Exchange Programme for
Medical Imaging Informatics Fellowships
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Recent advances in imaging informatics, including artificial intelligence applications, radiomics, and cloud-based workflows, are aiming to transform the practice of radiology in both clinical and operational settings. As medical imaging becomes increasingly digital and data-driven, radiologists must be equipped to understand, implement and integrate these new technologies into their daily routine. There is a growing need for radiologists who can bridge clinical practice with technological innovation to ensure imaging services are safe, efficient, and future-ready. Additionally, the EU AI Act requires users of AI tools to receive appropriate training, making radiologists, as key users of these systems, subject to this mandate.
The ESOR/EuSoMII Exchange Programme for Medical Imaging Informatics Fellowships reflects the cooperation between ESR/ESOR and EuSoMII and offers a unique opportunity to enhance radiology training with focused exposure to imaging informatics and artificial intelligence. During this programme, the Fellow will engage with core topics such as data-driven workflows, interoperability standards, automation tools, and ethical data handling. The Fellow will also have the chance to use commercial AI software while diving into the science behind AI development. Fellows will have the chance to contribute to ongoing projects focused on radiology AI. The programme includes three months of intensive training under the guidance of a specialised mentor at a leading academic centre in Europe.
The exchange programme is organised through ESOR and will expose trainees to all aspects of medical imaging informatics under the supervision of an assigned mentor who is a fellow member of EuSoMII, in a pre-selected European reference training centre.
Application deadline: March 17, 2025
how to apply
To apply, please
- Log in to the MyESR portal and select ‘Exchange Programmes for Fellowships’
(If you are not an ESR Member or need to renew your ESR Membership, please click here.) - Choose your respective subspeciality and preferred training centre. You should indicate also your second and third choices.
- Upload the Application Package through the MyESR portal as one single PDF file (max. 8MB).
Please note:
One place will be offered and organised through ESOR. The successful applicants will receive a grant jointly provided by ESR/ESOR and EuSoMII.
- These exchange programmes apply to radiologists within the first three to four years after obtaining their board certification, who desire to expand their knowledge on imaging informatics and artificial intelligence.
- Basic knowledge of topics in imaging informatics and artificial intelligence is not required, but it is considered an advantage.
- Applicants must be fluent and provide all documentation in English.
- Active ESR and EuSoMII memberships are required.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Applicants who were selected for this programme in the past cannot be considered for a second time.
- You may apply to apply to one programme, and one topic, only.
- Candidates may only apply to institutions outside of their country of residence / work. No exceptions can be made.
- The selected candidates will be asked to provide additional documents to the training centre for administrative purposes.
- Selected candidates are asked to apply for their own work permits and insurance. Please consider potentially long visa application waiting times when applying. Training centres will provide assistance.
- All applications will be carefully reviewed by an evaluation committee after the submission deadline.
All applicants must provide the following documents as a single PDF file:
01
Letter of Motivation
addressed to the Evaluation Committee and including a summary of their training background, areas of particular strength and interest, and a summary of previous ESOR/ESR activities, including ESR/EuSoMII membership and EDIR status
03
Documentation of Recent Board Certification / Residency Completion
certification must be no more than 5 years old
04
At least two Letters of Recommendation
addressed to the Evaluation Committee from the Head of Department of the current training centre or a previously undertaken academic training
05
List of Scientific Publications
chapters, research journals, and periodicals are also welcomed
06
Proof of ESR and EuSoMII membership
*Each candidate must submit their CV in the provided ESOR format. Differing CV formats will not be considered. Please note that only complete applications can be considered. To apply for, or renew, your ESR membership, please click here.
Duration of Fellowship and Funding
The training will start in the second half of the year in accordance with the training center and last for three months. The Fellowship must be completed by the end of 2025. The Fellow will receive a grant (€3.500,-) upon completion of the training, delivery of a final report and submission of original flight tickets and accommodation receipts. The grant is intended to contribute in part to travel and accommodation expenses during the training period. ESOR cannot guarantee that the grant will cover these costs in full. During the training period the Fellow is responsible for covering their expenses and their own health insurance. The training itself is offered for free. Please note that in particular cases administrative charges may arise, which are to be covered by the grant.
programme structure
Based on weekly training programme modules, the fellow will familiarise themselves with the institution’s artificial intelligence and imaging informatics facilities and projects. The fellow will be assigned an AI/imaging informatics research project on the first week of fellowship and will be supported step by step for its completion. Upon completion of the project, the fellow will be encouraged to prepare a conference abstract and/or publication with the results of the project. The fellow will participate in regular research meetings and educational activities of the department related to AI and imaging informatics.
Training in non-native English-speaking centres will be in English. Some knowledge of the local language may be an advantage.
The fellow will be able to observe also the use of any available clinical-grade AI software, but will not have direct patient care responsibilities.
It is the trainee’s responsibility to communicate with the centre should the trainee want greater responsibilities. ESOR acts solely as a facilitator and coordinator between the training centre and the trainee.
Certification
Upon the receipt of a written report from the fellow about the fellow’s activities and work during the programme, the trainee will receive a certificate from ESR/ESOR and EuSoMII.
Evaluation committee
Dr Tugba Akinci D’ Antonoli | |
Dr Alessia Guarnera | |
Dr Amit Gupta | |
Asst. Prof. Michail Klontzas |
