Radiology International’s past global CME conferences gave radiologists the opportunity to earn more than 30 AMA PRA Category 1 credits in a single week, guided by faculty from institutions including Weill Cornell, Harvard, Emory and Northwestern. Two standout events, Marrakech, Morocco (Nov. 9-15, 2025) and Da Nang/Hoi An, Vietnam (March 22-28, 2026), delivered subspecialty-spanning diagnostic imaging CME across neuroradiology, breast imaging, thoracic imaging, musculoskeletal radiology and emergency radiology.
The destinations earned the postcards. But radiologists who attended these Radiology International conferences came back talking about the sessions. Behind every sunset cocktail and lantern-lit stroll sat a rigorous, subspecialty-spanning scientific program built by leaders in the field. Here’s a closer look at what that depth looked like in practice.
What made Radiology International’s CME scientific programs different?
Every Radiology International conference is guided by Scientific Program Director Dr. John Pellerito, Professor of Radiology and Science Education and Vice Chairman at Northwell Health. Dr. Pellerito assembles faculty from institutions that shape the profession.
Each events scientific program is anchored by clear course objectives, and attendees leave understanding more about relevant industry topics like integrating the latest findings for stroke and TIA or optimizing protocols for pelvic and abdominal emergencies. In a single week, attendees earned more than 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Radiologists from Australia and New Zealand were also able to claim CPD hours through RANZCR.
Two past conferences illustrate the clinical breadth that defined these events.
Marrakech, Morocco: subspecialty depth in the Red City
Nov. 9-15, 2025 | Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech | 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Radiology International’s Morocco conference brought together five intensive days of diagnostic imaging CME at the Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech. The faculty roster included Drs. Pellerito, Christopher Comstock, Charles White, Stacy Smith, Deborah Shatzkes, Frank Miller and C. Douglas Phillips, a who’s who of medical imaging.
What radiology subspecialties were covered in Marrakech?
The Marrakech scientific program spanned the full spectrum of diagnostic radiology, with dedicated sessions in breast imaging, thoracic imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology and body and vascular imaging.
- Breast imaging CME: Dr. Comstock delivered a complete arc, from breast MRI techniques and the BI-RADS lexicon to digital breast tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced digital mammography and stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy.
- Thoracic imaging CME: Dr. White explored pulmonary embolism on CT, acute aortic syndromes, the solitary pulmonary nodule and missed lung cancer on chest radiography and CT.
- Musculoskeletal radiology CME: Dr. Smith covered benign and malignant bone lesions, soft tissue tumors and their mimics, inflammatory arthritis and acute hip and knee injuries.
- Neuroradiology CME: Drs. Phillips and Shatzkes tackled common brain vascular lesions, CNS infections, degenerative spine disease, head and neck imaging and inflammatory sinus disease.
- Body and vascular imaging: Dr. Miller covered hepatic evaluation, pancreatic cancer and its mimickers and renal mass pitfalls, while Dr. Pellerito addressed acute pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy and organ transplant evaluation.
That was the kind of head-to-toe curriculum that made a full week feel worthwhile and earned attendees 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in the process.
Central Vietnam: case-based learning on the coast
March 22-28, 2026 | InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort | 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
The Vietnam scientific program was held at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, where a stellar faculty, Drs. Pellerito, John Feller, Jadranka Stojanovska, Mark Mullins, Lily Belfi and Jorge Soto, delivered 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits across a broad, practical agenda.
What radiology topics were covered at the Vietnam CME conference?
The Vietnam program covered musculoskeletal radiology, thoracic imaging, neuroradiology, emergency radiology and vascular imaging, with interactive case presentations running throughout the week.
- Musculoskeletal radiology CME: Dr. Feller focused on MRI of running injuries, the hip, the knee and shoulder sports injuries, plus an update on prostate MRI and a look at multiomics for radiologists.
- Thoracic imaging CME: Dr. Stojanovska presented lung cancer screening, mediastinal masses, interstitial lung disease and a case-based approach to thoracic aortic disease.
- Neuroradiology CME: Dr. Mullins guided sessions on brain tumors, dementia, headache, white matter disease and the evaluation of stroke and TIA.
- Emergency radiology CME: Dr. Belfi delivered a head-to-toe emergency imaging series covering pediatric emergencies, CT of the acute abdomen and GU emergencies, while Dr. Soto addressed abdominal and pelvic emergencies, acute pancreatitis and biliary emergencies.
- Vascular imaging: Dr. Pellerito brought his renowned expertise in Doppler blood flow imaging, renal and mesenteric artery evaluation, peripheral artery examination and carotid Doppler.
Interactive case presentations ran throughout the week, so attendees were reading images and reasoning through diagnoses, not just watching slides.
Why do radiologists choose global CME conferences over local alternatives?
Global conferences offer something a hotel-ballroom weekend simply can’t. Radiology International’s programs delivered world-class radiology CME from faculty at top institutions, a curriculum that spans the subspecialties attendees actually practice and the chance to build a professional network that reached across continents.
The connections made over lunch in Marrakech or on the road to Hoi An lasted far longer than the conference itself. Online access to faculty slide presentations, daily lunches for attendees and well-organized travel logistics meant participants could focus entirely on learning and connecting.
For radiologists weighing their CME options: a local weekend course may satisfy a credit requirement, while a Radiology International conference advanced subspecialty knowledge, expanded a global professional network and immersed attendees in a world-class destination, all within the same week.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How many CME credits did radiologists earn at these Radiology International conferences?
A: Attendees earned more than 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in a single week. The Morocco conference (Nov. 9-15, 2025) offered 31.25 credits, and the Vietnam conference (March 22-28, 2026) offered 30 credits. Radiologists from Australia and New Zealand were also eligible to claim CPD hours through RANZCR.
Q: Who taught at Radiology International CME conferences?
A: Scientific programs were led by Dr. John Pellerito, Professor of Radiology and Vice Chairman at Northwell Health, alongside faculty from institutions including Weill Cornell, Harvard, Emory, Boston University, Northwestern and the University of Maryland.
Q: What radiology subspecialties were covered at Radiology International conferences?
A: Programs spanned neuroradiology, breast imaging, thoracic imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, emergency radiology and body and vascular imaging, offering a comprehensive, head-to-toe curriculum in a single week.
Q: Are Radiology International conferences suitable for mid-career and senior radiologists?
A: Yes. Our programs are designed for practicing radiologists at mid to senior career levels, with sessions grounded in clinical application, current protocols and subspecialty depth that attendees could bring directly into practice.
Q: Could attendees access session materials after the conference?
A: Yes. Attendees received online access to faculty slide presentations following the conference, allowing them to revisit key sessions and share insights with colleagues.