The RadCast Roentgen Competition 2023
All Seats Now Taken For 2023
Radiology Anatomy? Seriously?
Yes seriously! The number of imaging requests is increasing year-upon-year and let's be honest, radiology is at the centre of patient diagnosis and management. That's why having a sound understanding of radiology anatomy is more important than ever. We want to promote this culture of learning about radiology anatomy by awarding the highest scoring candidate(s) in the Roentgen competition with an international prize.
So How Does The Competition Work?
Think of it like an anatomy 'spotter' exam but with radiological images. In the Roentgen competition, candidates will be asked to either name the structure indicated by the arrow, or a structure related to it, depending on the question. There will be 50 radiological images in total with candidates having 60 minutes to go through all the images and label them accordingly. The images will include the essential radiology modalities you'll encounter in everyday clinical practice e.g. X-Rays, CT, MRI etc.
What's The Prize?
Now we're talking! All candidates who take part will receive a certificate of participation which is a great way of showing commitment to a career in radiology. But for the champion(s), they will receive the coveted Roentgen Prize which includes a certificate of their international achievement and a monetary prize.
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About this course
- £19.99
- 5 lessons
- 0 hours of video content
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible for this competition?
If you're a medical student or a non-radiology junior doctor, then you're eligible to take part in this competition. If you have had formal radiology training abroad, you are not eligible. Also, candidates who have passed any of the FRCR examinations are not eligible (those in the UK and abroad). Finally, those candidates about to start ST1 radiology training are not eligible for the competition.
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Why is there a fee for the competition?
The fee is to help cover the costs associated with the technical software required to run the competition alongside the costs associated with invigilating the exam (proctoring).
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Is there negative marking?
Nope! There is no negative marking.
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Will my score be shared with my supervisors?
Nope, not at all! This competition is purely extra-curricular so we have no intention to share your marks with your medical/foundation school.
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Can I enter into the competition only once?
You can only enter the competition once per year, but candidates can enter in multiple different years provided they remain eligible.
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What will I need to take part in the competition?
To take part in the competition, you must access the exam on a computer (Windows or Mac). Candidates will not be able to undertake the exam on a mobile phone or tablet device. This is essential for us to effectively invigilate (proctor) the exam. You must also have a working microphone and webcam. On the day of the assessment, you will join the exam using the link we provide and undertake the exam on our proctoring software.
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Can you show us some example questions?
Yes of course! Just register on the platform and you can access some sample questions for free which will be posted at a later date :)
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I'm not based in the UK, am I eligible?
Yes definitely! We welcome our international medical graduates (IMGs) colleagues to participate.
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Is This Really An International Competition?
Yes! In our first run of the Roentgen competition in 2022, we had over 100 candidates participate in the exam with candidates across the world. We even had candidates from as far as Malaysia participating!