially involved in 5 ESR bodies and can thereby actively contribute to professional and political issues within ESR:
ESR Patient Advisory Group (PAG)
Bodil Andersson (EFRS representative)
ESR Subcommittee on Professional and Economics in Radiology (PIER)
Graciano Paulo (ordinary member)
Jonathan McNulty (EFRS Representative)
ESR Audit & Standards Subcommittee
Håkon Hjemly (EFRS Representative)
ESR Radiation Protection Subcommittee
Shane J. Foley (as co-opted member/advisor)
EuroSafe Imaging Steering Committee
Graciano Paulo (in individual capacity & as EFRS representative, Leader “Ask EuroSafe Imaging” Subgroup)
EU & international affairs
The ESR and EFRS have joined efforts in various European Commission funded projects. Recently, the societies have jointly contributed as project coordinator or consortium member to the implementation of the below projects. New endeavours are continuously evaluated and pursued.
- Evaluation of national actions regarding the transposition of Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom’s requirements in the medical sector - BSS Transposition (2016-2017)
- European Diagnostic Reference Levels for Paediatric Imaging - PiDRL (2013-2016)
- Referral Guidelines for Imaging (2011-2013)
- Medical Radiation Protection Education and Training - A study on the implementation of the Medical Exposure Directive’s requirements within the European Union - MEDRAPET (2010-2013)
The EFRS is a shareholder organisation of the European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR).
The European Alliance for Medical Radiation Protection Research (EURAMED) is a joint initiative of EIBIR. The EFRS is represented in the alliance by Graciano Paulo.