Imaging in Developing Countries |
Special Interest Group |
About the Imaging in Developing Countries Special Interest Group (IDC-SIG) |
The IDC-SIG is a network of radiographers and other professionals working in the field of medical imaging who are working to support the advancement of radiography in developing countries. The group allows the sharing of information, ideas and best practice in this field. |
The group was formed in response to the concern of a number of radiographers involved in overseas projects that whilst their projects were achieving a lot in their own right there was no exchange of knowledge and ideas between them. Consequently everyone had to find out everything for themselves; ‘the wheel’ had to be repeatedly re-invented and there was no opportunity for learning from similar projects. |
The group was launched at a study day in 2004 which attracted around 30 participants. Since then the group has grown to over 70 members from a range of professional backgrounds including radiographers, radiologists, imaging managers, clinical tutors and lecturers, physicists, students, members of professional bodies and equipment manufacturers. A recent study day, held in conjunction with the Society of Radiographers attracted 50 delegates. |
Membership is free. To become a member, simply send your name, e-mail address and a brief description of both your experience in your home country and in developing countries (if any) to idcsig@yahoo.co.uk |