Imaging in Developing Countries

Special Interest Group

Medical Work in the Developing World: An Opportunity?
Rosie Conlon
Synergy, October 2002

Rosie Conlon, Ultrasound Lecturer, School of Healthcare Studies, University of Leeds, explains her work establishing medical ultrasound training programmes in Africa.

A 32 Year Old Female with Suspected Pulmonary Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Secondary to HIV Infection
Andy Creeden
Synergy, September 2002

A case study by Andy Creeden, Radiographer, Mzuzu Central Hospital, Malawi.

Skills Sharing in Malawi
Andy Creeden
Synergy, November 2001

In March 2000, Andy Creeden was recruited by Voluntary Service Overseas to work as a radiographer on a two year placement in Malawi. Here he shares his experiences.

Radiography in The Gambia
Jean Harvey & Mary Atkinson
February 2000

In February 2000, Jean Harvey and Mary Atkinson visited The Gambia to investigate the radiographic service. A full report of their findings with recommendations and priorities for action has been adopted by the ISRRT, and it is hoped to use this report to establish a project for the development of the staff and the improvement of the radiographic facilities. Here, they report for Synergy.

Wish You Were Here?
Gemma Cox
Synergy, September 1999

If you have always wanted to work overseas, there has never been a better time to take the plunge. The SoR has a fund to support radiographer volunteers in deprived or developing areas, and Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) has posts available. Gemma Cox looks at the nuts and bolts of working abroad.

From Rat Race to Mud Hut
Lisa Brown
Synergy, October 1998

In March 1998, radiographer Lisa Brown left the material comforts of her London job to embark upon a Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) post, teaching radiographic assistants in a developing country, thanks to sponsorship from the SCoR. Her she gives Synergy her first report from Tanzania.

The following articles are kindly provided courtesy of the SCoR Synergy Magazine (all in PDF format):

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