Cool Technologies for Radiologists, Nov. 28, 8:30am-10am

The session introduces a variety of software and applications for radiologists, including OsiriX and image sharing technologies, research and education tools and more.

When: Monday, Nov. 28, 8:30-10:00
Where: N229

Speaker information:

Mahesh M. Thapa, MD, program director, radiology medical education, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Jonelle Marie Petscavage, MD, PhD, radiology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.
Michael L. Richardson, MD, professor, musculoskeletal radiology, University of Washington, Seattle

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