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The ESOR Foundation Courses are a series of online courses aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists, but suitable for anyone who wishes to refresh their fundamentals as well.

Through a wide range of topics, this series covers all of the bases and sets you up for clinical and academical success.

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) recommends the Foundation Courses as one of the tools to help prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).

The courses adhere to Level I and II of the European Training Curriculum and are delivered by renowned European faculty. Each session includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A sessions.

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5.5
CME

This course aims to provide comprehensive insights into the fundamentals and advanced applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging, from data management to the future of radiology reporting.

This course addresses the need for radiologists and other professionals in medical imaging regarding applications of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and medical imaging.

May 6, 2026

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5.5
CME

This course aims to provide comprehensive insights into the fundamentals and advanced applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging, from data management to the future of radiology reporting.

This course addresses the need for radiologists and other professionals in medical imaging regarding applications of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and medical imaging.

May 6, 2026

This course provides comprehensive insights into the fundamentals and advanced applications of modern interventional radiology. It covers individualized treatment decision-making using vascular imaging, as well as vascular access and closure techniques, supported by clinical cases.

It also offers an overview of selected vascular and non-vascular interventions, demonstrating the broad range of interventional radiology treatments. Topics include transarterial therapy for liver tumors and the management of arteriovenous malformations with endovascular and percutaneous approaches.

May 27, 2026

This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of neuroradiology through six focused lectures covering emergency head CT practice, infectious and inflammatory conditions, tumour diagnosis, advanced MRI diffusion techniques, multiple sclerosis and mimics, and practical strategies to distinguish glioma from other pathologies in clinical reporting settings with accuracy and confidence.

June 10, 2026
September 16, 2026

This course covers key neonatal and pediatric imaging topics, from bowel obstruction algorithms and essential ultrasound techniques to MRI assessment of brain injury, orbital abnormalities, and skull lesions. Participants will learn to apply optimized imaging protocols, recognize characteristic findings, and improve diagnostic accuracy across fetal, neonatal, and pediatric practice.

October 7, 2026

This course aims to provide comprehensive imaging approach and teaching illustrated Knowledge in biliary tree pathology, in pancreatic and gastro-duodenal tumors and gastro-intestinal bleeding.

October 21, 2026

This course will provide an in-depth view into modern state-of the-art imaging, diagnosis and reporting of diseases of the knee and spine, and of bone marrow diseases and cartilaginous tumors.

There will be an in-depth focus on MR imaging of the traumatic and degenerative knee and spine, on imaging of bone marrow diseases, osteopenia and cartilaginous bone tumors, with special attention to soft skills: how to report and communicatie efficiently with referring physicians and with the patient.

November 4, 2026

previous courses on-demand

April 8, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 4, 2026
November 5, 2025
October 22, 2025
September 17, 2025
June 11, 2025
April 9, 2025
February 19, 2025
February 5, 2025
October 09, 2024
September 25, 2024
September 04, 2024
June 12, 2024
April 10, 2024
February 14, 2024
January 31, 2024

Live Streaming

All ESOR Foundation courses will be streamed live on the ESR Connect platform.

Accreditation

Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of all ESOR courses. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).